Policy & Law

Erika Kirk Calls WHCA Dinner Shooting 'Another Traumatic Example of the Evil in Our Country'

The widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, himself fatally shot last September at Utah Valley University, was in attendance when a suspect charged through security at the event where President Trump was present.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Former 'Dances With Wolves' Actor Nathan Chasing Horse Sentenced to 37 Years for Sexual Assault

The 49-year-old, who was also known as a medicine man among Indigenous tribes, was convicted of 13 charges involving three women, including one victim who was 14 when the abuse began.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

FCC Orders Early ABC License Review Amid Conservative Pressure Over Kimmel Monologue

The regulatory action comes as the Trump administration and First Lady Melania Trump called for Jimmy Kimmel's firing following a White House Correspondents' Dinner joke.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

King Charles Set for Historic Address to Congress in First US Visit as Monarch

The British monarch will address a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, marking only the second time a reigning British sovereign has spoken to American lawmakers.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

King Charles III to Address Congress, Acknowledge Strains but Stress US-UK Reconciliation

The British monarch's Tuesday speech marks his first address to a joint meeting of Congress since his coronation.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

NYC Mayor Mamdani's Education Plans Face Criticism From GOP Leader Over Gifted Program Phaseout

New York City Republican Party Chairman Joseph Forte warns that eliminating gifted and talented programs would harm academic achievement and lower standards citywide.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI Heads to Federal Court in California

The tech billionaire alleges Sam Altman betrayed their shared non-profit mission for AGI, while OpenAI says Musk is driven by jealousy and regret.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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55% of Americans Say Financial Situation Is Getting Worse, Highest Since 2001: Gallup Poll

The survey conducted April 1-15 found gas prices surged to nearly $4.18 amid Middle East tensions, with inflation rising to 3.3 percent last month.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

'PH-1' Star Says His Film Could Serve as 'Cautionary Tale' for Social Media-Obsessed Lawmakers

The thriller, featuring Mark Kassen as a vanity-obsessed senator held hostage while his online reputation crumbles, opens in Washington before streaming release May 8.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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Florida Republicans Again Block DeSantis' Push for State AI Regulation

The governor's effort, opposed by House Speaker Perez and aligned with Trump's federal-first approach, stalls during special session.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read