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ABCNEWS - How does Comey's 'threat' against Trump compare to other defendants charged by DOJ? Wed Apr 29 02:48:43 2026

A review of some cases cited by acting AG Todd Blanche as being similar to the indictment against James Comey suggests the Comey case could face a steeper hurdle.

NYTIMES (Liam Stack) - High-Profile Race in Manhattan District Won’t Be Called Until Next Week Wed Apr 29 02:41:26 2026

The City Council special election pitting Lindsey Boylan, backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, against Carl Wilson, a community activist, will go to a second round. Mr. Wilson had a substantial lead.

NYTIMES (Pooja Salhotra) - Oakland’s Airport Can Use ‘San Francisco’ in Its Name Under Settlement Wed Apr 29 02:41:25 2026

The agreement ends a two-year dispute between the Bay Area cities over the smaller airport’s rebranding.

AXIOS (Sara Fischer) - FCC orders review of ABC's broadcast licenses Wed Apr 29 02:23:59 2026

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an accelerated review of ABC's local station broadcast licenses as it investigates whether those stations violated the FCC's rules that are meant to prevent "unlawful discrimination" related to ABC's diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Why it matters: The move is unprecedented, and it puts pressure on ABC and its parent Disney as they continue to clash with the Trump administration over the content they broadcast. - While the FCC does have jurisdiction to review local broadcast licenses, the agency has never declared a review this sweeping, and especially not in relation to a network's DEI practices. State of play: The review comes shortly after President Trump and first…

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an accelerated review of ABC's local station broadcast licenses as it investigates whether those stations violated the FCC's rules that are meant to prevent "unlawful discrimination" related to ABC's diversity, equity and inclusion policies. Why it matters: The move is unprecedented, and it puts pressure on ABC and its parent Disney as they continue to clash with the Trump administration over the content they broadcast. - While the FCC does have jurisdiction to review local broadcast licenses, the agency has never declared a review this sweeping, and especially not in relation to a network's DEI practices. State of play: The review comes shortly after President Trump and first…Open

AXIOS (Sam Sabin) - Exclusive: OpenAI, Anthropic meet with House Homeland Security behind closed doors on cyber threats Wed Apr 29 02:23:59 2026

OpenAI and Anthropic briefed House Homeland Security Committee staff on their new cyber-capable AI models and their implications for cybersecurity, Axios has learned. Why it matters: This is one of the first briefings that lawmakers have had with the AI giants about the cyber threats posed by their new models, including to under-resourced critical infrastructure sectors. State of play: Anthropic has held off on a public release of its Mythos Preview model due to its ability to quickly find and exploit critical security flaws. - OpenAI decided on a tiered approach for releasing its GPT-5.4-Cyber model. - Both companies are working with federal agencies to get them access to the models. Driving the news: OpenAI and Anthropic briefed…

OpenAI and Anthropic briefed House Homeland Security Committee staff on their new cyber-capable AI models and their implications for cybersecurity, Axios has learned. Why it matters: This is one of the first briefings that lawmakers have had with the AI giants about the cyber threats posed by their new models, including to under-resourced critical infrastructure sectors. State of play: Anthropic has held off on a public release of its Mythos Preview model due to its ability to quickly find and exploit critical security flaws. - OpenAI decided on a tiered approach for releasing its GPT-5.4-Cyber model. - Both companies are working with federal agencies to get them access to the models. Driving the news: OpenAI and Anthropic briefed…Open

AXIOS (Kathleen Hunter) - Senate rejects curb on Trump military action in Cuba Wed Apr 29 02:23:58 2026

The Senate rejected an effort to advance legislation that would bar U.S. military action against Cuba without Congress' green light. Why it matters: It's lawmakers' latest failed attempt to rein in Trump's use of military force overseas, underscoring the support he maintains from Republicans who control Capitol Hill. - The vote was 51-47 on Tuesday in favor of blocking the resolution from moving forward. - Republicans Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky voted in favor of advancing the measure. Pennsylvania's John Fetterman was the only Democrat in opposition. The big picture: Trump has escalated pressure on Cuba this year with a de facto maritime blockade while openly floating the possibility of military action. - The…

The Senate rejected an effort to advance legislation that would bar U.S. military action against Cuba without Congress' green light. Why it matters: It's lawmakers' latest failed attempt to rein in Trump's use of military force overseas, underscoring the support he maintains from Republicans who control Capitol Hill. - The vote was 51-47 on Tuesday in favor of blocking the resolution from moving forward. - Republicans Susan Collins of Maine and Rand Paul of Kentucky voted in favor of advancing the measure. Pennsylvania's John Fetterman was the only Democrat in opposition. The big picture: Trump has escalated pressure on Cuba this year with a de facto maritime blockade while openly floating the possibility of military action. - The…Open

NYTIMES (Hannah Ziegler) - Dirk Kempthorne, Former Idaho Governor and Interior Secretary, Dies at 74 Wed Apr 29 02:21:08 2026

A Republican, Mr. Kempthorne rose to prominence as the mayor of Boise in the late 1980s and early ’90s, as the city became a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.