Top News — Thu, May 14, 11:18 PM UTC

Supreme Court Preserves Abortion Pill Access by Mail

The Supreme Court voted to maintain broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, allowing it to be prescribed via telehealth and delivered by mail, temporarily setting aside a lower court's restrictions.

Trump and Xi Jinping Discuss Taiwan, Iran, and Trade at Beijing Summit

President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-stakes talks in Beijing, where Xi warned Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict, while Trump pressed for China's help in reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring US beef trade.

CIA Director Ratcliffe Visits Cuba; Nation's Oil Supply Exhausted

CIA Director John Ratcliffe led a US delegation to Havana for high-level talks with Cuban officials, as the island faces a severe energy crisis with widespread power outages and dwindling oil reserves.

Newsom's Former Chief of Staff Pleads Guilty to Campaign Fund Theft

Dana Williamson, former chief of staff to California Governor Gavin Newsom, pleaded guilty to charges including conspiracy to commit bank fraud, related to a scheme to steal $225,000 in campaign funds from gubernatorial hopeful Xavier Becerra.

FBI Offers $200K Reward for Ex-Air Force Agent Accused of Spying for Iran

The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Witt, a former Air Force intelligence agent accused of defecting to Iran and providing sensitive US national defense information to its government.

Former Death Row Inmate Richard Glossip Granted Bond

Richard Glossip, a death row inmate who spent nearly 29 years in prison, was granted $500,000 bond by an Oklahoma judge, allowing his release while he awaits a new trial in a 1997 murder case after his conviction was overturned.

Closing Arguments Begin in Landmark Musk v OpenAI Lawsuit

Closing arguments began in Elon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI, where he accuses co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman of violating a promise to keep the company a nonprofit and prioritizing profit over AI safety.

Iran war powers resolution fails House vote; Republicans back Trump strategy

House Republicans narrowly voted down a Democratic resolution to curb President Trump's war powers and force an end to hostilities against Iran, marking the third such failure in the lower chamber.

Software CEO Convicted for $1 Billion Medicare Fraud

Brett Blackman, a software CEO from Johnson County, Kansas, was convicted of healthcare and Medicare fraud for orchestrating a $1 billion scheme that targeted the sick and elderly, and now faces decades in prison.

US Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks Resigns Amid DHS Shake-Up

US Border Patrol chief Michael Banks resigned, marking the latest high-profile departure in the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security, which has seen several leadership changes.

Senate Panel Advances Crypto Clarity Act; Industry Wins Bipartisan Support

A cryptocurrency regulation bill, known as the Clarity Act, advanced out of the Senate Banking Committee with bipartisan support, clearing a key hurdle after intense lobbying from both the crypto industry and banks.

UK Health Secretary Resigns, Sparking Labour Leadership Challenge

The UK Health Secretary resigned, setting the stage for a potential Labour leadership challenge against Keir Starmer, with the popular Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burnham, now having a path to contest the position.

Kash Patel's Hawaii Trip Included ‘VIP Snorkel’ at Pearl Harbor

Emails reveal that FBI Director Kash Patel's trip to Hawaii included a 'VIP snorkel' at a Pearl Harbor memorial, while he is separately appealing the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit against an ex-FBI official.

DOJ Accuses Yale Medical School of Race-Based Discrimination

The Department of Justice accused the Yale School of Medicine of discriminating against white applicants in its admissions process, alleging the school favors Black and other minority candidates.

Last updated: 5/14/2026, 11:18:02 PM