Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Redistricting, Handing Democrats a Major Setback
Virginia's top court voided a voter-approved redistricting amendment, ordering the state to keep existing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Purported Jeffrey Epstein Suicide Note Released to the Public
A federal judge released Jeffrey Epstein's purported suicide note this week, written after a failed attempt weeks before his 2019 death in a Manhattan jail cell.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Welcomes Baby Girl Viviana, Her Second Child
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces the birth of baby girl Viviana, born May 1, as the first pregnant press secretary in U.S. history.
Iran's 'Kamikaze Dolphins': The Cold War History Behind the Pentagon's Strangest Question
Hegseth denied Iran has kamikaze dolphins at a Pentagon briefing — but the Soviet Cold War history behind the claim is more real than it sounds.
What Is Rededicate 250? Trump's National Day of Prayer on the Mall Explained
Trump is promoting Rededicate 250, a national day of prayer on the National Mall on May 17 tied to America's 250th birthday — but critics say it crosses church-state lines.
Supreme Court Reinstates Access to Mail-Order Abortion Drug
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily reinstated mail-order access to mifepristone, delaying a final decision on abortion pill restrictions.
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May 5, 2026 6 min readWho Is Nicole Saphier? What to Know About Trump's Latest Surgeon General Pick
Learn about Dr. Nicole Saphier, President Trump’s latest nominee for U.S. surgeon general. Explore her medical background, views on vaccines, cancer care, and public health controversies.
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May 5, 2026 4 min readWhite House Briefly Locked Down After Shooting Near Washington Monument
An armed man fired on Secret Service near the Washington Monument Monday, triggering a White House lockdown. He was shot by officers; a minor was also injured.
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May 5, 2026 5 min readAuto Prices Could Be on the Upswing Again as Trump Signals More Tariffs
President Trump signals new tariffs on European car imports, escalating U.S.-EU trade tensions. Learn which industries and products could be impacted.