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May 2026

Senate Democrats Edge Away From Platner as Texts Emerge

With the Maine primary nine days away and the Senate in play, two other Democrats who appeared on various Sunday shows kept their distance from the candidate without abandoning him

Andy Kimsenator
I will work with whoever the people of Maine elect,... But I hope that they elect somebody that is going to stand up to this president.”
I have concerns,... That guy has questions to answer. That’s what campaigns are for.”
Chris Murphysenator
Graham Platner is somebody that served our country, he served his community, he's also made mistakes,

Newark Mayor Imposes Curfew Around ICE Center

The move came after another night of standoffs between law enforcement and demonstrators at the facility, as protestors could be seen in photographs and videos fighting over barricades as police used riot shields to push them back

Mikie Sherrillnew Jersey Governor
These actions put both peaceful protestors and law enforcement in danger,

Hassett: 'Really Positive News' on the Economy Ignored

What you need to do is smooth through the ups and downs, look at what’s happening to real wages,
Kevin Hassettnational Economic Council Director
Well, look, in the end, people look at their wallets, and they decide how to vote, and if they look at their wallets and look at how much money they have after the increase in prices, they're going to find that they have a lot more money,
That's extremely frustrating, and it's something that we're working on doing lots of different things to minimize the disruption, and hopefully, again, the problem of the Gulf will be over soon, and then things will go back to normal,

Platner's Wife Responds Sex Texts Scandal

Amy Gertnerms.
It makes me really angry, disappointed, and I find it really shameful that there’s a group of media outlets and people who are willing to spread gossip instead of talking about real issues that Graham is is running on,
Amy Gertnerms.
Our marriage counselor helps, my personal counselor helps, Graham’s personal counselor,... Graham and I have a great marriage.”

Trump Says Scrap Freedom 250 Concerts After Dropouts

The concert series, slated to run June 25 through July 10 on the National Mall as part of the 16-day Great American State Fair, lost six of its nine announced acts within 48 hours of the lineup's rollout

Donald Trumppresident
We should have a giant MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY, for 250, instead of having overpriced singers, who nobody wants to hear, whose music is boring, and yet who do nothing but complain.”
We should have a giant MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN RALLY, for 250, instead of having overpriced singers, who nobody wants to hear, whose music is boring, and yet who do nothing but complain,

Report: Supreme Court Could Play Key Role in Midterms

In a case from Mississippi, Republican Party officials are seeking to strike down state laws that allow late-arriving mail ballots to be counted as long as they are postmarked by Election Day

All of the voter communications and information that election offices publish in advance of elections that give the instructions for when ballots are due — that stuff ‌happens pretty far in advance,
Timothy Johnsonuniversity of Minnesota political science professor
There certainly is an advantage, monetarily, on the Republican side in terms of the party committees,
Dan Backerconservative election law attorney
The overall political system is benefited by very strong parties,

Crash Kills Family of 4 Traveling to Virginia Wedding

At some point, they ended up getting separated,
A son, a father — the whole family — everyone that has been dear to us,
It seems fairly clear that if there was any braking there wasn’t much, because of the speed and severity of the collision,

US Castigates Europe Over Defense Spend

President Donald Trump's administration has repeatedly accused European governments of underinvesting in their militaries and relying too heavily on U.S. protection, while urging both Europe ⁠and Asian allies to boost defense spending to 3.5% of GDP

Giuseppe Cavo Dragoneadmiral
In a mature alliance, if one ally which in this case is the principal stakeholder needs to redirect some power somewhere else, he can do so, and the others must be able to step ‌in,
Tammy Duckworthu.S. Senator
I've heard the same anxiety from everyone, not just in the region,
Catherine Vautrindefence Minister
Our credibility in Asia also depends on our robustness in Europe, defending Ukraine in ⁠the face of the Russian aggression,
Pavlo Klimkinukrainian diplomat and politician
Europe has to learn how to become a player,
The European Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific theaters are becoming inseparable,
The U.S. will be occupied in more theaters,
When our interests align, we act together with focused resolve,
What we know for sure... is that there's going to be shifts in that field,

D.C. Locks Down for America 250 Amid Political Violence Fears

The April 25 attack at the Washington Hilton, where 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen allegedly tried to storm the dinner with a shotgun, a pistol, and knives, prompted the White House to revisit Trump's security posture, according to The Hill

California Governor, LA Mayor Candidates Make Final Pitch

They are seeking to stand out in a field of roughly 60 names on a single gubernatorial ballot, regardless of party, under California’s top-two primary system

Experimental Cancer Shot Eliminates Tumors in Landmark Study

Kevin Harrington of the Institute of Cancer Research and the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust called the results "unprecedentedly strong responses" in patients with few remaining treatment options

