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A bus collided with six vehicles on southbound Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia, at approximately 2:35 a.m. on May 29, 2026. Five people died and 34 others were hospitalized, with three in critical condition. The investigation remains ongoing with charges expected.

Rep. Frederica Wilson, 83, confirmed she will not seek reelection after representing Florida's 24th District since 2010. She made the announcement in an interview with the Miami Herald following the state's mid-decade redistricting. Wilson had previously denied retirement plans in comments to Axios.

Ian Roberts, former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools, was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms. He is a Guyanese native who was never a U.S. citizen and faces deportation after his sentence. Multiple outlets reported the sentencing and underlying charges with varying levels of detail on arrest circumstances.

Graham Platner, seeking the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine against incumbent Susan Collins, exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women according to multiple outlets. His wife Amy Gertner is identified across sources as having notified the campaign in August and later described coverage as shameful gossip. The Wall Street Journal first reported the messages, with subsequent coverage by the New York Times naming former aide Genevieve McDonald.

DHS suspended then restored family visitation at Delaney Hall following protests and a hunger strike. New Jersey State Police used tear gas after violence, and Newark imposed a curfew. Limited visits resumed Sunday with regular hours starting Monday.

Former Vice President Mike Pence appeared on NBC's Meet the Press and called for the Trump administration to drop its $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, describing it as offensive for potentially compensating January 6 participants. The fund, established by the Trump administration, was temporarily blocked by a federal judge. Pence's comments have drawn attention amid ongoing debates over the program's scope and purpose.

Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Senate GOP primary runoff on a Tuesday. Trump endorsed Paxton in the final hour before the election. Cornyn had shared the frog-and-scorpion fable on social media following the result.

A federal judge ruled that Donald Trump cannot attach his name to the Kennedy Center without an act of Congress and blocked plans to close the venue for renovations beginning July 5. Trump announced plans to withdraw leadership and transfer oversight to Congress while criticizing the ruling. The center was established by Congress in 1964 as a living memorial to John F. Kennedy.

Jose Yugar-Cruz, a South American national who crossed the U.S. border in July 2024, was temporarily released by ICE after a federal judge ruled his detention unlawful. The release occurred on the same day the WHO declared an Ebola health emergency in Congo and Uganda. Multiple agencies reported differing case and death counts for the outbreak while the U.S. administration pursued an offshore quarantine facility in Kenya.

The European Union is scheduled to hold discussions on Friday regarding possible tariffs or other measures targeting Chinese imports, driven by a projected trade deficit exceeding $400 billion. An EU official has warned that Chinese dumping practices, particularly in electric vehicles, could threaten up to 29 million jobs. Sources include Washington Examiner reporting and an unverified claim from Newsmax about shielding measures.

Jaxson Dart, quarterback for the New York Giants, introduced Donald Trump at a Fighting For American Workers event on May 22, 2026, in Suffern, N.Y., referring to him as the 45th and 47th president [Washington Examiner]. Teammate Abdul Carter posted a critical reaction on social media that was later deleted and subsequently stated the incident created no team division while affirming Dart's leadership role [Washington Examiner]. All reported details originate from the Washington Examiner.

Michael Marx, a Texas resident, was indicted in U.S. District Court on charges including assaulting federal officers with a dangerous weapon and using a firearm during a crime of violence. The charges stem from an incident on May 4, 2026, near 15th Street and Madison Drive NW in Washington, D.C., during which a Secret Service agent observed Marx concealing a firearm and a bystander was struck. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stated that prosecutors will seek to prove Marx carried an illegal firearm and opened fire on officers.

Five patients have recovered from the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in eastern Congo, with announcements made during the opening of a treatment center in Bunia. The outbreak, confirmed in mid-May, has produced 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths in Congo according to available reports, with additional confirmed cases in Uganda. Brazil has identified two possible cases, and the WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern.

Bill Maher stated on the October 2024 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher that Mississippi outperforms California in fourth-grade reading and that Texas completes solar installations faster than California. Supported claims include Mississippi ranking ninth nationally and California ranking 37th in fourth-grade reading per Washington Examiner reporting, along with Texas solar timelines of three to four months. A claim that Black fourth-graders in Mississippi are 2.5 times as likely to be proficient in both math and reading remains disputed between sources.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed rolling back climate disclosure requirements originally adopted during the Biden administration. Available reporting from two outlets indicates the agency is advancing a repeal of rules mandating reporting on climate risks and emissions. Perspectives differ sharply on the policy implications while sharing limited primary sourcing.