Golden Tempo won the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga five weeks after taking the Kentucky Derby, holding off Commandment as Renegade finished third. Trainer Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to win multiple Triple Crown races.
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Cherie DeVaux becomes the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner as Golden Tempo charges from last to first at Churchill Downs. Jockey Jose Ortiz secured his first Derby victory in a historic race watched by over 100,000 fans.
The 2026 Kentucky Derby features a full field of 20 horses competing at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Renegade is the morning-line favorite, with notable contenders including Commandment, Further Ado, and two horses trained by Bob Baffert.
Raul Ortiz, the U.S. Border Patrol Chief, is retiring from federal service at the end of June after more than three decades with the agency. Acting Commissioner Troy Miller praised Ortiz for his service and leadership, and the agency is currently searching for a replacement. Ortiz's retirement comes after he helped oversee policy changes this month to curb irregular crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz debunked a claim made by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) that agents had found an “explosive” near the southern border in January, confirming that the object was actually a piece of a plastic water bottle. All of the Democrats on the panel opted to boycott the hearing, arguing that Republicans were using the field hearing to “score political points” and spread misinformation. The incident highlights the ongoing political tensions between Republicans and Democrats in Congress.