Following a Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act, Tennessee and Alabama governors call special sessions to redraw congressional maps. Other Southern states consider similar moves ahead of upcoming primaries.
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President Trump declares hostilities with Iran have ended as the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline passes. Legal experts and some lawmakers dispute the claim, citing ongoing military actions including a naval blockade.
Spirit Airlines may shut down as soon as Saturday after bailout talks stall. The Trump administration offered a $500 million aid package, but opposition from bondholders and officials has left the airline facing liquidation amid soaring fuel costs.
Louisiana suspends its May 16 U.S. House primaries after the Supreme Court invalidates the state's congressional map for racial gerrymandering. Other races, including Senate primaries, will proceed as scheduled.
President Trump faces a Friday deadline under the War Powers Resolution limiting U.S. military action in Iran without congressional approval. The administration argues the conflict is paused under a ceasefire, while lawmakers debate the legality of continued hostilities.
Former FBI Director James Comey faces new federal charges over an Instagram post interpreted as a threat against former President Trump. The indictment marks the second prosecution of Comey by the Trump-era Justice Department.
A gunman was stopped by Secret Service agents at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, preventing casualties among attendees including President Trump. The suspect was tackled one floor above the ballroom after bypassing multiple security layers.
Cole Tomas Allen, a California educator and engineer, was arrested after firing shots at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. A Secret Service officer was injured but is expected to recover. Allen's writings revealed anti-Trump motives, and he faces multiple federal charges.