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Updated May 29, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Trump's name must be removed from Kennedy Center, judge orders

The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts on May 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Kennedy Center is scheduled to close for two years starting on July 4, 2026, for extensive renovations. (Photo by Al Drago/Getty Images)

Delaney Hall becomes Markwayne Mullin's first test as DHS head

The silhouettes of two people holding their hands in the air can be seen through a frosted window at a federal immigration center.

Trump-linked Freedom 250th concert series runs into trouble

Attendees listen to a military band on stage during Rededicate 250: A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving, on the National Mall, on May 17, 2026, in Washington, DC. Leading up to the America 250 celebration later in the year, thousands gathered on the Mall for a day of scripture.

House's top Hispanic Dem is in a fight for his political life

Man in a dark suit, light blue shirt, and pink patterned tie walks down a hallway; blurred background with ceiling lights.

Mike Johnson faces brutal June as deadlines come due

Man in a dark suit and glasses signs papers on a clipboard at a podium. Behind him are blue-and-gold flags and a mural of the Capitol dome.
Updated May 29, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Trump's $1.77B "anti-weaponization" fund temporarily blocked by federal judge

Trump, wearing a blue tie, watches as Todd Blanche speaks from a podium in the White House briefing room.
May 29, 2026 - Economy

Rock-bottom immigration rates leave mark on U.S. economy

Animated illustrated collage of a line of people walking in front of a storefront surrounded by torn receipts, barcode patterns and circles.

Rep. Frederica Wilson confirms retirement from Congress

A woman wearing a wide black hat with a jeweled band and pearls, oversized black sunglasses, pearl earrings, and a black-and-white textured jacket speaks into a microphone at a podium, with a beige wall behind.
May 29, 2026 - World

Trump meets team to decide on Iran deal

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Gas prices are dropping — but they're still high

AI billionaires brace for pitchforks

Illustration of an emergency box with a pitchfork inside that reads "Break glass in case of billionaires."
May 29, 2026 - Technology

Inside the Democratic resistance on AI

Photo illustrated collage of Bernie Sanders, AOC, Ro Khanna, Elizabeth Warren and Graham Platner stylized over a group of people standing behind a sign that reads "AI must benefit workers."

How AI, crypto and AIPAC are ending political careers

Portrait of a man in a dark suit with a white shirt and red tie, long black hair tied back, and a beard. He squints with a grimace; a round lapel pin reads GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME.
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