UCLA sued by DOJ over cited assaults on Jewish and Israeli students during campus protests
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According to a statement from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the federal agency has filed a lawsuit against the University of California system, alleging that officials at its Los Angeles campus exhibited “deliberate indifference” toward antisemitic and national-origin discrimination.

DOJ launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially launched a formal criminal investigation into 82-year-old author and former advice columnist E. Jean Carroll.

Teen stepbrother accused of murdering Anna Kepner on Carnival cruise walks free before trial
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A Florida judge ruled that the teenage stepbrother accused of murdering 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship will remain free pending trial, as the investigation into the alleged killing and aggravated sexual abuse continues.

Fla.: DeSantis calls special session on proposal to eliminate property taxes on primary homes
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled a legislative proposal to severely cut and eventually eliminate property taxes on primary residences in Florida, calling a special legislative session to address the issue.

Trump mocks Rep. Al Green’s career-ending blowout loss in Texas runoff: ‘I will miss that lunatic’
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The congressional career of veteran anti-Trump firebrand Al Green is officially coming to an end. In a dramatic Democrat runoff primary forced by Texas’ redistricting maps, 78-year-old Green was knocked out by 38-year-old Representative Christian Menefee. Green’s defeat closes the chapter on one of the House’s most vocal progressive partisans, who spent years using his platform to target the America First agenda.

Investigation reveals Dem. N.J. House candidate volunteered for Al-Qaeda front group prior to 9/11
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Dr. Adam Hamawy, a rising New Jersey House candidate, reportedly volunteered in the 1990s with a Chicago-based nonprofit that was later accused by authorities of serving as an Al-Qaeda front after raids on its Bosnia offices in 2002.

CENTCOM: Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Kuwait ‘egregious ceasefire violation’
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United States Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that Iran launched a ballistic missile at Kuwait, calling the attack an “egregious ceasefire violation.”

Talarico admits he ‘missed the mark’ on ‘cringey’ comments ahead of Texas general election
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State Representative James Talarico admitted during an interview that his previous comments on sensitive cultural issues “missed the mark,” including his previous assertion that God is ‘non-binary.’

Matthew Perry assistant sentenced to prison after injecting actor ‘repeatedly’ with ketamine
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Kenneth Iwamasa, Mathew Perry’s live-in assistant, has been sentenced to more than three years in prison after “repeatedly” injecting the “Friends” actor with ketamine on the day of his death.

Fmr CIA officer accused of hoarding $40M in stolen gold bars and $2M in U.S. currency
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A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer has been accused of secretly hoarding millions of dollars in stolen gold bars at his personal residence — assets he had allegedly requested under the guise of “work-related” expenses, according to court documents and two insiders familiar with the matter.

‘Make (Armenia) Great Again’: Trump endorses West Asian prime minister ahead of election
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President Donald Trump has issued a high-stakes endorsement of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, throwing the full political weight of the White House behind the leader ahead of the country’s upcoming election.

Treasury Dept. launches Trump Accounts mobile app
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury has reportedly launched an app for “Trump Accounts,” a new initiative by the Trump designed to help American parents teach their children how to save and manage money before reaching adulthood.

Columbus Circle fountain restored with flowing water after nearly 2 decades
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Columbus Circle at Union Station in the nation’s capital has been reopened with a restored fountain that will have flowing water again after 19 years of being nonfunctional.

Mich. Gov. Whitmer rules out 2028 presidential run
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she will not be running for president in 2028.

Calif.: Newsom signs bill limiting law enforcement access to ballots
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Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to tighten California’s election security, limiting law enforcement’s access to ballots, voter lists, rosters, or certified voting technology, ahead of the June 2nd state primary election.

Hegseth outlines record-breaking defense budget featuring largest military pay raise in decades
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has unveiled a historic, generational investment aimed at modernizing America’s warfighters, transforming the Pentagon’s business model and revitalizing the domestic defense manufacturing sector.

Emerson College: Buttigieg currently leads in 2028 presidential poll for Democrats
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Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg leads in a Democrat primary poll by Emerson College Polling.

SCOTUS Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s Va. home targeted in ‘swatting’ hoax
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The Fairfax County, Virginia home of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett is the latest target of a malicious “swatting” attempt, prompting a rapid law enforcement coordination that quickly exposed the emergency call as a hoax.

Texas: 26-year-old man arrested over bomb and death threats targeting Erika Kirk
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A 26-year-old man in Texas was arrested after allegedly making online threats to kill Turning Point USA (TPUSA) CEO Erika Kirk.

DOJ sues 4 Dem.-run states over denying ICE undercover license plates
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is suing four states over their refusal to issue undercover license plates to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

Newsom endorses Bass in L.A. mayoral race
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in the midst of her highly competitive reelection campaign.