POLITICS * U.S. bans green-card holders from returning from Ebola-stricken countries - (The Washington Post) * Judge drops criminal case against Kilmar Abrego García, deeming it vindictive - (The Washington Post) * Live Updates: U.S. preparing for possible strikes against Iran, sources say, as Rubio says tolls on Strait of Hormuz
POLITICS * U.S., Iran signal peace progress — but remain at odds over enriched uranium, Strait of Hormuz tolls - (CNBC) * Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing - (NPR) * Charges dropped against activists in Chicago immigration crackdown amid grand jury misconduct claims - (CNN) * Several
POLITICS * The teens who attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego were latest to cite prior atrocities - (The Seattle Times) * Colorado Democrats censure Gov. Jared Polis over Tina Peters commutation - (Colorado Public Radio) * Live Q&A: What Putin's China Visit Means for Beijing’s Ties With Russia
POLITICS * White House resisted letting doctor with Ebola return to U.S. - (The Washington Post) * Live updates: DOJ indictment of Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former leader - (CNN) * U.K. spy plane "dangerously intercepted" by Russian military jets over Black Sea, defense ministry says - (CBS News) * San Diego shooting
POLITICS * Trump’s grip on the party threatens his grasp of Congress - (Politico) * Iran threatens to extend conflict ‘beyond the region’ if U.S. and Israel resume attacks - (CNBC) * Election updates: Bottoms wins Dem. governor nomination; Jackson, Jones advance to GOP runoff - (WSB Atlanta) * Trump notches more GOP primary wins,
POLITICS * Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces - (NBC News) * Mother’s call to police sparked urgent search before San Diego mosque shooting - (The Washington Post) * ‘We are facing an existential crisis’: Redistricting rocks the race for the nation’s bluest House seat - (Politico) * Trump's revenge tour
POLITICS * Guns on the television and in Iran’s streets as Trump renews war threats - (CNN) * Trump warns 'clock is ticking' for Iran as peace progress stalls - (BBC News) * Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing 3 - (The Washington Post) * Trump admin considers nearly $1.8 billion
POLITICS * ICC denies new arrest warrants for Israeli officials - (The Jerusalem Post) * Hundreds of millions of dollars for Trump’s ballroom ruled out of order in Senate - (The Washington Post) * Drone strike sparks a fire on the perimeter of UAE's nuclear power plant, shaking Iran war ceasefire - (Associated
POLITICS * The foreign fighters who helped topple Assad — and why China worries about them - (NPR) * Man ploughs car into crowd in Italy before trying to stab them - (BBC News) * Ukraine launches more than 500 drones at Russia in deadly overnight attack, authorities say - (FRANCE 24 English) * Trump sent a message
POLITICS * Supreme Court blocks effort to revive Va. voting map that bolsters Democrats - (The Washington Post) * Israel says strike targeted the last senior Hamas leader involved in Oct. 7 - (The Washington Post) * Trump says U.S. kills Islamic State leader in Nigeria - (CBS News) * Live Updates: Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire
POLITICS * May 14, 2026 - (Substack.com) * 'Most amazing human being we have ever known': Family of UW student releases statement after fatal stabbing - (KING5.com) * Supreme Court preserves access to mail distribution of widely used abortion pill - (The Washington Post) * Live Updates: Seized ship taken toward Iran as
POLITICS * Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary - (BBC News) * Xi talks tough on Taiwan during Beijing meeting with Trump - (CBS News) * Trump's killer quote exposes his bind on Iran and inflation - (Axios) * Poll: Democrats would give up Black voting power to beat the GOP - (Politico) * ‘Crush their souls’
