Policy & Law

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
Policy & Law

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
Policy & Law

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
Policy & Law

Elon Musk v. Sam Altman: Federal Trial Begins as Billionaires Clash Over OpenAI's Future

Musk alleges he was swindled out of millions and that OpenAI abandoned its non-profit mission; Altman calls the suit jealousy-driven

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 5 min read
Policy & Law

Elon Musk v. OpenAI: What to Know About the High-Stakes California Trial

The Tesla boss is suing Sam Altman and Microsoft for billions, alleging they betrayed OpenAI's original non-profit mission as the race toward artificial general intelligence accelerates.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

With New Student Loan Changes, Borrowers Fear Unsustainable Payments as Experts Warn of Default Crisis

The Biden-era SAVE repayment plan is ending, leaving 7 million borrowers to navigate higher payments in a system experts say is understaffed and overwhelmed.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 4 min read
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Republicans Blame Democrats for Political Rhetoric After WHCD Security Breach

GOP links Saturday's incident to Democratic rhetoric and uses it as leverage in DHS funding standoff with Congress.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, April 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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ProPublica and Philadelphia Inquirer Seek Opioid Victim Stories on Settlement Trust Payments

Reporters are investigating how individuals compensated for addiction harm have fared under court-appointed bankruptcy trusts funded by three major drugmakers.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Melania Trump Responds to Jimmy Kimmel Jokes at White House Correspondents' Dinner, Calls Remarks 'Corrosive'

The first lady turned 56 this week and has faced sustained criticism throughout her time in the role, from late-night comedy to fashion industry snubs.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, April 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Liz Landers and Lisa Desjardins Describe Chaos at Correspondents' Dinner Shooting

PBS NewsHour correspondents who attended the White House Correspondents' Dinner recount the scene after shots were fired during Saturday night's event.

By James Callahan · Monday, April 27, 2026 · 4 min read