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May 29, 2026

4th Circuit finds no qualified immunity for K-9 officer in Fourth Amendment case

An officer was not entitled to qualified immunity because the Fourth Amendment right at issue was clearly established at the time the constitutional violation occurred, the 4th Circuit ruled.

A general view of the White House as President Donald Trump's motorcade returns following a trip to Trump National Golf Club, in Washington, D.C., on July 20, 2025. (REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo)
May 29, 2026

Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s $1.8B ‘weaponization’ fund

A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from setting up a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of what Trump has called government "weaponization."

Southwest Airlines announced it will begin a new route from BWI Airport to St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, beginning Feb. 7, 2026. (Maryland Aviation Administration)
May 28, 2026

Southwest sees no demand hit from fare hikes, eyes broader premium push

Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan said the carrier has seen no drop-off in demand after joining seven industry fare increases since February.

People shop for groceries at a store in New York City on July 15, 2025. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)
May 28, 2026

Inflation posts largest annual increase in three years in April

U.S. inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher energy prices due to the Iran war.

"On Demand" absentee or mail-in ballots are time stamped after being filled out in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, on October 31, 2022. (REUTERS/Hannah Beier)
May 28, 2026

Judge declines to block Trump’s mail-in voting executive order

A U.S. judge declined to immediately block President Donald Trump's executive order tightening rules on mail-in voting.

Cast member Matthew Perry poses at the premiere for the television series "The Kennedys After Camelot" at The Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills, California, on March 15, 2017. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni)
May 27, 2026

‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry’s assistant sentenced to years in prison

The personal assistant who injected "Friends" star Matthew Perry with a fatal dose of the hallucinogenic drug ketamine was sentenced to federal prison.

The seal of the U.S. Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo)
May 27, 2026

Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio

Former President Joe Biden sued the Department of Justice, seeking to bar the release of audio recordings and transcripts of private conversations with ​his biographer.

U.S. Rep. James E. Clyburn (D-SC) speaks during the National Action Network (NAN) National Convention in New York City, on April 10, 2026. (REUTERS/Jeenah Moon)
May 26, 2026

South Carolina Republicans block Trump’s effort to gain more House seats

Republicans faced another setback in their plans to redraw congressional maps, with members of their own party blocking new districts in South Carolina.

The facade of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington on March 14, 2026. (REUTERS/Will Dunham/File Photo)
May 26, 2026

Supreme Court sides with Trump on speech curbs of immigration judges

The U.S. Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration in a dispute involving a free-speech challenge by federal immigration judges.

A voting sign is displayed at Metropolitan Library during the Georgia Midterm Primary Election in Atlanta on May 19, 2026. (REUTERS/Alyssa Pointer)
May 26, 2026

Court blocks Alabama from erasing significantly Black House district

A panel of federal judges blocked Alabama from using an electoral map that would eliminate one of the state's two majority-Black U.S. House districts.

A general view of the White House as U.S. President Donald Trump's motorcade returns following a trip to Trump National Golf Club, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 20, 2025. (REUTERS file photo/Al Drago)
May 22, 2026

Analysis: Trump ‘weaponization’ fund sparks outrage, but court challenges will be tough

Trump's $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund sparks outrage and legal challenges amid questions about tax immunity and congressional approval.

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks as FBI Director Kash Patel stands by his side during a press conference at the Department of Justice in Washington on April 21, 2026. (REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon)
May 22, 2026

Trump administration brings on record new class of immigration judges

The Justice Department added 77 permanent and 5 temporary immigration judges, the largest class ever, to reduce court backlog.