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DHS Cites Kansas Election Fraud Case to Promote SAVE Verification System

The Department of Homeland Security is pointing to a Kansas election fraud case as proof that its SAVE verification system matters. Jose Ceballos-Armendariz, a Mexican national and former mayor of Coldwater, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts tied to improper participation in elections after prosecutors said he voted multiple times and falsely claimed U.S. citizenship on voter registration forms. He was fined $2,000, given a six-month suspended sentence, and avoided jail time. DHS says SAVE lets state and local officials check immigration status against federal databases, and Kansas officials have argued it can help prevent cases like this.

DeSantis Pushes Back on Jeffries Over Florida Redistricting Fight

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing back after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warned Florida Republicans against moving ahead with new congressional maps. DeSantis mocked the warning and said he would welcome Jeffries to campaign in Florida, as both parties intensify the national fight over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms. Florida could become a major flashpoint, though the state constitution limits maps drawn to favor or disadvantage a party or incumbent.

Whoopi Goldberg Calls for an End to Redistricting Escalation

Whoopi Goldberg used a TV appearance to argue that both parties have taken redistricting too far and should stop constantly redrawing maps. Her comments came after Virginia voters approved a measure that could give Democrats temporary control over redistricting and potentially reshape the state’s congressional delegation. She said the back-and-forth leaves voters and candidates stuck in a system where politicians keep choosing the districts instead of the other way around.

Joe Rogan Criticizes Trump’s Iran Strategy After Ceasefire Extension

Joe Rogan said President Trump’s Iran strategy “doesn’t make sense,” revisiting his criticism of the conflict days after appearing with Trump at the White House for an executive order signing. He made the comments while discussing the situation in the Middle East on his podcast.

Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Pensioner and Stabbing Two Others in London

A 68-year-old man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of 77-year-old Hilkiah McLeggan in London on Remembrance Sunday. He also admitted wounding two other people with intent and carrying a blade after a stabbing attack at East Street Market in Walworth, where the victims were seriously injured and the pensioner died at the scene. The court heard he had a long-standing schizoaffective disorder diagnosis, had been held at Broadmoor, and the case was adjourned until May 1 for a sentencing date to be set.

Hyundai pivots to electric vehicles in China after 24 years

Hyundai Motor Group is overhauling its China strategy and shifting toward electric vehicles in an effort to revive its position in the world’s largest auto market.

Trump Ousts Navy Secretary John Phelan as Shipbuilding Tensions Grow

President Trump abruptly removed Navy Secretary John Phelan, 13 months into the job, in the latest shake-up at Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon. The firing underscores Trump’s concern over his ambitious and divisive push to reshape U.S. shipbuilding.

Haberman says Trump wants the Iran war to end

New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman said Wednesday that her sense is President Trump would like to be done with the Iran war as negotiations continue. She pointed to his Truth Social posts and a roughly 40-minute appearance on Squawk Box as signs that he is frustrated.

Bank of England Deputy Warns Stock Markets Are Overvalued and Could Fall

A senior Bank of England official said stock markets are too high and are likely to fall, a rare direct warning from the central bank. The remark stood out because officials like to sound cautious, not like they’ve just checked the scoreboard and hated the result.

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