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MAGA’s Voting Rights Power Grab Blows Up in Their Faces
Republicans are overselling a Supreme Court ruling that hands the party a redistricting victory in Louisiana, analysts have warned. President Donald Trump crowed that the case was a “BIG WIN,” after a 6-3 majority ruled that Louisiana relied too heavily on race when it redrew its congressional map in 2024. But while the court agreed that the state’s newly drawn Black-majority congressional district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander, analysts are warning the GOP not to pop the champagne
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LISTEN: United Pilot Reports Hitting Drone Mid-Flight in Audio Recording
A pilot with United Airlines may have hit a drone at 3,000 feet on Wednesday, according to an audio recording of the pilot.
Mediaite
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‘Not a prepared question’: Stefanik recounts college hearing prep about antisemitism on 'Ruthless'
Rep. Elise Stefanik said the viral question about antisemitism that helped lead to two college presidents resigning was not even her prepared one for the 2023 hearing.
Fox News
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‘You Don’t Go Full Bondi’: Joe Scarborough Warns Pete Hegseth How ‘Petulant’ Hearing Flex May Backfire
Scarborough cast doubt on any assurances that Hegseth might have that his behavior would have impressed the president, after Bondi was fired.
Mediaite
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Idaho lawmaker pushes ‘Rat Bill’ as rodent numbers surge
"I think it's a fundamental duty of government to take care of infestations such as this," Idaho state Rep. John Gannon said.
NewsNation
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New Poll: Paltry 28% of Americans Support Trump’s Ballroom
A new poll has found that just 28% of Americans support President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom project.
Mediaite
1 min read - US
DHS Uses Clip From Slain Mom’s Memorial in Twisted PR Stunt
Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security used footage of an ICE agent stealing a rose from a slain mother’s memorial in a propaganda video boasting “ICE is NICE.” The bizarre rebrand kicked off late Sunday night when Trump, 79, endorsed a viral right-wing demand to rename Immigration and Customs Enforcement as “National Immigration and Customs Enforcement”—handing the agency the new initials NICE. Within hours, DHS had stitched together a saccharine montage of agents grinning and aiding th
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- World
US, China join for rare cooperation in scam center raid
The effort, in which 276 people were arrested, underscored the threat posed by the online scams, which are largely carried out from Southeast Asia.
Semafor
1 min read - Politics
White House puts Whitmer on notice about who is 'actually delivering' on US manufacturing jobs
Adrian Steel's $43.4 million Michigan expansion sparked a credit battle between the Trump White House and Democratic Gov. Whitmer over manufacturing.
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Cold case suspect nabbed overseas after DNA revived decades-old child abduction mystery
A man living in the Philippines faces charges after authorities say DNA solved a nearly 40-year-old cold case involving a child kidnapped in Florida.
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CNN Anchor Torpedoes Scott Jennings on Racism: ‘As a Member of the Black Community, I’m Telling You—’
Sara Sidner torpedoed GOP analyst Scott Jennings in a debate over racism by telling him "As a member of the Black community" his assertion was "not true."
Mediaite
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US indicts Mexican governor for alleged drug trafficking
Washington accused Rubén Rocha Moya of protecting the Sinaloa Cartel in exchange for bribes and electoral support.
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26-Year-Old Man Missing for 2 Days in Grand Canyon National Park Was Last Seen Hiking on Rim Trail
Sandarsh Krishna was last seen between Monday, April 27 and midnight on Tuesday, April 28
People
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United Airlines Pilot Reports Possible Drone Strike While Cruising 3,000 Feet Over San Diego
The aircraft, which was carrying 48 passengers and six crew members at the time of the incident, landed safely
3 min read - US
Calif. Woman Says She Found Insects in 'Disgusting' Rice Ordered from Amazon Grocery
San Francisco resident Amy Chau shared footage of the rice and said she found "things wiggling inside"
2 min read - US
Kevin Warsh's Fed job challenges and new pictures of D.C. gala shooting suspect: Morning Rundown
How Jerome Powell’s decision to remain on the Federal Reserve’s board could impact likely next chair Kevin Warsh.
