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Ex-FBI director James Comey makes court appearance, does not enter plea

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 7:27 pm

Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to law enforcement and made an initial court appearance in Alexandria, Va., on Wednesday after facing new charges stemming from a controversial photo of seashells he shared on social media that displayed the message “86-47.” The phrase “86” is commonly used as slang for removing or throwing out something or someone, and President Trump is the...

House GOP leaders punt farm bill amid intraparty division

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 7:25 pm

House GOP leaders struck a deal with hard-line conservative rebels on Wednesday to delay a vote on the farm bill, which has been at the center of controversy in recent days as Republicans remain divided over certain provisions. The agreement came as Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) held open a procedural rule vote for more than...

Susie Wiles creates official X account 'to share occasional updates'

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 7:18 pm

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles launched an official X account on Tuesday to share “occasional updates” about the Trump administration. “I’m joining X to share occasional updates about the work we do at the White House,” Wiles wrote in her first post from the official account. “We are relentlessly focusing on advancing President...

Trump learns of Voting Rights Act ruling from reporters in Oval Office

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 7:18 pm

President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that their question about a Wednesday Supreme Court ruling on a Louisiana congressional district that weakens the Voting Rights Act was the first time he heard of the decision. “When did it come out? I’ve been with the astronauts. I’ve been with contractors, because we’re trying to...

Crockett backing Allred in Texas runoff

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 7:16 pm

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Wednesday said she’s backing former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) in the runoff election against former Democratic Rep. Julie Johnson (Texas). “Colin has the record, the grit, and the heart to stand up for working families and communities under attack by this administration. He will fight to abolish ICE and go...

Florida GOP legislature sends new House map, netting party up to 4 seats, to DeSantis for signature

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 7:06 pm

The GOP-controlled Florida legislature passed a new set of Republican-favored congressional lines proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Wednesday as state lawmakers look to fast-track a new House map as the midterms approach. Florida currently has a 20-8 Republican edge in its congressional delegation, but the new map that DeSantis is proposing aims to create a 24-4 GOP advantage....

Tennessee nonprofit founder 'hogtied' on Epstein's island, charged with trespassing

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 7:01 pm

The man said he was doing research to raise awareness on the Epstein story.

Trump dismisses Putin's offer of help on Iran

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 7:00 pm

President Trump on Wednesday said he asked Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call for a ceasefire in Ukraine and also discussed the U.S. war against Iran. Trump said Putin offered to help with “enrichment,” presumably in reference to the idea that Russia could take about 1,000 pounds of enriched uranium, the fuel needed...

GPS-collared opossums help track Florida pythons after being eaten

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 6:56 pm

"We need everything that we can find to remove as many pythons as possible."

Uber adding hotel bookings

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 6:52 pm

Uber is expanding into the hotel booking industry, it announced on Wednesday. At its annual new product event, the rideshare company unveiled a partnership with Expedia that allows Uber customers to book hotels directly in its app. Uber users in the U.S. will ultimately have access to more than 700,000 properties offered on Expedia through...

Trump's DOJ moves to reinstate death by firing squad 

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 6:52 pm

The idea that justice and humanity can coexist isn’t something everyone agrees on.

United Airlines flight reports possible collision with drone near San Diego

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 6:50 pm

A United Airlines flight reported a midair collision between the plane and what appeared to be a drone near San Diego, according to a Wednesday statement. “United flight 1980 reported a possible drone strike just prior to arriving in San Diego. The flight landed safely, and customers deplaned normally at the gate. Our maintenance team...

Fidelity blocks fund donations to SPLC after federal indictment

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 6:48 pm

Fidelity has moved to block donor-advised funds for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) following a federal indictment from the Justice Department (DOJ) for alleged bank and wire fraud. “Fidelity Charitable is aware of an ongoing governmental investigation into Southern Poverty Law Center,” reads an email sent to a donor, later obtained by The New...

Jerome Powell reveals plan to stay at Fed after term as chair ends

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 6:45 pm

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he plans to stay on at the central bank as a governor after his term as chair ends next month “for a period of time to be determined.” “I have said that I will not leave the board until this investigation is well and truly over with...

Bacon on Trump-branded passports: 'It's not really America to do this'

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Published on: April 29, 2026, 6:44 pm

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) does not seem fond of the State Department’s plan to include President Trump’s likeness in new passport designs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of American independence. Bacon said during an appearance on “CNN News Central” on Wednesday morning that he found the idea “a little silly,” alluding to widespread imagery of...