Top News — Wed, May 27, 7:13 AM UTC

Allred Defeats Johnson; Menefee Ousts Green in Texas House Runoffs

Texas Democratic House primary runoffs saw Johnny Garcia defeat Maureen Galindo, who faced scrutiny for comments about 'Zionist billionaires.' Other races included Colin Allred winning the 33rd District and Christian Menefee defeating Al Green in the 18th District.'

Biden sues Justice Department to block release of biographer interview files

Former President Joe Biden has sued the Justice Department to prevent the release of files and audio recordings related to interviews he conducted with a biographer. These materials are tied to a special counsel probe.

NFL discrimination lawsuit by Brian Flores rejected by Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected the NFL's bid to prevent former Dolphins coach Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit from proceeding to court. Justice Brett Kavanaugh dissented from the decision.

SPLC seeks dismissal of ‘vindictive’ DOJ indictment

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges filed against it by the Justice Department, arguing the indictment is a 'vindictive prosecution' tainted by political motivations.

Trump-backed Paxton topples Cornyn in Texas Senate primary runoff

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, endorsed by President Trump, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary runoff. This victory is seen as a significant win for Trump's influence within the GOP, with Paxton now facing Democrat James Talarico in the general election.

AI boom drives chip stocks to $1 trillion valuations

The artificial intelligence boom has propelled South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix and US firm Micron Technology to over $1 trillion in market capitalization. Analysts predict further upside for SK Hynix due to limited new capacity and surging cloud investment.

Federal courts block GOP redistricting maps in Alabama, South Carolina

Federal courts have blocked Republican-drawn congressional maps in Alabama and South Carolina, ruling that they diluted the Black vote. The South Carolina Senate also rejected a proposed map, delivering a setback to Trump's efforts to gain congressional seats.

Trump administration proposes NDAs for all federal employees to curb leaks

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule requiring all federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to prevent media leaks. This initiative aims to curb the flow of information to journalists, drawing criticism from federal employee unions.

US Sees Progress in Iran Talks; Dollar Falls as Clashes Persist

Peace talks between the US and Iran are ongoing despite renewed US military strikes against Iranian sites and threats of retaliation from Tehran. The conflict has raised concerns about energy prices and fertilizer shortages, with some experts doubting the ceasefire's stability.

Southern California Chemical Tank Crisis Ends; 50,000 Evacuees Return Home

All evacuation orders were lifted for 50,000 residents near a GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove, California, after a chemical tank stabilized. Officials declared no further danger to the public following the hazardous materials emergency.

White House erects UFC cage for 250th anniversary celebrations

The White House is constructing a UFC fighting cage on the South Lawn as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. The structure will host a cage fight next month.

Record-Breaking Early Heat Wave Sweeps Europe, Claims Lives

An exceptionally early heat wave is sweeping across Europe, breaking records in Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin, and Berlin, and leading to deaths. Authorities in Britain and France warn that these unprecedented temperatures could persist.

Last updated: 5/27/2026, 7:13:00 AM