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Trump Admin Considers Funding U.S. Drone Firms

The Trump administration is reportedly in discussions to provide funding to several U.S. drone companies, including Unusual Machines , a drone components maker advised by Donald Trump Jr., and Neros , a startup specializing in autonomous drones. According to the Wall Street Journal, these talks are

May 27, 11:48 PM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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PoliticsScandal

Ramaphosa Challenges Impeachment Probe Over Farmgate Scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has filed a legal challenge against an independent panel report that found he had a prima facie case to answer over the theft of $580,000 at his Phala Phala game farm. According to TimesLIVE, Ramaphosa argues that the 2022 report is flawed and relies on hearsa

May 27, 11:48 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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PoliticsLegalCONFLICTING REPORTS

DOJ Probes Nonprofit Funding E. Jean Carroll's Lawsuits

The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into American Future Republic, a nonprofit linked to billionaire Reid Hoffman, over its partial funding of E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits against President Donald Trump. According to multiple reports, the probe is being conducted by the U.S. A

May 27, 11:48 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Immigration

Trump Admin Considers Halting Airport Immigration Services in Sanctuary Cities

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced during an interview on Fox News that the Trump administration is considering halting immigration processing services at airports in sanctuary cities. This move comes amid escalating tensions between Democratic politicians and the Trump administr

May 27, 6:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Jill Biden Reveals Stroke Fears During 2024 Debate

Jill Biden revealed that she feared President Joe Biden was having a stroke during his faltering debate performance against Donald Trump in June 2024. In an upcoming interview with CBS News, Jill Biden described being 'frightened' as she watched the debate, stating she had never seen her husband lik

May 27, 6:51 PM ET·3 min read

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Government

White House to Host UFC Event on South Lawn

The White House is preparing to host a UFC event on its South Lawn as part of the celebrations marking the U.S.'s 250th anniversary of independence and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The event, dubbed UFC Freedom 250 , is scheduled for June 14 and will feature two championship title fights:

May 27, 2:50 PM ET·3 min read

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Media

CBS News Fires Alfonsi After Editorial Dispute

CBS News has fired Sharyn Alfonsi , a longtime correspondent for its flagship program '60 Minutes,' after her contract was not renewed following an editorial dispute over a segment about a Salvadoran prison. According to multiple reports, Alfonsi's departure comes amid broader shake-ups at the netwo

May 27, 2:50 PM ET·3 min read

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Corruption

Spanish Police Raid Socialist Party HQ in Corruption Probe

Spanish police raided the Madrid headquarters of the governing Socialist Party (PSOE) on Wednesday, seizing documents as part of an ongoing corruption probe. According to multiple reports, the raid targeted evidence related to allegations that former party operative Leire Díez was paid to carry out

May 27, 1:24 PM ET·2 min read

5 articles from 5 publishers

Elections

Allred Wins Texas Primary; Menefee Ousts Green

Former U.S. Representative Colin Allred won the Democratic primary for Texas' 33rd Congressional District on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Allred left the House to run for Senate in 2024 but lost to GOP Sen. Ted Cruz and subsequently decided to return to his former seat. The race took an u

May 27, 1:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

AP Investigation Reveals ICE Detainee Suicides Surge

An Associated Press investigation has revealed a sharp rise in suicides among Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees since January 2025, with at least 10 men taking their own lives . Seven of these suicides occurred between October 2024 and April 2025, already surpassing any previous an

May 27, 1:24 PM ET·2 min read

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ImmigrationCONFLICTING REPORTS

Protests Erupt Outside Newark ICE Jail Over Hunger Strike

Around 300 immigrants detained at the Delaney Hall ICE jail in Newark, New Jersey , have been on a hunger and work strike since Friday to protest inhumane conditions and due process violations. The strike has sparked protests outside the facility, with clashes between protesters and ICE agents resul

May 27, 11:19 AM ET·1 min read

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Legislation

Democrats Snub Vance's Fraud Roundtable

Democratic state attorneys general declined an invitation to Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud roundtable at the White House on Tuesday, citing short notice and a lack of agenda as reasons for their absence. According to The Guardian , three Democratic attorneys general—Letitia James of New York,

