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Wednesday, April 29

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen meets with Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar in Brussels, Wednesday, April 29, 2026
PoliticsApril 29, 2026

Hungary's Incoming Leader Pivots to Brussels to Unlock Frozen EU Cash

After sweeping away 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule, incoming Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar is moving quickly to secure billions in frozen EU funds by pledging to meet Brussels' demands regarding corruption and judicial independence

A picture split in two. on the left, Trump wears a blue suit and looks to his left. On the right, Powell wears a black suit and black glasses. Both men look serious.
PoliticsApril 29, 2026

Trump vs. Powell: A Clash Over Economic Direction and Institutional Accountability

President Trump has intensified his public criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing frustration over interest rate policy and mismanagement of agency building projects.

A man wearing a black button-down shirt and red tie holds a phone as he takes a photo of himself
PoliticsApril 29, 2026

Chilling Evidence Reveals Premeditated Plot to Assassinate President Trump

Federal prosecutors have released damning photographic evidence of Cole Tomas Allen preparing for his alleged assassination attempt on President Donald Trump, arguing he must remain behind bars to protect the public.

People protest  outside the US Supreme Court over the Voting Rights Act case
PoliticsApril 29, 2026

Supreme Court Reins in Race-Based Redistricting Schemes

In a victory for constitutional fidelity, the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot be forced to engage in race-based discrimination under the guise of the Voting Rights Act.

The King grins at Trump from the lectern as the president looks in his direction
PoliticsApril 29, 2026

Trump and King Charles Trade Barbs and Banter at State Dinner

Former President Donald Trump and King Charles III engaged in a lighthearted display of transatlantic rapport, trading jokes about history, politics, and the White House during a state dinner.

King Charles at the podium in Congress.
PoliticsApril 29, 2026

King Charles III visits Congress amid strained US-UK relations

King Charles III delivered a speech to Congress aimed at reinforcing the Anglo-American alliance, though his remarks were met with varying interpretations by American political factions.

Tuesday, April 28

James Comey speaks onstage during Former FBI Director James Comey In Conversation With MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace at 92NY on 30 May 2023 in New York City.
PoliticsApril 28, 2026

James Comey Indicted Again as DOJ Pursues Accountability

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time by the Department of Justice, this time regarding a social media post featuring seashells that critics interpreted as a violent threat against President Trump.

The 465ft superyacht Nord - linked to the sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov - is seen docked in Hong Kong in this archive photo.
PoliticsApril 28, 2026

Russian Oligarch's Superyacht Slips Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Iranian Blockade

A luxury yacht tied to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov completed a transit through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the ongoing volatility in a region where Iran is actively disrupting global shipping.

A photo appearing to show the suspected gunman on the floor of the Washington Hilton hotel
PoliticsApril 28, 2026

Would-Be Assassin Targeted Trump Administration in Brazen Attack

A 31-year-old California man faces federal charges after allegedly storming a security checkpoint and firing a shotgun in a targeted attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump and his cabinet.

Monday, April 27

An employee works in the Northern Graphite mine plant in Lac-des-Îles, Quebec
PoliticsApril 27, 2026

Carney’s 'Sovereign Debt Fund' Is a Reckless Gamble with Taxpayer Money

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced the creation of the 'Canada Strong Fund,' a government-run investment vehicle that critics warn is built on deficit spending rather than actual national surplus.

Speaker Oz Pearlman (standing in the centre with a piece of paper) talks to US President Donald Trump (right), First Lady Melania Trump (2nd left) and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt (left) at the White House Correspondents Dinner in Washington DC. Photo: 25 April 2026
PoliticsApril 27, 2026

Secret Service Neutralizes Armed Attacker Targeting President Trump

Law enforcement successfully thwarted an assassination attempt against President Trump at the Washington Hilton, where a gunman opened fire before being apprehended by security.