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Comey Indicted Again, King Charles' Message To Congress, SCOTUS Temp Protected Status
Published: April 29, 2026 09:46
The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time, accusing him of threatening President Trump with an Instagram post of the numbers 86 47 spelled out in seashells on a beach.King Charles told a joint session of Congress…
WHCA Shooter In Court, Trump-King Charles Relationship, Lebanon Ceasefire In Limbo
Published: April 28, 2026 10:03
The man who stormed the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is being charged with trying to assassinate President Trump, with new court documents revealing he booked the hotel a month in advance and emailed his motives minutes before the attempt.King…
White House Response To Shooting, Shooter Investigation, King Charles State Visit
Published: April 27, 2026 09:53
President Trump called for unity after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents Dinner with him and the Vice President on stage, then later returned to attacking the press and Democrats.The suspect in the attempted attack is in federal court…
The hidden cost of separating 'emotionally disturbed' students
Published: April 26, 2026 07:00
There’s a category of special education that stands out from the rest. It’s designed for kids who struggle with their emotions and behaviors, known at the federal level as “emotional disturbance.” More than 300,000 students in the U.S. currently have this…
Hormuz Deadlock, Presidential Laugh Lines, Prediction Markets
Published: April 25, 2026 12:52
A deadlock between the U.S. and Iran continues over the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have caught the attention of regulators as people profit from privileged information. And the media try to release…
Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Crisis, Marijuana Reclassification, Georgia Wildfires
Published: April 24, 2026 09:57
President Trump says he is prepared to wait for the best deal to end the war with Iran, even as he orders the Navy to shoot any boat caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.The Justice Department is moving marijuana out of its most dangerous drug…
Tension In Two Ceasefires, Navy Secretary Out, Trump's Slumping Approval
Published: April 23, 2026 10:11
Iran seized two cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz as both the U.S. and Iran claim control of the waterway. The White House insists the ceasefire, which Iran has not officially acknowledged, is holding. In Lebanon, a journalist was killed in an Israeli…
Trump Extends Ceasefire Indefinitely, VA Redistricting Results, Warsh Fed Hearing
Published: April 22, 2026 09:50
President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely as Iran calls the extension meaningless and accuses the U.S. of preparing a surprise attack.Virginia voters narrowly approved a ballot measure letting Democrats redraw the state's congressional…
Iran Ceasefire Deadline, Labor Secretary Out, Hearing For New Fed Chair
Published: April 21, 2026 09:46
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran expires today as President Trump calls an extension highly unlikely, Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for talks Iran won't publicly confirm it will attend.Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid…
Trump and Iran Talks, Iran Reacts to Ship Seized, Tariff Refunds
Published: April 20, 2026 10:02
The U.S. fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to break through the naval blockade. Iran calls it piracy and vows to retaliate with the ceasefire set to expire Wednesday. Iran is back to blocking the Strait of Hormuz as both sides accuse…
In one Iowa city, public schools compete in the free market. Are students better off?
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/19/nx-s1-5788687/school-choice-booming-cedar-rapids-iowa
Published: April 19, 2026 07:00
Public education used to enjoy strong bipartisan support, but across the country, there’s a growing push to offer students alternatives to traditional public schools. The idea behind “school choice” is that competition improves education. President Trump…