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US average gas price hits $4.17, a four-year high, after rising $1.19 per gallon since Iran war began two months ago.
US oil futures jump 50% from pre-war
Source: ABC News
April 28, 2026
Senate Republicans defeat 51-47 Democratic war powers resolution to block military force against Cuba after Trump's "Cuba's next" remarks and naval blockade.
Collins and Paul again only GOP yeses
Source: The Hill
April 28, 2026
Whistleblower groups represent EPA workers disciplined over 2025 dissent letter to Administrator Zeldin, citing internal warning that punishment carried significant legal risk.
EPA's own counsel called speech protected
Source: Government Executive
April 28, 2026
Ninth Circuit lifts both lower-court restrictions on federal officers' use of tear gas at Portland ICE facility, dismissing apartment tenants' suit entirely.
Two Trump appointees, Biden judge dissents
Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting
April 28, 2026
South Carolina Election Commission votes 4-1 to send voter rolls including partial Social Security numbers to DOJ, breaking with 29 states that refused.
State will verify before any removals
Source: The South Carolina Daily Gazette
April 28, 2026
Trump attacks German Chancellor Merz on Truth Social over Iran nuclear comments, falsely claiming Merz favors Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.
German official calls statement unwise
Source: Politico
April 28, 2026
