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Minnesota Man Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Rep. Ilhan Omar
Anthony James Kazmierczak, 55, pleaded guilty to assaulting U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar with apple cider vinegar during a Minneapolis town hall in January 2026, admitting the attack was planned due to political disagreement.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Anthony James KazmierczakIlhan OmarMinneapolisAssaultGuilty PleaPolitical ViolenceCrimeFBI
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Louisville Man Charged Federally in Major Fentanyl and Firearms Bust
A Louisville man faces federal charges for fentanyl trafficking and firearms offenses after a DEA investigation seized over 400 grams of fentanyl and three guns. Authorities credit the bust with preventing millions of lethal doses from reaching the streets.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Darrell MaloneFentanyl TraffickingLouisvilleFirearmsDEAHomeland Security Task ForceDrugsFBI
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Governor Newsom Condemns Violent Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center
Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom condemned a violent shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, offering condolences and affirming California's stand against hate and terror in communities of faith.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsSocial Issues San DiegoIslamic CenterShootingGavin NewsomJennifer Siebel NewsomCaliforniaCalifornia Governors Office
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DC Ombudsman to Host Free Conflict Resolution Training for Schools and Families
The DC Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education is offering a free virtual training on May 18, 2026, focusing on informal conflict resolution for schools and families. The session aims to foster collaboration and support students' best interests.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral Politics DC Office of the OmbudsmanPublic EducationConflict ResolutionVirtual TrainingFamiliesSchoolsSpecial EducationDC Education Ombudsman
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NJ Governor Sherrill to Address CAP Conference; Lt. Governor Caldwell to Serve as Acting Governor
New Jersey Governor Sherrill will address the Center for American Progress's 2026 IDEAS Conference in Washington, D.C., on May 19. Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell will serve as Acting Governor during her travel.
Politics and GovernmentMediaGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal Government Governor SherrillDale CaldwellNew JerseyWashington D.C.Center for American ProgressIDEAS ConferencePoliticsOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Media Monitor: Time Reports on Trump's Revenge Politics and Massie's Defiance
Time Magazine reports on Rep. Thomas Massie's defiance of President Donald Trump, highlighting Trump's 'revenge politics' impacting Republican primaries and draining party resources ahead of November elections.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyWhite HouseCongressElection Thomas MassieDonald TrumpKentuckyPrimary ElectionsRevenge PoliticsCampaign FinanceTime Magazine
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Alaska's Aleutian Islands
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Alaska's Fox Islands in the Aleutian chain on May 18, 2026, at a depth of 20 km. The event, reviewed by a seismologist, was centered east of Atka.
Science & TechnologyEnvironment EarthquakeFox IslandsAleutian IslandsAlaskaUSGSSeismologyAtkaUSGS Earthquake Reports
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House to Consider Diverse Legislation, Including Capitol Police Retirement Age and Veterans' Bills
The U.S. House of Representatives will meet on May 19, 2026, to consider a range of legislation under suspension of the rules, addressing issues from Capitol Police retirement and veterans' affairs to financial services and natural resources.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementHealthCongressFederal GovernmentEconomySocial IssuesEmployment and Labor U.S. House of RepresentativesLegislative AgendaCapitol PoliceVeterans' AffairsFinancial ServicesNatural ResourcesBill Consideration
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House to Consider Capitol Police Retirement Age, Veterans' Bills, and Financial Legislation
The House of Representatives will meet to consider a range of legislation, including a bill to increase the Capitol Police retirement age, several Veterans' Affairs measures, and financial services acts, with recorded votes postponed.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyBankingSocial Issues House of RepresentativesLegislationCapitol PoliceVeterans AffairsFinancial ServicesNatural ResourcesGovernment
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SEA Airport Expands, Adds New International Routes, and Prepares for Global Soccer
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport unveils a C Concourse expansion, new nonstop flights to Rome and Barcelona, and prepares for global soccer matches. The airport also introduces new Lost and Found drop boxes and seeks volunteers for its Ambassador Team.
