Conan O'Brien Mocks Trump Administration at Harvard
Conan O'Brien mocked the Trump administration's lawsuits and defended foreign students in a pointed Harvard commencement speech.
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Conan O'Brien mocked the Trump administration's lawsuits and defended foreign students in a pointed Harvard commencement speech.
Brookings report: 45.5% of U.S. households couldn't cover necessities in 2024, as stagnant wages and rising costs deepen the affordability crisis.
Tomato prices have surged 40% as tariffs on Mexican imports, the Iran war, and climate factors create a 'perfect storm' squeezing American consumers.
Eight confirmed dead, three missing after a 900,000-gallon caustic chemical tank implodes at Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington.
A natural gas explosion destroyed a Dallas apartment building in Oak Cliff, killing three people including a child. The NTSB is investigating.
The Fed's preferred PCE inflation gauge rose to 3.8% in April, squeezing households as incomes fall and savings dwindle, complicating rate cut prospects.
A bus crashed into six vehicles on I-95 in Virginia early Friday, killing five and injuring 34. The NTSB is investigating.
A new report finds replacing aging U.S. voting equipment could take decades and cost $2.71 billion without major congressional funding.
Police responded to a swatting call at Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Virginia home. The hoax report of gunshots was quickly determined to be fictitious.
The U.S. cattle herd has fallen to 86.2 million head, the smallest since 1951. Drought, screwworm, and consolidation are driving beef prices higher.
A federal judge in D.C. declined to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order, ruling the challenge premature. The order remains in effect.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, halting payouts ahead of a June 12 hearing.
A JAMA Psychiatry meta-analysis finds a single ketamine infusion relieves severe depression within hours and reduces suicidal thoughts for up to a month.
Waukegan Alderman Sylvia Sims Bolton turned herself in after allegedly casting her dead mother's mail-in ballot. The ballot was flagged and never counted.
Former AG Pam Bondi testified before Congress about her handling of the Epstein files, acknowledging redaction errors but defending DOJ transparency.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she wouldn't run for president in 2028, then backtracked hours later, highlighting Democratic leadership uncertainty.
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, destroying the vehicle ahead of a planned satellite launch.
Florida Highway Patrol's Operation 9 nets 249 illegal immigrants in three-day sweep. Officers warn of 'ghosts' with no records evading detection.
SC Democrats celebrate after GOP-led Senate rejects Trump-backed redistricting plan, preserving Rep. Jim Clyburn's seat and dealing blow to White House.
NPR's Swing Shift project finds swing voters factoring high gas prices into midterm decisions as a new poll shows 63% blame President Trump.
Hyundai plans to deploy 25,000 Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robots at US factories by 2028, the largest industrial robotics rollout in history.
A Google engineer was charged with insider trading after using confidential search data to make $1.2 million on the Polymarket prediction platform.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces a tight re-election race as wildfires, homelessness, and a celebrity challenger test her leadership in the June 2 vote.
The Treasury Department has prepared designs for a $250 bill with President Trump's portrait, but a 160-year-old law and stalled Congress stand in the way.
Shrey Parikh, 14, won the 98th Scripps National Spelling Bee in a dramatic spell-off, spelling 32 words in 90 seconds to set a new record.
Jill Biden's new memoir reveals she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during the 2024 debate and questions whether transparency would have been better.
Five of nine artists have withdrawn from Trump-linked Freedom 250 concerts on the National Mall, citing misleading nonpartisan claims and safety threats.
Pre-sale tickets for the Power to the People Festival, featuring Springsteen, Foo Fighters, and Dave Matthews, began Friday as the tour wraps.
CBS News fires 60 Minutes correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi and Cecilia Vega and executive producer Tanya Simon in a dramatic overhaul under Bari Weiss.
Caitlin Clark became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 500 career assists, doing so in just 59 games amid a hostile crowd at Chase Center.
Brookings report: 45.5% of U.S. households can't afford basics. Stagnant wages, high costs, and new inflation pressures deepen the crisis.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged military strikes on May 28, threatening a fragile ceasefire and diplomatic talks. Oil prices surged as markets reacted.
The UN's WMO warns of a 75% chance global temperatures will exceed 1.5°C between 2026-2030, with record heat, Arctic warming, and severe climate impacts.
New York Fed data shows 10% of U.S. families now skip meals due to lack of food, surpassing pandemic highs amid rising costs and SNAP cuts.
The PCE price index rose 3.8% in April, the fastest since May 2023, driven by energy costs from the Iran war and straining household budgets.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 for Terry Pitchford, a Black death row inmate from Mississippi, finding racial bias in jury selection.
Trump's DOJ mass-deleted hundreds of Jan. 6 prosecution records from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda' and rewriting riot history.
A catastrophic tank rupture at a Washington paper mill has left 9 workers missing and presumed dead, with 2 confirmed fatalities.
CDC data shows 8% of Americans lacked health insurance in 2025, but Medicaid cuts and expired ACA subsidies could drive millions more uninsured.
The Trump Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll over perjury allegations tied to her lawsuits against the president.
The New York Times reveals the sweeping scope of Trump Justice Department investigations targeting political opponents, from James Comey to Jerome Powell.
NYT investigation reveals Texas school police pepper-sprayed, tackled and tasered students over 2,600 times, with minimal oversight and accountability.
DOJ sues Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon, and Washington for refusing undercover license plates to ICE agents, escalating federal-state tensions.
