Liberal Reporting for 2026-04-30
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources.
Gala assassination attempt fails to break the DHS shutdown as GOP infighting continues
Senators are frustrated as their funding bill languishes in the House. “I’m open to ideas,” Sen. John Thune said. The post Gala assassination attempt fails to break the DHS shutdown as GOP infighting ...
MS NOW
Apr 29, 2026 - ms.now
The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘If it wasn’t for us, you’d be speaking French’
In today’s newsletter: Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana’s congressional redistricting map, the King’s speech and more. The post The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: ‘If it wasn’t for us, you’d be spea...
MS NOW
Apr 29, 2026 - ms.now
Joe diGenova: The Right Pick for Trump’s Bogus “Grand Conspiracy” Case
A version of the below article first appeared in David Corn’s newsletter, Our Land. The newsletter comes out twice a week (most of the time) and provides behind-the-scenes stories and articles about p...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
The battle over rescuing 2,000 beagles from lab research is not over
Activists collided with a heavy police presence at Ridglan Farms, a company that breeders dogs for biomedical research, outside Madison, Wisconsin, on April 18. | Diana Hulet/Sanctuary Doc It’s exce...
Vox
Apr 29, 2026 - vox.com
This billionaire could be California’s next governor — and he wants to arrest Stephen Miller
Tom Steyer is trying to solidify himself as the most progressive candidate in the California gubernatorial race. The state will hold its primary election on June 2, where the top two finishers advance...
Vox
Apr 29, 2026 - vox.com
Supreme Court Deals a Death Blow to the Voting Rights Act
The Supreme Court’s six-to-three Republican-appointed majority issued a staggering ruling on Wednesday essentially killing the remaining protections of the Voting Rights Act, dealing a death blow to t...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
The House GOP is stuck in neutral
The crises have piled up on Speaker Mike Johnson’s desk even as the pressure mounts to pass, well, anything. The post The House GOP is stuck in neutral appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 29, 2026 - ms.now
Fear and Opportunity: Immigration Scams Surged as Trump’s Sweeps Lured Desperate People to Eager Defrauders
The post Fear and Opportunity: Immigration Scams Surged as Trump’s Sweeps Lured Desperate People to Eager Defrauders appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 29, 2026 - propublica.org
‘Thoughts and prayers’: The minefield that awaits Kevin Warsh at the Fed
Jerome Powell will likely preside over his final rate-setting meeting as chair on Wednesday, ending a turbulent period as central bank chief.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - politico.com
Marco Rubio Is Rebranding the State Department as Explicitly Christian
Since Rubio became secretary of state, the department has only marked Christian and Jewish holidays on its Instagram while boosting clear religious messaging. The post Marco Rubio Is Rebranding the St...
The Intercept
Apr 29, 2026 - theintercept.com
Why Tesla is making sure California can't get rid of Elon
Trucking fleets are buying Tesla’s lower-cost, higher-range electric big rig — and boosting the state’s climate goals.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - politico.com
The interests of Americans take a back seat to Trump’s kingly demands
Our nearly 80-year-old president has an authoritarian obsession with remaking America in his image. The post The interests of Americans take a back seat to Trump’s kingly demands appeared first on MS ...
MS NOW
Apr 29, 2026 - ms.now
Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act
In a 6-3 ruling, the justices narrowed how a key provision of the Voting Rights Act can be enforced.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - politico.com
White House meets with Chevron, oil traders amid Iran standoff
The latest meeting comes as gasoline prices reach new 4-year highs as supplies shrink.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - politico.com
Hegseth to Congress: We Have No Iran Plan But Give Us 1.5 Trillion Anyway.
For the first time since the US began bombing Iran two weeks ago, our military leadership testified before a congressional committee today. The main takeaway: there is no real plan for ending this war...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Who Helped Draw DeSantis’ Florida Gerrymander? His Staff Won’t Say.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ mapmaker doesn’t want you to know who helped gerrymander Florida. That was one of the most significant takeaways from Jason Poreda’s testimony Tuesday before the Florida legislature...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Once-rising Trump aide sidelined from Iran, Ukraine work
The former top GSA procurement official, who quickly gained influence in high-level foreign policy circles, has lost favor with senior advisers and will now focus solely on Gaza through the Board of P...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - politico.com
Mamdani to meet the monarchs
Trump warmly welcomed the King and Queen. The democratic socialist mayor of New York City? Not so much.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - politico.com
‘A devastating blow’: major civil rights group calls supreme court ruling on voting case ‘a major setback for our nation’ – live
NAACP decries 6-3 decision that ruled Louisiana must redraw its congressional map, a landmark case that guts major section of Voting Rights ActSign up for the Breaking News US emailUS supreme court ‘d...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
FIFA Could Make Billions From the World Cup. Host Cities Will Get Little in Return.
