The Fed proposed a narrow “payment account” to let eligible fintechs settle directly on Fed rails while denying full bank backstops — a move that splits fintechs and banks.

House Republicans are moving to insert the Sunshine Protection Act into a transportation bill, potentially ending the twice‑yearly clock change if it clears committee.

Two officers who defended the Capitol sued to stop the DOJ’s $1.776B Anti‑Weaponization Fund, saying the settlement shields the president and could reward those who attacked police.

Child‑safety groups asked the FTC to investigate Roblox’s design and marketing, saying the platform misleads parents and pressures minors to spend. The move adds federal scrutiny as lawsuits pile up.

J.D. Vance and Marco Rubio have both used recent White House briefings as televised auditions, turning routine Q&As into high‑profile showcases. Rubio’s clip has already gone viral, and Trump’s praise has added fuel to 2028 chatter.

Incumbent Summer Lee won the Democratic primary in PA‑12, keeping the Pittsburgh-area seat in Democratic hands and setting up a November general election.

Ballou and Cardozo closed Tuesday as indoor heat overwhelmed HVAC systems. DGS says spot coolers are being deployed and repairs are planned this summer.

The Education Department approved Ed‑Flex waivers for Florida and Illinois on May 13, 2026, allowing more state and local control over federal K‑12 dollars.

Xi Jinping hosted Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after President Trump’s state visit; the leaders extended a 2001 friendship treaty and put energy deals front and center.

President Trump signed an executive order asking Treasury and bank regulators to beef up checks on customers' citizenship, directing a fast rule‑making timeline. Analysts say the move targets a narrow slice of mortgages and could trigger legal fights.

ATF's draft would modernize the gun‑purchase form, expand electronic records and narrow the marijuana warning. The docket is open for public comment through Aug. 6, 2026.

A bipartisan Senate bill would bar targeted sports‑betting ads to anyone under 18 on major social platforms and give the FTC new enforcement powers. Supporters point to research showing high youth exposure to gambling content online.

Rep. Adelita Grijalva visited a detained DACA recipient at a Tucson ICE facility. Family and video say agents forced entry into her home on Monday.