Republicans cancel votes amid fight over Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Objections to President Donald Trump’s controversial “anti-weaponization” fund prompted Senate Republicans to postpone votes to fund ICE and Border Patrol until June.
Thu, 21 May 2026 18:10:22 GMT

DNC releases long-delayed 2024 autopsy, despite party frustrations with its findings
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin on Thursday released the party’s autopsy report on the 2024 election after facing intense pressure to do so
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Iran-U.S. diplomacy intensifies as Trump seeks ‘right answers,’ Tehran signals gaps ‘reduced’
A new burst of diplomatic action intensified Thursday in a push to break the deadlock between the United States and Iran.
Thu, 21 May 2026 09:52:15 GMT

Judge dismisses all child neglect counts against Newport News assistant principal Ebony Parker
A judge on Thursday dismissed the criminal case against a former Virginia elementary school assistant principal who was accused of ignoring warnings before a 6-year-old student shot and wounded his teacher.
Thu, 21 May 2026 14:54:08 GMT

Detroit-Bound Plane Diverted to Canada Over Ebola Concerns
An Air France flight headed to Detroit suddenly diverted to Canada over concerns that a Congolese passenger may have been exposed to Ebola. Meanwhile, the American doctor who tested positive for the virus is now in stable condition, according to the CDC. NBC’s Molly Hunter reports for TODAY.
Thu, 21 May 2026 11:16:04 GMT