May 27, 11:19 AM ET·2 min read

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Security

German Court Sentences Ex-Red Army Faction Member to 13 Years

A German court sentenced Daniela Klette , identified as a former member of the extreme-left Red Army Faction (RAF), to 13 years in prison for a series of armed robberies committed over three decades. The Verden regional court found Klette, 67, guilty of six counts of aggravated robbery and violating

May 27, 9:29 AM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

DOJ Sues UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitism in Pro-Palestinian Protests

The Department of Justice has sued the University of California over alleged civil rights violations related to pro-Palestinian protests at UCLA , marking the latest legal action by the Trump administration targeting universities for antisemitism and other issues. The lawsuit, filed in federal court

May 27, 3:34 AM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Bolsonaro Meets Trump Amid Election Scandal

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro , a presidential contender, met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to bolster his image amid a scandal that threatens to derail his campaign in Brazil's upcoming election. The meeting comes as Bolsonaro faces scrutiny over reports

May 27, 1:49 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Garcia Wins Texas' 35th District Democratic Runoff

Johnny Garcia defeated Maureen Galindo in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 35th Congressional District, according to projections. The race became contentious after accusations of antisemitism against Galindo surfaced. Galindo, a sex therapist who initially led in the March primary, faced

May 26, 11:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Allred Wins Texas Democratic Primary Runoff

Former Rep. Colin Allred won the Democratic primary runoff for Texas' 33rd Congressional District on Tuesday, according to projections from CBS News and The Associated Press as reported by Fox News. The victory sets up Allred to likely win the general election in November for the deep-blue district.

May 26, 11:59 PM ET·2 min read

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ElectionsMIXED REPORTS

Texas GOP Picks Mayes Middleton for Attorney General

Texas Republicans have selected State Sen. Mayes Middleton as their candidate for attorney general, following a contentious primary runoff against Rep. Chip Roy. According to projections from CBS News and the Associated Press, Middleton won with 56% of the vote in Tuesday's runoff election. The ra

May 26, 11:59 PM ET·1 min read

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LegislationMIXED REPORTS

Biden Sues to Block Release of Interview Recordings

Former President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department seeking to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts from interviews he conducted with his biographer. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, aims to prevent the DOJ from releas

May 26, 11:59 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Experts Doubt US Arms Pause Link to Iran War

Experts have expressed skepticism over the Trump administration's claim that a pause in delivering a $14 billion weapons package to Taiwan is due to the Iran war. Analysts told The Guardian that there is a "low likelihood" of any true connection between events in Iran and weapons delivery to Taiwan,

May 26, 10:13 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Government

Federal Judge Reprimanded for Affair with Police Officer

A federal judge in the U.S. South has been privately reprimanded for engaging in an extramarital affair with a high-ranking police officer, according to multiple reports. The judge, who was not publicly identified, had sex with the officer in chambers during business hours within earshot of courthou

May 26, 10:13 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Pashinyan's Party Wins Armenia Election

Armenia's ruling pro-Europe party has won parliamentary elections, confirming the country's pivot towards Europe away from its traditional ally Russia. Final results showed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party securing a slim majority in parliament on June 8, 2026. The result streng

May 26, 8:13 PM ET·4 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Sides with Trump on Immigration Judges' Speech Policy

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of President Donald Trump's administration in a dispute over speech restrictions for federal immigration judges, according to PBS . The court overturned a lower-court ruling that had allowed the case to proceed, focusing on procedural grounds rather than the leg

May 26, 8:13 PM ET·1 min read

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Scandal

SPLC Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Indictment

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges filed against it by the Justice Department, arguing that the indictment is part of a politically motivated campaign directed by President Trump. According to multiple reports, the SPLC was indicted in April

May 26, 8:13 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Trump Admin Considers Funding U.S. Drone Firms

Ramaphosa Challenges Impeachment Probe Over Farmgate Scandal

DOJ Probes Nonprofit Funding E. Jean Carroll's Lawsuits

Trump Admin Considers Halting Airport Immigration Services in Sanctuary Cities

Jill Biden Reveals Stroke Fears During 2024 Debate

White House to Host UFC Event on South Lawn

CBS News Fires Alfonsi After Editorial Dispute

Spanish Police Raid Socialist Party HQ in Corruption Probe

Allred Wins Texas Primary; Menefee Ousts Green

AP Investigation Reveals ICE Detainee Suicides Surge

Protests Erupt Outside Newark ICE Jail Over Hunger Strike