NBC News
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SCOTUS Narrows the Reach of the Voting Rights Act
Plus: The Supreme Court says “demands for a charity’s private member or donor information” raises First Amendment problems.
Reason
4 min read - Politics
Pentagon Pete Offers a Chilling Response to Midterms Question
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has refused to rule out deploying troops to polling stations during November’s midterms. Hegseth, 45, was grilled on the matter during a marathon House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday. Democratic Rep. Jill Tokuda pointed to comments made by President Donald Trump earlier this year, when he lamented not having sent the National Guard to seize voting machines in the wake of his 2020 election loss. Federal law makes it a crime, punishable by up to five y
The Daily Beast
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The strange reason why wildlife agencies want Americans to buy more guns
The link between gun sales and conservation, explained.
Vox
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- World
Clean energy is the key to peacebuilding
Fossil fuels will always be subject to easily manipulated chokepoints.
4 min read - Politics
Jasmine Crockett backs Colin Allred in Texas Democratic US House primary runoff
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett backs former Rep. Colin Allred ahead of his May Democratic U.S. House primary runoff in the Lone Star State.
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66-Year-Old California Woman Dies While Snorkeling at State Park in Hawaii
Jian-Ping Sun was found unresponsive in Hanauma Bay on the morning of Sunday, April 26
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The tables have turned. Ukraine is now readying the West for modern war with its weapons and combat expertise.
Ukraine has gone from a nation that was expected to fall in days to one that partners are now coming to for combat and weapons expertise.
Business Insider
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Stolen chemical-dispersing drones could have facilitated 'action against the homeland,' fmr DHS official warns
Federal authorities recovered 15 stolen industrial drones capable of dispersing liquid chemicals, but a former DHS official says key questions remain.
4 min read - US
Moms group labeled ‘extremist’ flips script on SPLC after federal indictment: 'Shut it down'
Moms for America founder calls for SPLC to be shut down after DOJ indictment alleging the civil rights group funneled money to extremist groups.
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DeSantis' redistricting fight gets major boost from his potential GOP successor: 'Doing the right thing'
Rep. Byron Donalds backs Gov. Ron DeSantis' new Florida redistricting map while blasting Hakeem Jeffries and Gavin Newsom over Democratic criticism.
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Liberal city removes anti-crime signs to be more inclusive: ‘Just insane’
Democrat-led Ann Arbor draws mockery after removing all anti-crime watch signs across the city, saying they are inconsistent with inclusive values.
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JPMorgan fraud convict Charlie Javice is trying to ditch her ankle bracelet again
Charlie Javice, free on appeal for tricking JPMorgan into buying her fintech, Frank, wants out of her ankle monitor, citing "health matters."
Business Insider
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Donald Studey Claimed His 2 Wives Died by Suicide, Then His Daughter Said She Helped Him Bury Other Bodies. Inside the Green Hollow Murders
Donald Dean Studey's daughter and sister claim that he was a serial killer
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Republican Gov Will Cancel Votes in Insane Racial Power Grab
The Republican governor of Louisiana is jumping on the Supreme Court’s evisceration of voting rights to cancel the state’s upcoming primary elections to help avert a humiliating defeat for Donald Trump at the midterms. The high court ruled 6-3 along partisan lines on Wednesday to strike down Louisiana’s voting map, with the conservative majority finding that lawmakers had unlawfully factored in race when creating a new majority-Black district in the state. The decision prompted a quick response
The Daily Beast
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Body Found in Search for Missing 5-Year-Old Girl Who Vanished from Her Bed 5 Days Ago
A body was found on Thursday, April 30, five days after the young girl, previously known as Sharon, was reported missing
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There’s Something More Sinister Beneath Trump’s Ballroom Obsession
It's another manifestation of his theory of the presidency.
