Louisiana authorities said Victor Rivas, 40, was attacked by an alligator after fleeing a DWI investigation into a swamp near New Orleans. He was treated for non-life-threatening arm injuries and booked on impaired driving and resisting charges.
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Severe storms are threatening millions across the central U.S. this week with flash flooding, destructive hail, damaging winds and possible tornadoes. Flood watches remain in effect in several states as forecasters also warn of dangerous heat from Minnesota to Texas.
The Senate rejected a Democratic bid to block the Justice Department’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund as Republicans push a $70 billion ICE and Border Patrol funding bill. The vote exposed GOP divisions over the fund, which Trump has praised despite administration testimony that it is not moving forward.
Ken Paxton defeats incumbent John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff, securing the Republican nomination to face Democrat James Talarico in November. The race is expected to be one of the most expensive and closely watched in Texas history.
Senate Republicans delay a vote on a $72 billion immigration funding bill due to concerns over a $1.776 billion DOJ anti-weaponization fund. The postponement pushes the vote past the Memorial Day recess, complicating efforts to meet President Trump's June 1 deadline.
Ed Gallrein, backed by Donald Trump and MAGA allies, defeats incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary. The costly race featured heavy spending from pro-Trump and pro-Israel groups.
Primaries across six states test Donald Trump's influence as his endorsed candidates face tough battles, including a historic spending showdown in Kentucky against Rep. Thomas Massie.
Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming advance to a runoff in Louisiana's GOP Senate primary, defeating incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy. The runoff is set for June 27, with Cassidy conceding defeat after a campaign marked by President Trump's opposition to the senator.