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• Consumer confidence survey showed two-thirds of Americans cutting back on spending — Economist Heather Long reported on the May Consumer Confidence survey, noting that two-thirds of American consumers say they are cutting back on spending as prices rise due to the war in Iran. Long highlighted that many Americans report buying fewer items now.

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• FDA sends serious enforcement letter to pharmaceutical company; CEO donates $1 million to Trump super PAC days later — On May 26, the FDA sent a letter to pharmaceutical company QOL Medical containing serious allegations that could threaten the company's existence. Days later, QOL Medical CEO Frederick Cooper donated $1 million to MAGA Inc., Trump's super PAC. The timing and sequence raise questions about whether the donation was made in response to the regulatory threat or as an attempt to influence the agency's enforcement action.
• FDA sends warning letter to QOL Medical for false drug advertising — On May 26, 2026, the FDA sent a warning letter to QOL Medical accusing the pharmaceutical company of using "false or misleading" advertising to promote Sucraid, a drug for treating congenital sucrase-isomaltase deficiency (CSID). The FDA alleged that QOL Medical's marketing materials encouraged doctors to prescribe Sucraid for patients with IBS-like symptoms (gas, bloating, diarrhea, nausea), despite the drug being unable to treat IBS or its symptoms. The FDA determined QOL Medical violated the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act's prohibition on drug misbranding. The letter required QOL Medical to respond within 15 working days.

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• FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns over flavored vape reversal — FDA Commissioner Marty Makary reportedly resigned in protest after Trump directed him to reverse the FDA's prohibition on fruit-flavored vapes. The reversal occurred within a week of Trump's meeting with Reynolds American executives and lobbyist Brian Ballard, who had complained about the ban. The fruit-flavored vape ban had been implemented to protect children from the appeal of flavored nicotine products.

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• Federal appeals court temporarily blocks re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil — The Third Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary stay blocking the re-detention of Mahmoud Khalil, a 31-year-old Palestinian-American activist and US green card holder, pending supreme court review. Khalil was detained by ICE in March 2025 for 104 days; the government argued his pro-Palestinian activism constituted a threat to US foreign policy. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited concerns about antisemitism and Jewish student safety. The temporary block gives Khalil reprieve as his legal team prepares a supreme court petition.

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• Florida court allows new Republican-friendly congressional map to remain in place despite gerrymandering lawsuit — Judge Joshua Hawkes of Florida's Second Judicial Circuit ruled that voting rights groups challenging the state's new congressional map had not sufficiently proven partisan intent, allowing the map to remain in effect during the 2026 midterm elections. The map, drawn by DeSantis aide Jason Poreda, eliminates Democratic-held districts in south Florida, Tampa Bay, and Orlando, reducing Democratic-favored seats from eight to four of Florida's 28 districts. The judge cited election timing and public interest in certainty over judicial intervention.

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• Complaint filed in Mauldin v. Blanche — A complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (Docket 1:26-cv-01814) challenging actions by a Trump administration official or agency. The case summary and operative allegations are not yet available in the public record.

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• Complaint filed — Biden v. Department of Justice (D.D.C. 1:26-cv-01818) — Former President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to block the Department of Justice's planned June 15, 2026 release of audio recordings and transcripts of his private 2016–2017 conversations with ghostwriter Mark Zwonitzer, recorded at his home during the writing of his memoir. The Department obtained the materials during Special Counsel Robert K. Hur's 2023 investigation into Biden's handling of classified records. Biden alleges the DOJ's decision to release the materials to the Heritage Foundation and House Judiciary Committee is arbitrary, capricious, and an abuse of discretion under the Administrative Procedure Act, and violates the Privacy Act because he did not consent. He seeks declaratory judgment, vacatur of the disclosure decision, and preliminary and permanent injunctive relief barring release.
• Biden sues DOJ to block release of Hur interview audio and transcripts — Former President Joe Biden filed a federal lawsuit in Washington DC on May 27, 2026, seeking to prevent the Department of Justice from releasing audio recordings and transcripts of interviews conducted by Special Counsel Robert Hur. The conversations, from 2016–2017 with Biden's biographer, were obtained during Hur's classified-documents investigation. Biden's attorneys argue the release violates his privacy rights and that the DOJ bears responsibility to protect personal information obtained during criminal investigations. The lawsuit targets disclosure to the Republican-controlled House Judiciary Committee and the Heritage Foundation.

