Rep. Frederica Wilson of Florida announced she will not seek re-election in the fall of 2026. At a ceremony honoring her contributions, she stated her intention to continue promoting her 5000 Role Models program. Wilson, who is 83, has had a long career in education and politics and is the 60th House member to announce retirement or a run for higher office this cycle.
Pam Bondi, former Attorney General, testified that Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a pardon and should serve her full prison sentence. Her statements were made during an interview with the House Oversight Committee investigating the DOJ's handling of the Epstein case.
Hayden Haynes, chief of staff to Speaker Mike Johnson, will leave his position next month after a decade of service. He has been with Johnson since his campaign in 2016 and will be succeeded by Garrett Fultz.
Internal messages from the Pentagon reveal that military personnel must self-fund their attendance at UFC events hosted at the White House and meet certain physical requirements. These details were reported by The Washington Post.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the formation of the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) on May 29, 2026, aimed at improving city government services. The initiative has received mixed reactions, with praise from figures like Jeff Bezos and criticism from others regarding its implications for government control. The White House previously established the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to enhance federal efficiency.
The CDC has announced that JFK Airport will start enhanced Ebola screenings for travelers from outbreak-affected countries in Central and East Africa. The screenings will commence at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday.
Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, has been arrested in Hawaii in connection with the killings of three elderly men. His capture followed a manhunt that was initiated after the bodies were discovered earlier in the week.
Jacob Daniel Baker, 36, has been arrested in Hawaii in connection with the deaths of three elderly men. His arrest followed a manhunt after the bodies were found earlier in the week.
Pam Bondi, a former Attorney General, stated during a House investigation that Ghislaine Maxwell should serve her sentence in prison for life. This comment was made in the context of examining the Department of Justice's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Louisiana's Republican lawmakers have approved a congressional map that reduces the number of majority-Black districts in the state. This action comes after a Supreme Court ruling declared the prior map unconstitutional.
Louisiana lawmakers have passed a new congressional map that eliminates one of the two majority-Black congressional districts in the state. This action comes in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling declaring the prior map unconstitutional.
The Louisiana Legislature has passed a new congressional map that modifies the state's districts after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the previous map unconstitutional. The Senate initially approved the map with a 27-10 vote, and amendments were made by the House.
Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee, stating that the Justice Department made redaction errors in the release of Epstein-related documents. She assured that the Department was committed to transparency, despite criticism from survivors and lawmakers regarding the exposure of names. The committee plans to investigate the handling of the documents further.
The Louisiana House has voted to approve a redistricting plan that will eliminate a majority-Black congressional district. This action is in response to a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Louisiana House has voted on a redistricting plan that will remove a majority-Black congressional district. This action is in response to a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court and took place on May 29, 2026, in Baton Rouge.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is seeking reelection while addressing the challenges faced during her first term, particularly concerning wildfires and homelessness. She has openly recognized the difficulties in her leadership.
The Republican Party's future is anticipated to be influenced by three main factions: MAGA loyalists, legacy Republicans, and Christian Nationalists. The central conflict is expected to arise between the MAGA supporters and the legacy Republicans.
President Trump has unveiled a counterterrorism strategy that prioritizes the threat from violent left-wing extremists, alongside narcoterrorists and Islamic terrorist groups. The strategy is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national security.
President Trump has introduced a counterterrorism strategy that highlights violent left-wing extremists, narcoterrorists, and Islamic terror groups as key threats. This approach reflects the administration's focus on addressing multiple forms of extremism.
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Department of Justice from implementing a $1.8 billion fund associated with former President Donald Trump. The fund, created to address a lawsuit Trump filed, has faced criticism for allegedly funneling taxpayer money to his allies. Multiple lawsuits are challenging the fund's legitimacy and purpose.
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