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5 min readThis NPR News Now broadcast from April 28, 2026, delivers a snapshot of domestic political, energy, cultural, and international developments, with a focus on actions tied to the Trump administration alongside economic indicators and community responses.
Indictment of James Comey
A North Carolina grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts for allegedly threatening President Trump. The charges stem from an incident last year when Comey, a vocal critic of the president, posted a photo of the numbers "86 47" arranged in seashells—interpreted by the Justice Department as a threat against the 47th president. This marks the second attempt by the Trump Justice Department to pursue a criminal case against him; a prior case in Virginia was dismissed because the prosecutor lacked legal appointment. Comey responded by declaring his innocence, stating this "is not how" such matters should proceed.
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- 1 (00:00) **Program Introduction** - Ryland Barton opens NPR News Now from Washington
- 2 (00:04) **James Comey Indictment** - NC grand jury charges former FBI director with threatening President Trump
- 3 (01:05) **Offshore Wind Deals Redirected** - Trump admin secures agreements shifting investment to fossil fuels
- 4 (01:57) **Disney ASL Song Releases** - Animation studio marks National Deaf History Month with signed songs
- 5 (02:08) **Songs in Sign Language Initiative** - Encanto's "We Don't Talk About Bruno," Frozen 2's "The Next Right Thing," Moana 2's "Beyond"
- 6 (02:33) **Deaf Community Debate** - Social media reactions praise animation effort but question gesture clarity
- 7 (03:02) **FCC ABC License Review** - Agency orders examination tied to network's diversity policies
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