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5 min readThe April 29, 2026, NPR News Now episode delivers a snapshot of U.S. legal actions, immigration debates, escalating violence in the West Bank and Mali, and a pending royal visit, amid broader geopolitical tensions.
Justice Department Probes Comey; Hegseth to Testify
The Justice Department, under acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appointed by President Trump, is pursuing cases against former FBI Director Jim Comey. A grand jury in North Carolina is involved in one matter, with a second centering on a social media photo Comey posted showing seashells arranged to spell "86 47." Comey deleted the post and stated he was unaware that "86" could be interpreted as a threat. Separately, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is scheduled to appear before the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. Lawmakers are expected to question him about the ongoing Iran War and his decisions to fire top generals and other military leaders.
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- 1 (00:04) **DOJ Probes Comey Over Social Media Post** - Acting AG Todd Blanche leads case via North Carolina grand jury on "86 47" seashell photo interpreted as threat
- 2 (00:52) **Hegseth Testifies on Iran War** - Defense Secretary faces House Armed Services Committee questioning on firing top generals
- 3 (01:05) **SCOTUS Reviews TPS Removals** - Court hears arguments on Trump admin ending protections for Haitians and Syrians
- 4 (01:12) **Seniors Push to Retain TPS Caregivers** - Over 20,000 Haitians in nursing and long-term care roles at risk, per Forward.us
- 5 (01:50) **Admin Defends TPS as Temporary** - Cites improved conditions despite State Dept warnings on dangers
- 6 (02:11) **West Bank Settler Attack Caught on Video** - Group torches house in Jalood village, one arrested amid rising displacements
- 7 (02:57) **Mali Faces Major Militant Offensive** - Al Qaeda-linked JNIM and rebels hit multiple cities, kill defense minister
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