Louisiana lawmakers pass congressional map designed to pick up GOP seat

The Louisiana Legislature passed a new congressional map that would leave the state with only one of its two majority-Black districts.

• May 29

Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund

The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.

• May 29

Nitrogen gas executions are constitutional, federal judge rules

A federal judge has ruled that execution by nitrogen gas doesn't violate the constitutional ban on cruel and unusual punishment, rejecting an Alabama inmate's claim that it causes excessive suffering.

• May 29

Death toll from U.S. boat strikes climbs after survivors not found

The death toll from the Trump administration's series of strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats has risen to at least 199 people.

• May 29

Pam Bondi testifies behind closed doors in House committee's Epstein probe

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday about her handling of the Epstein files.

• May 29

Ebola, hantavirus outbreaks raise questions about Trump's health agency cuts

Infectious disease specialists say the viruses are unlikely to become pandemics, but some are still raising concerns about the federal health response.

• May 29

DOJ probing outside funding E. Jean Carroll received for Trump civil lawsuits

DOJ is probing a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources said.

• May 28

Democrats argue ballroom construction shouldn't continue without Congress' consent

Democratic lawmakers argue the Trump administration must get express consent from Congress before continuing construction on the White House ballroom.

• May 28

White House has yet to release results of Trump's latest physical

The White House has yet to release a summary the results of President Trump's latest physical exam.

• May 29

Treasury Dept. is weighing a $250 bill with Trump's image

The department said it is preparing for the banknote in response to legislation proposed last year.

• May 28

Many artists drop out of Freedom 250 concerts shortly after lineup announced

President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.

• Jun 1

Supreme Court sides with Black death row inmate who alleged discrimination

The Supreme Court divided 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh joining the three liberal justices in the majority.

• May 28

Jill Biden says husband "was slowing down" but wasn't in cognitive decline

Jill Biden said she never saw signs her husband, former President Joe Biden, was in cognitive decline, in an interview for "CBS Sunday Morning" airing May 31.

• May 28

What Jill Biden said about her husband's debate performance then — and now

Jill Biden told CBS News "Sunday Morning" that her husband's performance in the 2024 debate "scared me to death." But her comments at the time did not reflect those concerns.

• May 28

DOJ investigating whether Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll committed perjury

The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.

• May 28

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