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• Preliminary injunction ruling — Bakken v. United States Military Academy (S.D.N.Y.) 7:25-cv-07826 — Judge Seibel granted Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction and denied Defendants' motion to dismiss, finding that the court had subject matter jurisdiction over Plaintiff's First Amendment challenge and that he was likely to succeed on the merits. The court enjoined Defendants from enforcing the February 2025 Academic Engagement Policy - which required civilian West Point faculty to obtain prior approval before any external writing, speaking, or media engagement within their academic expertise that referenced their West Point affiliation - against all USMA civilian faculty, and separately barred Defendants from prohibiting Plaintiff from expressing his opinions to students on the subjects he teaches. The court found that Defendants' stated justifications appeared to be “post-hoc rationalizations” and that the policy was likely “a pretext for an effort to channel speech to conform to the President's liking and to prevent dissenting views from entering the marketplace of ideas.”

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• Preliminary injunction ruling — Kingdom v. Trump (D.D.C.) 1:25-cv-00691 — Judge Lamberth granted Plaintiffs' motion for another renewed preliminary injunction, extending the existing relief for a period beginning June 1 and ending 14 days after the court resolved Plaintiffs' pending motion for an updated preliminary injunction, subject to the Prison Litigation Reform Act's 90-day limit. The order continued to bar implementation of Section 4(c) against class members and required BOP to restore and maintain access to prescribed gender-affirming treatment.

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• Federal judges blocked Alabama's 6R-1D congressional map for 2026 midterms — A panel of three federal judges blocked Alabama from using its 6R-1D congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections and reinstated the 5R-2D map. Two of the three judges were Trump appointees. Alabama is expected to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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• Florida v. California and Washington (SCOTUS Denies Original Jurisdiction Motion; Thomas Dissent on Exclusive Jurisdiction) — The Supreme Court denied Florida's motion for leave to file a bill of complaint in an original jurisdiction case against California and Washington. Florida sought to sue those States for issuing commercial driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants who could not read English, allegedly in violation of federal law and creating a public nuisance. The case was prompted by a fatal 2025 crash in Florida involving an undocumented Indian national who had failed his CDL test multiple times in both Washington and California but was licensed anyway. Justice Thomas, joined by Justice Alito, dissented, arguing that the Court has no discretion to refuse cases within its exclusive original jurisdiction under Article III and that Florida's claim met the Court's own discretionary factors for hearing inter-state disputes.

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• Margolin v. National Association of Immigration Judges (SCOTUS Reversal on Party-Presentation Principle) — The Supreme Court granted certiorari, reversed the Fourth Circuit, and remanded in a case challenging an Executive Office for Immigration Review policy requiring immigration judges to obtain supervisory approval for public speeches relating to their official duties. The Fourth Circuit had vacated and remanded based on a novel issue—whether the Civil Service Reform Act's administrative review scheme was still functioning as Congress intended, given recent presidential removals of MSPB members and the Special Counsel—that neither party had raised. The Court held the Fourth Circuit violated the principle of party presentation by deciding "a case different from the one [respondent] advanced" without giving either side a chance to address the new theory.

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• SCOTUS Orders: Texas v. New Mexico (Original Jurisdiction); Trevino v. Hobbs (Expedite Motion Denied); Department of Labor v. Sun Valley Orchards (Joint Appendix Printing Waived); Multiple Certiorari Denials; Habeas and Mandamus Denials; Rehearing Denials — The Supreme Court issued its May 26, 2026 order list containing routine procedural dispositions across multiple cases. The Court entered a final decree in the original jurisdiction case Texas v. New Mexico and discharged the Special Master. It denied a motion to expedite in Trevino v. Hobbs (a state-election-related case), granted a motion to waive joint appendix printing in Department of Labor v. Sun Valley Orchards, denied in forma pauperis motions in two cases, and denied certiorari in 24 cases, habeas corpus in one case, mandamus in two cases, and rehearings in 11 cases. Several denials included noted dissents or recusals.

