Napoleon Solo won the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, overcoming early doubts to claim the $1.2 million prize. Jockey Paco Lopez and trainer Chad Summers both earned their first Preakness victories in a 14-horse field.
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The 151st Preakness Stakes moves to Laurel Park with a 14-horse field, excluding Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo. Iron Honor leads the morning-line odds as the race offers a $2 million purse.
An ICE agent in Minnesota faces felony assault charges for allegedly pointing a gun at two drivers during a federal immigration enforcement operation. The charges mark the first criminal case tied to the controversial Operation Metro Surge.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor apologized for critical remarks about Justice Brett Kavanaugh's upbringing following a dispute over immigration enforcement rulings. The rare public clash highlights growing tensions within the Supreme Court.
Pope Leo XIV rejects President Trump's accusations of weakness and poor foreign policy, reaffirming his commitment to peace rooted in the gospel. Trump criticized the pope's stance on crime and Iran, prompting a rare direct response from the pontiff during an African tour.
Recent challenges in U.S. air travel include TSA staffing shortages and delays caused by a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which left TSA workers unpaid until President Trump ordered back pay. Safety concerns have intensified following a fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C., highlighting overcrowded airspace and systemic issues at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. These problems, compounded by political gridlock and increasing passenger volumes, have prompted calls for comprehensive reforms to improve aviation security and safety.
Dayton James Webber, a 27-year-old professional cornhole player and quadruple amputee, has been arrested in Virginia and charged with murder following the fatal shooting of Bradrick Michael Wells in Charles County, Maryland. The incident occurred after an argument while Webber was driving with Wells as a passenger, and witnesses reported the shooting to police instead of assisting Webber. Webber is currently awaiting extradition to Maryland, where he faces multiple charges, while the American Cornhole League has expressed condolences and is respecting the judicial process.
In the legal case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a federal judge in Maryland has denied the government's secret request to further delay proceedings, following a previous weeklong postponement. The case involves efforts to return Abrego Garcia to the United States after his erroneous deportation to El Salvador, despite an immigration judge's order preventing his removal. President Trump has suggested he could resolve the issue with a phone call to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, but this contrasts with the administration's legal position that it lacks the authority to bring him back, amid allegations of Abrego Garcia's gang affiliation, which his legal team denies.