Slate
5 min read - US
Loved Ones of Wife Allegedly Murdered by “American Idol” Contestant Are Focused on Supporting Her 2 Young Daughters (Exclusive)
Ashley Flynn was found dead in her home after husband Caleb Flynn reported a burglary. Days later, Caleb was arrested in her murder
4 min read - US
Walter Triplett Jr. Threw a Fatal Punch While Protecting His Sister, Then He Got 18 Years. Inside the Bar Fight and Where He Is Now
In April 2009, Walter Triplett Jr. claimed he was defending his twin sister when he killed Michael Corrado
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Surveillance dilemma: Punt or shutdown
Congress is still racing to keep expiring Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act powers online.
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Orleans Parish sheriff and CFO indicted after last year’s jail escape of 10 Louisiana inmates
Almost a year after 10 Louisiana inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail, the Orleans Parish sheriff and the office’s chief financial officer were indicted by a special grand jury on charges of malfeasance and other crimes in relation to the jailbreak.
CNN
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Driver Stabbed In Road Rage Incident After He Didn't Use Turn Signal
If convicted, Chad L. Norton could face more than 15 years in prison for the aggravated battery charge
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- Celebrity
What we know about the 14-year-old girl singer d4vd is accused of killing
What we know about Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, whom alt-pop singer d4vd is accused of sexually abusing and killing before her remains were found in his Tesla.
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Kim Jong Un said North Korean troops chose 'self-detonation' to avoid capture by Ukraine
Kim lauded fallen troops in Kursk for choosing "without hesitation the path of self-detonation and self-death."
Business Insider
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Trump’s Desk Overflows With Trinkets as He’s Gifted More Gold
President Donald Trump has added to his growing collection of shiny gold objects. As the president was welcoming the Artemis II astronauts to the Oval Office on Wednesday, eagle-eyed reporters noticed a new addition to his desk: a gold model of the moon. Visible next to it was a model of the Space Reactor-1 Freedom Rocket. The president welcomed Americans Christina Koch, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen to the White House on Wednesday, having previously spoken to them duri
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Louisiana governor plans to suspend May primary to redraw US House map, Washington Post reports
April 29 (Reuters) - Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry told Republican House candidates on Wednesday that he planned to suspend next month’s primary elections to allow state lawmakers to pass a new
Reuters
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US House approves outline for $70 billion more for immigration enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Man Survives After Tree Branch Pierced Through His Neck in Freak Accident at Work
Phillip Pohle suffered a rare internal decapitation while performing maintenance duties at Hocking Hills State Park
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Denny’s Employees Save Man with Slashed Throat After He Was Attacked on the Street
Suspect Christopher James Parkins was arrested on multiple charges, including attempted murder
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Univ. of Tennessee Professor Who Allegedly Choked Girlfriend Until She Could No Longer Breathe to ‘Teach Her a Lesson’ Put on Paid Leave
Jonathan Hasford is charged with aggravated domestic assault after allegedly choking his girlfriend during an argument
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Small-town Virginia mayor reportedly arrested for allegedly showing up drunk to train derailment
Rich Creek Mayor Paul Morrison allegedly arrived drunk at a Norfolk Southern train derailment site and was subsequently arrested for public intoxication.
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House votes to renew foreign spy program and creates pathway to end DHS shutdown
The record 74-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security won't end immediately, but there were signs of progress Wednesday.
NBC News
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Erika Kirk slams political violence after gala shooting: ‘Enough is enough’
Erika Kirk was traumatized by the disturbance at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, a spokesperson says.
NewsNation
1 min read - US
'Are you effing kidding me?': California residents react to street being renamed after Charlie Kirk
Westminster, California, renamed a street after slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sparking protests from liberal residents near City Hall.
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Report details suspect’s behavior in 2023, years before killings of University of South Florida doctoral students
Three years before he was accused of killing two students, a domestic violence incident showed Hisham Abugharbieh’s family was concerned about his erratic behavior.
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