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3:00 PM ET, April 28, 2026

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CNN:
Exclusive: Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey for a second time  —  Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by Trump's Justice Department, two sources familiar told CNN.  —  The specific charges were not immediately clear.
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Associated Press:
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat  —  Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on Tuesday in an investigation over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump …
Discussion: Washington Post, CBS News and MS NOW
New York Times:
U.S. Gas Prices Hit Highest Level Since Beginning of War in Iran  —  The jump on Tuesday of 1.6 percent was the highest percentage increase in more than a month.  —  Gasoline prices in the United States rose on Tuesday to their highest level in four years as peace talks between the United States and Iran appeared at an impasse.
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Paul Krugman:
The Oil Squeeze Tightens  —  Time is not on the world economy's side  —  Still on vacation, but taking a brief vacation from the vacation to catch up on news and weigh in on something that is more important than Trump's ballroom: the ongoing consequences of America's disastrous war with Iran.
Discussion: New York Times, CNBC and DNYUZ
Steve Kopack / NBC News:
United Arab Emirates quits OPEC as Iran war raises Gulf tensions
New York Times:
United Arab Emirates Says It Will Leave OPEC in Blow to Oil Cartel
Benjamin Parker / The Bulwark:
EXCLUSIVE: State Dept. Finalizing Plan to Put Trump Picture on U.S. Passports  —  THE STATE DEPARTMENT IS CLOSE TO FINALIZING a radical redesign of the U.S. passport to include a picture of President Donald Trump, The Bulwark has learned from two sources with knowledge of the redesign …
Discussion: Fox News, MS NOW and Raw Story
Kevin Nash / US Department of Justice:
Former Senior NIAID Official Indicted for Concealing Federal Records During COVID-19 Pandemic  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Maryland  —  Greenbelt, Maryland - A former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) employee is facing indictment …
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Joseph Choi / The Hill:   Former Fauci adviser indicted for attempting to avoid FOIA laws
Liz Hoffman / Semafor:
FCC to challenge ABC broadcast licenses  —  The Federal Communications Commission is moving toward a review of Disney's broadcast licenses, according to people familiar with the matter, a maneuver that would up the pressure on the ABC owner as it faces fierce scrutiny from the administration — again — over a late night monologue.
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Garrett Graff / Doomsday Scenario:
Is the Justice Department lying about Saturday's “shooting”?  —  A central point of the government's case doesn't add up. … As regular readers know, this isn't usually anything close to a daily newsletter, but there's a lot to say about Saturday's “security incident.”
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MS NOW:
3 days after correspondents' dinner, FBI still unsure who shot officer outside ballroom
Discussion: Semafor
New York Times:
‘Disappointed,’ ‘Surprised,’ ‘Betrayed’: 12 Trump Voters on What Has Gone Wrong  —  Eighty percent of Republicans approve of President Trump's performance, but his national standing has dipped, especially among independents.  —  That leaves several people who voted for Mr. Trump …
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Tom Latchem / The Daily Beast:   Trump Voters Regret Backing ‘Horror Movie’ Presidency
G. Elliott Morris / Strength In Numbers:
No, higher turnout won't fix the Republicans' midterms problem  —  The GOP is manufacturing its own base turnout fantasy to avoid acknowledging the real reason it's struggling in 2026: Voters don't like Trump's agenda!  —  ∙ Paid  —  A ballot initiative to gerrymander Virginia's …
Discussion: Bloomberg
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Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
Republicans Brace for Brutal Midterms as Trump's Popularity Slips
Discussion: The Hill
Erica Orden / Politico:
Maurene Comey's lawsuit against DOJ over her firing can proceed, judge rules … “The Court finds that Comey's claims are not of the type Congress intended to be reviewed within that scheme because it would deprive her of meaningful judicial review, her claims are wholly collateral …
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Jose Pagliery / NOTUS:
Trump's Power To Fire Federal Employees Can Be Challenged in Court, Judge Rules
Discussion: Associated Press
New York Times:   Judge Says Maurene Comey Can Sue the Trump Administration for Firing Her
Jason Lange / Reuters:
Exclusive: Trump approval sinks to record low as war with Iran drives cost-of-living concerns  —  President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to the lowest level of his current term, as Americans increasingly soured on his handling of the cost of living and an unpopular war with Iran, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Discussion: Modern Diplomacy and NewsMax.com
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Appeals court rules against ICE's mandatory detention policy … In a 3-0 ruling, a panel of the New York-based 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals found that ICE's policy was based on a flawed, implausible and unprecedented interpretation of decades-old laws.  But more fundamentally …
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Politico:   Trump's next immigration steps — and stumbles
Fox News:
FBI raids Minneapolis childcare facilities, part of sweeping fraud investigation  —  Federal authorities raided more than 20 locations, including childcare facilities, in Minneapolis on Tuesday as part of a sweeping fraud investigation into largely Somali-owned businesses, sources confirmed to Fox News.
