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Supreme Court to Review Trump's Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will review Donald Trump's appeal to delay paying an $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll, granting him a temporary reprieve from the payment. According to a court entry on Tuesday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to delay the payment until the high cou

May 13, 4:52 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsImmigration

Trump Names GEO Group Exec Venturella as Acting ICE Director

The Trump administration has announced that David Venturella, a former executive at GEO Group, will serve as the new acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), effective June 1. He replaces Todd Lyons, who is leaving the agency at the end of this month. According to Al Jazeer

May 12, 11:35 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsGovernment

DOJ Subpoenas NYU Langone Over Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a federal grand jury subpoena to NYU Langone Health, seeking information about minors who received gender-affirming care between 2020 and 2026. The subpoena also requests the names of medical providers involved in such treatments. NYU Langone was one of seve

May 12, 7:27 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Security

Trump's Golden Dome Missile Defense Costs $1.2T

President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense program is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This figure far exceeds initial projections of $175 billion , as stated by Trump last year, and even surpasses the Pe

May 12, 7:27 PM ET·3 min read

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Security

FBI Probes Brennan's Role in Russia Assessment

The FBI has started interviewing current and former CIA officers as part of a Department of Justice investigation into ex-CIA Director John Brennan regarding his role in an intelligence assessment that concluded Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. election to support Donald Trump, according to five s

May 12, 5:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Davis Re-elected in Bahamas Snap Poll

Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and his Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) secured re-election in a snap poll on Tuesday, marking an unprecedented second consecutive term for the party. According to multiple reports, no Bahamian leader has achieved this feat in nearly 30 years. The election pitted

May 12, 5:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term as Son Emerges

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni was sworn in for his seventh consecutive term on Tuesday, extending his presidency to another five years. The 81-year-old leader took the oath of office at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala, surrounded by thousands of supporters and attended by several African

May 12, 5:07 PM ET·1 min read

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Corruption

Ukraine Arrests Zelenskyy's Ex-Chief of Staff in Money Laundering Case

Ukraine's National Anti-Corruption Bureau and Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office named Andriy Yermak, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's former chief of staff, as an official suspect in a $10.5 million money laundering investigation. The agencies announced that while Zelenskyy himself is n

May 12, 5:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Ruling Triggers Southern Redistricting Battles

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais on April 29, 2026, has set off a wave of redistricting battles across Southern states, with significant implications for the upcoming midterm elections. The ruling struck down a majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana as an unconstituti

May 12, 5:07 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Patel Denies Drinking Claims in Senate Hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel vigorously denied allegations of excessive drinking during a contentious Senate hearing on May 12, 2025. The heated exchange occurred at an annual budget hearing featuring senior law enforcement leaders. Senator Chris Van Hollen , Democrat from Maryland, confronted Patel abou

May 12, 5:07 PM ET·3 min read

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Economy

Fed Holds Rates Amid Inflation Fears from Iran War

The Federal Reserve has maintained interest rates amid persistent inflation driven by the Iran war, with markets now pricing an 87.4% chance of no policy easing through September. Before the conflict began on February 28, traders anticipated around 50 basis points of easing by year-end. However, hea

May 12, 2:48 PM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

Democrats Demand Kiggans Resign Over 'Cotton-Picking' Remark

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has come under fire after Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) agreed with a conservative radio host's racist remark about him, prompting calls for her resignation from Democrats. The controversy began on Monday when Rich Herrera, the host of 'Richmond’s Morning

May 12, 2:48 PM ET·1 min read

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HumanRights

PA Justice Wecht Leaves Democratic Party Over Antisemitism

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice David Wecht announced he is leaving the Democratic Party, citing what he described as growing antisemitism within its ranks. In a statement released Monday, Wecht said that 'acquiescence to Jew-hatred' has become 'disturbingly common among activists, leaders and ev

May 12, 12:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

EU Considers Social Media Ban for Children

The European Union (EU) is contemplating a ban on social media platforms for children, citing concerns over 'addictive design' features that harm young users. EU President Ursula von der Leyen announced this potential action during the European Summit on Artificial Intelligence and Children , as rep

May 12, 11:06 AM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Senate Confirms Warsh as Fed Chair in Partisan Vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair in a 54-45 vote on May 13, 2026 , marking the most partisan confirmation for the position in history. Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) was the sole Democrat to support his nomination. Warsh succeeds Jerome Powell, whose term ended on May 1

May 12, 11:06 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump Nominates Kari Lake as US Ambassador to Jamaica

Donald Trump has nominated Kari Lake, a longtime ally and former TV anchor who ran unsuccessfully for Arizona governor, to serve as the next US ambassador to Jamaica. If confirmed by the Senate, this would end Lake’s tenure as the key official responsible for Voice of America (VOA), the global media

May 12, 11:06 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Ricketts Wins Nebraska GOP Primary

Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts won the GOP primary in Nebraska on Tuesday, securing his party's nomination for a full six-year term in the U.S. Senate. According to multiple reports, Ricketts defeated four challengers and will now face independent candidate Dan Osborn in November's midterm elections.

May 12, 7:08 AM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Starmer Faces Revolt as Over 80 Labour MPs Call for Resignation

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing intense pressure to resign after more than 80 Labour MPs publicly called for his departure following a series of poor election results and growing dissent within the party. The calls come after last week's local council elections, which sparked widespread critic

May 12, 7:08 AM ET·2 min read

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Scandal

Polanski Apologizes for Potential Council Tax Oversight

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has apologized for potentially failing to pay council tax while living on a houseboat in London. According to statements given to the BBC, Polanski acknowledged that he had been residing on the boat until recently and may owe back taxes. The issue arose after reports

May 12, 1:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Government

Trump Nominates Hamilton to Lead FEMA

President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton , a former Navy SEAL, to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to multiple reports. This nomination comes approximately one year after Hamilton was removed from his acting role as FEMA administrator due to public disagree

May 11, 9:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Security

Ex-Mayor Wang Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Chinese Agent Charges

Former Mayor Eileen Wang of Arcadia, California, resigned after agreeing to plead guilty to federal charges of acting as an illegal agent for China. According to multiple reports, Wang admitted working with Chinese government officials and her former fiancé Yaoning 'Mike' Sun from at least 2020 thro

May 11, 9:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

EU Sanctions Israeli Settlers Over West Bank Violence

The European Union's twenty-seven foreign ministers unanimously agreed on Monday to impose new sanctions targeting violent Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, according to multiple reports. The measures also include sanctions against leading Hamas figures. This decision follows a surge in se

May 11, 6:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats' Bid to Restore Congressional Map

The U.S. Supreme Court on May 15, 2024 rejected an appeal from Virginia Democrats seeking to reinstate a congressional map designed to enhance their party's prospects in the November midterm elections. The justices declined without comment to halt a ruling by Virginia’s top court that had blocked th

May 11, 6:07 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

Nonprofit Sues to Halt Trump's Reflecting Pool Renovation

A nonprofit organization has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt President Donald Trump's ongoing renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) alleges that the project violates the National Historic Preservation Act , which outlines procedures for changes

May 11, 3:21 PM ET·3 min read

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Politics

Supreme Court to Review Trump's Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Case

Trump Names GEO Group Exec Venturella as Acting ICE Director