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Former Prosecutor Charged for Leaking Jack Smith Report

A former federal prosecutor, Carmen Lineberger, has been indicted for emailing herself a sealed volume of Special Counsel Jack Smith's report on President Trump's classified documents investigation, disguising it as a "cake recipe."

Jan. 6 Officers Sue Trump to Block $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund

President Trump's newly created $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, intended for individuals targeted by the federal government, is facing lawsuits from Jan. 6 police officers and legislative efforts by Democrats to block its implementation.

Greenland PM Defies US Envoy: Self-Determination Not Negotiable

The US special envoy to Greenland stated that Washington needs to re-establish its presence on the Arctic island, which President Trump has expressed interest in, though Greenland's prime minister maintains that self-determination is not negotiable.

Reeves sets out UK cost plan: free bus rides, food tariff cuts

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce a package of measures, including free summer bus rides for children and cuts to food tariffs on chocolate and biscuits, to alleviate cost-of-living pressures exacerbated by the Iran war and rising fuel prices.

Online Hate Radicalized San Diego Teen Shooters in Mosque Attack

Two teenage suspects, Caleb Liam Vazquez and Cain Lee Clark, responsible for a mosque shooting in San Diego that killed three, were likely radicalized online and authored a manifesto expressing nihilistic and antisemitic views, including white replacement theory.

Putin, Xi Deepen Energy Trade Ties at Beijing Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing, celebrating their growing friendship and energy trade, though Putin reportedly returned home without securing a new pipeline deal.

Harvard Caps Undergraduate A Grades; Targets Grade Inflation

Harvard University faculty voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, aiming to curb grade inflation despite significant opposition from students, making it more difficult to achieve straight A's.

Trump-backed challengers oust Massie in GOP primary

President Trump's endorsements proved influential in Tuesday's primaries, with his favored candidates largely prevailing, though Rep. Thomas Massie, who had bucked Trump, lost his Kentucky primary bid to an opponent backed by the former president.

Sinkhole Shuts LaGuardia Runway; Flights Delayed

A sinkhole discovered during a routine morning inspection forced the closure of a runway at New York's LaGuardia Airport, leading to flight delays and cancellations, with repairs expected to keep the runway closed until Thursday morning.

OpenAI Prepares for IPO Amid AI Stock Boom

OpenAI is reportedly preparing to confidentially file for an initial public offering in the coming weeks, targeting a public debut in the fall, as the AI industry experiences a historic stock boom, though some analysts warn of potential challenges from cheaper Chinese AI labs.

US Charges Raúl Castro with Murder in 1996 Plane Shootdown

The US Justice Department has charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy in connection with the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue, killing four Americans.

Netanyahu Raises Alarm to Trump Over Iran Nuclear Framework

President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held contentious calls regarding ongoing ceasefire negotiations with Iran, with Trump stating Netanyahu will "do whatever I want him to do" on the issue, despite Netanyahu's concerns about a new framework.

SpaceX Files IPO; Reveals $4.28 Billion Quarterly Loss

Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering on Nasdaq under the symbol SPCX, with reports indicating the company is targeting up to $75 billion in valuation despite revealing $4.28 billion in quarterly losses and Musk retaining 85.1% voting power.

Mamdani Rebukes Bezos' ‘Queens Teacher’ Quip on Taxing Rich

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos defended billionaires and criticized NYC Mayor Mamdani's approach to taxing the rich, while Mamdani fired back, advocating for a luxury second-home tax in New York City and rejecting Bezos's claim that more of his money wouldn't help.

Barney Frank, Liberal Icon and Former Congressman, Dies at 86

Barney Frank, one of the first openly gay US congressmen and a liberal icon known for regulating the financial industry, has died at 86, with his final message advocating for US support of opposition to Netanyahu.

Last updated: 5/20/2026, 10:05:59 PM