May 28 Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America Texas Democrat James Talarico, a former middle school teacher and a state lawmaker from Austin, laid out a clear strategy for the months ahead: Litigating Paxton’s scandals to a weary electorate. Continue reading
May 28 Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Artists disputed Wednesday's announcement. A Freedom 250 spokesperson did not immediately respond Thursday to a request for comment. Continue reading
May 28 Key inflation gauge worsens as Americans' income and spending power erodes By Christopher Rugaber, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press A key inflation gauge accelerated in April to the highest level in three years, squeezing Americans' finances and creating political challenges for President Trump and congressional Republicans with midterm elections just five months away. Continue reading
May 28 U.S. imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press The sanctions were announced late Wednesday after U.S. forces carried out strikes on an Iran military facility after downing Iranian attack drones, according to U.S. officials who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity. Continue reading
May 28 Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says she won't run for president in 2028 By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press The Michigan governor is term-limited and will be leaving office at the end of this year. For months, she has offered only cautious answers about her political future. But on Thursday she gave her clearest response yet. Continue reading
May 28 Bessent says Trump Accounts app coming Thursday By Associated Press A provision of Trump’s tax legislation, Trump Accounts are meant to give $1,000 to every newborn, so long as their parents open an account. Continue reading
May 28 Supreme Court rules for Black death row prisoner from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury By Mark Sherman, Associated Press By a 5-4 vote, the justices sided with Terry Pitchford, who was sentenced to death for his role in the killing of a grocery store owner. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: $250 bill with Trump's picture is up to Congress, Bessent says at White House briefing By Associated Press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday the $250 bill with President Donald Trump's picture is up to Congress, where legislation to allow a new currency note has stalled. Continue reading
May 28 Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump appointee in Washington, late Wednesday rejected the request by Democrats and civil rights groups that had argued President Donald Trump’s order would likely be found unconstitutional. Continue reading
May 28 WATCH: Vance delivers U.S. Air Force Academy commencement address By News Desk and Associated Press In his commencement speech at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Vice President JD Vance said technology is evolving faster than military institutions have been accustomed to… Continue reading