Policy & Law

Meuser Tells TMZ Reporter to 'Talk to the F—— Democrats' Over DHS Funding Questions

The encounter, caught on video outside the Capitol, comes as Congress faces pressure over its failure to pass Department of Homeland Security funding before adjourning.

By James Callahan · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Republicans Ramp Up Redistricting Push After Supreme Court Ruling

The 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais narrowed Voting Rights Act requirements, prompting calls from GOP officials in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia to redraw congressional maps.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Supreme Court Ruling Will Reshape American Politics. The Only Question Is When

The 6-3 decision effectively gutting Voting Rights Act protections gives Republicans a freer hand to redraw congressional maps, though timing may limit effects on this year's midterms.

By Diane Park · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

King Charles and Queen Camilla Conclude U.S. State Visit With New York City Activities

The royal couple visited the 9/11 memorial, split for separate engagements in Harlem and at the New York Public Library, then reunited to mark the King's Trust charity's 50th anniversary.

By Diane Park · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Coast Guard Faces Utility Shutoffs as DHS Shutdown Reaches Day 75

Admiral Kevin Lunday tells CBS News that several stations have lost power, water or gas services with more outages expected; the Coast Guard is the only military branch affected by the partial shutdown.

By James Callahan · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Jay Powell Concludes Tenure as Federal Reserve Chairman, Will Remain on Board

Powell's eight-year chairmanship ends Thursday while he stays on as a Fed governor in what critics are calling an unusual arrangement.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Blanche, Newly Confirmed ATF Head Cekada Propose Gun Regulation Rollbacks

Justice Department announces more than 30 changes including repeal of Biden-era background check rule for gun show sales.

By James Callahan · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

James Comey Indicted Over '86' Instagram Post; Restaurant Workers Say Term Is Common Industry Slang

The former FBI director faces two counts of threatening the president's life, but hospitality workers argue the term has decades of benign use in food service.

By James Callahan · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Inmates Have Died in Armor Health Companies' Care as Jails Continue Contracting With Them

A ProPublica investigation found the company has settled more than 56 medical negligence lawsuits while continuing to win Florida jail contracts.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Policy & Law

Justice Department Moves to Roll Back More Than 30 Gun Regulations Under New ATF Leadership

The changes include repeal of a Biden-era rule on background checks at gun shows, and come days after authorities say a man tried to breach the WHCA dinner with weapons.

By Diane Park · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read