A look ahead at the key events leading the news agenda, from the team at Foresight News. Delivered to your inbox on Fridays.
Leading the week
Monday (April 27): King Charles begins US visit; Virginia Supreme Court hears oral arguments in redistricting case; UN Security Council holds debate on maritime security amid Strait of Hormuz closure.
Tuesday (April 28): King Charles delivers address to joint session of Congress and is hosted at the White House by President Donald Trump; Florida special session on redistricting begins.
Wednesday (April 29): Pete Hegseth appears before the House Committee on Armed Services for the first time since the Iran war began; Fed interest rate decision followed by Jay Powell’s last press conference as chair; Meta, Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft release Q1 results.
Thursday (April 30): JD Vance visits Iowa as speculation about a 2028 presidential candidacy mounts; Latest short-term extension to FISA Section 702 powers expires; First quarter GDP and Apple’s Q1 results released.
Friday (May 1): Provisional application begins for the EU-Mercosur trade deal; ExxonMobil releases Q1 results.
Saturday (May 2): Kentucky Derby.
Sunday (May 3): Eight OPEC+ countries hold monthly meeting.
