EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 11 MIN
Comey's Back in Court, UAE Exits OPEC, and Musk vs. Altman
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This episode of The Morning Rundown covers a dense stretch of political, geopolitical, and technology news, including a second federal indictment of James Comey, a landmark Supreme Court case on immigration, the UAE's exit from OPEC, and major legal and regulatory battles in the tech industry.Hosts Maya and David break down what each of these stories means in context, connecting the dots across executive power, global energy uncertainty, and growing government pressure on media and technology companies.James Comey indicted again over a social media post the DOJ says constituted a threat against President Trump, reigniting debate over political prosecution.Supreme Court hears TPS arguments that could determine whether hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants lose protected status under executive action.UAE exits OPEC after nearly 60 years, weakening Saudi influence over the cartel as Bloomberg reports the Trump administration is preparing for a prolonged Hormuz blockade and Iran rejects the latest U.S. peace proposal.Elon Musk testifies as the first witness in his own billion-dollar lawsuit against OpenAI, while the FCC moves to challenge ABC's broadcast licenses amid administration pressure over Jimmy Kimmel.EU regulators accuse Meta of knowingly allowing children onto Instagram and Facebook in violation of online safety law, with potential consequences for how platforms verify user ages across Europe.Subscribe and follow The Morning Rundown for daily coverage of the stories shaping politics, global affairs, and the technology industry.
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This episode of The Morning Rundown covers a dense stretch of political, geopolitical, and technology news, including a second federal indictment of James Comey, a landmark Supreme Court case on immigration, the UAE's exit from OPEC, and major legal and regulatory battles in the tech industry. Hosts Maya and David break down what each of these stories means in context, connecting the dots across executive power, global energy uncertainty, and growing government pressure on media and technolog...
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