Policy & Law

Justice Department Holds News Briefing on Comey Indictment Over Social Media Post

The former FBI director faces charges related to an Instagram photo of seashells arranged as numbers officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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DOJ Holds Press Conference After Second Indictment Against Former FBI Director James Comey

The new charges come months after a federal judge dismissed the original September 2025 indictment, finding the prosecutor appointed by President Trump was unlawfully appointed.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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First-Person Account Describes Chaos Inside WHCD After Shots Fired

Guests at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner report ducking under tables after apparent gunfire, though official details remain limited.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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Another Judicial Panel Rejects Challenge to Wisconsin Congressional Map

The three-judge panel ruled it lacks authority because a 2022 Wisconsin Supreme Court decision deemed partisan composition of districts a non-justiciable political question.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sanders' Capitol Hill AI Panel With Chinese Officials Draws Bipartisan Criticism

The Vermont independent's event with Xue Lan and Zeng Yi, both tied to CCP-backed governance bodies, comes as Sanders also backs legislation that critics say would hamper U.S. AI competitiveness.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Some Connecticut Towing Companies Are Ignoring New Law Aimed at Helping Low-Income Residents

The October 2025 law requires notice before towing, after-hours retrieval and credit card acceptance, but reports indicate compliance is inconsistent across the state.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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Thousands of Appalachian Voters Flip from Democrat to Republican, Narrowing Registration Lead

West Virginia has seen 68,235 voters change party affiliation since January 2024, with more than 16,000 switching directly from Democratic to Republican registration ahead of the state's May 12 primary.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 3 min read
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Ilhan Omar Faces Criticism for 'World War Eleven' Misstatement in Resurfaced Video

The Minnesota Democrat said she misspoke during remarks on immigration legislation, quickly correcting herself to say 'World War II.'

By James Callahan · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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WHCD Shooting Suspect Identified; Sister's Journalism Career Draws Attention

Cole Thomas Allen, 31, was apprehended before reaching the ballroom at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner; his sister has worked at Texas Tribune, CalMatters, and Pew Research Center.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Who Are The Wide Awakes? What We Know About Group Tied to Cole Allen

The 31-year-old California teacher faces federal charges after allegedly shooting a law enforcement agent at the WHCA dinner.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 3 min read