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May 22 0000 UTC Brief
In U.S. politics
Senate Republicans left Washington without taking up a roughly $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, after a standoff over the White House and a separate fight over a $1.776 billion settlement fund for Trump allies who say they were politically prosecuted. Meanwhile, the Trump administration says its sanctions stance on U.N. expert Francesca Albanese has not changed, after she was penalized for criticizing Israel’s policies toward Palestinians.
Democrats are also still arguing over their 2024 autopsy. Ro Khanna said the party’s losses were tied in part to what he called a blank check for Israel in Gaza, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said it was “pretty unbelievable” that the report omitted Gaza entirely. The rollout has drawn fresh criticism from Rep. Marc Veasey, the first House Democrat to call on DNC Chair Ken Martin to step aside.
In public safety and travel
A Detroit-bound flight was diverted after an Ebola concern emerged when a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded in error. Public health officials have not said there was any confirmed exposure, but the plane was turned around as a precaution.
Police and prosecutors in several U.S. cities are also targeting parents as they respond to teen street takeovers spread through social media. Detroit has issued more than 50 parental responsibility tickets, while Washington is weighing charges and has revived curfews and juvenile gathering restrictions. Critics say the approach is too broad and may sweep up kids who are not the problem.
In defense and technology
The U.S. is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, with Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao saying the decision is tied to the war with Iran and concerns about munitions stockpiles. He told senators the U.S. still has enough missiles and interceptors, but the delay underscores how one conflict can quickly start borrowing from another.
President Trump also said he has postponed signing a planned executive order on artificial intelligence reviews, citing competitiveness. No new timeline was given.
In health
UK melanoma cases have topped 20,000 a year for the first time, with Cancer Research UK saying diagnoses reached 20,980 in 2022. The rise makes melanoma the latest reminder that the sun does not, in fact, negotiate.
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By IniaesIn U.S. politics
Senate Republicans left Washington without taking up a roughly $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, after a standoff over the White House and a separate fight over a $1.776 billion settlement fund for Trump allies who say they were politically prosecuted. Meanwhile, the Trump administration says its sanctions stance on U.N. expert Francesca Albanese has not changed, after she was penalized for criticizing Israel’s policies toward Palestinians.
Democrats are also still arguing over their 2024 autopsy. Ro Khanna said the party’s losses were tied in part to what he called a blank check for Israel in Gaza, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said it was “pretty unbelievable” that the report omitted Gaza entirely. The rollout has drawn fresh criticism from Rep. Marc Veasey, the first House Democrat to call on DNC Chair Ken Martin to step aside.
In public safety and travel
A Detroit-bound flight was diverted after an Ebola concern emerged when a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo boarded in error. Public health officials have not said there was any confirmed exposure, but the plane was turned around as a precaution.
Police and prosecutors in several U.S. cities are also targeting parents as they respond to teen street takeovers spread through social media. Detroit has issued more than 50 parental responsibility tickets, while Washington is weighing charges and has revived curfews and juvenile gathering restrictions. Critics say the approach is too broad and may sweep up kids who are not the problem.
In defense and technology
The U.S. is pausing a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, with Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao saying the decision is tied to the war with Iran and concerns about munitions stockpiles. He told senators the U.S. still has enough missiles and interceptors, but the delay underscores how one conflict can quickly start borrowing from another.
President Trump also said he has postponed signing a planned executive order on artificial intelligence reviews, citing competitiveness. No new timeline was given.
In health
UK melanoma cases have topped 20,000 a year for the first time, with Cancer Research UK saying diagnoses reached 20,980 in 2022. The rise makes melanoma the latest reminder that the sun does not, in fact, negotiate.