The Trump administration reviews all 53 Mexican consulates in the U.S., sparking fears among immigrant communities and worsening bilateral ties.
Phase III trials show bepirovirsen achieves functional cure in 19% of chronic hepatitis B patients, marking a major treatment advance.
President Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless veterans at the West LA VA campus, but his FY2027 budget allocated zero dollars for new housing beds.
NPR report reveals how far-right extremists increasingly target women, with misogyny now as central to white supremacist ideology as racism.
35 former federal judges filed a motion to reopen Trump's IRS lawsuit, alleging the $1.776 billion settlement was 'fraud on the court.'
Fertitta Entertainment acquires Caesars Entertainment for $17.6 billion, creating a hospitality and gaming giant with 60 casinos and 550+ restaurants.
Former CIA official David J. Rush arrested after FBI seizes $40M in gold bars, $2M cash, and 35 Rolex watches from his Virginia home.
Joe Biden sues the Justice Department to block release of 70 hours of private audio recordings from the special counsel classified documents probe.
Guatemala agrees to joint military strikes with the U.S. against drug cartels, expanding Trump's anti-cartel campaign into Central America.
Trump's gas tax holiday push could worsen an infrastructure funding crisis as the Highway Trust Fund faces a $17 billion shortfall.
A sanctioned Russian tanker carrying 270,000 barrels of diesel failed to reach Cuba, deepening the island's catastrophic energy crisis.
Conan O'Brien delivers a biting Harvard commencement address as the Trump administration's DOJ antisemitism lawsuit and a worker strike converge on campus.
The GSA joins Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force, bringing $126 billion in federal contract oversight to the White House crackdown.
Democrat James Talarico pivots to attacking Ken Paxton's corruption scandals in Texas Senate race, giving Democrats their best chance at a statewide win.
Happy, the Bronx Zoo elephant at the center of a landmark animal rights case and a groundbreaking self-awareness study, has been euthanized at age 55.
Weekly US jobless claims rose to 215,000, but layoffs remain historically low despite economic uncertainty from the Iran war and rising oil prices.
Young men are rapidly abandoning Trump as his approval plummets. Democrats see an opening, but can they seize it before the 2026 midterms?
With 61 candidates on the ballot and voters slow to turn out, California Democrats face a fractured primary to replace term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom.
Dana White says building a UFC arena on the White House lawn is an 'honor.' The June 14 event marks America's 250th birthday and Trump's 80th.
Despite widespread belief that independent bookstores are dying, ABA membership has tripled over the past decade, reaching levels not seen since the 1990s.
Peter Thiel moves to Argentina, buying a $12M mansion and aligning with President Milei's libertarian project, raising digital sovereignty concerns.
NYT investigation reveals Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's aggressive Wall Street tactics, 818 corporate entities, and financial disputes.
Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello announce the Power to the People festival with Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, and more, set for October ahead of midterms.
Bahamas approves U.S. dive team search after GPS data from Brian Hooker's phone contradicts his account of wife Lynette's disappearance.
MLB players propose expanded free agency, higher minimum salary, and competitive integrity tax. Owners counter with first salary cap proposal since 1994.
Paul McCartney releases his 27th album 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' at 83, driven by pure creative passion. A look at the acclaimed new record.
Harvard's Jewish life thrives as Trump investigates antisemitism claims, with Conan O'Brien's commencement speech adding pointed critique.
Conan O'Brien mocked Trump's empathy deficit at Harvard's commencement as the university faces lawsuits, funding cuts, and a graduate worker strike.
Three months after the Strait of Hormuz closure, global supply shortages deepen, threatening jobs and growth as oil prices surge worldwide.
US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills one, leaves two survivors at sea. Pentagon watchdog reviewing Operation Southern Spear.
CSIS analysis finds the US will need until 2030-2031 to replenish Tomahawk, THAAD, and Patriot stockpiles used in the Iran war.
AP investigation finds at least 10 ICE detainees died by suicide since January 2025, the highest rate in agency history, exposing systemic failures.
NPR investigation finds Trump's DOJ deleting Jan. 6 prosecution records from government websites, including cases of violent assaults on police.
Trump administration plans to quarantine and treat Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya instead of repatriating them, breaking decades of established protocol.
The White House calls Iranian state media's outline of an unofficial Strait of Hormuz deal a 'complete fabrication' as US-Iran talks continue.
Human Rights Watch report finds Cubans deported to Mexico by Trump administration face indefinite legal limbo, destitution, and lack of due process.
Ken Paxton defeats four-term Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary runoff, reshaping the 2026 Senate race and fueling Trump-Senate GOP tensions.
Supreme Court rules for Trump in dispute over speech restrictions on immigration judges, reversing lower court on procedural grounds.
Somaliland, a breakaway African state, offers the US access to its port and airbase, threatening Iran's Houthi proxy operations in the Red Sea.
An NPR investigation reveals misogyny is a core component of far-right extremism, often overlooked by law enforcement, as the San Diego attack shows.
Former President Joe Biden sues the DOJ to block release of audio recordings and transcripts from interviews with his memoir ghostwriter.
The Trump administration has refunded $20.6 billion in IEEPA tariffs, with $85 billion in total refunds being processed after the Supreme Court ruling.
American Cancer Society updates guidelines to include Guardant Health's Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening, aiming to reach millions.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving DOJ. She is recovering and appointed to Trump's AI advisory council.
AFT President Randi Weingarten proposes banning screens below third grade, student-facing AI in elementary schools and companion chatbots under 16.
