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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...

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....

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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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  • Uber adding hotel bookings Max Rego
    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...
     

Uber adding hotel bookings

29 April 2026 at 18:52
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...

United Airlines flight reports possible collision with drone near San Diego

29 April 2026 at 18:50
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

29 April 2026 at 18:48
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...

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