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Judge Orders Trump's Name Removed from Kennedy Center

A federal judge ruled that President Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center, blocking his plans to close the venue for two years of renovations, following a lawsuit by Rep. Joyce Beatty.

Judge Blocks $1.8 Billion Trump ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund Payouts

A federal judge temporarily blocked payouts from President Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, which was intended to compensate allies, amid a legal challenge and scrutiny over its creation.

Blue Origin Rocket Explodes During Test Launch at Cape Canaveral

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, Florida, causing concern about potential delays for NASA moon programs and Amazon's satellite ambitions.

Bus Hits Cars, Kills Five in Virginia, Injures 34

A massive bus crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia killed five people, including a 13-year-old and a 7-year-old, and injured 44 others; authorities reported the driver did not speak English.

Trump Promotes White House UFC Fight, Buys Stock in Parent Company

President Trump is heavily promoting an Ultimate Fighting Championship event for his birthday at the White House, while also purchasing up to $50,000 of stock in TKO Group Holdings, the UFC's parent company.

ICE Agent Charged, Arrested in Texas for Minneapolis Shooting

An ICE agent was arrested in Texas and charged in connection with the January 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis during an immigration raid in Minneapolis.

Trump Delays Iran Deal Decision Amid Ceasefire Talks

President Trump met with top advisors in the Situation Room to make a "final determination" on a potential Iran ceasefire extension, but no deal was announced, with Iran denying a finalized agreement.

Russian Drone Strikes NATO Member Romania, Injuring Two

A Russian drone, likely targeting Ukraine, struck an apartment building in Romania, a NATO country, injuring two people and prompting condemnation from NATO and the EU, with Romania considering invoking NATO's Article 4.

Bondi Defies House Probe, Refuses Trump-Epstein Questions

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified behind closed doors in the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, defending her handling of the Epstein files despite questions from lawmakers.

Kenya Court Blocks US Ebola Quarantine Plan

A Kenyan court suspended a U.S. plan to establish an Ebola quarantine facility for Americans in the country, following a legal challenge.

Postal Service proposes states provide mail-in ballot voter lists

The U.S. Postal Service proposed requiring states to submit mail-in ballot voter lists, a plan to enforce President Trump's executive order on policing elections, following a judge's decision not to block the order.

Israel, Lebanon Convene First-Ever Pentagon Talks Targeting Hezbollah

Israeli and Lebanese military delegations are holding U.S.-brokered talks at the Pentagon, focused on ceasefire enforcement and border stability amid ongoing tensions and Israeli troop movements across the Litani River.

Last updated: 5/30/2026, 1:03:28 AM