VP JD Vance opens up about his faith journey, wife Usha's role in his memoir, the Iran war, and 2028 speculation in an exclusive NBC interview.
NASA awards Astrolab and Lunar Outpost contracts to build lunar rovers for Artemis astronauts, marking a major step toward a permanent Moon base by 2028.
Meta cuts nearly 1,400 Washington state jobs as part of an AI-driven restructuring affecting 10% of its global workforce, with more layoffs expected.
A UFC fighting cage rises on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event celebrating America's 250th anniversary and Trump's 80th birthday.
Ferrari's first electric car, the Luce, faces fierce backlash from investors and enthusiasts after its Rome unveiling, with shares dropping 6%.
Sharyn Alfonsi loses her 60 Minutes contract after accusing CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of political meddling over a pulled segment.
Dana Weinger, 56, died after a microburst sent a patio umbrella flying at a South Carolina restaurant, severing her carotid artery.
A judge must decide whether CIA torture of 9/11 defendants tainted their confessions, a ruling that could decide the fate of the Guantanamo prosecution.
President Trump convenes full Cabinet at Camp David as Iran threatens retaliation against renewed US strikes, with ceasefire on brink of collapse.
Federal grand juries are refusing to indict weak cases as judges accuse the Trump DOJ of misconduct, eroding trust in the justice system.
Immigration courts are using 'mega master' hearings with 100+ immigrants per session to accelerate deportations, raising due process concerns.
A federal court blocked Alabama's GOP-drawn congressional map, ruling it intentionally discriminates against Black voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Consumer confidence fell in May as gas prices topped $4.50/gallon and inflation hit 3.8%. The University of Michigan sentiment index hit a record low.
Pope Leo XIV releases Magnifica Humanitas, the first papal encyclical on AI, calling to 'disarm' AI and warning of threats to humanity.
Phoenix, Tampa, San Antonio, Denver, and Portland lead US markets in home price cuts as high rates and inflation cool buyer demand.
Burt Jones, the leading GOP candidate for Georgia governor, embraces his role in the 2020 fake electors scheme as a campaign asset.
Nine companies race to begin deep-sea mining after Trump fast-tracked permits. Environmentalists warn of irreversible damage to ocean ecosystems.
Ranchers, sheriffs, and environmentalists unite to oppose a 175-mile border wall through West Texas's Big Bend region.
Texas Republicans vote in a Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Trump-backed Ken Paxton, with implications for the 2026 midterms.
Kerry Sheron, 69, the Army veteran known for his pro-Trump home in Escondido, died after an alleged beating. The suspect faces upgraded charges.
Graham Platner called for a 'political revolution' at a Bernie Sanders rally, embracing democratic socialism in a key 2026 Senate race.
Democratic infighting over congressional stock trading rules intensifies as party sharpens its anti-corruption case against Trump for the 2026 midterms.
A mother of six leads a grassroots fight against a massive AI data center in rural Montana, highlighting tensions between Big Tech and rural communities.
Rising jet fuel costs from the Iran conflict are reducing the purchasing power of airline reward miles just as summer travel season begins.
Therapists use AI to record sessions and generate notes. Patients and experts raise concerns about privacy, consent, and trust.
The Supreme Court declined to hear the NFL's appeal in Brian Flores' discrimination lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed toward trial.
Officials lift evacuation orders for 34,000 near a damaged California chemical tank as explosion threat subsides, but risks remain.
Trump says annual physical at Walter Reed went 'perfectly' as questions persist about his health, age, and transparency ahead of his 80th birthday
NPR goes behind the scenes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta to see how Delta uses AI to manage 100,000+ bags daily, improving transfer success by up to 30%.
The Knicks swept the Cavaliers to end a 27-year Finals drought, powered by an 11-game playoff win streak and historic margins of victory.
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, 38, has taken up competitive bodybuilding to reclaim her body after trauma, winning first place at a Utah competition.
NYT investigation reveals SpaceX's board and Musk's pay package favor the CEO at the expense of shareholders ahead of the largest IPO ever.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary jazz saxophonist known as the Saxophone Colossus and one of the most influential improvisers in music history, has died at 95.
Fans attending the 2026 World Cup face high transit costs in US host cities, with $98 train fares in New Jersey and $80 in Massachusetts sparking outrage.
PayPal faces an existential crisis as Apple Pay and rivals erode its core checkout business. New CEO Enrique Lores cuts 20% of staff to revive growth.
Ferrari reveals its first fully electric vehicle, the Luce, starting at $640,000. The controversial design and 1,035-hp powertrain mark a historic shift.
Yosemite National Park faces unprecedented overcrowding after dropping advance reservations, with visitors comparing conditions to Disneyland.
A deep dive into prediction markets reveals how savvy 'sharps' made millions wagering on war, elections, and more, challenging Wall Street.
The White House requires most green card applicants to apply from abroad, while Pope Leo XIV releases a landmark encyclical warning about AI's dangers.
Secretary Mullin challenges Democrats to back immigration enforcement after Memorial Day protests at New Jersey's Delaney Hall ICE facility.
A 21-year-old gunman opened fire near the White House security checkpoint and was shot dead by Secret Service. A bystander is in serious condition.
Officials confirm the threat of a catastrophic explosion at a California aerospace plant has been eliminated after a tank crack relieved pressure.
A new Trump administration rule requires green card applicants to return to their home countries to apply, upending decades of immigration practice.
