THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 119 • Updated Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 12:34 PM UTC

Hegseth faces Congress for first time since Iran war began

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have contested as a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court to hear arguments on ending TPS protections for Haitian and Syrian migrants

The Supreme Court will weigh the Trump administration's push to end temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian migrants.

Sources: AP News


Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again in a probe over an online post that officials call a Trump threat.

Sources: AP News


King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during US visit

King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain, highlighting the US-UK alliance, and visited the 9/11 Memorial.

Sources: AP News


Trump to issue commemorative passports with his picture for America's 250th birthday

The US will issue commemorative passports featuring President Trump's picture for the nation's 250th birthday.

Sources: AP News


UAE to leave OPEC in blow to oil cartel

The United Arab Emirates announced it will exit OPEC, shaking up the alliance that influences global oil prices.

Sources: AP News


Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade and war ends

Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and the war ends, according to officials.

Sources: AP News


Shooting at White House correspondents' dinner raises security concerns on trains

A shooting at the White House correspondents' dinner has raised concerns about security on trains.

Sources: AP News


EU says Meta failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram

The European Union has stated that Meta is not doing enough to prevent underage users from accessing Facebook and Instagram.

Sources: AP News


Elon Musk's testimony kicks off trial with Sam Altman over bitter feud

Elon Musk's testimony has begun a trial with Sam Altman, revolving around their bitter feud.

Sources: AP News