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Pete Hegseth Leaves Lawmakers Alarmed by Declining to Verify Donald Trump's Mental Suitability to Lead as Commander-in-Chief

Hegseth avoided directly answering questions about Trump's mental fitness during a congressional hearing, leading to a tense exchange with lawmakers

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections.

The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely blue district was left vacant for 334 days.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 30

King and Queen bid formal farewell to US president and first lady

Charles and Camilla have fulfilled a busy agenda since arriving in Washington on Monday, while smoothing transatlantic tensions.

Evening Standard · Apr 30

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House Republicans Approve Budget Plan to Give ICE, Border Patrol £55B in Funding Despite Record Low Public Support

House Republicans passed a Senate-approved budget resolution to fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, marking a first step toward securing funding without Democratic support.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Louisiana halts House elections after Supreme Court map ruling

The delay gives the Legislature time to draw a new map, Gov. Landry says.

Axios · Apr 30

Louisiana Faces Election Shake-Up After Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act

Louisiana has suspended its May congressional primaries after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the state's majority-Black congressional district, forcing officials to halt elections that were days away from early voting.

Latin Times · Apr 30

'The Era of Democracy is Over': SCOTUS Effectively Kills Voting Rights Act in Stunning 6-3 Ruling

The US Supreme Court's ruling narrows a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, potentially reducing minority voting power and prompting significant political and legal implications.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

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Donald Trump Just Discovered He's Related To King Charles And He Already Wants To Move In

Donald Trump jokes about living in Buckingham Palace after a report links him as a distant cousin of King Charles III, a quirky twist with no real diplomatic significance.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Louisiana primaries will proceed with US House races on ballot but votes ‘will not be counted’, secretary of state says – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Apr 30

Pam Bondi To Testify In House Epstein Probe After Contempt Threat

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee next month in its investigation into the Justice Department's handling of records tied to Jeffrey Epstein, after Democrats moved to hold her in contempt for failing to appear under subpoena.

Latin Times · Apr 30

Seth Meyers on Trump’s ballroom push: ‘How is this their biggest priority?’

Late-night hosts discussed the funding of Trump’s $400m ballroom and King Charles’s light roasts of the president

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

Governor Janet Mills suspends Maine Senate bid weeks before primary clash

Mills cites lack of funds to face off against Graham Platner in race to unseat Republican Susan Collins

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

Supreme Court supercharges the death of competitive districts

Increasingly, elections are decided in the party primary.

Axios · Apr 30

After obliterating an elementary school, Pete Hegseth insists ‘there is no country on Earth that takes more measures to minimize civilian harm than us’

That stack of dead kids says otherwise, Pete.

We Got This Covered · Apr 30

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The Guardian - US · Apr 30

Voting rights advocates vow to ‘relocate’ fight after supreme court gutting

The organizations that fought for majority-minority districts across the US south are organizing their next steps

Newslaundry · Apr 30

Why the Charles speech in America had the western media buzzing

When King Charles III rose to address the United States Congress, expectations were modest. State visits by British monarchs are, by design, ceremonial, shaped by protocol, symbolism and restraint. Yet the speech delivered on that occasion travelled beyond ceremony.

Reason · Apr 30

Justice John Marshall Harlan and Birth Tourism

Justice Harlan provides a middle ground for the Supreme Court on the question of birthright citizenship.

We Got This Covered · Apr 30

Donald Trump torpedoes own legal case against James Comey, admits ’86 him’ doesn’t only mean ‘kill him’

Comey's lawyers will be celebrating right now.

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International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Melania Trump Labelled A 'Huge Liability', 'Wild Card' Fueling White House Dysfunction

Melania Trump's recent controversies, including her denial of ties to Jeffrey Epstein and backlash over a documentary, have raised concerns within the White House about her role as FLOTUS.

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

US court refuses to hear Trump’s appeal of E Jean Carroll $83m defamation case

Decision from federal appeals court comes almost 18 months after Trump appealed following 2024 election win

The Guardian - US · Apr 30

A ballroom bunker is a perfect symbol for Trump 2.0

The edifice suggests a Silicon Valley-style desire to protect the president from national crises of his own making

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Investigation Reveals Donald Trump Promoted Family Businesses 110 Times in 16 Months Amid Ethical Watchdog Purge

An investigation reveals President Trump's frequent use of his office to promote family businesses, including golf resorts and a memecoin, while dismantling oversight mechanisms.

International Business Times UK · Apr 30

Supreme Court Ruling Sparks Outrage as Justices Dismantle Core Voting Protections in Landmark Louisiana Case

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Louisiana will have to redraw their congressional districts in a key decision that effectively guts the Voting Rights Act (VCA).

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

First Thing: US supreme court ‘demolishes’ Voting Rights Act

Ruling has gutted provision intended to prevent racial discrimination in voting. Plus, oil tops $126 a barrel to reach highest level since 2022

Reason · Apr 30

SCOTUS Narrows the Reach of the Voting Rights Act

Plus: The Supreme Court says “demands for a charity’s private member or donor information” raises First Amendment problems.

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