#1James Comey Indicted a Second Time Over '86 47' Seashell Post
A federal grand jury in North Carolina has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of threatening the life of the president, stemming from a since-deleted Instagram photo of seashells arranged to spell "86 47." Comey faces up to five years in prison; he responded in a video saying he is "still innocent" and urged supporters to "keep the faith." Source: Daily Caller — https://dailycaller.com/2026/04/28/james-comey-indicted-again-doj-8647/
#2Johnson Breaks GOP Impasse on FISA Renewal as April 30 Deadline Looms
Speaker Mike Johnson brokered a deal to advance a three-year extension of FISA Section 702 surveillance authority by pairing it with a ban on a central bank digital currency and year-round E15 fuel sales. Privacy hawks like Rep. Chip Roy remain unsatisfied over the lack of a warrant requirement for surveilling Americans, though Rep. Warren Davidson says the package includes "robust privacy protections." Source: Washington Examiner — https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4547018/johnson-breaks-gop-impasse-fisa-farm-bill-budget/
#3Melania Trump Challenges Congress to Make Foster Care Reform Permanent Law
First Lady Melania Trump appeared before a bipartisan congressional committee demanding "action over awareness" for foster children, backing a slate of six bills to improve outcomes for youth aging out of care. Fourteen states and D.C. have joined the administration's "Home for Every Child" initiative to close the gap between children in care and available licensed foster homes. Source: Fox News — https://www.foxnews.com/politics/melania-trump-challenges-congress-make-foster-care-executive-order-permanent-law-birthright
#4Fox News Poll Shows Economic Gloom and Midterm Warning Signs for Both Parties
A new Fox News poll finds 73% of voters rate the economy negatively and 56% say Trump's policies are hurting it, with inflation and prices cited as the top concern by 26% of respondents. Democrats hold an 8-point advantage on the inflation issue, though Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insists a "big cyclical recovery" is underway and that "the American people are going to benefit in '26." Source: Fox News — https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-economic-gloom-trump-ratings-signal-tough-gop-midterm-path.amp
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#5US Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal; Hormuz Blockade Holds
The Trump administration rejected Tehran's offer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the U.S. blockade, calling the proposal insufficient because it postpones nuclear program discussions. Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran "has just informed us that they are in a 'State of Collapse'" and mocked their request to open the strait. The U.S. Navy has turned around at least 27 ships since the blockade began. Source: Newsmax — https://www.newsmax.com/world/globaltalk/iran-israel-us-lebanon-latest-april-28-2026/2026/04/28/id/1254409/
#6Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to Moscow Seeking Putin's Backing
As the U.S. tightens its economic and military pressure campaign, Iran's foreign minister traveled to Russia to garner support from Vladimir Putin, following earlier failed mediation attempts through Pakistan and Oman. The diplomatic push comes as Iran's defense ministry claims the U.S. is "no longer in a position to dictate policy." Source: Washington Examiner — https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4543953/iran-foreign-minister-heads-russia-support-from-putin/
#7Retired Gen. Kellogg Calls NATO Allies 'Cowards,' Suggests Replacing the Alliance
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg said NATO may need to be replaced entirely, calling the organization's members "cowards" who have shown themselves ineffective during the Iran conflict. Kellogg argued for a "brand new defense alliance" that would include only nations willing to meet their commitments, a sentiment that has gained traction in some corners of the administration. Source: Fox News — https://www.foxnews.com/media/general-keith-kellogg-says-nato-allies-cowards-calls-brand-new-defense-alliance
Science & Technology
#8FBI Probes Mysterious Deaths and Disappearances of 11 U.S. Scientists
The White House has directed the FBI to investigate the deaths or disappearances of at least 11 American scientists with ties to nuclear and space research over the past 33 months. House Oversight Chair James Comer warned "something sinister" may be at play, and a retired FBI agent said the scientists' work would be a prime target for hostile foreign intelligence services like Russia or China. Source: Fox News — https://www.foxnews.com/politics/11th-scientist-death-emerges-string-missing-dead-officials-access-us-secrets
#9Apple Expands U.S. Manufacturing, on Track to Buy 100M+ Chips from TSMC Arizona
Apple announced four new domestic manufacturing partners and is on track to purchase over 100 million advanced chips from TSMC's Arizona fabrication facility in 2026, a major jump from prior years. TSMC's first Arizona fab posted its first-ever profit in 2025, with 30,000-wafer monthly capacity fully booked by Apple, AMD, and Nvidia; the second fab producing 3-nanometer chips is nearing completion. Source: Breitbart — https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2026/03/26/trump-effect-apple-expands-american-manufacturing-program-with-4-partners/
Wildcard
#10Ex-Alabama National Champion Pleads Guilty to $20M Fraud Scheme — While Wearing Wigs
Luther Davis, a former defensive lineman on Alabama's 2009 title team, pleaded guilty to orchestrating a $20 million loan fraud scheme in which he impersonated NFL stars including Xavier McKinney, David Njoku, and Michael Penix Jr. on video calls while wearing wigs, makeup, and do-rags. Davis and accomplice CJ Evins each face up to 20 years in prison. Source: Fox News/OutKick — https://www.foxnews.com/outkick-sports/college-football-national-champion-wore-wigs-fraud-scheme-pleads-guilty-charges
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