DOJ announces sweeping changes to gun regulations as Biden-era rule faces repeal This dramatic shift in firearm policy has drawn sharp criticism from gun control activists The Independent UK · Apr 29
Iran uranium stockpile could build 10 nuclear bombs UN agency warns IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 29
Donald Trump Allegedly 'Rotting From The Inside' As Hand Makeup Fails To Conceal Dark Marks Donald Trump's visibly bruised and discoloured left hand during King Charles's Washington visit has reignited fierce speculation about the 79-year-old president's health. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Trump Appears To Criticize British PM Starmer While Praising King Charles President Donald Trump appeared to criticize British Prime Minister Keir Starmer while praising King Charles, who is visiting the U.S. International Business Times · Apr 29
Trump already put his face on national park passes. Now he’s added his face and gold signature to a limited-edition vital US document The narcissism is getting out of hand. We Got This Covered · Apr 29
Environmental Protection Agency boss backs big budget cuts but Congress will get the final say The head of the Environmental Protection Agency is back on Capitol Hill defending the administration's plan to cut in half the EPA's budget The Independent UK · Apr 29
What to know about The Onion's new effort to take over Alex Jones' Infowars The Onion is taking another stab at getting control of Alex Jones’ Infowars platforms and turning them into comedy sites spoofing the conspiracy theorist The Independent UK · Apr 29
Trump is done bombing Iran for now, but he’s not backing down. The Wall Street Journal just revealed what he’s preparing to do instead The talks are stalling. We Got This Covered · Apr 29
Ted Cruz comes to the defense of Jimmy Kimmel and dubs FCC the ‘speech police’ It comes after the comedian delivered a mock White House Correspondent’s dinner speech on his show The Independent UK · Apr 29
‘The View’ hosts clash with former Trump counsel Alina Habba prompting commercial break IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 29
‘I’d Love to Be Able to Save an Airline,’ Says Trump About Spirit. But Is There Any Saving FLYYQ Stock? Spirit's year‑to‑date surge is driven almost entirely by Trump's public comments about a potential government bailout, but the airline remains in its second Chapter 11 in less than a year, is burning cash against cumulative losses, and faces soaring jet fuel prices. Barchart · Apr 29
Morning Mail: voters back gas tax, Hegseth denies Iran war a ‘quagmire’ as costs soar, drug use hits record levels Poll shows Australians support levy on exports and extending fuel excise cut; wastewater survey reveals methamphetamine use rocketing The Guardian - AU · Apr 29
Lindsey Graham Wants You To Pay $400 Million for Trump's New Ballroom The president had promised that private donations would cover the East Wing renovation. Reason · Apr 29
Who Wore it Better? Why Melania Trump and Queen Camilla Accidentally (or Not) Matched Outfits at the White House Queen Camilla and Melania Trump wore coordinated outfits during King Charles III's US visit, showcasing 'visual diplomacy' to convey unity and mutual respect between the UK and US. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Reason · Apr 29 Free Speech Unmuted: "Defamacast" and More: How American Defamation Law Works Jane and I lay out the structure of American defamation law, using the recent lawsuits brought by FBI Director Kash Patel as a launching point. Special bonus: Almost no discussion of New York Times v. Sullivan (an important case but one that listeners have doubtless heard much about elsewhere).
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Trump loses $83 million appeal over E. Jean Carroll sex abuse allegations IN FULL
Barchart · Apr 29 Stocks Settle Mixed Ahead of Megacap Tech Earnings The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.04%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.58%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.07%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Roll Call · Apr 29 House sends spy reauthorization bill to uncertain Senate fate The House passed a renewal of a key surveillance power Wednesday, a day before its statutory authority expires, sending it to a Senate that appears unlikely to pass that version of it. The House, in a 235-191 vote that split members of both parties, approved legislation that would renew Section…
Space · Apr 29 Trump invited the Artemis 2 moon astronauts to the White House. Here's what happened President Trump hosted the Artemis 2 moon astronauts at the White House today (April 29), congratulating the quartet and musing about the possibility of going to space himself.
International Business Times UK · Apr 29 Napoleon, Not Washington: Trump Allegedly Aspires To Join History's 'Great Men' Like Julius Caesar Donald Trump is reportedly moving away from traditional presidential comparisons, aiming for a legacy akin to history's most absolute conquerors, inspired by the 'Great Man' theory.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Epstein survivors hold roundtable on the Hill after King Charles declines their invite ‘It's always disappointing that men and power fail to recognize abuse of women,’ one Democrat told The Independent
International Business Times · Apr 29 Federal Tariff Refund System Rejects Thousands of Business Claims Thousands of U.S. businesses have had tariff refund claims rejected as a new federal system rolls out under strict rules.
Euronews · Apr 29 US Federal Reserve holds rates as Jerome Powell signals he will stay on A divided US Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady for a third consecutive meeting, as policymakers grapple with heightened uncertainty linked to the war in the Middle East. The decision is expected to be the last overseen by Chair Jerome Powell.
International Business Times UK · Apr 29 Pete Hegseth Questioned Why Minesweepers Were Sent to Singapore Weeks Before Iran War The Pentagon is under scrutiny for positioning US Navy mine-clearing ships far from the Strait of Hormuz before conflict with Iran, raising questions about strategic preparedness.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Trump compares Comey’s seashell ‘threat’ to a mob hit in Oval Office rant IN FULL