South Carolina governor calls special session on redistricting

As Republicans seek to retain control of the U.S. House, leaders of both parties nationwide have sought to redraw their congressional maps to net more seats for their parties.

• May 14

Seized ship taken toward Iran as Trump and Xi agree on Strait of Hormuz

A ship was taken by unknown parties toward Iranian waters after an Indian-flagged vessel was attacked off Oman.

• May 15

Trump demands Medicaid data for deportation. Some states go further.

Several states have required their health agencies to take on another job: verifying immigration status among Medicaid recipients and reporting them to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

• May 14

China's Xi warns Trump about "conflicts" if Taiwan isn't "handled properly"

President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.

• May 14

Musk flew to China near end of OpenAI trial, after judge warned he could be recalled

Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, as his $150 billion lawsuit against OpenAI's Sam Altman played out. But a judge told Musk last month he may be recalled to a California courtroom for further testimony at the request of OpenAI lawyers.

• May 13

Denise Powell projected to win Democratic primary in key Nebraska district

The state's electoral system was a key issue in the 2nd Congressional District primary to replace GOP Rep. Don Bacon.

• May 13

Why Taiwan is a major flashpoint between the U.S. and China

For decades, U.S. presidents have remained steadfast in their defense of the tiny Asian ally from its neighboring giant.

• May 13

DHS chief Mullin says agency has no plan to shut down "Alligator Alcatraz"

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the department has no plan to shut down Alligator Alcatraz, following reports that companies hired by Florida to operate the detention center were told it would close.

• May 13

Sen. Rand Paul's son confronted Rep. Mike Lawler in drunken, antisemitic rant

The senator's son apologized Wednesday, saying he was seeking help for his drinking problem.

• May 13

Lutnick testified he knew little about Epstein, his next-door neighbor

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he was unaware for years that Jeffrey Epstein was a registered sex offender, according to a transcript of testimony released Wednesday.

• May 13

DHS Secretary Mullin says ICE won't "round up" people at World Cup

Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin told CBS News that ICE arrests at the FIFA World Cup are not off the table, but the agency will not be at the global sporting event for the purpose of immigration arrests.

• May 13

Louisiana lawmakers advance new 5-1 congressional map that favors Republicans

The new map will eliminate one of the state's majority Black, Democratic-leaning districts while keeping one Democratic-leaning district.

• May 13

Lawmakers seek crackdown on China-owned U.S. farmland

President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping comes as members of Congress are calling for a crackdown on China's ability to acquire U.S. farmland, citing national security concerns.

• May 13

How much sway will new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh really have over interest rates?

Fed chairs usually have a great deal of influence over the committee that sets interest rates, but their power is not absolute. And experts say Kevin Warsh will need to work to form consensus.

• May 22

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chair as Trump presses for lower rates

The Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, marking a victory for President Trump.

• May 13

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