The post FIFA Could Make Billions From the World Cup. Host Cities Will Get Little in Return. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Apr 29, 2026 - propublica.org
Trump’s Impulsive Foreign Policy Is Tearing Apart the Global Order
When President Donald Trump returned to office last year, he promised to largely steer America clear of foreign entanglements. But over the last year, his administration has captured Venezuelan Presid...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Voting Rights Act is all but dead. Prepare for maximum gerrymandering.
Justices Samuel Alito, left, and Clarence Thomas wait to leave the stage after the inauguration ceremonies at the US Capitol on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images G...
Vox
Apr 29, 2026 - vox.com
We’re missing the economic fallout of the Iran war — just like we did with Covid
Screens tracking share prices are filled with red at the New York Stock Exchange on February 28, 2020. | Scott Heins/Getty Images In the early weeks of the Covid pandemic, in those days when public ...
Vox
Apr 29, 2026 - vox.com
Saturday’s assassination attempt had nothing to do with Obama. This MAGA lawyer dragged him into it
If there’s one thing that unites people under the MAGA banner, it’s their unyielding contempt for Barack Obama, a contempt expressed far too often with racist language, if not racist imagery. The post...
MS NOW
Apr 29, 2026 - ms.now
2 high-profile Texas Democrats try to keep their careers alive after GOP gerrymander
Rep. Julie Johnson and former Rep. Colin Allred find themselves in a chaotic runoff with new boundaries, voting rule changes and an unfavorable calendar.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - politico.com
Pentagon official: Iran war has cost $25B
The figure is the most specific price tag the administration has provided on the U.S. military conflict.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - politico.com
LISTEN: Supreme Court considers Trump effort to end protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants
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 c...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 29, 2026 - pbs.org
Supreme Court leans in favor of Trump's bid to end protections for Syrian, Haitian migrants
Trump's lawyers say Congress gave the Department of Homeland Security, not judges, the power to end Temporary Protective Status granted earlier.
World & Nation
Apr 29, 2026 - latimes.com
The Supreme Court Just Made It Harder to Investigate Anti-Abortion Crisis Pregnancy Centers
In an outcome that was widely expected, the US Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that New Jersey’s efforts to investigate an anti-abortion crisis pregnancy center for allegedly misleading consumers violat...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
What Carr’s FCC moves and Justice Department’s political prosecutions have in common
The public is seeing two sides of the same coin: The president’s perceived political foes are feeling the brunt of weaponized federal powers. The post What Carr’s FCC moves and Justice Department’s po...
MS NOW
Apr 29, 2026 - ms.now
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.29.26: After high court ruling, GOP targets minority districts
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 4.29.26: After high court ruling, GOP targets minority districts appeared first on M...
MS NOW
Apr 29, 2026 - ms.now
Mamdani would ask King Charles to return crown jewel to India
The mayor’s remarks fit into a standoff posture toward the royal family.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - politico.com
US supreme court weighs whether protected status of Haitians and Syrians can be revoked
Case looks at whether Trump administration has authority to strip hundreds of thousands of immigrants of TPSThe US supreme court was hearing oral arguments on Wednesday over whether the Trump administ...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Flailing’ Georgia attorney general condemned over charges for Cop City protesters
Republican Chris Carr accused of trying to revive bid for governor with indictment – ‘the last gasp of a dying man’Georgia’s top law enforcement official has drawn accusations of using the weight of h...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
As Supreme Court weighs Trump's immigration policy, senior citizens join the fight
As the Supreme Court weighs the Trump administration's termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, seniors are advocating for protections for their immigrant caregivers.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - npr.org
WATCH LIVE: Hegseth, Caine testify for the 1st time since start of Iran war in House hearing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have contested as a costl...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 29, 2026 - pbs.org
Hundreds of Incarcerated Migrants Go on Hunger Strike in Remote Michigan Prison
Migrants at the GEO Group-run facility demand their right to due process, edible food, and an end to sleep deprivation.
Truthout
Apr 29, 2026 - truthout.org
This is what it takes to become Trump’s attorney general
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche at a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, on April 27, 2026. | Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images It’s been a big week for t...
