Former NIAID Adviser David Morens Indicted for Federal Records ConcealmentMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted former NIAID adviser David Morens on charges of conspiring to conceal COVID-19 research records from FOIA requests, a first-of-its-kind criminal case.
Grand Jury Indicts Former FBI Director Comey Over Instagram PostMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts over an Instagram post showing "86 47" on a North Carolina beach, raising First Amendment questions.
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Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire on Life Support After Tehran Rejects Nuclear TermsMay 16, 2026Intelligence
CIA Assessment Finds Iran Can Outlast Naval Blockade for Months, Retains Most MissilesMay 16, 2026Intelligence
Ukraine’s Top Negotiator Travels to U.S. as Donbas Standoff Stalls Peace ProcessMay 16, 2026Intelligence
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Supreme Court Enters Final Stretch With 33 Decisions PendingMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court has 33 decisions pending as the term enters its final weeks, with landmark rulings on birthright citizenship, agency removals, and TPS designations imminent.