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April 30

Small-town Virginia mayor reportedly arrested for allegedly showing up drunk to train derailment

Rich Creek Mayor Paul Morrison allegedly arrived drunk at a Norfolk Southern train derailment site and was subsequently arrested for public intoxication.

April 30

Mark Sanford quits House race after one month, says fighting national debt is better done outside politics

Mark Sanford abandons his run to reclaim his old South Carolina congressional seat, announcing plans to launch a nonprofit focused on reducing U.S. debt.

April 30

Obama ripped for SCOTUS hot take after support for Virginia 'gerrymander'

Obama warns Supreme Court ruling guts Voting Rights Act protections, but critics note he backed Virginia redistricting favoring Democrats days earlier.

April 30

Hundreds of Swalwell supporters attempt to claw back donations amid sexual assault claims

More than 200 donors reportedly demand refunds from Rep. Eric Swalwell's campaign as he faces sexual misconduct accusations from five women.

April 30

Crockett ripped for latest 'low IQ' jab at paralyzed Texas governor following ‘Hot Wheels’ fallout

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett called Texas Gov. Greg Abbott "uniquely disabled" on a broadcast, sparking backlash and accusations of hypocrisy.

April 30

Media outrage over Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act decision collides with reality

In Louisiana v. Callais, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that race-based gerrymandering of congressional districts is not a compelling governmental interest.

April 30

House Republicans splinter over pesticide provision in farm bill as MAHA movement flexes its muscle

House lawmakers voted to strip pesticide manufacturer legal protections from the farm bill after MAHA-aligned Republicans and Democrats joined forces.

April 29

Sen Ted Cruz: Democrats will do anything to stay in power

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, discusses Florida lawmakers approving a new congressional map and the Virginia Supreme Court denying a motion to certify a redistricting referendum on ‘Hannity.’

April 29

GOP gubernatorial hopeful blasted by critics for 'lying' on stage about illegal immigrant hires

Georgia GOP gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson was called a "fraud" and a liar by critics who say his debate claims about vetting immigrant workers contradict his sworn testimony.

April 29

Greg Gutfeld: Walz tries to appear ‘above it all,’ but is ‘drowning’ in corruption

‘The Five’ co-hosts discuss Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz attempting to take credit for the FBI investigation into alleged fraud in his state.