Vox
Apr 29, 2026 - vox.com
Warsh, Trump's Fed chair pick, moves closer to confirmation
The vote brings him a step closer to replacing Jerome Powell atop the central bank next month.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - politico.com
Pete Hegseth denies Iran war is a ‘quagmire’ as cost to US hits estimated $25bn
As his defense secretary testified before House committee, Trump posted AI-generated image of himself with a weapon and a caption saying ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY’Pete Hegseth has denied that the US-Israe...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Kevin Warsh clears key Senate hurdle to replace Fed chair Powell
A Senate committee advances Trump’s pick as doubts linger over the Fed’s independence and Powell’s futureUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailKevin Warsh, ...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Suicidal’ model of capitalism leading to war and fascism, climate summit told
Colombia president Gustavo Petro tells 57-country talks on a green energy transition that fossil fuel interests could destroy humanityThe world is threatened by a “suicidal” model of capitalism that i...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Oligarchy Is Afraid of Itself Too
In May 2016, Elon Musk did something out of character that he has now spent years of his life trying to undo: He made what he believed to be a charitable donation. The world’s richest man is also amo...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Will Trump’s Forest Service Upheaval Erase a Century of Precious Historical Documents?
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Sweeping changes underway at the federal agency tasked with protecting the ...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Democracy Now! 2026-04-29 Wednesday
Headlines for April 29, 2026; “Political Disaster for Donald Trump”: Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks; UAE Quits OPEC as Many Countries Ramp Up Oil Production Despite Worsening Climate Crisis...
Democracy Now! Audio
Apr 29, 2026 - democracynow.org
Fetterman Joins GOP in Defeating Senate Democrats’ Attempt to Block War on Cuba
Congress has repeatedly failed to curb Trump’s ability to wage war and to rein in his boat bombing spree.
Truthout
Apr 29, 2026 - truthout.org
The sad, ugly debate behind the new Michael Jackson biopic
Signage during Lionsgate's Michael premiere at Dolby Theatre on April 20, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. | Leon Bennett/Getty Images for Lionsgate The new biopic Michael, about the tortured King ...
Vox
Apr 29, 2026 - vox.com
Amid energy crisis, administration uses tax dollars to scuttle renewable energy projects
American consumers will pay for the privilege of paying more to turn on the lights, all while polluting our own air during an energy crisis. The post Amid energy crisis, administration uses tax dollar...
MS NOW
Apr 29, 2026 - ms.now
The aftermath of the correspondents’ dinner shooting shows how broken we are
The president has pivoted to attacking a talk show host and calling for a ballroom. The post The aftermath of the correspondents’ dinner shooting shows how broken we are appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Apr 29, 2026 - ms.now
What the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Ruling Could Mean for the Midterms
Democrats stand to lose at least one blue-leaning district in Louisiana, but the timing was unclear. Florida is drawing a redder map, and Republicans in several other states are weighing new maps.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Musk laments being a ‘fool’ for funding OpenAI on day two of court testimony
Lawyers for Musk, the world’s richest person, sought to paint him as a tech pioneer who wanted to aid humanityAfter a dramatic first day of opening statements and testimony from Elon Musk in his case ...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
The Guardian view on the UAE quitting Opec: whatever importers pay, the price of fossil fuels is too high | Editorial
The world must accelerate the shift to renewables, regardless of the economic effects of Abu Dhabi’s decisionOpec appears to be the latest casualty of the Iran war. On Tuesday, the United Arab Emirate...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
WATCH: Hegseth calls congressional Democrats, some Republicans 'biggest adversary' in Iran war
"The biggest adversary we face at this point are the reckless, feckless and defeatist words of congressional Democrats and some Republicans," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in his opening remarks...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 29, 2026 - pbs.org
Why We’re Suing RFK Jr.
Remember “the most transparent administration in history”? That’s what Donald Trump promised at the beginning of his second term, and it’s been going about as well as the rest of his promises. The ong...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
Victims Allege OpenAI Is Responsible for Mass Shooting
Victims of the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting and their families sued OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, in US district court in San Francisco on Wednesday, claiming various negligence, product liability, a...
Mother Jones
Apr 29, 2026 - motherjones.com
What really happened after Trump slashed HIV funding
People attend an HIV clinic day at the TASO Mulago service center in Kampala, Uganda, on February 17, 2025. | Hajarah Nalwadda/Getty Images When the Trump administration began dismantling US foreign...
Vox
Apr 29, 2026 - vox.com
Bondi to testify before House Oversight Committee after Democrats file contempt resolution
Republicans on the panel revealed the former attorney general has been scheduled to testify on May 29, shortly after Democrats announced their resolution. The post Bondi to testify before House Oversi...
