Voting Rights Act (1965) Apr 29, 2026 What to Know About the Voting Rights Act The 1965 law was mean to address fundamental inequities in American life, and was one of the signal accomplishments of the civil rights movement. What to Know About the Voting Rights Act The 1965 law was mean to address fundamental inequities in American life, and was one of the signal accomplishments of the civil rights movement. See more
Suits and Litigation (Civil) Apr 29, 2026 Tupac Shakur’s Stepbrother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, 29 Years After Murder Maurice Shakur said in a complaint filed against Duane Keith Davis, who was charged in 2023 with the rapper’s murder, that the “threads are starting to come... Tupac Shakur’s Stepbrother Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit, 29 Years After Murder Maurice Shakur said in a complaint filed against Duane Keith Davis, who was charged in 2023 with the rapper’s murder, that the “threads are starting to come... Share
China Apr 29, 2026 Meta Deal Reversal Deepens Split Between China and Silicon Valley Beijing’s insistence that Meta unwind its deal with a Chinese A.I. start-up escalates the geopolitical fight over advanced tech. Meta Deal Reversal Deepens Split Between China and Silicon Valley Beijing’s insistence that Meta unwind its deal with a Chinese A.I. start-up escalates the geopolitical fight over advanced tech. Share
Automobiles Apr 29, 2026 Ford Reports Higher Profit Thanks Partly to Tariff Refund Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court. Ford Reports Higher Profit Thanks Partly to Tariff Refund Ford Motor said it expected the federal government to refund $1.3 billion the company paid in tariffs that were later struck down by the Supreme Court. Share
Elon Musk Apr 29, 2026 Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as SpaceX lawsuit is settled Regulators settled suit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against rocket company and its chief executiveSign up for the Breaking News US emai... Elon Musk gets an apology from California regulators as SpaceX lawsuit is settled Regulators settled suit that claimed a state agency showed political bias against rocket company and its chief executiveSign up for the Breaking News US emai... Share
Demonstrations Apr 29, 2026 U.S. Prosecutors to Drop Felony Charges Against Illinois Protesters Prosecutors, in a significant retreat, said they would abandon conspiracy counts against activists, including a former congressional candidate, and refile wi... U.S. Prosecutors to Drop Felony Charges Against Illinois Protesters Prosecutors, in a significant retreat, said they would abandon conspiracy counts against activists, including a former congressional candidate, and refile wi... Share
Apr 29, 2026 The queen visits N.Y.’s library to spend time with the original Winnie-the-Pooh. The queen visits N.Y.’s library to spend time with the original Winnie-the-Pooh. Share
Voting Rights Act (1965) Apr 29, 2026 Republicans Seize Back an Edge in the Nation’s Redistricting Fight Democrats had earned a slight advantage with a victory in Virginia last week, but now a Supreme Court decision and Florida’s move to pass a new map are set t... Republicans Seize Back an Edge in the Nation’s Redistricting Fight Democrats had earned a slight advantage with a victory in Virginia last week, but now a Supreme Court decision and Florida’s move to pass a new map are set t... Share
Florida Apr 29, 2026 Florida Approves House Map That Could Add 4 Republican Seats Several voting rights groups have said that they plan to challenge the map in court once Gov. Ron DeSantis signs it into law. Florida Approves House Map That Could Add 4 Republican Seats Several voting rights groups have said that they plan to challenge the map in court once Gov. Ron DeSantis signs it into law. Share
United States Defense and Military Forces Apr 29, 2026 Takeaways From Hegseth’s Testimony on Iran War and His Tenure It was Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first public appearance before Congress since Operation Epic Fury began in late February. Takeaways From Hegseth’s Testimony on Iran War and His Tenure It was Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s first public appearance before Congress since Operation Epic Fury began in late February. Share
Assassinations and Attempted Assassinations Apr 29, 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Planned Attack Weeks Before Gala, Prosecutors Say A new prosecution memo details the preparations made in the days and weeks before the assault on the White House correspondents’ dinner. White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Planned Attack Weeks Before Gala, Prosecutors Say A new prosecution memo details the preparations made in the days and weeks before the assault on the White House correspondents’ dinner. Share
Voting Rights Act (1965) Apr 29, 2026 How the Voting Rights Act Helped Latinos in California The federal law had been a “game changer” for Latino voters, but Wednesday’s ruling could weaken Asian Americans’ political power in the state. How the Voting Rights Act Helped Latinos in California The federal law had been a “game changer” for Latino voters, but Wednesday’s ruling could weaken Asian Americans’ political power in the state. Share
Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022) Apr 29, 2026 Trump and Putin Call for a Brief Cease-Fire in Ukraine Previous truces have broken down amid competing accusations of violations, and it is not clear that Ukraine will agree to Moscow’s terms. Trump and Putin Call for a Brief Cease-Fire in Ukraine Previous truces have broken down amid competing accusations of violations, and it is not clear that Ukraine will agree to Moscow’s terms. Share
