Kimmel, Comey, and a Would-Be Shooter: All Props in the Same Play
The political fallout from a disrupted White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where a would-be assassin was stopped, continues to unfold, with President Trump emphasizing his ballroom project amid heightened scrutiny; meanwhile, the Supreme Court struck down a key Voting Rights Act provision and heard arguments on Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants; commentators analyze the implications for democracy, security, and immigration policy. The Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais weakens minority voting protections, potentially affecting electoral maps ahead of the midterms. The incident at the Correspondents’ Dinner has sparked debate over event security and political rhetoric.
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Political Gabfest April 30, 20265:00 PM The “King Me’ Edition Trump sells ballroom project even harder after a would-be assassin disrupts Correspondents’ Dinner; the Supreme Court effectively ends a key civil rights provision of the Voting Rights Act; and SCOTUS justices hear arguments about Temporary Protected Status for Haitian and Syrian immigrants. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Pocket Casts RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ.
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