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  First Lady Melania Trump’s Elegant State Dinner and Groundbreaking VR Educational Experience Create a Historic State Visit for Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla “The visit by Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the 250th anniversary of our nation transcends ceremony. It symbolizes our modern society’s enduring commitment to freedom and human potential,” exclaimed First Lady Melania Trump. The First Lady created a memorable experience for Their Majesties, blending regard for the history of both nations, plus a look ahead for the next generation.   First Lady Melania Trump led a cross-cultural educational tech experience for American students, which aligned with her Fostering the Future Together’s mission. The First Lady stated, “The students enjoyed a groundbreaking educational experience which brought them to Buckingham Palace through the use of VR, while physically standing on the White House Tennis Pavilion grounds.” The participants, man...

  Today’s Supreme Court decision effectively guts a key pillar of the Voting Rights Act, freeing state legislatures to gerrymander legislative districts to systematically dilute and weaken the voting power of racial minorities - so long as they do it under the guise of “partisanship” rather than explicit “racial bias.” And it serves as just one more example of how a majority of the current Court seems intent on abandoning its vital role in ensuring equal participation in our democracy and protecting the rights of minority groups against majority overreach. The good news is that such setbacks can be overcome. But that will only happen if citizens across the country who cherish our democratic ideals continue to mobilize and vote in record numbers - not just in the upcoming midterms or in high profile races, but in every election and every level.  

  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced  results  from the largest and most rigorous examination ever conducted focused on chemical contaminants in infant formula available on the U.S. market. While breast milk is widely considered the gold standard and optimal source of nutrition for infants whenever possible, millions of parents depend on formula. “We tested more infant formula than ever before, and the results are clear: most products meet a high safety standard—but even small exposures matter for newborns,”  said Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.  “We will hold manufacturers accountable, and give parents honest, transparent data they can trust. Protecting our children’s health is nonnegotiable.” “You can judge a society by how it treats its most vulnerable members. That’s why we’re doing everything in our power to make sure our babies and infants have safe, high quality formula options that are backed by a resilient s...

  ERYKAH BADU, FYÜTCH & AURA V AND TAYLOR HANSON JOIN LINEUP AS PERFORMANCE DETAILS ARE REVEALED FOR THIS YEAR’S GRAMMY HALL OF FAME ®  INDUCTED RECORDINGS LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (APRIL 29, 2026)  – Five-time Grammy ®  Award winner, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, philanthropist, and global icon Janet Jackson will make a special appearance at the Recording Academy ®  and Grammy Museum ® ’s 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame ®  Gala on Friday, May 8, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles to celebrate the induction of her landmark album  Rhythm Nation 1814  into the Grammy Hall Of Fame. Additional performers have been added to the lineup for the Gala, including multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Erykah Badu, Grammy Award-winning father-daughter duo Fyütch & Aura V, and multi-Grammy Award-nominated artist Taylor Hanson. Previously announced performers include Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and Funkadelic founder Geo...

 The U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives say they’re rolling out 34 regulatory changes (some finalized, some still proposals) affecting gun laws and the firearms industry. These changes come from Pres. Joe Biden's  Executive Order 14206 —which directed agencies to review rules and make them less restrictive where possible.  The order has been under review and the agencies announced enhancements today. ------- WASHINGTON  —  The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is releasing this week 34 notices of final and proposed rulemaking following a comprehensive review of existing regulations conducted in accordance with Executive Order 14206, Protecting Second Amendment Rights. Consistent with ATF's commitment in 2025 to rebuild trust with Federal Firearms and Explosives Licensees (FFLs/FELs) and indust...

  A shooting suspect at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner was arrested Saturday night after Secret Service agents swarmed and subdued him outside the venue. The gunman, a 30‑year‑old California man, was taken into custody with multiple weapons, all of which were recovered at the scene. The first course had just begun when loud pops were heard, prompting Secret Service agents to shout for attendees to take cover beneath their tables. Moments later, President Donald Trump delivered an impromptu briefing in a packed press room. “I was totally shocked that something happened,” he said. “The fact that the First Lady and I heard a noise—I thought it was a tray going down—and it was a pretty loud noise and quite far away. He hadn’t breached the area at all.” The president said the suspect “charged from 50 yards away,” but emphasized that “the room was very, very secure.” He praised the agents’ rapid response. “They acted very quickly. I was very impressed with Secr...