BusinessSportPolitics and GovernmentWorldTransportationEconomyEuropeState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Seattle-Tacoma International AirportC Concourse ExpansionInternational TravelRomeBarcelonaSoccerLost and FoundPort of Seattle
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Chicago Man Sentenced for Illegal Machine Gun Possession During Burglary Attempt
Narveal Raggs received over six years in federal prison for illegally possessing a loaded handgun, converted into a machine gun, during an attempted burglary in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. He was a previously convicted felon.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Narveal RaggsChicagoFirearms OffensesViolent CrimeBurglaryFederal PrisonMachine GunFBI
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Media Monitor: Five Dead in San Diego Islamic Center Shooting
The Washington Post is reporting that five people, including two teenage suspects, are dead after a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which police are investigating as a hate crime.
Law EnforcementConflictSocial Issues San DiegoIslamic CenterShootingHate CrimeFatalitiesTeenage SuspectsThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: Three Dead in San Diego Islamic Center Shooting
USA TODAY reports three adults died in a shooting at a San Diego Islamic center. Authorities confirmed no further public threat after the incident.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalUSA San DiegoIslamic centershootingfatalitiespublic safetyCaliforniaUSA TODAY
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DHS Arrests Illegal Alien Charged with Arson in New York
DHS announced the arrest of Elder Lopez-Avalos, an illegal alien from Guatemala, in New York, on arson charges for setting fire to 10 cars. He will remain in ICE custody pending removal proceedings, as DHS criticizes New York's non-cooperation.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentImmigrationLegalSocial Issues Elder Lopez-AvalosArsonNew YorkDHSICEGuatemalaU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Met Cloisters Unveils 'Creatures of Myth and Imagination' Exhibition
The Met Cloisters unveils 'Creatures of Myth and Imagination,' an exhibition exploring hybrid beings in art from Europe and the ancient Americas (500-1500 CE). This marks the first time ancient American art is displayed at the Cloisters, featuring over 50 objects.
MediaWorldEntertainmentEducationDigital and Print PublishingEuropeLatin America Met CloistersArt ExhibitionMythical CreaturesAncient AmericasEuropean ArtHybrid BeingsThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtMet Museum
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Commission Recommends Six Candidates for Minnesota's Fourth Judicial District
Minnesota's Commission on Judicial Selection has forwarded six candidates to Governor Walz for three judicial vacancies in the Fourth Judicial District, chambered in Minneapolis. The candidates bring diverse legal backgrounds, from assistant attorneys general to public defenders and state commissioners.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalEmployment and LaborEducation MinnesotaJudicial SelectionFourth Judicial DistrictGovernor WalzMinneapolisHennepin CountyLegal ProfessionOffice of Minnesota Governor
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Asian Boyz Gang Member Sentenced to 11 Years for Methamphetamine Distribution
Lowell's Isiah Lyons, an Asian Boyz gang member, received an 11-year federal prison sentence for distributing methamphetamine pills. The conviction follows an investigation into the gang's drug network, involving sales to an undercover agent.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSA Isiah LyonsAsian Boyz gangMethamphetamineDrug TraffickingLowell, MassachusettsFederal Bureau of InvestigationOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
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Fairfax County Police Boost Memorial Day Weekend Traffic Enforcement
Fairfax County Police will increase enforcement over Memorial Day weekend, targeting speeding, impaired, reckless, and distracted driving, plus seat belt violations. They urge road users to prioritize safety, including proper child restraints, as summer travel begins.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentState GovernmentsTransportationSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax County Police DepartmentMemorial DayTraffic SafetyChild Passenger SafetyImpaired DrivingSeat BeltsVirginia
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SEC Commissioner Peirce Issues Statement on Settlements and Enforcement Actions
SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce has released a new statement, "Somewhere Between Cacophony and Euphony," discussing settlements and enforcement actions. This new insight into the Commission's regulatory approach is now available on the SEC's newsroom.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegal Hester M. PeirceSECSecurities and Exchange CommissionSettlementsEnforcement ActionsRegulatorySpeeches and Statements
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Media Monitor: One Dead in San Diego Islamic Center Shooting
The Washington Post is reporting that one person has died following a shooting at the Islamic Center in San Diego. Police confirmed the incident at the city's largest mosque, which also functions as a school.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesEducation San DiegoIslamic CenterShootingDeathMosquePoliceCrimeThe Washington Post
