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Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdown
The bipartisan package had already passed the Senate and its now goes to Trump.

A tangy dressing flavors this recipe for Mex-Italian Chicken Thighs with Roasted Tomatillos
The roasted tomatillos are the perfect counterpoint to the juicy chicken.

Weekly US jobless claims fall to 189,000, lowest in more than 5 decades
U.S. jobless aid applications for the week ending April 25 fell by 26,000 by to 189,000.

Key inflation gauge jumps to highest level in 3 years as Iran war spikes gas prices
An inflation gauge monitored by the Fed rose 0.7% in March from February.

Hegseth clashes for a second day with Democrats in Congress over the Iran war
Hegseth rejected accusations the Iran war was waged with no coherent strategy.

Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades
Experts say the decision will lead to a severe erosion of minority representation.

Today in History: April 30, Louisiana Purchase doubles the United States
The United States completed its purchase of the 828,000 square-mile Louisiana Territory from France for 60 million francs, the equivalent of about $15 million at the time.

Brazil prosecutors launch suit against meatpacking giant JBS over beef tied to slavery-like labor
Labor inspectors have rescued 53 workers from properties owned by seven ranchers who supplied JBS.

What to know about The Onion’s new effort to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars
Jones has vowed to fight an Onion takeover

Supreme Court ruling will reshape American politics. The only question is when
Supreme Court ruling guts voting rights protection, boosting GOP's map power.