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House GOP leaders punt farm bill amid intraparty division

29 April 2026 at 19:25
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'

29 April 2026 at 19:18
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

29 April 2026 at 19:18
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...

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  • Crockett backing Allred in Texas runoff Ashleigh Fields
    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...
     

Crockett backing Allred in Texas runoff

29 April 2026 at 19:16
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...

‘Timmy’ the Stranded Whale Begins Journey to the North Sea

29 April 2026 at 19:09
A barge carrying a whale made its way toward the North Sea, where rescuers hope the humpback will swim further into the Atlantic Ocean. The whale, nicknamed Timmy, had been stranded off Germany’s Baltic coast for several weeks.

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

29 April 2026 at 19:06
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....

Jerome Powell calls his time as Fed chair a 'privilege' during last press conference

29 April 2026 at 19:03
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said his time as head of the central bank has been a "privilege," as he gave his last press conference as chair.  The Senate Banking Committee advanced President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Powell, Kevin Warsh. Powell will remain at the Fed after May 15, when his tenure as its chair ends. 

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said his time as head of the central bank has been a "privilege," as he gave his last press conference as chair.  The Senate Banking Committee advanced President Donald Trump’s nominee to succeed Powell, Kevin Warsh. Powell will remain at the Fed after May 15, when his tenure as its chair ends. 
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  • Trump dismisses Putin's offer of help on Iran Laura Kelly
    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...
     

Trump dismisses Putin's offer of help on Iran

29 April 2026 at 19:00
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...

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