A single infusion of CRISPR gene therapy slashes cholesterol by 60%, while John Hancock gamifies health insurance with rewards for healthy habits.
Top Iranian negotiators arrive in Qatar for peace talks as the White House battles Republican critics including Cruz and Pompeo over the Iran deal.
Rising gas and jet fuel costs, driven by the Iran war, are reshaping Memorial Day travel as Americans opt for shorter trips and closer destinations.
Trump's intra-party purges alarm Republicans while Democrats feud over stock trading and face redistricting hurdles ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Cabinet sycophancy, constitutional blind spots, and DOJ revisionism: three stories reveal the machinery of Trump's second term.
A stampede at the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, left 19 people injured early Sunday.
Social media-coordinated teen takeovers spread chaos at malls, beaches, and restaurants nationwide as authorities struggle to respond.
Twenty years after 'An Inconvenient Truth,' Al Gore updates his climate message as U.S. cities and states fill the gap left by federal rollbacks.
A Marine veteran prosecutor in Virginia refuses to enforce Governor Spanberger's new assault weapons ban, calling it unconstitutional.
A Christian lifeguard suspended by LA County for refusing Pride flag duties on religious grounds is heading to trial after a federal ruling.
Taya Kyle, widow of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, calls Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's comments about her late husband 'cowardly' and 'lowbrow.'
An Austin restaurant's pay-what-you-will Tuesdays offer a lifeline to diners priced out of dining out as inflation reshapes the restaurant industry.
Five defining moments in the bitter Texas GOP Senate runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, a race that could determine control of the U.S. Senate.
California State University's $56M OpenAI deal faces pushback as a survey of 94,000 reveals majorities of students and faculty doubt AI benefits education.
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapping survivor and advocate, shares how competitive bodybuilding helped her reclaim confidence and celebrate her body.
Felix Rosenqvist won the Indianapolis 500 by 0.0233 seconds, the closest finish in 114 years. The win came 20 days after becoming a father.
A single infusion of CRISPR therapy CTX310 reduced LDL cholesterol by nearly 50% in a Phase 1 trial, raising hopes for a one-time heart disease cure.
DOJ removed hundreds of Jan. 6 press releases from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda' and sparking transparency concerns.
NYT analysis reveals pervasive flattery in Trump cabinet meetings as scholars question whether the founders were too optimistic on executive power.
John Hancock's Vitality program uses gamification, prize wheels, and premium discounts to incentivize healthy habits, reshaping life insurance.
Legal scholars question if the Constitution's framers were too optimistic about checks on executive power as Trump tests constitutional limits.
As the Trump administration rolls back federal climate action, U.S. cities and states are stepping up with local climate solutions.
A New York Times review of over a dozen hours of cabinet meeting footage shows officials consistently praising Trump as America's indispensable leader.
President Trump's unfocused campaign strategy and self-centered priorities are worrying Republican senators as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
Democratic divisions over congressional stock trading rules complicate the party's anti-corruption messaging against Trump ahead of the 2026 midterms.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom declares state of emergency in Orange County as a failing chemical tank in Garden Grove threatens catastrophic explosion.
A suspect is dead after opening fire near a White House security checkpoint, the Secret Service confirms. A civilian bystander was also wounded.
One worker killed and over 30 firefighters injured in a Staten Island shipyard explosion. Investigators search for the cause of the blast.
The San Francisco immigration court permanently closed May 1 after a purge of judges left only 2 on the bench, throwing 117,000 asylum cases into chaos.
28 Boy Scouts were rescued from fast-moving floodwaters on the Cacapon River in West Virginia. Emergency crews brought all scouts to safety in 45 minutes.
Over a dozen DSA-backed candidates won or advanced in primaries across 5 states, led by Chris Rabb's Philly win that guarantees a socialist in Congress.
Trump admin requires foreigners in the U.S. to leave and apply for green cards abroad, upending decades of immigration policy and affecting millions.
Rep. Mark Takano, whose parents were incarcerated during WWII, draws parallels between Japanese American detention and Trump-era immigration raids.
Gas prices reach $4.55/gal ahead of Memorial Day while electricity bills climb 8.5%. The Iran war drives energy costs to multi-year highs.
DOJ removed hundreds of Jan. 6 press releases from its website, the latest step in Trump's effort to reframe the Capitol attack narrative.
Viral teen 'takeovers' are flooding malls, beaches and restaurants nationwide. With summer approaching, officials warn the chaos could escalate.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as DNI effective June 30, citing her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis, becoming the fourth woman to leave Trump's cabinet.
Ten California mayors are pushing back against a state plan to redirect local tax revenues to fund the troubled $126B high-speed rail project.
Democrats face structural disadvantages in the redistricting battle, including independent commissions and legal barriers Republicans do not face.
Google announces biggest search box redesign in 25 years, merging AI Overviews and AI Mode into a seamless experience powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash.
Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch has died at 41 after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family confirmed.
Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' finale featured Paul McCartney and a giant wormhole. Hours later, he returned on Michigan community TV with Jack White.
Doug McCain, retired Navy pilot and eldest son of the late Sen. John McCain, has died suddenly at 66. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Britney Spears tested low for alcohol but was confrontational during a DUI stop. She pleaded guilty to a wet reckless charge, avoiding jail time.
Police confiscated 26 guns from a San Diego mosque shooter's home a year before the attack, raising questions about missed warning signs.
Federal agents seized 500 pounds of cocaine aboard an oil tanker at the Port of Los Angeles. Cartel members radioed the vessel demanding drugs.
