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Russia and Ukraine confirmed a three-day ceasefire beginning May 9, along with a prisoner swap announced by President Trump and a suspension of all 'kinetic activity' on the battlefield. Both sides are observing the temporary halt in hostilities.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the U.S. is awaiting a response from Iran regarding ceasefire proposals amid ongoing diplomatic efforts. Centcom has struck two tankers heading for Iran, with tensions continuing in the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping next week in Beijing. The agenda is expected to include the Iran war, trade, artificial intelligence, and Taiwan, though expectations for major breakthroughs remain modest.
A federal judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Raymond Epps, a former Oath Keepers member, against Fox News over conspiracy theories related to his role in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Republicans are gaining an advantage in redistricting efforts nationwide ahead of the midterm elections, with recent court rulings favoring the GOP in states including Virginia. Democrats vowed to fight the rulings but face an uphill battle.
Trump has repeatedly reworked his tariff policies, sometimes after court rulings declared them illegal, with more changes anticipated. A court has dealt Trump a setback on his tariff authority.
Public health experts are questioning the U.S. government's response to a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship affecting Americans. President Trump claims the situation is 'under very good control,' but the CDC's initial response has been criticized as inadequate, with the WHO leading the international response.
Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, reported a $406 million loss in the first quarter of 2026, generating only $870,000 in revenue despite a 6% increase in net sales.
A Trump administration panel is seeking to weaken FEMA's disaster response capabilities amid rising climate crisis concerns. Experts warn the council's proposals will leave the Federal Emergency Management Agency ill-equipped to respond to extreme weather events.
A company with ties to Trump was awarded a $6.9 million no-bid contract to paint the Lincoln Memorial's reflecting pool blue. The firm has previously worked on projects at Trump's Virginia golf course.