Trump says U.S. has killed Islamic State leader in Nigeria

President Trump announced Friday evening that U.S. and Nigerian military forces had killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a leader of the Islamic State group, in a “meticulously planned and very complex mission.” Mr. Trump described al-Minuki as the Islamic State’s second-in-command globally and “the most active terrorist in the world.”  “He will no longer terrorize the people

Louisiana Holds Limited Primaries After US House Primaries Moved to Fall

U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) greets supporters at a campaign stop at Drago’s Restaurant, in Metairie, La., on May 5, 2026. Gerald Herbert/AP Photo Louisiana voters head to the polls on May 16 for limited primary elections after the state’s U.S. House primaries were postponed until the fall. The marquee contest is the Republican Senate