MS NOW
Apr 29, 2026 - ms.now
All Six Conservative Supreme Court Justices Attended Trump’s Dinner With King Charles
Their appearance seemed at odds with the chief justice’s oft-stated message that the court he leads avoids even the appearance of political splits.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
James Comey surrenders to authorities after DoJ indictment
Former FBI director indicted over social media post from last year of seashells arranged into ‘86 47’US politics live – latest updatesJames Comey made a brief appearance in court on Wednesday after th...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged in defiance of Trump’s calls for cuts
Fed officials cite elevated inflation, slow job growth and uncertainty in Middle East as reasons for holding ratesSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe US Fe...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Has King Charles salvaged special relationship with Trump? - The Latest
It was a historic day for King Charles, the first British monarch to address a joint session of Congress in 35 years, before enjoying a lavish dinner at the White House.There were jokes, subtle digs a...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
She set out to become a clinical psychologist. Now she’s leading a US movement to save science
Colette Delawalla launched Stand Up for Science to push back against Trump’s cuts to medical and scientific researchNineteen days into the second administration of Donald Trump, Colette Delawalla reac...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Why the outrage over this dress worn to the White House correspondents’ dinner?
Jennifer Rauchet, wife of Pete Hegseth, caused partisan uproar by supposedly wearing a bargain dress to the formal event – but what it says about our attitudes to fast fashion is more interestingAltho...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
King Charles’s White House visit was an exercise in full-throttle distraction and denial | Frances Ryan
A few days of joviality will hardly change American foreign policy or guarantee Trump’s ever-erratic affections for long Continue reading...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Britain to create joint naval force with nine European countries as ‘complement’ to Nato
Royal Navy chief says unified naval force will deter future Russian threats from the ‘open sea border’ to the northBritain has agreed to create a unified naval force with nine European countries to de...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Reliance on Chinese green tech poses ‘serious’ risk for Europe, experts say
Continent ‘sleepwalking’ into series of economic and national security problems due to over-dependenceEurope is “sleepwalking” into a series of economic and national security problems because of an ov...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Should I Marry a Murderer? review – the amazing woman who spied on her killer fiancé for police
Caroline Muirhead’s whirlwind romance with a Scottish farmer soon took a turn when she discovered his dark secret. This Netflix docuseries is a tale of her bravery, and the shocking stupidity and negl...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Supreme Court calls Louisiana's House map an 'unconstitutional racial gerrymander'
The court kept Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act intact, but the decision all but guts a landmark law that came out of the Civil Rights Movement and protected the collective voting power of racial mi...
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - npr.org
The Trump team is quietly eliminating U.S. support for birth control abroad
Congress has allocated more than $500 million for family planning work internationally. The Trump administration hasn't spent it — and the consequences are already being felt.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - npr.org
Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances
The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana's second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino elect...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 29, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Committee sends Kevin Warsh's nomination for Fed chair to full Senate vote
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 fo...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 29, 2026 - pbs.org
Supreme Court limits Voting Rights Act in setback for Black Democrats
The Supreme Court retreats from 1986 rules that called for electing Black and Latino people to Congress and state and local boards.
World & Nation
Apr 29, 2026 - latimes.com
U.S. Gas Prices Climb Further as Effects of Iran War Reverberate
Crude oil prices hit a fresh high since the start of the war in Iran, as energy supplies from the Middle East remain disrupted.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Loneliness of Donald Trump
This is a president who rarely travels beyond the confines of the White House compound or Mar-a-Lago.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Supreme Court Should Stop ICE From Racially Profiling
Body camera footage reveals a disturbing pattern of state and federal officials using minor traffic stops to target Black and brown drivers.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump’s Clash With Merz Shows It’s Hard to Stay Friends With the President
Throughout the war in Iran, Friedrich Merz, the German chancellor, did all he could to keep President Trump happy. This week, Mr. Merz appeared to lose patience.
