Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

As of May 19, 2026, a record 14 senators and 57 House members have announced they will not seek reelection. This marks a exodus from Congress.

The Department of Homeland Security's Inspector General has initiated an audit into a $38 billion scheme involving warehouses and detention facilities. This initiative was reportedly pushed by Kristi Noem and Corey Lewandowski.

The U.S. Secret Service reported that a suspect was shot and killed following an incident of gunfire in the vicinity of President Donald Trump. This marks the third such incident in the past month.

A shooting incident near the White House resulted in one man dead. The incident occurred while President Trump was in office. Mike Farwell reported on the event. Authorities are reviewing security protocols. The White House confirmed the incident and stated the Secret Service was involved. The suspect had reportedly fired shots. The White House perimeter was temporarily secured. The circumstances surrounding the death and the nature of the incident are under investigation. Nasire Best, a 21-year-old man from Maryland, has been identified as the suspect killed after opening fire outside the White House. Officials stated the perimeter was secured and screening was in place. The incident involved Lafayette Park.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that an announcement regarding Iran's nuclear capabilities was possible on Sunday, May 24th. Senator Marco Rubio stated that the United States and Iran are nearing a deal to end their war.

Power grids are reportedly under immense pressure to meet demand. Authorities are urging citizens to conserve energy. The United States is experiencing record heat, leading to strain on its energy systems. This situation poses challenges for power grids and public safety. Officials are urging residents to conserve energy to prevent widespread outages. This situation is expected to continue throughout the summer travel season. The full extent of the impact on the power grid was not specified. The National Weather Service has issued numerous heat advisories. Power grids are being pushed to their limits due to increased demand for cooling. Climate scientists predict this could be the hottest summer on record.

The U.S. Treasury Department has issued subpoenas to progressive influencer Hasan Piker and CodePink cofounder Medea Benjamin. The subpoenas, issued by OFAC, demand financial and communications records related to their visits to Cuba.

A man was killed after opening fire on a White House security checkpoint. Donald Trump, who was in Washington at the time, confirmed the attacker's death. An armed man was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after firing a weapon near the White House. A shooting incident near the White House resulted in one fatality and one injury. The deceased was identified as the individual who fired a weapon. The circumstances surrounding the event are under investigation.

His inauguration was presided over by a conservative Supreme Court justice, signaling a potential shift in the Fed's independence under the Trump administration.

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