- G.O.P. Congress Struggles to Do the Basics Amid Party Infighting
House Republicans toiled to pass major measures as lawmakers tried to fund homeland security, extend spy powers and deliver a farm bill.
Carl Hulse. New York Times. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:14:34 +0000.
- LAPD chief warns Los Angeles not prepared to secure 2028 Olympics due to staffing shortages
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell warns Los Angeles is not prepared to secure the 2028 Olympics, citing staffing shortages and a lack of dedicated funding.
Fox News. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:08:59 -0400.
- House Adopts Budget to Unlock $70 Billion for Immigration Enforcement
The measure will allow the G.O.P. to begin working on a filibuster-proof bill to fund ICE and C.B.P., part of their plan to reopen the long-shuttered Department of Homeland Security.
Michael Gold. New York Times. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:47:13 +0000.
- As Russian Threats Explode, U.S. And Allies Race To Defend Spacecraft
Evidence that Russia is racing to perfect a nuclear-armed spacecraft to target Western satellites is sparking the U.S. and its Allies to strengthen their space defenses.
By Kevin Holden Platt, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:43:59 -0400.
- U.S. Paratroopers Start Training With Bumblebee Drone Interceptors
The drone, used in an exercise by the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division, is a hunter-killer system that can recognize and chase other drones free of human control.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:22:57 -0400.
- Small-town Virginia mayor reportedly arrested for allegedly showing up drunk to train derailment
Rich Creek Mayor Paul Morrison allegedly arrived drunk at a Norfolk Southern train derailment site and was subsequently arrested for public intoxication.
Fox News. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:30:26 -0400.
- Watch: Aerial video shows destruction after tornado strikes small Texas town
A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.
BBC News. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:56:23 GMT.
- Live Updates: King Charles and Queen Camilla in NYC
As part of his four-day trip to the U.S. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, King Charles III is taking part in a series of events in New York City.
CBS News. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:12:49 -0400.
- Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, voiding Louisiana congressional map
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
CBS News. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:57:57 -0400.
- Bill Ackman's Pershing Square USA fund falls sharply in public market debut
The listing gives public investors their first direct stake in Ackman's investment platform, which runs a concentrated portfolio of 10 large-cap names.
CNBC. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:07:10 GMT.
- California dreaming is a political reality for all Americans
California's political landscape is heating up with the race for governor, the fight for control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the potential presidential race in 2028, with Gov. ...
Brad Bannon, Opinion Contributor. The Hill. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:30:00 +0000.
- King Charles III gives toast at White House state dinner: Read his full speech
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are on a four-day state visit to the United States.
ABC News. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:19 -0400.
- Enphase Energy Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y
ENPH's first-quarter adjusted EPS beats estimates, but revenues fall 28.6% Y/Y on weaker U.S. sales. Second-quarter revenues are guided at $280-$310 million.
Zacks Equity Research. Zacks. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:50:00 GMT.
- Consumer Confidence Rebounds Amid Geopolitical Tensions: 4 Safe Bets
AWR, CMS, ATO, NWN, emerge as defensive picks as consumer confidence rebounds despite inflation and fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire hopes.
Ritujay Ghosh. Zacks. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:34:00 GMT.
- 'Our collective strength' -- 4 takeaways from King Charles III's address to Congress
King Charles addressed a joint meeting of Congress during his first visit to the United States as the British monarch.
ABC News. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:52:19 -0400.
