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Trump Administration Secures New Indictment Against Comey
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April 29, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Beneath King Charles’s Jokes and Decorum, Some Subtle Rebuttals to Trump

King Charles III gently pushed back against President Trump’s attacks on Britain and NATO, and he spoke of the importance of checks and balances.

Trump Administration Secures New Indictment Against Comey

The new case stems from a social media post showing seashells on a North Carolina beach that the Trump administration characterized as a threat against the president.

F.C.C. Orders a Review of ABC’s Broadcast Licenses

The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.

World

Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.

The Small U.K. Agency That’s a 911 for Ships in the Strait of Hormuz

At a military base outside Portsmouth, England, a 24-hour service monitors the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and part of the Indian Ocean, responding to distress calls.

Despite Trade Turmoil, Canada’s Economy Is Expected to Grow and Deficit to Fall

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s budget update keeps to his path of diversifying away from the United States.

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U.S.

Military Quietly Accelerates Boat Strikes, Deploying More Aircraft

The military has increased the number of secret fixed-wing attack aircraft and armed MQ-9 Reaper drones, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Adopting Trump’s Voice, Justice Dept. Asks Judge to Let Ballroom Proceed

The court filing links the security breach at the White House correspondents’ dinner to the lawsuit over President Trump’s ballroom project.

One Person Who Appears to Be Missing From King Charles’s U.S. Itinerary: Prince Harry

On a state visit designed in part to repair U.S.-British relations, King Charles’s schedule does not include plans to see his younger son, who lives in the United States with his family.

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Politics

Trump Tests the Limits of His Most Faithful Supporters

The president’s rhetoric on religion, along with hard-line immigration policies and the U.S. war in Iran, has splintered a coalition of Christian voters who returned him to the White House.

White House Urges House to Quickly Fund D.H.S.

The call amounted to a rebuke of Speaker Mike Johnson, who has delayed action on a homeland security spending bill and suggested this week that it needed changes.

Republicans Brace for Brutal Midterms as Trump’s Popularity Slips

The elections are still six months off, and some within the G.O.P. say there is still time to right the ship.

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Business

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.

Stephen Colbert Gets Ready to Hang It Up

His late-night show ends next month after 11 seasons. He has lots of feelings.

Graduates Reset Ambitions in Pursuit of First Jobs

Young people aiming to build careers are entering fields they had not considered to find their footing.

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Technology

OpenAI Trial Starts With Two Very Different Tales of a Company’s Early Years

In the trial’s first day of testimony, Elon Musk said greed led co-founder Sam Altman to pull the A.I. lab away from its nonprofit roots. OpenAI says that’s nonsense.

Supreme Court Appears Skeptical of Falun Gong Lawsuit Against Tech Company

The court’s decision could have broader implications for lawsuits seeking to hold companies liable for international human rights abuses.

Google Signs A.I. Deal With the Pentagon

The Pentagon has also signed deals for using A.I. on classified networks with OpenAI and Elon Musk’s xAI, amid a dispute with Anthropic.

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New York

Mamdani’s Candidate Concedes in High-Profile Council Race in Manhattan

The City Council special election pitting Lindsey Boylan, backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, against Carl Wilson, a community activist, was not officially called. But Ms. Boylan conceded.

After Decades of Resistance, a Casino Finally Opens in New York City

As Aqueduct Racetrack winds down, Resorts World opens the first full-scale commercial casino in Queens, with live table games, dealers and cards.

For the Third Time, a Former Actress Testifies Against Harvey Weinstein

Jessica Mann testified, for the third time in six years, about the day she says Mr. Weinstein raped her in a Midtown Manhattan hotel.

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Arts

Kennedy Center Works to Make the Case That Repairs Are Urgent

In Washington and in federal court, the center is arguing that its planned two-year closure is crucial. Critics say it’s a result of declining attendance and fleeing artists.

‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Is Sentenced to Life in Prison

Nathan Chasing Horse had been convicted of charges including the sexual assault of women and girls and the possession of child sexual abuse imagery.