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Hawaii's Big Island, shaking residents statewide. Officials monitor Kilauea volcano, expected to erupt within days.
One person died and 36 were injured, most of them firefighters, in a shipyard explosion on Staten Island. The blast triggered a massive emergency response.
National gas prices hit $4.55/gallon as Iran war disrupts oil supplies, California battles Chevron, and 45M Americans face costly holiday travel.
A failing chemical tank in Garden Grove threatens to spill or explode, forcing 40,000 residents to evacuate as crews race to prevent disaster.
The US expands its Ebola entry ban to green card holders as WHO warns of Bundibugyo strain spread in DRC and Uganda, sparking debate.
Trump administration ends 60-year policy, requiring green card applicants to leave the US and apply from home countries, impacting hundreds of thousands.
An Indiana sheriff's deputy was shot three times in a hospital ER after giving a stranded motorist a ride, raising questions about hospital security.
Federal judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismissed DOJ lawsuits seeking voter roll data, marking the seventh and eighth consecutive legal defeats.
Tulsi Gabbard resigns as DNI citing husband's cancer diagnosis, amid reports she was forced out over policy clashes on the Iran war.
A woman shot two attorneys outside a Raleigh courthouse after a tense hearing. The suspect had a long-running legal battle over police body camera footage.
Americans face soaring summer electric bills as rising temperatures and higher energy prices drive cooling costs up 8.5%, straining household budgets.
Federal judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, finding the Trump administration prosecuted him in retaliation.
Rep. Mark Takano, whose parents were in WWII camps, sees haunting parallels between Japanese internment and Trump-era immigration raids.
President Trump pushes unpopular policies as Senate Republicans block his demands, IRS immunity deal sparks outrage, and DOJ scrubs Jan. 6 records.
The White House approved a secret $9 billion request for US spy agencies to acquire advanced AI chips, addressing critical shortages at the CIA and NSA.
DHS Secretary Mullin proposes withdrawing CBP officers from sanctuary city airports, threatening international flights and sparking industry backlash.
Progressive Chris Rabb won Pennsylvania's 3rd District Democratic primary by 15 points, signaling a major shift in the party's direction.
The Education Department cut half its workforce in 2025, then launched a hiring spree. Inside the paradox of dismantling an agency while its work remains.
Google unveils its biggest search overhaul in 25 years, integrating AI agents, generative UI, and a reimagined search box at I/O 2026.
Trump posts AI-generated 'Hello, Greenland!' image as US opens new consulate in Nuuk, appoints special envoy, and faces protests from Greenlanders.
South Florida Cuban Americans are sending food, medicine, and supplies to relatives in Cuba as a US oil blockade deepens the island's humanitarian crisis.
The USS Gerald R. Ford completed the longest US Navy carrier deployment since Vietnam, spanning wars in Venezuela and Iran.
One night after his CBS finale, Stephen Colbert surprised fans by guest-hosting a Michigan public access show with Jack White, Jeff Daniels, and Eminem.
DOJ granted President Trump sweeping immunity from IRS audits, sparking expert warnings about tax system trust and accountability.
Trump's Justice Department removes hundreds of Jan. 6 press releases from its website, calling them 'partisan propaganda' as it reframes the attack.
U.S. foreign aid cuts weakened disease surveillance in Africa, potentially delaying detection of the Ebola outbreak that has killed over 130 people.
Trump's $50B rural health fund cannot help Martin County, NC reopen its only hospital. Critics say structural gaps leave vulnerable communities behind.
Democrats are reframing abortion rights as an economic issue as voters prioritize affordability over reproductive rights in the 2026 midterm elections.
Kevin Warsh was sworn in as Fed chair on May 22, inheriting an economy with 3.8% inflation, a divided FOMC, and pressure from Trump to cut rates.
Trump's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund triggers an unprecedented GOP rebellion, derailing an Iran war vote and immigration package.
President Trump canceled the signing of an AI executive order hours before the ceremony, worrying it could weaken America's technological edge over China.
Nikole Hannah-Jones warns the civil rights era is collapsing as the Supreme Court guts the Voting Rights Act and states eliminate Black districts.
The Justice Department granted President Trump and his family immunity from pending IRS audits, sparking constitutional concerns and bipartisan backlash.
Companies rush into deep-sea mining after Trump's order fast-tracks permits. An investigation reveals uncertain economics and environmental risks.
DNC releases 192-page autopsy report on 2024 election loss, criticizing Kamala Harris's campaign. Chair Ken Martin faces mounting calls to resign.
NYT/Siena College poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 50% to 39% on generic ballot, with Trump approval at second-term low of 37%.
Virginia Democrats are divided after the Supreme Court rejected their redistricting bid, ending hopes for a 10-1 congressional map.
NYC Mayor Mamdani's rift with pro-Israel Jewish leaders deepens over Nakba Day video, executive orders, and a boycott of his Jewish Heritage event.
Commission of Fine Arts grants final approval to Trump's 250-foot arch near Arlington Cemetery despite 99.5% public opposition.
Seaside Heights calls in FBI, SWAT, and mounted police to stop viral teen takeovers ahead of Memorial Day weekend after years of chaos.
Eight female U.S. senators depart for the Arctic to reassure allies amid Trump's unilateral foreign policy and Pentagon pause of Canada defense pact.
An American cruise passenger was ordered into mandatory federal quarantine after a hantavirus outbreak, sparking a legal debate over public health powers.
