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Gas prices hit record high; King Charles’s jaunt around DC

28 April 2026 at 16:41
🥗 Plus: Meet the man who ate his salad during WHCA shooting {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Washington is buzzing today for King Charles and Queen Camilla’s visit. I love watching all of the color at the state dinners.   In today's issue: Gas prices jump to record high King Charles addresses Congress Vance reportedly questioning Pentagon...

Queen Elizabeth II made four official state visits to the U.S. during a 70-…

28 April 2026 at 13:20
Queen Elizabeth II made four official state visits to the U.S. during a 70-year reign that spanned 14 presidential administrations

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Royalty still has a special quality

28 April 2026 at 11:30
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are undertaking the first state visit to the United States by a British monarch in nearly 20 years, in a time of political tension between the two countries, and the visit is seen as an important tool of diplomacy to improve relations.

Justice department claims James Comey made ‘threat to kill’ Trump as it announces charges against former FBI director – as it happened

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Donald Trump has reportedly signaled to his top advisers that he is dissatisfied with and unlikely to accept Iran’s latest proposal to end the war, which would reopen the strait of Hormuz and leave discussion of Iran’s nuclear program for a later date.

Two people familiar with the matter told CNN that Trump conveyed his views during yesterday’s meeting with top national security aides where the Iranian proposal was discussed. One of the people said Trump was not likely to accept the plan, which was sent to the US in the last few days.

What I will reiterate is that the president’s red lines with respect to Iran have been made very, very clear, not just to the American public, but also to them as well.

I wouldn’t say they’re considering it. I would just say that there was a discussion this morning that I don’t want to get ahead of, and you’ll hear directly from the president, I’m sure, on this topic.

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© Photograph: Cliff Owen/AP

© Photograph: Cliff Owen/AP

The King and Queen landed in Washington, D.C., for a whirlwind four-day tou…

27 April 2026 at 23:55
The King and Queen landed in Washington, D.C., for a whirlwind four-day tour with stops in New York and Virginia

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The royal couple attended a garden party that brought together guests from…

27 April 2026 at 23:13
The royal couple attended a garden party that brought together guests from the U.K. and the U.S. at the British embassy

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King Charles and Queen Camilla Have Split-Second ‘Royal Choreography’ Moment at the White House

27 April 2026 at 22:43
During a White House photo op, the Queen briefly stepped into the King’s marked spot — prompting a quick, subtle adjustment

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla Arrive in U.S. for Historic Visit

27 April 2026 at 21:22
President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, King Charles III, Queen CamillaKing Charles III and Queen Camilla are getting the royal treatment Stateside.  The British monarch and his wife of 21 years crossed the pond on April 27 to mark 250 years since the United States...

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