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Senate's top Democrat Chuck Schumer is critical of the GOP plan to provide a billion dollars for the Secret Service. The funding is intended to help cover costs. Schumer's criticism was reported by Mitchell Miller. Senate Democrats have condemned a Republican proposal to allocate $1 billion in taxpayer funds for a ballroom in the East Wing of the White House. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Republicans of this plan.

A federal program that subsidizes airlines to operate in small and rural communities may have its budget cut by half. This reduction could lead to the elimination of flight options for some areas.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has initiated a re-evaluation of di-tert-butyl-p-cresol (BHT) and aspartame (ADA) in food. The re-evaluation was announced on May 12, 2026.

The Commercial Resupply Services 2 contract with NASA is set to deliver 6,500 pounds of cargo. This contract is for resupplying the International Space Station. The mission is scheduled for launch on May 17, 2026, at 14:40:00 UTC.

WTOP is expanding its streaming services, user-generated content, and local news coverage.

The CDC is balancing the need to inform the public about health situations without causing undue alarm. The agency's approach to public health communication is under review.

NPR discussed the challenge of preventing companies from shifting culpability to AI. The discussion highlighted the philosophical principle that humans remain responsible before the court.

Maurice White, the founder and lead songwriter for Earth, Wind & Fire, is being recognized for his contributions. His orchestral music, previously unreleased, is now reaching the public.

Eighteen Americans are quarantined at US hospitals, some in Nebraska and others in Atlanta, following a month-long trip. Nine Americans are self-monitoring. Two individuals who traveled from the affected region are under observation at a Baltimore hospital.

Pop singer Dua Lipa is suing Samsung Electronics. The lawsuit reportedly concerns the use of her image on product packaging. Attorneys for the case are involved. The lawsuit was filed in Washington D.C. The specific packaging or image in question was not detailed. The details of the image usage are central to the case. The source did not specify which packaging or image was used. Singer Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung concerning the use of her image on packaging. The lawsuit claims the use of the image was misleading and infringed on her publicity rights. This lawsuit has been reported by multiple sources, including Bloomberg Radio and WTOP Washington DC. The specific details of the alleged unauthorized use are part of the court filing.