Trump signs bill to fund DHS after lengthy shutdown over ICE operations - Reuters

Trump signs bill to fund DHS after lengthy shutdown over ICE operations  Reuters

Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets - AP News

Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets  AP News

US House votes to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement

The vote provides funding for most Department of Homeland Security agencies, except for two subagencies responsible for immigration enforcement.

Trump’s Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years

While the defense industry has announced plans to make more munitions, much of that expanded production will not quickly kick in.

By Helene Cooper and Eric Schmitt

Trump Order Pushes Fixed-Price Contracts in Federal Agencies - Bloomberg.com

Trump Order Pushes Fixed-Price Contracts in Federal Agencies  Bloomberg.com

U.S. Senators Vote to Ban Themselves From Trading on Prediction Markets - WSJ

U.S. Senators Vote to Ban Themselves From Trading on Prediction Markets  WSJ

Trump adrift: the president’s second term is at risk of foundering

There are signs that voters are losing faith as problems mount for his administration ahead of midterm elections

Direct flights to Venezuela resume, but many still can’t go home

Passengers on the first direct flight from Miami to Caracas since 2019 were excited to return but anxious about what they would find. For others, passport issues are still a hurdle.

By Samantha Schmidt

US Congress votes to end record government shutdown

After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations.

Trump news at a glance: president doubles down on rift with Germany’s chancellor

Trump also said he may consider pulling US troops from bases in Italy and Spain, after being prompted by rightwing reporter – key US politics stories from Thursday 30 April Donald Trump has again lashed out at Germany’s chancellor, Friedrich Merz, saying he should focus on “fixing his broken country” and trying to end the Russia-Ukraine war – and spend less time “interfering” in Iran. Trump’s latest outburst came a day after he suggested the US military presence in Germany was being reviewed,...

By Guardian staff

Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security

Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection.

By Eric McDaniel

First US-Venezuela flight lands in Caracas after seven-year suspension

American Airlines has resumed flights as Donald Trump moves to rebuild ties following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.

Congress extends controversial spy law for 45 days after Senate rejects House bill

The House approved a Senate-passed 45-day extension of FISA Section 702 punting a long-term solution to the controversial spying program until Congress returns in May.

FISA: What to know about the government’s key spy powers on the verge of expiration - CNN

FISA: What to know about the government’s key spy powers on the verge of expiration  CNN

Direct U.S.-Venezuela flights take off for first time since 2019

The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela arrived Thursday in the South American country, seven years after the U.S. Homeland Security Department ordered an indefinite suspension , citing security concerns.

FISA Section 702: Congress passes short-term surveillance program extension just before deadline

The controversial foreign surveillance program was due to expire by the end of Thursday.

Trump signs order clearing way for pipeline from Canada to Wyoming, reviving parts of Keystone XL - The Globe and Mail

Trump signs order clearing way for pipeline from Canada to Wyoming, reviving parts of Keystone XL  The Globe and Mail

US: Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending partial shutdown

The legislation ends a partial government shutdown and restores funding to key government agencies. But Republicans are unhappy that ICE and Border Patrol have been excluded.

US Congress votes to end record government shutdown

The US Congress on Thursday approved funding for most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending a record-breaking partial government shutdown that has disrupted critical agencies for more than two months. The House approved the measure, already passed by the Senate, sending it to US President Donald Trump for signature. It will fund key DHS agencies through the end of the financial year on September 30. It does not include new money for immigration and border enforcement, leaving...

By Agence France-Presse

Trump declared favorite to win Nobel Peace Prize despite starting the Iran war, bookmaker claims

The president’s war with Iran began more than two months ago

By Katie Hawkinson

Flights to Venezuela are finally back after a 7-year freeze. Only 1 US airline is restarting service.

American launched flights to Venezuela for the first time in 7 years on Thursday, after US officials in January tore up a 2019 order barring US carriers from flying there. CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images American Airlines is the first US carrier to resume service to Venezuela in 7 years. It comes after US officials tore up a 2019 order barring US carriers from flying in the country. Caracus airport used to be a bustling gateway, but economic turmoil had pushed airlines to retreat. Now...

U.S. Senators Banned From Prediction Markets Trading - Forbes

U.S. Senators Banned From Prediction Markets Trading  Forbes

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By National Post

Congress votes to end record shutdown, sending DHS funding bill to Trump's desk

'Why shouldn’t I?': Trump signals troop cuts in Italy, Spain over Iran conflict

President Trump is considering reducing US troop presence in Italy and Spain, citing their lack of support for the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz efforts. This move signals a widening rift with European allies over military objectives and burden-sharing within Nato.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Senators Ban Themselves From Prediction Markets as Insider Trading Concerns Grow

Senators voted on April 30 to restrict themselves from prediction markets as there is an increasing concern in the potential for insider trading by government officials, CNBC reports. The resolution was spearheaded by Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, and immidely prohibits senators and staff from the markets. The platforms, like Kalshi and Polymarket, are quickly growing […]

By William Earl

‘Yeah, probably’: Trump floats reducing US forces in Spain, Italy, Germany

Donald Trump indicated he was open to drawing down American military personnel from NATO members.

Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain - The Straits Times

Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain  The Straits Times

Trump says he’s open to reducing U.S. troops in Spain and Italy

Trump has repeatedly quarreled with European allies for not doing enough to pay for their own defense and support the U.S. war in Iran.

Trump signs presidential permit for oil pipeline project partially reviving Keystone XL

Toboso probe must ensure civilians not drawn to insurgency – NTF-Elcac

MANILA, Philippines – A ranking official of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac) on Thursday said the body respects the proposed House inquiry over the April 19 clash in Toboso, Occidental Mindoro, even as they hope the investigation will see to it that no more minors or foreigners will be drawn

By jvicente

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam Credits TMZ DC for Pressuring DHS Funding

Wow! If this is true, it's pretty amazing, but at least one member of Congress says TMZ DC's pressure to pass a funding bill OR ELSE had an impact on a sudden course correction that led to the passage of the DHS funding bill. Charlie got Rep. Suhas…

By TMZ Staff

Congress Passes 45-Day Extension Of FISA Section 702, Sending It To Trump's Desk

Congress Passes 45-Day Extension Of FISA Section 702, Sending It To Trump's Desk Authored by Joseph Lord via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill to extend a spying authority of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 45 days as congressional debate on the controversial measure continues. The U.S. Capitol building on April 29, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Both chambers of Congress raced to pass t...

By Tyler Durden

US House OKs bill to end record shutdown

The House on Thursday approved a bipartisan measure to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security while leaving out immigration enforcement operations, sending the bill to Pr...

Nine African migrants expelled by US to Cameroon – Lawyer

Nine migrants from four African countries were expelled by the US to Cameroon as part of a controversial third-country agreement, a lawyer confirms. Read More: https://punchng.com/nine-african-migrants-expelled-by-us-to-cameroon-lawyer/

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Nine African migrants expelled by US to Cameroon – Lawyer

The deportees arrived Wednesday, and were from Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia and Congo-Brazzaville. The post Nine African migrants expelled by US to Cameroon – Lawyer appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah