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Trump-backed challengers defeat Republican incumbents Bill Cassidy and Thomas Massie in primaries
Trump-backed Julia Letlow and Ed Gallrein ousted incumbents Bill Cassidy and Thomas Massie in May GOP primaries.
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Venezuela deports Maduro ally Alex Saab to the United States on money laundering charges
Alex Saab, close ally of former Venezuelan president Maduro, was deported to the US on May 16, 2026, facing money laundering charges.
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David Venturella named acting ICE director amid private prison ties
David Venturella, former GEO Group executive, appointed acting ICE director to replace Todd Lyons at end of May 2026.
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Iranian-born US citizen pleads guilty to alien smuggling and child abuse charges in New York
Sharon Gohari pleaded guilty to federal charges of alien smuggling and possessing child sexual abuse material in Brooklyn court.
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South Carolina Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan 29-17
South Carolina state senators voted 29-17 against a redistricting plan backed by Trump that targeted Democrat James Clyburn’s district.
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Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship causes 11 cases, 3 deaths worldwide
A hantavirus outbreak traced to a cruise ship has infected 11 people globally, killing 3, with US authorities monitoring 18 passengers.
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e.l.f. Cosmetics co-founder Scott Vincent Borba to be ordained Catholic priest May 23
Scott Vincent Borba, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics, will be ordained a Catholic priest in Visalia, California, on May 23, 2026.
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US deports 27 cruise ship workers linked to child sexual exploitation material
U.S. Customs and Border Protection deported 27 cruise ship workers for involvement with child sexual exploitation material following a San Diego investigation.
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US Senate passes resolution to suspend senators' pay during government shutdowns
The US Senate approved a resolution to withhold senators' salaries during government shutdowns, effective after the 2026 midterm elections.
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US Defense Secretary Defends Trump’s $1.5 Trillion 2027 Military Budget Amid Iran War Cost Concerns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed President Trump’s $1.5 trillion 2027 military budget before Congress, amid scrutiny over rising Iran war expenses.
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Long Island Rail Road strike halts busiest US commuter line for first time since 1994
About 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers began a strike May 16, suspending all service and disrupting hundreds of thousands of commuters.
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US and Nigerian forces kill ISIS global second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Nigeria
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s global second-in-command, was killed by US and Nigerian forces in a joint operation on May 15, 2026.
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Iraqi man arrested and charged with nearly 20 US and European terror attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi was arrested overseas and faces six terrorism-related charges in the US.
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Pentagon cancels planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland amid Europe reshuffle
The Pentagon canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland following a decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, surprising allies and Congress.
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FBI Interviews CIA Officials on John Brennan’s 2017 Russia Election Assessment
The FBI has questioned current and former CIA officials about John Brennan’s role and statements on the 2017 Russia election interference report.
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Trump to settle IRS lawsuit with $1.7 billion fund for political allies
Donald Trump plans to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion compensation fund for political allies allegedly targeted by the Biden administration.
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Ukraine advances AI-driven drone swarms to boost military capabilities
Ukraine is developing AI-controlled drone swarms capable of autonomous coordinated attacks to enhance defense efforts.
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US Delegation Disposes of All Chinese Items Before Leaving Beijing on Air Force One
Before departing Beijing on May 15, 2026, Trump’s US delegation collected and discarded all Chinese-distributed items to avoid security risks.
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Trump accepts 20-year Iran nuclear suspension, warns of military action amid conflict
US President Donald Trump said he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program while warning of military strike if talks fail.
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Greenland and US continue talks on expanding US military presence, no deal reached
Greenland's prime minister said negotiations with the US on increasing military bases in the territory are ongoing but no agreement has been finalized.
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US Justice Department seeks death penalty in killing of Israeli embassy staff in DC
The US Justice Department announced it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez over the 2025 killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC.
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Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial ends in mistrial after jury deadlock
Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ended in a mistrial on May 15, 2026, after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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Iran distrusts US on peace talks, open to negotiations only if serious
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has no trust in the US and will negotiate only if the US shows seriousness in talks.
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German Chancellor Merz Advises Against Children Studying or Working in US Over Social Climate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 15 he would not advise his children to live, study, or work in the US due to social turmoil and job scarcity.