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Trump says Iran talks are still active amid ceasefire uncertainty
President Trump said Iran negotiations are still ongoing, while also warning that the United States may need to take further action if no deal is reached. The comments came as Iranian officials signaled they were still engaged in ceasefire discussions.
Israel says it killed Hamas’s newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza
Israel said it killed Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas’s armed wing, during an operation in Gaza on Tuesday. The strike underscores how the conflict remains active even as diplomatic efforts and ceasefire talks continue around the wider regional crisis.
U.S. military strike in the eastern Pacific kills one, leaving two survivors
The U.S. military carried out another strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing one person and leaving two survivors, according to reports cited by Democracy Now. The administration said the boat was carrying drugs but provided no evidence, and the strikes have drawn broad criticism as illegal.
Mass immigration hearings accelerate under the Trump administration
The Trump administration is expanding mass immigration hearings, with NPR reporting that some immigrants are now being scheduled in groups of 100 or more. Critics say the practice is especially harsh for people without lawyers, who are disproportionately affected by the new process.
Newark detention standoff continues over alleged hunger strike
Three people have been arrested during the dayslong standoff at Delaney Hall in Newark. Homeland Security denies there is an ongoing hunger strike, but Tom Homan said authorities could force-feed detainees if the situation worsens.
Bolivia faces mass protests demanding President Rodrigo Paz’s resignation
Thousands have taken to the streets in Bolivia for nearly a month, demanding President Rodrigo Paz step down. Lawmakers have moved to authorize the possible deployment of armed forces to help suppress the protests.
Texas Republican Senate runoff ends with Ken Paxton defeating John Cornyn
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, backed by President Trump, defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff. The result marks a major shift in the state’s Republican power struggle and could reshape the party’s Senate politics.
South Carolina delays vote on congressional map targeting majority-Black district
The South Carolina state Senate ended its session without voting on a new congressional map that would have dismantled the state’s only majority-Black district. The failure to act leaves the district’s fate unresolved and keeps redistricting politics in the spotlight.
FDA vaccine advisory committee meets on the 2026–2027 COVID-19 formula
The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on May 28 to discuss and recommend the 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine formula. The meeting includes public presentations and a live webcast, showing that vaccine policy remains a significant public-health politics issue.
NATO leaders meet as alliance politics stay focused on Hungary
NATO’s Secretary General met with Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar on May 28, highlighting continued alliance-level diplomacy and internal political coordination. The meeting reflects ongoing attention to Hungary’s role inside NATO and broader European security politics.