May 20 Officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The lawsuit claims the government's “Anti-Weaponization Fund" is an illegal slush fund that President Donald Trump will use to “finance the insurrectionists and paramilitary groups that commit violence in his name.” It describes the fund's creation as "the most brazen… Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: 'Day of justice is finally arriving' for Castro family, GOP House members say By Associated Press Three people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Friday that the Justice Department is preparing to seek the indictment against the former Cuban president, connected to his alleged role in the 1996 shootdown of two planes operated… Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Trump says he's in 'no hurry' to make an Iran deal By Associated Press President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday he might be willing to accept a smaller scale deal with Tehran that would simply open the Strait of Hormuz but potentially not address larger goals. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: After Massie defeat, Trump says it 'doesn't work out well' when GOP members vote against him By Associated Press President Donald Trump celebrated primary night wins and said GOP leadership "will be all right" on Wednesday. Continue reading
May 20 Barney Frank, financial reformer and trailblazer for gay rights, dies at 86 By Steven Sloan, Associated Press The longtime Democratic congressman and leading liberal brought new visibility to gay rights and crafted the most significant reforms to the financial system in a generation. Frank was known for his acerbic wit, combative style and focus on marginalized communities. Continue reading
May 20 WATCH: Trump delivers U.S. Coast Guard Academy commencement address By Michelle L. Price, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press President Donald Trump told the U.S. Coast Guard Academy’s graduates on Wednesday that they show “unbelievable heroism and exceptional selflessness” but that the cadets will "be tested further” as they embark on their military careers. Continue reading
May 20 Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Shapiro wins his primary, as do his endorsed candidates By Associated Press Gov. Josh Shapiro was uncontested in Tuesday’s primary. He’s seeking a second term in the fall and puts his clout on the line in the battleground state ahead of a potential 2028 bid for the White House. Continue reading
May 20 How Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, toppled by Trump, charted his own way By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump reserved his fiercest attacks for Massie, a quirky conservative who had become among the most powerful rank-and-file Republicans in the House because of his willingness to vote as he pleased, rather than as the party demanded. Continue reading
May 20 Sen. Tommy Tuberville wins Republican nomination for Alabama governor By Associated Press Tuberville opted not to seek a second term and instead launched a bid for governor. Continue reading
May 20 Trump-backed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP primary By Associated Press Massie, who has served in Congress since 2012, fell into Trump’s crosshairs in part by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and denouncing the war in Iran. Continue reading