NPR News: 04-28-2026 4PM EDT

In this NPR News Now broadcast from April 28, 2026, anchor Lakshmi Singh covers a range of developments: King Charles III's address to Congress amid US-UK strains, a fresh indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, the UAE's exit from OPEC, FCC scrutiny of ABC stations tied to political pressure, and lawsuits targeting State Farm's insurance practices.

King Charles Addresses Congress on Alliance

King Charles III became the first British monarch to address a joint meeting of Congress since Queen Elizabeth II in the early 1990s. His speech aimed to ease tensions between the UK and US, particularly over differing views on Britain's involvement in US-Israel policy. The king expressed hope that the alliance would continue defending shared values with partners in Europe, the Commonwealth, and worldwide. The White House echoed this by reaffirming the longstanding partnership during the king's state visit with Queen Camilla, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. While some fence-mending is needed, the visit underscores enduring ties despite policy frictions.