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White House says funds to pay TSA and other Homeland Security workers will 'soon run out'

In a memo late Tuesday to lawmakers, the Office of Management and Budget said money that President Donald Trump tapped to pay Transportation Security Administration and other workers through executive actions will be exhausted by May [...]

Florida legislature approves new congressional map intended to boost Republicans in midterms

The vote came just two days after Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his proposal and the same day that the U.S. Supreme Court rolled back a key provision of the Voting Rights Act. [...]

How the Supreme Court's Louisiana districting decision weakens the Voting Rights Act

In a 6-3 ruling Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority struck down one of Louisiana's majority-Black congressional districts. The decision weakens key protections under the Voting Rights Act and could open the door to broader legal challenges over majority-Black and Latino districts nationwide. Amy Howe and Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss. [...]

News Wrap: Comey denies wrongdoing as he appears in court over new indictment

In our news wrap Wednesday, Comey appeared in court on charges that he threatened Trump online, Musk took the stand for a second day in his lawsuit against OpenAI, cleanup is underway in Texas after intense storms, prosecutors released new details about the suspect charged with attempting to kill Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, and King Charles and Queen Camilla visited New York. [...]

Why Congress is at an impasse over DHS funding and other critical bills

After weeks of internal clashes, House Republicans are struggling to move forward on four major pieces of legislation. Those include extending U.S. surveillance authorities, ending the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and advancing key farm policy — all while managing deep divisions within their own conference. Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins has more on where things stand. [...]

Powell says he will stay on Fed board after chair term ends, addressing Trump's attacks

The Federal Reserve is transitioning to new leadership. Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick for Fed chair, was confirmed by a Senate committee today, clearing the way for a full Senate vote. Jerome Powell said he'll step aside when his term as chair ends in May, but will remain on the board of governors until that term ends in 2028. Amna Nawaz speaks with David Wessel of the Brookings Institution for more. [...]

WATCH: Blanche, newly confirmed ATF head Cekada propose gun regulation rollbacks

Justice Department officials moved Wednesday to roll back and modify a slate of gun regulations in a dramatic shift in firearm policy pushed by Second Amendment supporters in President Donald Trump's base. [...]

WATCH LIVE: House approves extension of divisive U.S. spy powers

The Republican-controlled House approved a three-year reauthorization of a divisive U.S. surveillance program ahead of its expiration on Friday, adding new oversight measures but stopping short of the warrant requirement that critics have demanded. [...]

WATCH: Trump talks about Putin call, Comey indictment as he welcomes Artemis II astronauts to the White House

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Russia's Vladimir Putin offered to help the U.S. handle Iran's enriched uranium as part of a potential nuclear deal. [...]

WATCH: EPA's Zeldin testifies on Trump's budget request in Senate Environment hearing

Senate Democrats accused the Trump administration of abandoning the Environmental Protection Agency's mission to protect human health and the environment at a congressional hearing Wednesday, slamming agency leadership over a proposal to cut its budget in half. [...]

Oil jumps to highest price since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options

Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran. [...]

Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post

Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump. [...]

Jewish agency warned of 'high' threat level ahead of Bondi shooting, report finds

Gun reforms should be prioritised and policing around Jewish events increased, royal commission says. [...]

Christchurch mass killer loses bid to overturn conviction

White supremacist Brenton Tarrant's appeal is "utterly devoid of merit", a New Zealand court has ruled. [...]

Hegseth clashes with lawmakers over Iran war in nearly six-hour-long hearing

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democratic lawmakers during a nearly six-hour-long hearing, in his first time facing questions under oath since the start of the Iran war. [...]

US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege

The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him. [...]

'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations

The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home. [...]

Police say they believe abducted child was murdered as body found in Outback

The five-year-old girl was last seen on Saturday at an Aboriginal town camp near Alice Springs. [...]

King and Queen lay flowers at 9/11 Memorial in New York

King Charles and Queen Camilla on their state visit to the US visit the memorial in New York. [...]

Hungary's next PM says frozen EU funds will be paid out soon

Péter Magyar meets EU leaders in Brussels, for the first time since his Tisza party won a landslide election. [...]

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The Weekend Music Thread – Life, The Universe and Everything