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April 29 Midday Brief
In Europe
Police in north London have arrested a suspect after two Jewish men were stabbed on a street on Wednesday. Both victims are in stable condition. It is a serious attack, and the investigation is ongoing.
Separately, the European Commission says Meta has failed to properly keep minors off Facebook and Instagram under the Digital Services Act. Brussels says the company is not doing enough to identify underage users or reduce risks to children on its platforms.
In Washington and the courts
The Supreme Court handed Republicans and conservative groups a pair of notable wins. It struck down Louisiana’s congressional map, which had created a second Black-majority district, and the NRCC immediately praised the ruling as a victory for the Constitution. In a separate unanimous decision, the Court said a New Jersey pro-life group can challenge a subpoena for donor information, finding the subpoena itself may count as an ongoing injury. Apparently privacy is still a thing, at least when the paperwork gets loud.
Meanwhile, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey was not aimed at auditioning for the top Justice Department job and was not done at President Trump’s request. He says that with all the serenity of a man standing next to a very small bonfire.
Congress is also being pushed to repeal a federal mandate that would require new cars to include technology for detecting driver impairment. Supporters say it could save lives, critics call it invasive surveillance, and the rule is already delayed, so the fight is now over whether it ever happens at all.
In markets
Oil prices jumped sharply, briefly moving above $117 a barrel, as the war in the Middle East kept traders on edge and reports pointed to an extended blockade. Energy markets, as ever, remain a reminder that geopolitics is just another way to make everyone pay more at the pump.
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