An Atlanta federal judge denied interim relief to hundreds of applicants caught in the administration’s pause on immigration cases. The court will revisit the hold in 60 days.

The Pentagon halted a planned nine‑month rotation of Fort Hood’s 2nd Armored Brigade to Poland, stopping more than 4,000 troops and equipment amid a posture review and budget pressures.

Rep. George Whitesides brought YouTube scambusters to Capitol Hill to press H.R. 6681, a bill that would create a White House office to coordinate anti‑scam work. Victims and creators urged faster federal action.

Spanberger vetoed HB 1263/SB 378, blocking a plan to expand collective bargaining to most public workers and prompting angry union statements and mixed reactions from local leaders.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe quietly visited Havana on May 14 for rare talks with Cuban security officials as the island grapples with fuel shortages. Havana says it posed no threat; Washington tied engagement to reforms.

A Greensboro fourth-grader's EV essay prompted a sharply worded reply from Rep. Virginia Foxx — and a public rebuke from his mother after she shared the note.

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed suit accusing Roblox of exposing children to predators and prioritizing profit over safety.

An AtlasIntel survey gave Marco Rubio a strong early lead over J.D. Vance, but poll averages still favor Vance; methodological differences make the picture messy.

The House Ethics Committee confirmed a probe into Rep. Chuck Edwards over allegations he created a hostile work environment. Edwards says he welcomes the review as reporting details letters, gifts and a Las Vegas trip.

Michael Banks resigned Thursday as U.S. Border Patrol chief after less than two years on the job, amid reporting about alleged paid sex trips abroad and prior internal reviews. His exit adds to turnover inside DHS.

House Republicans rewrote the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, dropping a forced‑sale rule for big landlords and complicating efforts to curb investor‑owned homes.

Government emails show FBI Director Kash Patel joined a military‑coordinated "VIP snorkel" around the USS Arizona Memorial — an outing the FBI did not disclose that has drawn criticism.

All eight Minnesota representatives backed H.R. 1346 after the House approved year‑round E15 in a 218‑203 vote. Supporters point to billions more in corn demand and cheaper gas; critics point to budget and soybean risks.