Year: 2026
April 30, 2026
Congress
Charges dropped for Booker staffer who brought gun into Capitol without a license
The staffer received $6,000 in contributions to his legal expense fund stemming from the incident.
April 30, 2026
Congress
Maxwell’ s former boyfriend testifies in House Epstein probe
Democrats say they didn’t learn anything new; Republicans said Democrats just asked about Trump.
April 30, 2026
Politics
Trump creates retirement accounts for those without 401Ks
Each account would receive a yearly federal matching contribution of up to $1,000. Each account would receive a yearly federal matching contribution of up to $1,000.
April 30, 2026
Politics
Small border town goes to war with California over ICE: ‘Most important days of my life’
The city of El Cajon has sued the state of California over its sanctuary laws. The city of El Cajon has sued the state of California over its sanctuary...
April 30, 2026
Politics
Trump removes tariffs on Scottish whiskey after King Charles III’s visit leaves prez singing royal praises
The Trump administration imposed the sweeping duties in April 2025, causing shipments to the US to drop by 15% between May and December of that year, according to the...
April 30, 2026
Politics
New odds show shocking movement in LA mayor’s race — as Karen Bass tanks
Bettors have shifted towards Republican Spencer Pratt over Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass in the city's mayoral race, according to new Kalshi odds. Bettors have shifted towards Republican Spencer...
April 30, 2026
Congress
Congress ends record-shattering DHS shutdown
The House acted after weeks of delay to fund most Homeland Security agencies, which have gone unfunded for 76 days.
April 30, 2026
Politics
House votes unanimously to reopen DHS, ending 75-day shutdown — ICE, CBP to be funded separately
Immigration and Customs Enforcement as well as Customs and Border Protection are expected to be funded through a separate budget resolution bill at a later date Immigration and Customs...
April 30, 2026
Politics
Trump pulls nomination of RFK Jr. ally Casey Means for surgeon general — taps Dr. Nicole Saphier to replace her
President Trump announced Thursday he was pulling the nomination of Casey Means for surgeon general, attacking Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) for blocking the pick from going through. President Trump...
April 30, 2026
Health Care
Trump pulls Means’ nomination for surgeon general
Nicole Saphier is the president's new pick for the job. Nicole Saphier is the president's new pick for the job. Health Care