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Ryan Quinn / Inside Higher Ed:
Board Ouster Raises Further Concerns About NSF's Future  —  The White House axed all members of the board overseeing the National Science Foundation Friday, leaving the agency with no board, director or deputy director.  It finally provided a reason Monday afternoon.
Discussion: Associated Press
Eli Hager / ProPublica:
The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families  —  A rule change pushed by White House officials would slash benefits or end support for as many as 400,000 Supplemental Security Income recipients with Down syndrome, dementia and other disabilities whose parents or relatives receive SNAP benefits.
Financial Times:
America's special relationship is ‘probably Israel’, says UK ambassador to US  —  In leaked remarks, Christian Turner also says it is ‘extraordinary’ that Epstein scandal has not affected sex offender's US associates  —  Britain's ambassador to Washington has said that America's only …
Daniel Lippman / Politico:
Todd Blanche's bid to join elite private Washington club hits resistance … Outgoing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for example — whom the DOJ was investigating as part of a probe into renovations at the central bank — is a member of the club.  The Justice Department dropped …
Discussion: Raw Story
Lawrence Glickman / The Atlantic:
Americans Once Understood Birthright Citizenship  —  Newspaper columnists instructed generations of citizens about the Fourteenth Amendment.  Today, the country seems to have forgotten how clear the law is.  —  “Please inform me of the following,” someone who signed off as “Farmhand” …
Chris Geidner / Law Dork:
DOJ's leaders just filed what amounts to a Truth social post as a legal filing in the ballroom case  —  Just before the end of the day on Monday, Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward personally filed a deranged motion in federal court asking U.S. District Judge Richard Leon to issue …
Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Florida Rep. Daniel Webster announces retirement  —  Rep. Daniel Webster (R-Fla.) announced Tuesday he will not seek reelection in November, joining dozens of lawmakers who have announced their retirement ahead of this year's midterm elections.  Webster, who has served in Congress since 2011 …
Katie Rogers / New York Times:
Trump Tests the Limits of His Most Faithful Supporters … On the morning of April 7, President Trump began his day by threatening to destroy the entire civilization of Iran if the country did not agree to reopen a key oil route by that evening.  —  “God Bless the Great People of Iran!”
Gabby Birenbaum / The Texas Tribune:
TALARICO LEADS BOTH CORNYN, PAXTON IN NEW POLL OF TEXAS' U.S. SENATE RACE … Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his prospective Republican opponents in a new poll of Texas' U.S. Senate race — though the result is within the margin of error in either scenario, suggesting a close contest in November.
Democracy Docket:
Virginia Supreme Court allows ruling blocking redistricting vote to stand — for now  —  In a blow to Democrats, the Supreme Court of Virginia has declined to pause a lower court ruling that blocks the State Board of Elections from certifying the results of last week's statewide redistricting special election …
 
 
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Eric Schmitt / New York Times:
Military Quietly Accelerates Boat Strikes, Deploying More Aircraft
Discussion: Washington Examiner
Matt Dixon / NBC News:
Republicans in Florida again block Ron DeSantis' push to regulate AI
Discussion: Politico and Florida Politics
Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Government Accountability Office to investigate Justice Department's handling of Epstein files
Erin Woo / The Information:
Google Signs Classified AI Deal With Pentagon Amid Employee Opposition
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Trump Called It ‘White Genocide.’ Now the White People Are Flocking Home.
Financial Times:
Hungary's business elite pivots away from Viktor Orbán
Discussion: EUobserver
Collin Binkley / Associated Press:
Southern Poverty Law Center says its informant program was not kept secret from law enforcement
Discussion: Blaze Media
Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:
The demise of Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Trump's clown cabinet
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