Storm Damage:
Update from City Utilities at 4:30 AM – approximately 28,100 customers remain without electric service. (outage map update 04/30/25 – 6:45 AM)
The National Weather Service in Springfield says that a brief, weak EF-0 tornado hit Nixa on Tuesday.
SPS classes are called off for today – All seated and virtual classes for Wednesday, April 30, are canceled because nearly half of all schools are currently without power. State testing for Launch virtual students will continue as scheduled and district offices will remain open.
Trump Administration:
President Trump sat down for an interview with ABC News anchor Terry Moran to mark his first 100 days back in the White House.
One of the exchanges was about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the wife-beating MS-13 gangbanger, who Democrats want re-imported.
Did You Miss Trump Beating ABC News Like Sugar Ray Leonard Last Night? (Townhall)
Pollster Frank Luntz told “CNN News Central” afternoon co-host Brianna Keilar that Democratic leaders in Congress were “out of touch” and clueless about how to provide alternatives to Trump.
Frank Luntz Says ‘Out Of Touch’ Dem Leaders Have ‘No Idea’ How To ‘Offer Alternative’ Against Trump (Daily Caller)
Dems:
David Hogg’s tenure as vice chair of the Democratic National Committee may be more short-term than expected.
Native American Woman to Challenge David Hogg for Position of DNC Vice Chair After Party Infighting (The Gateway Pundit)
Democrats held a rally for the uninsured, featuring Bernie Sanders introducing his Medicare for All Act.
Democrats hold rally for uninsured (Ozarks First)