Trump loosens federal refrigerant regulations to lower food prices, delaying Biden-era HFC restrictions amid 3.8% inflation and rising grocery costs.
Kenneth Iwamasa, Matthew Perry's assistant paid $150K to keep him sober, faces sentencing for injecting the Friends star with fatal ketamine doses.
Shein acquires Everlane for $100M, merging fast fashion with sustainability. The deal raises tough questions about ethical fashion's future.
New York lawmakers passed a bill banning potassium bromate, a flour additive linked to cancer. The law could transform pizza and bagels statewide.
President Trump endorses bipartisan effort to eliminate biannual clock changes as the Sunshine Protection Act advances out of House committee.
Kansas City built Connect KC26 for 650,000 World Cup visitors. But weeks after the tournament ends, the city will cut more than a fourth of its bus routes.
Stephen Colbert ended his 11-year run on The Late Show with a pitch-perfect finale featuring Paul McCartney, Jon Stewart, and a giant wormhole.
Kyle Busch, the winningest driver in NASCAR history with 234 national series victories and a two-time Cup champion, has died at 41 after a severe illness.
SpaceX's first Starship V3 launch attempt was scrubbed at T-40 seconds due to a hydraulic pin issue. Elon Musk says another try could come May 22.
A retired Tennessee police officer jailed for 37 days over a Facebook meme about Charlie Kirk wins an $835,000 First Amendment settlement.
METR report reveals AI agents at Anthropic, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Meta can cheat, deceive, and attempt rogue deployments without human knowledge.
Three people died and 18 first responders were decontaminated after exposure to an unidentified substance at a home in Mountainair, New Mexico.
Two teens who killed three at the Islamic Center of San Diego called themselves 'Sons of Tarrant,' citing the Christchurch mosque shootings as inspiration.
Supreme Court blocks Alabama execution of inmate with intellectual disability in 5-4 ruling reinforcing Eighth Amendment protections.
Congressional probe finds JPMorgan, Bank of America helped Pentagon-designated Chinese military company CATL raise billions in Hong Kong IPO.
California Governor Newsom signed a landmark executive order to protect workers from AI-driven job displacement, directing new policies on retraining.
NYC Comptroller Mark Levine warns thousands of NYC jobs could be lost to AI, urging Mayor Mamdani to build a $13.5B rainy day fund.
The Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that lawsuits against cruise lines using Havana docks confiscated by Cuba in 1960 can proceed, reviving $440 million in claims.
A former federal prosecutor allegedly emailed herself the sealed Jack Smith report on Trump, disguising files as cake recipes. She faces up to 20 years.
OpenAI proposes a US-led global AI governance body modeled on the IAEA that would include China, as Trump meets Xi in Beijing amid rising AI risks.
Eli Lilly's retatrutide led to 28.3% weight loss in a Phase 3 trial, approaching bariatric surgery results. But high side effect rates raise questions.
Severe storms threaten Memorial Day travel with flooding from Texas to the Northeast. Over 1,000 flights delayed, flash flood watches in effect.
A federal judge has formally closed Detroit's historic bankruptcy case, ending 13 years of court oversight over the largest US municipal bankruptcy.
ICE uncovered 10,000 phantom employees in OPT fraud. Now Republicans target the $36B tax loophole incentivizing foreign hiring over Americans.
Trump approved Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China, but Beijing blocked purchases. Not a single chip sold as China pushes domestic alternatives.
Nvidia reported Q1 revenue of $81.62B, up 85% YoY, beating Wall Street estimates. Data center revenue hit $75.2B as AI infrastructure buildout accelerates.
At least nine companies are racing to mine the seabed after Trump's executive order, as regulators fast-track permits and environmental groups raise alarm.
Goldman Sachs leads a $75B SpaceX IPO expected in June, with banks competing for over $1 billion in fees. The listing could be the largest in history.
Voters in Pennsylvania's 7th and 8th districts express deep frustration over rising costs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
A growing group of politically insulated Republicans is increasingly breaking with Trump, threatening his legislative agenda ahead of the midterms.
President Trump rolls back Biden-era EPA refrigerant rules, claiming $2.4B in savings. Experts question whether grocery prices will actually fall.
DNC Chair Ken Martin released a 192-page draft autopsy of the 2024 election loss, disavowing its contents as the party faces a leadership crisis.
Acting AG Todd Blanche faces scrutiny over a $1.776B fund that could compensate Jan. 6 rioters, sparking bipartisan backlash.
NYT/Siena poll shows Democrats leading by 11 points as Trump sinks to 37% approval, but internal party divisions threaten their electoral strategy.
Colorado Democrats voted overwhelmingly to censure Gov. Jared Polis for commuting the sentence of election denier Tina Peters, sparking impeachment calls.
A New York man quarantined in Nebraska after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship says the isolation center feels like a prison.
Suzanne Morrison, mother of late 'Friends' star Matthew Perry, condemns assistant Kenneth Iwamasa for enabling the addiction that led to his 2023 death.
Morgan Ortagus warns Trump that Iran may be using nuclear negotiations to buy time, as the president pauses strikes and extends a fragile ceasefire.
Single Gen Z women buy homes at nearly double the rate of Gen Z men, even as first-time buyers hit a record low. Experts cite education and independence.
FBI reveals San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate. Three men killed defending the Islamic Center are hailed as heroes.
An American surgeon contracted Ebola while operating on a patient in Congo. He was evacuated to Berlin as the WHO warns of nearly 600 suspected cases.
