Apr 29 Supreme Court weakens landmark Civil Rights-era Voting Rights Act, aiding GOP efforts to control the House By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The effect of the ruling may be felt more strongly in 2028 because most filing deadlines for this year's congressional races have passed. Louisiana, though, may have to change its redistricting plan to comply with the decision. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Committee sends Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair to full Senate vote By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press The Senate Banking Committee voted on party lines Wednesday to approve Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve to replace Jerome Powell, a long-time target of President Trump’s insults for not cutting borrowing costs as far as… Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing By Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning from skeptical Democrats Wednesday over a costly conflict being waged without congressional approval. Continue reading
Apr 29 LISTEN: Supreme Court considers Trump effort to end protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Wednesday mulled the Trump administration’s push to end legal protections for migrants fleeing war and natural disaster, in one in a series of immigration cases the justices are considering against the backdrop of the president's far-reaching… Continue reading
Apr 28 Senate Republicans reject attempt to end Trump's blockade of Cuba By Stephen Groves, Associated Press The vote on the war powers resolution showed how Republicans continue to stand behind Trump as he acts unilaterally to exert American force in a range of global conflicts, including Venezuela, Iran and Cuba. Continue reading
Apr 28 WATCH: Powell says he plans to stay at Fed after chair term ends amid legal attacks by the Trump administration By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press “I worry these attacks are battering this institution and putting at risk the things that really matter to the public,” Jerome Powell said in fairly candid remarks at a press conference after the Fed announced its decision to keep its… Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 4:00 James Comey indicted over social media post Trump's DOJ says crossed a line By Ali Rogin, Ali Schmitz Former FBI director James Comey has once again been indicted by the Department of Justice. It's the second time the Trump administration has attempted to prosecute him. The latest is connected to a post Comey shared last year of seashells… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 5:55 King Charles calls for unity in rare royal address to Congress By Nick Schifrin, Morgan Till The king and queen of England were received with high diplomatic fanfare at the White House on day two of the royal visit. King Charles became just the second monarch to address Congress. He delivered a message of unity and… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 6:03 FCC threatens ABC's licenses as Trumps call for Kimmel's firing By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris The FCC is ramping up the pressure on ABC and Disney by threatening to strip broadcasters of their station licenses. The FCC says the review of the licenses is tied to Disney’s DEI initiatives, but it’s widely seen as retaliation… Continue watching
Apr 28 WATCH: Justice Department holds news briefing on Comey indictment over '86 47' photo By Associated Press Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump. Continue reading