NYT > Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - nytimes.com
The Devil Wears Prada 2 review – a sequel? For spring? Groundbreaking
The fashion and magazine industries have had a makeover but this glossy knock-off reunites the old team – and recycles the old plot – with styleTwenty years have gone by; the fashion and publishing wo...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Prosecutors release selfies of alleged White House dinner shooter at hotel
Attorneys, citing new evidence including photographs, also filed a motion to detain Cole Tomas Allen until his trialSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxFederal...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jimmy Kimmel on the Trump administration: ‘They’ve hit peak ridiculous’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump joking about his death and seeking to make taxpayers pay for his $400m ballroomLate-night hosts roasted King Charles’s state visit and Donald Trump trying to push the ...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
The missing Ukrainian reporter, the Russian prison – and a vital lesson learned about journalism in a dangerous age | Laurent Richard
To do our job, investigative journalists are learning to work across borders. This isn’t just about the truth, it’s about staying aliveLaurent Richard is a journalist and the director of the Forbidden...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Purdue Pharma to be dissolved as judge approves criminal sentence in opioid case
OxyContin maker to be replaced by new company aiming to combat opioid crisis as legal settlement takes effectPurdue Pharma, which makes OxyContin, is set to be dissolved and replaced by a company focu...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Families sue OpenAI over failure to report Canada mass shooter’s behavior on ChatGPT
New lawsuits allege employees urged company to notify authorities months before deadly Tumbler Ridge attackFamilies of seven victims of a mass shooting at a secondary school in British Columbia are su...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Total peace’ or ‘all-out war’? Colombian voters face stark choice as rebel attacks surge
As the country prepares to elect a new president, a fierce debate is raging on how to end the decades-long armed conflict for good The landmark 2016 peace deal between the Colombian government and th...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
CEOs of US’s top energy firms averaged nearly 16% pay raise to $12.3m, review finds
Utility bills are up as much as 40% in some regions, and companies shut off power to customers 13m times in 2025The US’s top utilities’ CEOs enjoyed a 16% pay raise last year – to an average of $12.3m...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
What If Reform Wins by Peter Chappell review – a massive wake-up call
This ‘nonfiction thriller’ takes us through exactly what would happen if Nigel Farage won his dreamed-of majorityFor some years now, mainstream British politics has revolved increasingly obsessively a...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Anne Hathaway says she didn’t get any size-zero models fired from The Devil Wears Prada 2
The actor responds to claims she pushed for ultra-thin models to be dropped from the sequel, saying ‘nobody lost their jobs’ and the move instead created more rolesAnne Hathaway has refuted suggestion...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
I’m addicted to checking my phone. Could a blocking device stop me?
Physical phone blocking devices, powered by NFC wireless technology, are becoming a popular solution for doomscrolling. Brigid Delaney puts one to the testWake up, 100 messages from group chat overnig...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Siri, where does Apple go next? – podcast
Guardian US tech editor Blake Montgomery talks about the future of Apple after the resignation of its longtime CEO Tim CookWhere does Apple – perhaps the most iconic tech company on Earth – go next?La...
The Guardian
Apr 29, 2026 - theguardian.com
Families sue OpenAI over Canadian mass shooter's use of ChatGPT
The lawsuits claim OpenAI was negligent for failing to report the shooter to authorities after her account was flagged for "gun violence activity and planning."
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - npr.org
South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to 7 years in prison
An appeals court sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to 7 years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Apr 29, 2026 - npr.org
'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes
How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.
BBC News
Apr 29, 2026 - bbc.com
WATCH LIVE: Trump welcomes Artemis II astronauts to the White House after successful moon mission
Watch President Donald Trump with the Artemis II crew live here.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 29, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH LIVE: EPA's Zeldin testifies on Trump's budget request in Senate Environment hearing
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will sit before a Senate committee Wednesday, the last of three budgetary hearings this week, to argue for sharply reduced funding for an agency that has already seen its ...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Apr 29, 2026 - pbs.org
Who Is the Real Base of the Democratic Party?
Jamal Simmons on lessons from the 2024 election, how Democrats can win in 2028, and who the real base of the Democratic Party is. Plus: Why the White House Correspondents’ Dinner feels so out of touch...
The Atlantic
Apr 29, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Miranda Priestly Hangs Up Her Own Coat Now
The Devil Wears Prada 2 finds the magazine industry in a much less glamorous place.
The Atlantic
Apr 29, 2026 - theatlantic.com
FCC Demands Review of All ABC Station Licenses Following Kimmel Joke on Trump
President Donald Trump demanded that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel be fired in a Truth Social post on Monday.
Truthout
Apr 29, 2026 - truthout.org
King Charles and Queen Camilla Come to Washington
A flag flub, a White House construction zone, a pollinator photo op, and Trump’s love of royal cosplay all contributed to the bizarre atmosphere of Charles and Camilla’s visit.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Apr 29, 2026 - newyorker.com
Video shows moment Secret Service officer fired at correspondents’ dinner suspect
Surveillance footage reviewed by The Post provides the clearest picture yet of the seconds after the alleged gunman bolted through a checkpoint inside the hotel.
National
Apr 29, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
Trump saw 2 kings, Charles saw something much different
In only the second such address by a sitting British monarch, Charles called for “unyielding resolve” in defense of Ukraine and discussed the Magna Carta, which declared that even kings must obey the ...
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Apr 28, 2026 - politico.com
Republican Senators Push for $400M in Taxpayer Funds to Build Trump’s Ballroom
Democrats criticized the plan, noting many taxpayers are struggling to afford rising grocery and gas prices.