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Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche signed a DOJ directive on May 19, 2026. The directive 'FOREVER BARRED and PRECLUDED' tax claims against Donald Trump and his associates. The one-page directive was issued by the Department of Justice.

The US Treasury reported that the average interest rate for Treasury Notes as of April 30, 2026, was 3.230%. This data pertains to Treasury Notes. US Treasury yields are lower, influenced by oil prices and UK yields, trading within Tuesday's ranges.

The FBI is seeking to establish a nationwide system that would provide near real-time access to data from license plate cameras across the United States. This system aims to enhance tracking capabilities.

Donald Trump has described the White House ballroom as his 'gift' and is reportedly demanding $1 billion. This claim pertains to the White House property.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking public comment on the procedures for Auction 114, which is scheduled for February 2027. This auction will offer 132 FM construction permits. The deadline for comments is June 9, 2026.

The Trump administration has lifted a ban on the use of cyanide bombs for killing animals. This decision has been met with strong opposition from animal welfare advocates. This predation control tactic had been banned since 2023. The decision has drawn criticism, with opponents linking it to the 'Trump Extinction Plan'. These bombs are often used to control populations of coyotes and other predators. The Trump administration has reversed a previous ban, enacted during the Biden administration, on the use of M-44 cyanide bombs. These devices are spring-loaded traps designed to spray a lethal dose of cyanide into the faces of animals like coyotes and foxes.

portions of the U.S. public health system have been dismantled over the past year and a half, leading to staff firings and compromised core data systems. Funding for essential logistics and communication has also been affected.

A social security agreement between Romania and the United States will come into effect on September 1st.

CrimethInc has published an analysis of a neo-Nazi mass shooting that occurred yesterday, May 18, 2026, at a mosque in San Diego. The analysis contextualizes the event against rising Islamophobia. The community is calling for action to honor the victims and support the impacted Muslim community.

The United States has implemented an Artificial Intelligence skills requirement for participants in the CyberCorps scholarship program.