Tyler Robinson, who has been charged with the assassination of Charlie Kirk, returns to Utah state court at 3 p.m. ET on May 8, after an exchange of filings between the defense and the state related to the preliminary hearing scheduled for May 18, 19, and 21. Judge Tony Graf has yet to rule on
Elon Musk on the South Lawn of the White House on March 9, 2025. Samuel Corum/Getty Images A federal judge ruled on May 7 that the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE’s) termination of hundreds of humanities grants last year was unconstitutional and involved “blatant” discrimination. In April 2025, the Trump administration axed more than 1,400
The White House is expecting a response proposal on Friday from the Iranian regime about ending the war. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that a ceasefire was still holding despite a flare-up in the conflict after three U.S. Navy destroyers were attacked as they moved through the Strait of Hormuz. The Virginia Supre…
President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Mother’s Day luncheon in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on May 8, 2026. Trump is hosting Angel Moms and Gold Star Mothers at the White House ahead of Mother’s Day on May 10. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump on May 8 welcomed to
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson (D-Memphis) speaks during a rally after a special session of the state Legislature to redraw U.S. congressional voting maps in Nashville, Tenn., on May 7, 2026. AP Photo/George Walker IV Tennessee’s chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) filed suit, and others hinted at further
A person votes in the Virginia redistricting referendum at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, in Alexandria, Va., on April 21, 2026. AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson The Virginia Supreme Court has struck down a congressional redistricting map approved by voters in a referendum last month, ruling that the Democratic-controlled Legislature failed to follow constitutional procedures when advancing the
A traveler takes out his passport before checking in at San Diego International Airport in California on Jan. 8, 2006. Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images The Department of State announced on May 7 that it would revoke the U.S. passports of parents who are significantly behind on child support payments. The department said it would work with