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Media Monitor: CAIR Condemns San Diego Mosque Attack, Criticizes Anti-Muslim Hate and Advocacy
CAIR is reporting on a deadly mosque attack in San Diego, condemning anti-Muslim hate, criticizing Bill Maher, and advocating for various causes including the release of a Gaza flotilla participant and transparency from Kars4Kids.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementMediaConflictSocial IssuesLegalMiddle EastEducationGeneral Politics San DiegoMosque AttackAnti-Muslim HateBill MaherGaza FlotillaKars4KidsAntisemitismCAIR
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U.S. Treasury Reports $150.7 Billion Net Capital Inflow for March
The U.S. Treasury announced March 2026 international capital data, revealing a $150.7 billion net inflow, primarily from private foreign investors, with significant activity in long-term securities and banking flows.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentBankingTrade Treasury International CapitalForeign InvestmentU.S. SecuritiesFinancial DataU.S. Department of the TreasuryEconomic IndicatorsMarch 2026US Treasury
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Media Monitor: Active Shooter Threat Neutralized at San Diego Islamic Center
USA TODAY reports the San Diego Police Department responded to a "reported active shooter" at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with the threat later neutralized.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues San Diego Police DepartmentIslamic Center of San DiegoActive shooterSan DiegoPublic SafetyIncidentUSA TODAY
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Lewiston Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking Charges
Lewiston resident Dashane Seamster pleaded guilty to distributing methamphetamine and heroin in Portland's U.S. District Court. The FBI investigation involved controlled purchases, and Seamster now faces significant prison time and fines, with sentencing pending a presentence report.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Dashane SeamsterLewistonPortland, MaineDrug TraffickingMethamphetamineHeroinFBI
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Ohio Governor DeWine Strengthens Medicaid Fraud Prevention with New Emergency Rules
Governor Mike DeWine signed an executive order implementing emergency rules for Ohio Medicaid, enhancing fraud prevention by requiring more frequent revalidation for high-risk providers and terminating inactive agreements, building on past successful efforts.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEconomyLegal OhioGovernor Mike DeWineMedicaidfraud preventionExecutive Orderprovider revalidationTrump AdministrationOhio Governors Office
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Cranston Man Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud in $140,000 Financial Advisor Scam
Cranston man Jason Johnson pleaded guilty to wire fraud for posing as a financial advisor. He defrauded a Rhode Island couple of $140,000, diverting funds for personal use and providing false assurances. Sentencing is set for August 27, 2026.
Law EnforcementBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Jason JohnsonWire FraudFinancial AdvisorCranston, Rhode IslandFBIU.S. District CourtFraud
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Two Men Charged in Interstate Kidnapping, Torture, and Ransom Plot
Two men from Massachusetts and Connecticut face interstate kidnapping charges for allegedly abducting a victim in New Hampshire, transporting her to Vermont, and holding her for ransom and torture before police rescue.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal Government Damarcus BonnerTyron HarrisInterstate KidnappingClaremont New HampshireSpringfield VermontFBIRansom
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Three Charged in Massachusetts Fentanyl Distribution Ring
Three individuals from Lawrence and Methuen, Massachusetts, face federal charges for alleged fentanyl distribution. The investigation, part of Operation Take Back America, uncovered alleged high-level trafficking and multiple drug sales.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues FentanylDrug TraffickingMassachusettsLawrenceMethuenAles MenaOperation Take Back AmericaFBI
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Recall Issued for WAP Sensual Enhancement Capsules Over Undeclared Drug Ingredients
Best Supplements Best Prices is recalling WAP Sensual Enhancement capsules nationwide. The product contains undeclared sildenafil, tadalafil, and flibanserin, posing serious health risks, especially for those with heart conditions or when combined with alcohol. Consumers should stop use immediately.
HealthBusinessMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Best Supplements Best PricesWAP Sensual EnhancementProduct RecallSildenafilTadalafilFlibanserinDietary SupplementsFood RecallsFDADrugs
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Straus Family Creamery Recalls Organic Ice Cream Over Metal Fragment Risk
Straus Family Creamery is recalling select organic ice cream due to potential metal fragments. Consumers in 17 states should discard affected pint and quart sizes with specific 'best by' dates. No injuries reported; contact the company for replacements.
BusinessHealthFederal GovernmentLegalAgricultureSocial Issues Straus Family CreameryIce CreamProduct RecallMetal FragmentsFood SafetyOrganic ProductsFood RecallsFDADrugs