Brazil Senate Rejects Lula’s Supreme Court Nominee Jorge Messias April 29, 2026 Brazil’s Senate rejected President Lula’s Supreme Court nominee Jorge Messias, marking a political setback.
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Request for En Banc Hearing April 29, 2026 A federal appeals court rejects a hearing for Trump’s appeal of an $83M defamation verdict involving E. Jean Carroll.
Sen. Susan Collins Faces Criticism for Inaction on Iran War Spending April 29, 2026 Maine Sen. Susan Collins, head of the Senate Appropriations Committee, faces criticism for not investigating the White House’s Iran war and fund withholding.