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• Supreme Court releases opinion in Margolin v. NAIJ (25-767) — The Supreme Court released an official slip opinion in Margolin v. NAIJ. Docket number(s): 25-767.

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• New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill denied entry to Delaney Hall — On Monday, May 26, 2026, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat, was denied entry to Delaney Hall by facility management. Sherrill stated that the refusal raised "serious questions about what they are trying to hide from public view." A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson characterized Sherrill's visit as "nothing more than a political stunt on Memorial Day when visitation is currently suspended due to riots outside in the facility."
• New Jersey state police assume policing functions outside Delaney Hall ICE detention facility — New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that state police will take over "public safety operations" from federal immigration officers outside Delaney Hall, a privately run ICE detention center in Newark. The state will establish a "peaceful protected zone" for demonstrators. The announcement coincides with reports of an influx of federal agents arriving to defend the facility and investigate protesters. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced DOJ charges against a protester accused of assaulting an ICE officer.

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• DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin denies hunger strike and poor conditions at Delaney Hall — DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin posted on X denying that a hunger strike was occurring at Delaney Hall ICE detention center and asserting "There are no sub-prime conditions" at the facility. This contradicted claims by detainees who released a letter asserting they were on hunger and work strike, and by advocates documenting allegations of rotten food, lack of medical care, and non-functioning air conditioning.

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• White House began construction of UFC stadium on south lawn for Trump's birthday event — Construction commenced on the south lawn of the White House for a stadium to host a UFC fight scheduled for Trump's birthday on June 14. The White House released a photo of the expected event layout.
• UFC arena construction on White House lawn for Trump's 80th birthday celebration — Construction began on the White House lawn for a temporary 5,000-seat UFC arena to host mixed martial arts fights on 14 June, coinciding with Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the US's 250th anniversary. The event will feature two title fights: a lightweight championship between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, and an interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. Trump announced the plan last year and has scaled back initial expectations from 20-25,000 attendees and eight or nine fights to the current configuration.
• UFC arena constructed on White House grounds for Trump birthday event — Workers are constructing a massive 90-foot-tall structure called "The Claw" on the White House lawn to frame a temporary octagon fighting arena for Ultimate Fighting Championship fights that Trump will host on his birthday, June 14. The structure is designed to frame the White House and Washington Monument for television during the event. This follows Trump's destruction of the East Wing and paving of the Rose Garden to create a patio resembling the one at Mar-a-Lago.

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• Trump visits Walter Reed for physical examination — President Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House described as a six-month physical. Trump claimed the examination went "PERFECTLY." He did not appear in public again until June 3, appearing tired and vague.
• Trump underwent third physical examination at Walter Reed Medical Center — President Trump visited Walter Reed Medical Center for a physical examination, his third since the start of his second term. The visit occurred amid public concern about his physical condition, including visible hand bruising, swollen lower legs, and reports of falling asleep during official duties. Medical experts noted the shift from annual to six-month evaluation cycles and raised questions about undisclosed testing and potential cognitive decline.
• Trump completes annual physical examination at Walter Reed — Donald Trump underwent a physical examination at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on May 26, 2026, lasting three and a half hours. The president, who turns 80 next month, declared the results "PERFECTLY" satisfactory via social media. This was his fourth publicly disclosed checkup since taking office. The exam occurred amid ongoing public scrutiny of his health, including recent photographs showing a neck rash, and prior images from July 2025 of swollen ankles and a bruised hand.

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• Rep. Nicole Malliotakis expressed openness to Trump's fund for supporters convicted of crimes — Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) stated on the record that she is willing to hear the White House's rationale for a fund designed to reward Trump supporters with taxpayer money for committing crimes. Malliotakis argued that people who were "legitimate victims of weaponization under the Biden admin" deserve compensation.

