DHS Cancels Planned SCIF at Dakota State University After Procurement ScrutinyMay 18, 2026Intelligence
Treasury Issues Third 30-Day Russian Oil Waiver as Hormuz Disruption PersistsMay 18, 2026Intelligence
Trump Suspends Planned Iran Strike After Gulf Ally Intervention, Keeps Military on AlertMay 18, 2026Intelligence
2nd Circuit Denies En Banc Rehearing in Carroll-Trump Westfall Act FightMay 18, 2026Legal NewsThe 2nd Circuit's en banc denial in Carroll v. Trump clears the path for a Supreme Court petition on whether the Westfall Act shields a president from personal defamation liability.
5th Circuit Orders Nationwide In-Person Mifepristone Dispensing, Prompting Emergency SCOTUS ActionMay 18, 2026Legal NewsA 5th Circuit panel reversed a district court stay and ordered nationwide in-person-only mifepristone dispensing, triggering emergency Supreme Court intervention in May 2026.
DOJ Wire-Fraud Case Against SPLC Draws Expert SkepticismMay 18, 2026Legal NewsDOJ charged the SPLC with wire fraud and money laundering over informant payments. Legal experts question whether the theory can survive pretrial scrutiny.
Supreme Court Hears Birthright Citizenship Arguments, Decision Expected JuneMay 18, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court heard oral argument April 1 on Trump's birthright citizenship order; justices across ideological lines questioned the administration's domicile theory.
Zilis Testimony Undercuts Musk’s Deception Claim at OpenAI TrialMay 18, 2026Legal NewsShivon Zilis testified at the Musk v. OpenAI trial, with documents showing Musk knew of the for-profit shift, undermining his deception claim.
Katyal AI Disclosure in SCOTUS Tariff Win Ignites Bar DebateMay 18, 2026Legal NewsNeal Katyal's TED Talk claim that Harvey AI predicted SCOTUS questions nearly verbatim draws bar criticism over credit, ethics, and AI-prep disclosure norms.