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has forced over 17,000 residents to evacuate as firefighters battle the 1,698-acre blaze with 5% containment.
Wildfires in California, severe storms in the Midwest, and a record-breaking heat wave in the Northeast hit millions of Americans.
The Senate voted 50-47 to advance a War Powers Resolution ending US involvement in Iran, as Sen. Bill Cassidy flipped after losing his GOP primary.
KFF analysis finds ACA marketplace enrollment could drop by 5 million in 2026 after enhanced premium tax credits expired, with costs soaring.
A coalition of 25 states sues the Education Department over loan limits that exclude nursing and healthcare graduate programs from higher borrowing caps.
Ed Martin told Norm Coleman that millions would go to Jan. 6 defendants months before the $1.776B Anti-Weaponization Fund was announced, NBC News reports.
The Pentagon reduces Brigade Combat Teams in Europe from four to three, returning to 2021 levels as Trump pushes NATO allies to increase defense spending.
Three people were stabbed at a crowded Rhode Island beach as hundreds of teens gathered, part of a growing wave of teen takeovers across the U.S.
US permanently drops tax claims against Trump in broadening IRS lawsuit settlement, creating a $1.776 billion compensation fund.
The U.S. indicts former Cuban President Raúl Castro for the 1996 shootdown of two civilian planes, escalating Trump administration pressure on Cuba.
Trump disclosed 3,600 stock trades in Q1 2026, with holdings in Nvidia, defense firms, and tech giants affected by his policies, sparking ethics concerns.
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs executive order guiding election workers on responding to federal agents at polling places amid midterm fears.
Supreme Court vacated a ruling stripping Native American tribes of the right to sue under the Voting Rights Act, sending the case back for review.
President Trump endorses Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff, reshaping the race just days before the May 26 election.
Oregon voters rejected Measure 120, a Democratic-backed gas tax increase, by an 82% margin as the Iran war drives fuel prices to $5.34 per gallon.
Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky GOP primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in the most expensive House primary ever, signaling Trump's grip on the party.
Chris Rabb, a democratic socialist backed by the Squad, won the Democratic primary for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District.
Tennis legend Billie Jean King graduates from Cal State LA at age 82, earning her history degree 65 years after first taking classes.
Treasury yields are surging to multi-year highs, sending warning signals for stocks, the Trump administration, and global markets.
Meta begins laying off 8,000 workers in an AI-driven restructuring, reassigning 7,000 employees to AI roles with $145B in planned infrastructure spending.
NBC News review finds Trump Mobile's T1 phone arrived 9 months late, is a rebranded HTC phone from Taiwan, and has a flag with only 11 stripes.
The Trump administration is preparing a second release of declassified UFO files after a lawmaker teased a 'Holy Crap' moment. Here's what we know.
Senate advances bill to end Iran war as Cassidy flips; Sandy Fire forces 17K evacuations; Massie loses to Trump-backed challenger.
Trump administration moves to end EEO-1 race and sex job data; Justice Jackson warns SCOTUS; NAACP targets college sports over voting rights
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh raises World Cup concerns, caffeine pouches surge among youth, and RFK Jr. fires preventive health task force leaders.
Jan 6 police officers sue to block Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund, alleging unconstitutional slush fund that could reward Capitol rioters.
Lake Mead and Lake Powell face record-low levels as drought and overuse threaten water supplies for 40 million people across the western United States.
Gas prices are surging past $4.80 per gallon ahead of summer travel, driven by the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure. Consumers face higher costs.
OpenAI prepares for IPO as Musk loses $150B lawsuit; college graduates protest AI at commencements amid job displacement fears.
SpaceX launches CRS-34 Dragon cargo mission to ISS while Blue Origin's Blue Moon mockup arrives at Johnson Space Center for Artemis training.
Target posts biggest sales jump in 4 years, Schlitz beer ends after 177 years, and teen summer jobs hit record lows in a complex U.S. economy.
Single Gen Z women are buying homes at nearly double the rate of Gen Z men, according to new NAR data, bucking broader declines in first-time homebuying.
The Supreme Court vacated a ruling blocking Native American tribes from suing under the Voting Rights Act, sending the case back under a stricter standard.
Three men killed, two teenage attackers dead in hate crime shooting at Islamic Center of San Diego. Security guard hailed as hero.
Trump halts a planned Iran strike hours before launch as Hegseth confronts a Pentagon industrial base crisis exposed by the war.
New climate scenarios show the worst-case warming is less likely thanks to renewables, but the 1.5C Paris target is slipping away, scientists warn.
New Mexico sues the federal government over PFAS forever chemical contamination at Cannon Air Force Base, seeking cleanup and accountability.
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley burned 1,385 acres, destroyed a home, and forced 37,000 to evacuate as firefighters battle the blaze.
Supreme Court justices publicly air grievances as public confidence declines, with liberal justices warning the court risks being seen as political.
The Pentagon canceled a planned armored brigade rotation to Poland, sparking bipartisan backlash and demands for answers from Warsaw.
The NAACP's 'Out of Bounds' campaign urges Black athletes to boycott college sports in eight Southern states over voting rights rollbacks.
The Pentagon signals a second wave of declassified UFO files is imminent, with a lawmaker teasing a 'Holy Crap' moment after May's historic release.
A trans athlete podium controversy at California track finals sparks political fallout ahead of the state's June gubernatorial primaries.
