Supreme Court Extends Order Allowing Abortion Pill Access by Mail
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 14 extended its order allowing a popular abortion pill to continue to be sent in the mail, after...
Fetterman Says Democratic AI Moratorium Push Is ‘Lunacy,’ ‘China-First’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Wednesday called Democratic opposition to artificial intelligence and data center construction “lunacy” and “a China-first kind of a policy...
DOJ Sues DC Bar Over Its Prosecution of Former Trump Lawyer
The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint on May 13 against the D.C. Bar, alleging that it has acted as a “partisan arm...
Newsom Says Revised California Budget Eliminates State Deficit Through 2028
Gov. Gavin Newsom on May 14 released a revised 2026–2027 California budget proposal that his office says eliminates the state’s projected operating deficit through...
Senators Unanimously Pass Resolution to Withhold Their Own Pay During Shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution on May 14 that would suspend senators’ pay during government shutdowns. The measure, introduced by Sen. John Kennedy...
DOJ: Yale Medical School Illegally Gave Preferential Treatment to Black and Hispanic Student Applicants
A year-long federal investigation into student admissions practices at Yale School of Medicine determined that the institution intentionally selected black and Hispanic applicants over...
Illinois Health Officials Investigate Possible Hantavirus Case Not Linked to Cruise Ship
Health officials are investigating a potential hantavirus case in Illinois that is not linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak, the state announced...
Louisiana Senate Passes New Congressional Map That Removes Majority-Black District
The Louisiana Senate approved a new U.S. congressional map on May 14. The legislation, which advanced 27–10 along party lines on Thursday afternoon, will...
Cuba’s Energy Minister Says Nation Is Completely Out of Diesel, Fuel Oil
The Cuban energy and mines minister said on May 13 that the country has completely run out of diesel and heavy fuel oil, and...