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• ICE Pepper-Sprays Senator Andy Kim and Protesters at Newark Detention Facility — Federal agents deployed pepper spray against anti-ICE protesters outside an immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, where detainees were conducting a hunger strike over poor conditions and denial of medical care. Senator Andy Kim, who had been denied entry despite claiming ICE approval for a congressional oversight visit, was among those pepper-sprayed. Kim reported that detainees had been threatened with retaliation for their protest activities.
• Federal agents pepper-spray US senator and protesters at ICE detention facility in Newark — US Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) joined Governor Mikie Sherrill at a protest outside Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark on May 25, where detainees were staging a hunger strike over poor conditions and denied medical care. ICE agents used batons, pepper spray, and pepper balls against protesters and attempted to move vehicles through the crowd. Kim said he positioned himself between protesters and agents to de-escalate but was pepper-sprayed. The DHS later denied the hunger strike and claimed agents used minimum force against "rioters."

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• USCIS announced sweeping changes to green card application procedures — The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), an agency within the Department of Homeland Security, announced sweeping policy changes requiring most green card applicants to leave the United States and apply through consulates abroad. Previously, approximately 800,000 people annually applied for green cards, with roughly half applying from within the U.S. The new policy will force applicants to leave jobs, homes, and families for weeks or months at their own expense. Consulate decisions are "virtually unchallengeable" in court, and existing backlogs will worsen. The policy affects approximately half of all green card recipients, including spouses and children of U.S. citizens and skilled professionals obtaining green cards through employers.
• USCIS announces green card adjustment must occur outside the United States — The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on Friday that foreigners seeking to adjust their immigration status to secure green cards must now do so from outside the country via the State Department, rather than within the US. This marks a significant policy shift, as the green card process had remained unchanged for over 60 years. The rule change is part of the Trump administration's broader immigration policy agenda.
• Trump Administration Announces New Immigration Rule — The Trump administration announced a new immigration rule requiring foreign workers on temporary visas in the U.S. to return to their home countries while applying for green cards. This policy change disrupts the existing "Adjustment of Status" process, which allows high-skilled workers to apply for permanent residency while remaining in the U.S. The rule could significantly impact the tech industry, which relies heavily on immigrant talent. Legal challenges are expected, as the policy may conflict with existing laws passed by Congress.
• USCIS issues policy memo requiring many visa holders to obtain green cards through home countries — US Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy memo requiring many foreigners already in the US to leave the country and obtain green cards through their home countries rather than through adjustment of status (AOS). The memo affects hundreds of thousands of visa holders, including H-1B workers, EB-5 investors, and family-based applicants. A USCIS spokesperson later clarified that applicants offering economic benefit or national interest may continue current processes, but widespread confusion and fear persist among affected populations regarding job loss, family separation, and destabilization of long-term plans.

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• Trump posted images of himself over Greenland — Trump posted twice on his social media account an image of himself leering over Greenland with the caption "Hello, Greenland!" The posts repeated suggestions that "China Loves Trump" and included various other images, including colorful fountains.

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• Trump posted Memorial Day message attacking Democrats — On Memorial Day, President Trump posted a message on Truth Social that attacked Democrats, calling them "Dumocrats" and claiming they "disrespect our Military." The post stated: "Happy Memorial Day to all, including the Dumocrats, who disrespect our Military and all of the tremendous success that it has had over the last year." Trump followed this with multiple AI-generated memes attacking former Presidents Obama and Biden, including a false claim that Obama funded Iran and caused the current war.

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• New York City press credentialing system issues credentials to Luigi Mangione supporters without traditional journalism credentials — New York City's Mayor's Office for Media and Entertainment (MOME) issued press credentials to three Luigi Mangione supporters—Abril Rios, Ashley Rojas, and Lena Weissbrot—who attended his pre-trial hearings and made inflammatory public statements. The credentials, which grant courthouse access and reserved seating, sparked controversy when the women's comments went viral. City officials announced a review of credentialing standards, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani stating the three individuals "don't fall within" legitimate press criteria, while civil rights experts raised concerns about government authority to define who qualifies as a journalist.

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• Trump demanded Arab nations sign Abraham Accords as precondition for Iran deal — During a Saturday conference call with Arab and Muslim nation leaders, President Trump demanded that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan normalize relations with Israel as a precondition for any Iran nuclear deal. Trump later posted publicly that these countries must sign the Abraham Accords, stating he was "mandatorily requesting" it and that countries refusing "should not be part of this Deal." The demand blindsided regional leaders, several of whom have no formal diplomatic relations with Israel.