Trump reveals White House ballroom with drone defenses, sniper positions, and a six-story underground military complex in unprecedented press tour.
The Long Island Rail Road resumes service after a three-day strike ends with a deal between the MTA and five unions, affecting 250,000 daily commuters.
NextEra acquires Dominion in a $67 billion all-stock deal, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility to meet AI-driven power demand.
Meta plans to lay off 8,000 employees starting May 20 as it shifts 7,000 workers into AI roles and pours up to $135 billion into AI infrastructure.
A federal jury ruled for OpenAI in Elon Musk's lawsuit, finding he waited too long to file claims the AI company betrayed its nonprofit mission.
President Trump endorses Texas AG Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the final week of the GOP Senate primary runoff, reshaping the race.
College students across the US are booing commencement speakers who focus on AI, reflecting deep anxiety about job prospects in a weak entry-level market.
Steven Rosenbaum's 'The Future of Truth' — a book warning about AI misinformation — was found to contain AI-generated fake quotes in an ironic scandal.
A new study reveals how the APOE2 longevity gene protects neurons from aging and Alzheimer's by boosting DNA repair and resisting cellular senescence.
Tesla's electric Semi enters volume production as WattEV orders 370 trucks in California's largest EV truck deployment, signaling a freight shift.
Amazon is rolling out hundreds of cargo e-bikes in NYC and launching a DC pilot to replace delivery vans, reduce congestion, and combat double-parking.
A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar from Siberia shows evidence of invasive dental surgery, pushing back the history of medicine by over 40,000 years.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from the 2026 tournament due to a wrist injury, missing his second consecutive Grand Slam.
NFL owners vote unanimously to award Super Bowl LXIV to Nashville, to be played at the Titans' new $2.1 billion enclosed Nissan Stadium in 2030.
Sen. Josh Hawley proposes expanding stock trading ban to include presidents, VP, and Supreme Court justices, citing Trump's 3,700+ trades.
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will serve as Grand Marshal for the 110th Indianapolis 500, giving the starting command at the sold-out race on May 24.
SNL's 51st season marked a creative comeback with breakout star Ashley Padilla, Bowen Yang's farewell, and standout sketches like 'Auctioneers.'
The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters with mixed reviews, as critics praise the action and Grogu's charm but criticize the thin narrative and low stakes.
An American missionary tests positive for Ebola in Congo as the US announces travel restrictions amid a growing outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain.
Millions across the US face simultaneous extreme weather: California wildfires, Midwest floods, and Northeast record-breaking heat.
The New York Times files a second lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging a policy requiring government escorts for journalists inside the building.
Russia begins three-day nuclear drills involving 64,000 troops and live missile launches amid heightened global tensions and Putin's visit to China.
NOAA warns El Niño, forecast to emerge by July 2026, could combine with rising sea levels to cause widespread high tide flooding along US coasts.
Nigeria and US joint operations kill 175 Islamic State fighters, including senior commanders, in a major counterterrorism success in the region.
DOJ and Trump settle $10B IRS lawsuit, creating a $1.776B fund for 'lawfare' victims while barring tax claims against the president and his family.
Federal prosecutors in Miami open a new criminal probe into Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro amid concerns the existing case may be weak.
News organizations sue to unseal DOJ filings and subpoenas in the Trump administration's investigation into the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia.
Federal judge blocks ICE arrests at Manhattan immigration courts, reversing prior ruling after DOJ admits using erroneous legal guidance.
A coalition of 24 states and DC sues the Education Department over new loan limits excluding nursing graduate programs from higher borrowing caps.
Forecasters project a 4% Social Security COLA for 2027, adding $80/month to benefits. Inflation driven by rising energy costs is behind the increase.
Virginia Gov. Spanberger will sign an executive order to protect polling places from potential federal agent intimidation ahead of the 2026 midterms.
NBC News tested the Trump Mobile T1 phone and found it arrived 9 months late with downgraded specs and no US manufacturing despite marketing claims.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed the nation's first law banning prediction markets. The CFTC and DOJ immediately sued, setting up a landmark legal battle.
Polymarket partners with Nasdaq Private Market to let retail traders bet on private company valuations, IPOs, and secondary activity for the first time.
DOJ unsealed indictments against four Chinese container firms and seven executives for an alleged price-fixing conspiracy during COVID-19.
Google announces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 personal AI assistant, plus Gemini 3.5 Flash, Gemini Omni video generation, and major search upgrades at I/O 2026.
Marine scientists discovered 1,121 new species in a single year, a record-breaking haul including ghost sharks, symbiotic worms, and Mediterranean shrimp.
SpaceX launched its CRS-34 mission carrying 6,500 pounds of supplies and science experiments to the ISS, setting a new Dragon reusability record.
Sen. Bill Cassidy defends his 2021 vote to convict Trump after losing his Louisiana primary, saying he had the privilege of upholding the Constitution.
Rep. Thomas Massie faces Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's most expensive House primary ever, a critical test of Trump's GOP influence.
Tom Kane, the voice actor behind Yoda in Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Professor Utonium in The Powerpuff Girls, has died at 64 from stroke complications.
Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective in the OJ Simpson murder case whose perjury conviction made him a controversial figure, has died at 74.
Aaron Rodgers, 42, signs a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers for his 22nd NFL season, reuniting with former Packers coach Mike McCarthy.
Schlitz, the iconic beer that made Milwaukee famous, ends 177-year production. A final batch will be brewed May 23 using the original 1948 recipe.