These are unprecedentedly strong responses in patients whose disease has become resistant to both chemotherapy and immunotherapy,... This is a group of patients for whom treatment options are extremely limited, so seeing this level of benefit is very striking.”
I now feel able to live a normal life. Before starting the trial, I struggled to speak properly and found eating difficult because of the swelling and pain.... Since beginning treatment, the swelling has reduced significantly, and my pain levels have improved considerably. I’m also no longer experiencing the same life-impacting side-effects that I had during chemotherapy.”
I was initially treated with both chemotherapy and immunotherapy, which unfortunately were not successful,
Since beginning treatment, the swelling has reduced significantly, and my pain levels have improved considerably,
At that point, I was recommended for the OrigAMI-4 trial,

Only Fit Troops Eligible for White House UFC Event

The 0.55 cutoff tracks the body-composition rule the Defense Department adopted earlier this year, replacing older height-and-weight tables with a waist-to-height ratio the Pentagon describes as a better gauge of warfighter readiness

Pete Hegsethdefense Secretary
Frankly, it's tiring to look out at combat formations or really any formation and see fat troops,
Dana WhiteuFC president
You can make anything political if you want to,

Mace Defends Epstein Files Vote: 'No Regrets'

Mace was among a small group of House Republicans who backed moves to release the files, framing the issue as one of accountability and justice for victims

Trump to Appeal Ruling Allowing Tariff Refunds

Until the Department of Justice informed the judge of its planned appeal, the refund system overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection had been working fairly smoothly

It’s time to release the funds back into the economy, especially given how much we and others need these funds to support our businesses,
For that reason, defendants intend to appeal the court's universal injunction,
This case involves $166 billion,

Some Dems Seek Distance From Biden in 2026 Campaigns

Some former Biden administration officials seeking governorships in 2026 are promoting their White House experience while carefully distancing themselves from the political baggage surrounding former President Joe Biden, NBC News reported on Saturday

Trump Floats Replacing Freedom 250 Performers With Himself at D.C. Rally

Donald Trumppresident
I understand Artists are getting 'the yips' having to do with their performance,
I only want to be surrounded by Happy People, Smart People, Successful People, and People that know how to WIN. So, by copy of this TRUTH, I am ordering my Representatives to look at the feasibility of doing an AMERICA IS BACK Rally on Wednesday, Washington, DC, same time, same location. Only Great Patriots invited — It will be a Wild and Beautiful Celebration of America!”
Donald Trumppresident
Two years ago, the United States was DEAD,

DOJ Seeks Judge's Recusal in Georgia Election Case

The Justice Department is relying on media reports that identify U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross in Atlanta as the judge in question

A judge who attended a party celebrating ​the election of a Democrat best known for prosecuting a Republican President for alleged election interference cannot then preside over a case ‌concerning ⁠that President’s efforts to ensure election integrity,
If Judge Ross is indeed the Subject Judge, that conduct gives rise to an appearance of bias, which requires Judge Ross to recuse herself from this election-related case,

Hegseth Softens China Warning, Backs Pacific Ties

Last year, he raised the ire of Beijing by warning of rapidly developing threats from China, particularly its aggressive stance toward Taiwan

I worry that this administration is being distracted into wars that they've started in other parts of the world at the expense of our commitment here in the Indo-Pacific,
Pete Hegsethdefense Secretary
There is rightful alarm regarding China's historic military buildup and the expansion of its military activities in the region and beyond,
Richard Marlesaustralian Defense Minister
When the rules apply, smaller states have agency,... When the rules yield to power, sovereignty becomes, as others have put it, the purview of the powerful, and no state in this room today, whatever its size, is well served by that outcome."
I am concerned that it seems like our president is entering into, you know, policies where he's doing what Beijing wants him to do,
When our interests diverge, we adjust pragmatically, without the drama or the moralizing,
Together we produce a range of cutting-edge sensors or weapons systems for undersea drones,
Our partners in Asia have long understood that the bedrock of a durable partnership is not based on idealistic values but on the concrete alignment of national interests,
Any decision about future Taiwan arms sales, as the president said, will rest with him,
During his meeting with President Trump, President Xi Jinping made it clear that such constructive strategic stability should be a positive form of stability centered on cooperation, a healthy form of stability in which competition remains within reasonable bounds, a normal state of stability in which differences are managed and kept under control, and a lasting form of stability that offers the prospect of peace,

Blue Origin Faces Months of Delays After Explosion

His companies Blue Origin and Amazon are seeking to ‌establish themselves as viable challengers in the heavy-lift and global satellite internet network industries, competing with Elon Musk's SpaceX

Elon Muskceo
Sorry to see this, I hope you recover quickly,
Long term, the market still needs viable alternatives, so this strengthens SpaceX’s position at the margin, but doesn't change the broader trajectory toward a multi-provider ecosystem,

US Warns It Can Resume Iran War if Deal Stalls

President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his red lines,
Both sides are speaking in a way that keeps their supporters satisfied. It's not clear who is telling the truth,