NPR News: 04-29-2026 4AM EDT

King Charles and Queen Camilla continue their U.S. visit after the king's speech to Congress emphasizing democracy and rule of law. Their day in New York includes a wreath-laying at Ground Zero for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, meetings with first responders and victims' families, and a later stop in Harlem at a grassroots organization teaching urban farming and food security to youth. NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani is invited to the morning ceremony but has no private meeting scheduled. Security is elevated following a recent shooting at the White House correspondents dinner, with widespread traffic disruptions and a temporary closure of the World Trade Center subway station expected.

Washington Legal and Political Developments

On Capitol Hill, an unnamed official appears before the House Armed Services Committee, facing questions about the Iran War and the firing of top generals and other military leaders. Separately, the Supreme Court hears arguments on the Trump administration's effort to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from 17 countries. Enacted by Congress in 1990, TPS allows vetted individuals unable to safely return home to live and work legally in the U.S., with status renewed every 18 months. The administration argues its termination decision falls under explicit statutory terms not subject to judicial review, potentially enabling mass de