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Washington Examiner

Treasury Department Reimposes Sanctions on Francesca Albanese

The U.S. Treasury Department has reinstated sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur on Palestinian territories, after briefly removing her from the sanctions list. The sanctions freeze her U.S.-linked assets and restrict business dealings with her, following accusations of political actions against the U.S. and Israel.

apnews.com

Trump Administration Directs Prosecutors to Halt Investigations into Venezuelan Leader Delcy Rodríguez

The Trump administration has directed federal prosecutors to halt investigations into Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting President, as part of efforts to stabilize relations with the country. Rodríguez has been a target of U.S. law enforcement since 2018 but has not been charged with any crimes. Critics have raised concerns about the administration's favorable treatment of her amidst ongoing allegations of corruption.

Guardian — US

California Governor Newsom Proposes 100% Tax on Trump Fund Payouts

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a proposal to impose a 100% tax on payouts from Donald Trump's $1.776 billion fund. The fund aims to compensate alleged victims of lawfare and weaponization, but the criteria for eligibility have not been clearly defined.

New York Post

Cristopher Sanchez sets new Phillies scoreless streak record

Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies has set a new record for the team's scoreless innings streak, reaching 44 and two-thirds innings. This achievement occurred during a game against the San Diego Padres on May 27, 2026, where he pitched seven scoreless innings.

New York Post

Investigation into NYC shipyard explosion reveals causes

A shipyard explosion in Mariners Harbor, New York, led to one fatality and 36 injuries, mostly among first responders. The explosion involved a barge at a dry-dock, and investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.

The Hill

Former judges request court to review Trump's IRS settlement

A bipartisan group of former federal judges has requested that a federal court reopen President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS. They claim that the administration circumvented legal processes by negotiating a settlement and creating a fund for affected individuals.

Washington Post — Politics

U.S. Targets Drone Launch Site Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran

The U.S. has targeted a drone launch site as part of its military operations. President Trump indicated differing perspectives on the status of negotiations with Iran, suggesting that an agreement to conclude the war was close, despite his recent remarks.

Guardian — US

Criminal Investigation Opened into E. Jean Carroll by Trump's Justice Department

The Justice Department is investigating E. Jean Carroll for potential perjury related to civil lawsuits against Donald Trump, who was previously found liable for sexually abusing her. Trump is also set to hold a cabinet meeting, while Democratic attorneys general faced access issues at a roundtable event.

The Daily Beast

National Park Entrance Fees Fund Renovations in Washington, D.C.

National park visitors are funding renovation projects in Washington, D.C., with approximately $67 million from entrance fees allocated for this purpose. The funding is primarily directed towards repairs of fountains and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has raised concerns among some conservation groups about the lack of funding for other urgent maintenance needs across the country.