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Two individuals wearing dark clothing shot multiple people in the 400 block of I Street in Washington DC. One victim was a five-year-old child playing in a courtyard who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The Trump administration is reviewing a policy to exclude AI startup Anthropic from government procurement.

The Senate passed a vote of 224 to 204 to extend temporary protections for Haitian neighbors. Representative Ayanna Pressley and members of the caucus supported the measure. The vote included participation from Republicans, Independents, and Democrats.

A US court has rejected legislation intended to restrict the powers of Donald Trump regarding Cuba. The US leadership is maintaining oversight of shipping movements as part of efforts to restrict exports linked to Iran. An appeals court has denied Donald Trump's request to rehear the E. Jean Carroll verdict.

Republican members of the House of Representatives and Senate announced they will reevaluate their future voting preferences following the rejection of certain bills.

Experts suggest Donald Trump may utilize a 30-day extension to the existing 60-day rule to ensure the orderly withdrawal of troops. Uncertainty remains in Washington regarding the next steps for the conflict. Defense Minister Hexeth told the Senate that the 60-day deadline for President Trump to obtain Congressional approval or withdraw troops has been suspended. The Republican-led Senate is currently planning no further action regarding the matter. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine rejected a US Defense Department argument regarding the War Powers Resolution. The Defense Department argued that a ceasefire with Iran should have paused the obligation to comply with the resolution. Kaine stated he does not believe the statute supports that interpretation. He noted serious constitutional concerns regarding the administration's position.

Iran has proposed a unified negotiation plan regarding its nuclear program and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. He called for unity among Western allies. He stated that the impact of wars in Europe and the Middle East is being felt globally. He described the current era as a time of great uncertainty. Both leaders also referenced the US-UK bond and NATO alliances. The discussion included mention of the King's parents, who have been married for 63 years. He used the speech to US lawmakers to attempt to smooth over recent tensions. King Charles III is delivering a speech before the US Congress, marking the first time a British monarch has done so in 35 years. The bond between the US and the UK was described as a friendship unlike any other. The White House released a photograph of President Donald Trump with King Charles III, captioned 'Two Kings'.

The Pentagon is refusing to transfer $400 million to Kyiv, according to a report from Radio Rossii. The Pentagon has refused to deploy a Patriot air defense battalion equipped with long-range Tomahawk missiles.

A shooting in northwest Washington D.C. The current temperature in Washington is 54 degrees Fahrenheit with a projected high of 65 to 70 degrees. Two men and a five-year-old child were hospitalized following a shooting in the Truxton Circle area of Northwest Washington D.C. on Tuesday evening. Police reported that a parent transported the child from the scene before officers arrived. All three victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to the source. DC Police Chief Jeff Carroll is monitoring the situation. DC Police Chief Jeff Carol stated that the wounds for all victims appear to be non-life-threatening. All victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment. The Metropolitan Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact them. during the early morning hours of Wednesday, April 29.

The ability of OPEC to set global oil prices is eroding in regions including Canada and the United States. Analysts noted that while volatility remains high, this shift is expected to change market dynamics. No immediate price changes are anticipated at this moment. Jochen Stanzel of Commerzbank stated that the withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates has weakened OPEC's pricing power. The fiscal break-even price for Saudi Arabia is 85 US dollars, while the Emirates can maintain break-even at 55 US dollars. The Emirates previously intended to increase production from 3.5 million barrels per day before the Iran war to 4.5 million barrels per day. Stanzel suggested that oil prices could potentially decline as a result.