Pete Hegseth prays at House hearing after being heckled by Iran war protesters IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 29
The Latest: Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending legal protections for Haitian/Syrian migrants The Supreme Court is weighing arguments over the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for Haitians and Syrians as migrants fleeing war and natural disaster The Independent UK · Apr 29
DOJ details planning of man charged with White House dinner shooting Federal prosecutors told a judge Wednesday about an accused gunman’s planning before attempting to breach a Washington ballroom Saturday night in a failed attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump and top administration officials. In a memorandum requesting 31-year-old Cole Allen be kept in custody before his eventual trial, U.S. Attorney… Roll Call · Apr 29
‘This is not patriotism’: Outrage at Donald Trump’s face on new passports The US State Department is reportedly finalizing a "radical redesign" of the passport, which will feature a picture of Donald Trump from his second inaugural portrait. The plan and design have gone down like a lead balloon... Euronews · Apr 29
King Charles Channels King George III To Deal With 'Fascinating' Donald Trump During US Visit: Report King Charles is leaning on humour, history and strict political neutrality as he navigates a delicate US state visit hosted by Donald Trump, from an address to Congress to a lavish White House dinner. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Trump Reportedly Tells Officials To Prepare For Extended Blockade Of Iranian Ports President Donald Trump has told officials to prepare for an extended blockade of Iranian ports, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 29
She set out to become a clinical psychologist. Now she’s leading a US movement to save science Colette Delawalla launched Stand Up for Science to push back against Trump’s cuts to medical and scientific research The Guardian - US · Apr 29
ABC Faces FCC Licence Revocation Threat Following Melania Trump's Claims of Hateful and Violent Rhetoric From Kimmel The FCC has ordered Disney's ABC to seek early licence renewals after Melania Trump criticised Jimmy Kimmel's joke. The move is seen as politically motivated and has sparked First Amendment concerns. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
A White House Correspondents’ dinner like no other Jason Dick talks with George Condon, longtime White House reporter, historian and a past president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, about the association’s dinner on Saturday, putting the assassination attempt on President Donald Trump into the context of the century-old event. They also talk about The Great Ribber. Show… Roll Call · Apr 29
Fauci Aide Charged Plus: A dicey FISA reauthorization, kingly quips about burning down the White House, the world's narrowest tax breaks, and more... Reason · Apr 29
Pentagon's DoD Pushes for $125M Rebrand to Department of War as Officials Call for 7,600 Changes to Federal Law The Pentagon seeks to rename the Department of Defence to the Department of War, a move projected to cost up to £92.5 million and facing opposition from Democrats over financial concerns. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
ABC Stations Face Early License Reviews Following Jimmy Kimmel's Melania Joke ABC-owned stations face early federal licence reviews after Jimmy Kimmel's controversial remarks about Melania Trump, prompting backlash from the Trump administration and calls for Kimmel's removal. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
King Charles’ standout jokes as he charms room in state banquet speech King Charles cracked jokes as he attended a formal state dinner with Donald Trump as part of his US visit on Tuesday (28 April). The Independent UK · Apr 29
International Business Times · Apr 29 Senate Rejects Initiative To Have Congress Authorize Any Military Action Against Cuba The Senate has rejected an initiative that prevent the Trump administration from taking military action against Cuba without congressional approval.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate At Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Gavin Newsom gives savage response to White House’s ‘Two Kings’ post about Trump and Charles The White House shared the image captioned ‘TWO KINGS’ as King Charles III praised American democracy
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Watching the Kentucky Derby from home? Here’s how to make a perfect mint julep More than 125,000 of the iconic cocktails are consumed annually during the two-day festival
Evening Standard · Apr 29 Donald Trump’s relationship with wrestling is focus of new documentary Wrestling With Trump will explore how World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has influenced the US president and his politics.
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Former FBI director Comey’s prosecution over seashells picture is ‘preposterous and vindictive’ legal experts say Attempt to prosecute Comey over Instagram post allegedly calling for ‘political violence’ met with ridicule by experts
Salon · Apr 29 Media falls for Trump's fake pivot The post-Correspondents' Dinner goodwill tour was short-lived — and the press corps should've known better
Latin Times · Apr 29 Why So Many House Republicans Are Done with Congress? From Capitol Hill to Governors' Races A record number of House Republicans are retiring ahead of the 2026 midterms, driven by institutional frustration, financial considerations, and a shift towards state-level positions.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 ‘Subtle rebuttals’: what the papers say about King Charles and Trump Monarch’s meeting with president and speech to Congress feature on front pages in UK and US
The Independent UK · Apr 29 Cubans back 'My signature for the Homeland' campaign as tensions with US intensify Cubans have been endorsing the socialist government’s latest move to defy the U.S. as tensions between the two countries escalate
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29 King Charles’s White House visit was an exercise in full-throttle distraction and denial A few days of joviality will hardly change American foreign policy or guarantee Trump’s ever-erratic affections for long, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan