Newly released texts show Sean Hannity complaining about ‘lunatics’ hurting Trump’s cause ‘I’m fed up with those people,’ Sean Hannity texted to Trump chief of staff The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Ex-Giuliani associate linked to Trump’s Ukraine scandal taunts Don Jr: ‘You were not allowed in the White House’ Lev Parnas was part of Donald Trump’s attempt to get Ukraine to investigate Hunter Biden The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Biden holds talks with Mexico's president as pressure mounts over Title 42 WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is holding talks Friday afternoon with Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as a looming deadline to lift COVID-era restrictions at the U.S. southern border has magnified concerns over the administration's immigration policies and an influx in illegal border crossings. Los Angeles Times · Apr 29, 2022
Lightning, lying and Chuck — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call Congressional Hits and Misses is back with Lightning at the White House, pesky audio on Jan. 6, and some guy named “Chuck.” Roll Call · Apr 29, 2022
Biden talks with Mexico’s AMLO to discuss migration, Ukraine The call comes as the US prepares to lift a restriction along the US-Mexico border that expelled most asylum seekers. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2022
MTG accuses CNN's Acosta of "harassment" Acosta was attempting to ask the Republican lawmaker about her alleged texts supporting "Marshall law" Salon · Apr 29, 2022
County Durham born national security expert shines light on Donald Trump's White House Bishop Auckland born Fiona Hill shot to global prominence during Donald Trump’s first impeachment process. Chronicle Live · Apr 29, 2022
Trump demands VA Secretary’s five-year-old texts in bizarre statement repeating false spying allegation None of the allegations raised by former president are remotely true The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Samantha Bee on the Capitol attack inquiry: ‘Mark Meadows, you are messy’ Late-night hosts discuss the text messages handed over by Trump’s former chief of staff and Trump’s fear of ‘dangerous fruit’ thrown by protesters The Guardian - US · Apr 29, 2022
Trump White House overrode Covid guidance for churches, emails show CDC planned to suggest in 2020 that religious communities hold services online but key passages were struck out The Guardian - US · Apr 29, 2022
What is the White House correspondents’ dinner and who is hosting this year? (OLD) The annual black tie event is back for the first time in three years, amid accusations that it shows the cosy relationship between politicians and reporters The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses CNN’s Jim Acosta of being a liar after he asks her about ‘Marshall law’ text ‘You know why people don’t like you? Because you’re a liar,’ the Georgia congresswoman tells CNN anchor The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022
Trump claims he doesn’t have documents New York attorney general is seeking – as it happened New York judge denies Trump’s request to end contempt order and $10,000-a-day fine – follow all the latest news The Guardian - US · Apr 29, 2022
VP Harris will meet leaders of 15 Caribbean nations on Friday Vice President Kamala Harris will virtually meet leaders of 15 Caribbean nations on Friday and continue her work engagements from home after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. Reuters · Apr 29, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Apr 29, 2022 Commentary: Don’t pretend we’re ‘back to normal.’ Fight for cleaner air to prevent COVID Right now, we are at a manageable point in the COVID-19 pandemic. The rate of new U.S. cases has significantly slowed since the first omicron surge. Although omicron’s BA.2 variants have increased cases, particularly in the Northeast, hospitalizations and deaths have declined or leveled off. Vaccination and prior infection by…
Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022 Joe-kes galore: Biden could draw on past Correspondents' dinners to entertain the guests WASHINGTON — Not since 2016 has a sitting president attended a White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in person, but in a sign that history repeats itself, President Joe Biden might be able to recycle some material from his predecessors.
ABC News · Apr 29, 2022 Australia joins dozens of countries committing to a 'democratic' internet Australia is among 56 nations signing a political commitment to push for the future of the internet to be underpinned by democratic values, in the face of hostile internet policies from countries such as China and Russia.
The Guardian - US · Apr 29, 2022 Anthony Fauci says the US is not in a ‘pandemic phase’. What does that mean? With funds for anti-virals and other measure dwindling, some experts are concerned the US is too sanguine about future surges
The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022 An Oval Office visit and a Moscow trip: Inside the Reed deal A series of factors helped pave the way for Trevor Reed's release from a Russian prison this week as part of a prisoner exchange
Axios · Apr 29, 2022 Biden admin split over Trump-era China tariffs as inflation looms Biden officials are fiercely debating whether to lower some of former President Trump’s China tariffs.
Salon · Apr 28, 2022 White House: Paxlovid shortage is over As VP Harris takes Paxlovid after her COVID-19 diagnosis, the White House is making the drug easier to access
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022 EXPLAINER: Why US needs a law to sell off oligarchs' assets President Joe Biden doesn’t want to just seize the yachts, luxury homes and other assets of Russian oligarchs, he wants to sell off the pricey goods and use the money to help rebuild Ukraine
The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2022 Capitol attack panel set to issue letters to Kevin McCarthy and other key Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene and Lauren Boebert among those poised to receive correspondence requesting voluntary cooperation, sources say
Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2022 Ukraine latest updates: Mariupol plant conditions dire – Mayor The mayor of Mariupol says those hiding at the steel plant are running out of food, water and medicine.
Roll Call · Apr 28, 2022 White House Correspondents’ Dinner is back: Expect superspreader jokes - Roll Call The White House Correspondents' Dinner is back for the first time since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. What to expect.