President Trump’s May 14–15 Beijing trip has renewed hope for Rayhan Asat, whose brother Ekpar has been detained in Xinjiang since 2016. Advocates want his case raised directly with Xi.

Thirty-six medical experts told the Senate they believe President Trump is mentally unfit and urged urgent removal, citing worsening cognition and national‑security risks. Their statement was printed in the Congressional Record.

At a University of Chicago event, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her 'you can't earn a billion dollars' line and tied it to market power, tax and antitrust reforms.

Boston Fed President Susan Collins sided with FOMC dissenters over easing language and warned Kevin Warsh's expected chairmanship could reshape Fed communications and local markets.

Gov. Newsom asked FEMA for a 12‑month extension of disaster aid to keep housing and financial help available to Los Angeles wildfire survivors. Officials say thousands remain stalled on rebuilding.

A Key West couple filed a federal suit after city officials ordered them to repaint rainbow pickets used to protest crosswalk removals. The ACLU says the citations were viewpoint discrimination.

A Jackson County judge denied the state’s emergency request to halt sales of concentrated 7‑OH kratom sold by American Shaman, ordering more evidence at a later hearing. The ruling keeps products on shelves while the case moves forward.

Lexington closed its volunteer fire department after firing the chief; residents packed a May 7 council meeting demanding answers as the city leans on SBM Fire.

Washington sanctioned three Chinese satellite firms accused of supplying imagery that helped Iran target U.S. forces, widening a sanctions push ahead of a key China summit.

Jefferson City lawmakers turned back a bill to license camps and require background checks and emergency plans after families pressed for change.

A Youngstown family says ICE detained and deported their husband and father via Youngstown‑Warren Regional Airport; records and reporting point to Mahoning County Jail as a staging point. Community fundraisers and advocates are scrambling to respond.

Tracy Dorland will step down as Jeffco superintendent on July 5; the board will appoint an interim and open a national search. Her departure follows months of budget fights and a teachers' no‑confidence vote.

A $465,000 settlement would reimburse residents towed from private driveways and force Calverton Park to change its towing rules.