TODAY'S NEWS, April 28-29, 2026

• Supreme Court largely upheld states’ ability to redistrict without strict racial considerations under the Voting Rights Act, while also ruling against transgender passport changes. • North Carolina saw another Democratic lawmaker switch to the Republican Party amid broader voter-registration trends favoring Republicans. • Senate confirmed 97 additional Trump nominees in a major batch vote. • Former AG Pam Bondi’s tenure is framed as groundwork for broader DOJ actions now escalating under new leadership. • Former FBI Director James Comey reportedly received an arrest warrant rather than a summons. • Analysts argue migration from Democratic-led states could weaken their long-term electoral strength. • Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier, previously removed over anti-DEI criticisms, was confirmed as Secretary of the Air Force. • Republican strategists increasingly believe the GOP could avoid expected midterm losses, especially if Florida and Virginia redistricting battles favor Republicans. • North Carolina reportedly shifted from a Democratic voter-registration advantage to a slight Republican lead over five years. • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth launched a push for the Pentagon’s first clean audit in decades. • Criticism emerged over alleged mismanagement of “Fire Aid” celebrity fundraising distributions. • AI systems were accused of showing ideological or racial bias in grading essays. • OpenAI reportedly faces financial pressure from large commitments versus slower-than-expected growth. • A Claude AI-powered backup system allegedly deleted a company database and backups within seconds. • Federal agencies raided locations in Minnesota connected to alleged fraud investigations. • Shell acquired a Canadian shale company as oil and gas investments continue rising. • Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Trump’s Federal Reserve nominee. • California high-speed rail costs reportedly ballooned to $231 billion. • DOJ sued Cloudera over alleged hiring discrimination against Americans. • A large lithium discovery in Appalachia could reduce Chinese dominance in EV battery supply chains. • Buffalo Wild Wings is testing no-seating/no-waiter restaurant formats. • Analysts argue Iran’s oil-export problems and tanker-storage strategy show worsening economic strain. • United Arab Emirates plans to leave OPEC, while Qatar reportedly distanced itself from Hamas. • Javier Milei was credited with improving Argentina’s economy. • New climate-related studies cited in the roundup challenge claims of significant human-driven warming. • European countries were criticized for continuing to buy Russian LNG despite public opposition. • A benefit concert in Australia tied to the Bondi attack controversy was canceled after disputes involving Jewish and non-Jewish choirs. • Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family reached a multibillion-dollar opioid settlement. • Trump removed all 25 members of the U.S. National Science Board amid broader restructuring of federal science and health leadership. • A widely shared human-interest story described an Indian man allegedly exhuming his sister’s body to prove her death for bureaucratic purposes. Larry SchweikartRock drummer, Film maker, NYTimes #1 bestselling author&nbsp;A Patriot's History (concept trailer) - https://vimeo.com/40949423Buy Larry a coffee - http://buymeacoffee.com/larrys&nbsp;Want more Larry Schweikart politics, current events, and history?&nbsp;Visit www.wildworldofpolitics.com and become an INSIDER. You'll get exclusive content and ongoing video series.&nbsp;&nbsp;Check out more of Larry Schweikart's take on current events, history, and more on&nbsp;AmazonX: @LarrySchwe94560Truth Social: @CyberneticsLSGettrLinkedInFacebook: @LarrySchweikart&nbsp;Learn more about Wild World of History, the premier site for the nation's top homeschool history curriculum based on the &nbsp;New York Times #1 bestseller, A Patriot's History of the United States, by Larry Schweikart and Michael Allen.&nbsp;<a href=