SCOTUS Summarily Reverses Three-Judge Panel In Mandatory Jurisdiction Case Based On Earlier Shadow Docket Ruling In Same Case Judge Brown's "bumpy night" ends not with a bang, but a whimper. Reason · Apr 27
DeSantis unveils gerrymandered Florida map as redistricting war rages The state constitution bans intentionally drawing maps to benefit either party. Axios · Apr 27
U.S. Supreme Court upholds Texas’ newly redrawn congressional map The high court had previously allowed the map to be used temporarily, but Monday’s ruling makes that permanent. The Texas Tribune · Apr 27
Pope Leo Condemns Death Penalty as US Moves to Reintroduce Firing Squads Pope Leo condemns the US reintroduction of firing squads, emphasising human dignity and opposing capital punishment, and saying even those convicted of serious crimes retain the possibility of redemption International Business Times UK · Apr 27
Trump Sparks Controversy With Plan to Rebrand ICE as 'NICE' to 'Force' Media Outlets Into Calling Border Officers 'NICE Agents' A viral claim about Trump allegedly rebranding ICE as 'NICE' has triggered controversy and an explosion of memes online, fueling debate over media language and political messaging. International Business Times UK · Apr 27
Latino leaders surge into local office as Trump-era attacks fuel new urgency Latino leaders are gaining ground in U.S. politics despite ongoing challenges The Independent UK · Apr 27
Pete Hegseth Faces GOP Revolt as Senators Warn of 'Hollowing Out' at Pentagon Senate Republicans are turning on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of hollowing out top military ranks and mishandling senior personnel changes at the Pentagon. International Business Times UK · Apr 27
GOP Sen. Says He Won't Block Nomination Of Kevin Warsh As Fed Chair After DOJ Drops Investigation Of Jerome Powell Republican Senator Thom Tillis said he will support Kevin Warsh's nomination as Federal Reserve chair, paving the way for his confirmation. International Business Times · Apr 27
Will King Charles, Queen Camilla Still Visit US After Trump Shooting? Minor Changes Explained King Charles and Queen Camilla's US state visit will proceed despite an alleged assassination attempt on President Trump. The visit aims to reinforce UK-US relations amid political tensions. International Business Times UK · Apr 27
Trump wants to rename ICE as 'NICE', and the reason is... A viral idea to rename a major US immigration agency has suddenly gained attention after Donald Trump threw his support behind it. The Times of India · Apr 27
‘She’s a very talkative cow’: the curious history of America’s animal mayors Small towns across the US have elected animals to the pinnacle of civic leadership – and it seems to work for them The Guardian - US · Apr 27
Democrats think swearing will fix their authenticity problem. It won’t Outrage is a legitimate political emotion. It is not, by itself, a politics The Guardian - US · Apr 27
‘DO IT’: Donald Trump backs plan to rename ICE to ‘NICE’ to improve image of agents Time to improve ICE's public image with a full rebrand. We Got This Covered · Apr 27
Donald Trump Pressed Live On Air After Denying 'Paedophile' Claim Not Meant for Him During a live interview, Donald Trump unexpectedly denied allegations not directly aimed at him, leading to a viral moment and raising questions about his media strategy. International Business Times UK · Apr 27
BANG Premier · Apr 27 Donald Trump praises 'brave' King Charles Donald Trump has praised "brave" King Charles for pressing on with his state visit to America, despite the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the weekend.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 27 Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Republican runoff: Who is running for Place 3 and what to know The criminal court decides death penalty case appeals and rules on petitions for those who believe they’ve been wrongfully detained. Alison Fox and Thomas Smith are in the runoff for Place 3’s Republican nominee.
We Got This Covered · Apr 27 ‘I think the NFL should sign him up’: Trump dazzled by failed assassin Cole Allen’s speed, ‘he was fast!’ He almost seems a little impressed with his would-be assassin.
International Business Times UK · Apr 27 Trump Panics as Iran-US War 1 May Deadline Nears: Will Trump Defy the Law or Will Congress Let the War Go On? President Trump's military campaign against Iran faces a critical legal deadline under the War Powers Resolution, requiring congressional approval by 1 May to avoid being deemed illegal.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Prediction markets under pressure to crack down on rogue bettors and stop insider trading A soldier betting on an operation to oust Venezuela’s leader
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 King Charles visits Trump: what are the potential pitfalls for the monarch? The king faces possibly his most important ever speech and a thin-skinned president, in the shadow of the Sussexes and the Epstein scandal. What could go wrong?
International Business Times UK · Apr 27 Is Cole Tomas Allen Married? White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Suspect 'Wife' Rumours Debunked Authorities investigate Cole Tomas Allen's motives for the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack, debunking viral marriage rumors and examining his writings for political ideologies.
Reason · Apr 27 Bill Otis (Ringside at the Reckoning) on the SPLC Indictment Among other things, Otis responds to my post from yesterday; an excerpt: The main criterion in a democratic system is… The post Bill Otis (Ringside at the Reckoning) on the SPLC Indictment appeared first on Reason.com.
International Business Times UK · Apr 26 DOJ Leverages Trump Assassination Attempt to Demand Lawsuit Dismissal: 'Your Case Puts President Life at Grave Risk' The Justice Department demands the dismissal of a lawsuit against White House ballroom construction, citing security risks after an attack on President Trump at the Washington Hilton.
Bored Panda · Apr 26 “Taught Him A Lesson”: White House Correspondents’ Dinner Attacker Identified As California Teacher A California teacher was identified as the attacker who opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
International Business Times UK · Apr 26 Big Aspirin Energy: Why Donald Trump's Heart Health is the Newest Geopolitical Variable A fresh bruise on Donald Trump's hand has revived questions about his heart health just as he pulls back from US‑Pakistan efforts to broker talks over the Iran conflict.