During a May 5, 2025, appearance on NBC's "Meet the Press," Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) addressed questions from host Kristen Welker concerning due process rights for illegal immigrants.
Kennedy Center President and Interim Executive Director Richard Grenell has publicly refuted an Associated Press (AP) report alleging that the venue canceled a week's worth of Pride-related events. Grenell asserted that no events were canceled by the Kennedy Center, emphasizing that organizers independently chose to relocate their programs.
President Donald Trump faced criticism after an AI-generated image depicting him as the pope was posted on his Truth Social account and the official White House X account.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced on May 5, 2025, that he will not pursue a U.S. Senate seat in the 2026 election, foregoing a challenge against incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff.
President Donald Trump criticized NBC's Kristen Welker and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in unaired segments from his recent "Meet the Press" interview.
CNN is facing sharp backlash after airing an interview with a member of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, during which the cartel figure responded to President Donald Trump’s designation of drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. The masked cartel member offered “respect” for Trump and blamed the U.S. drug market for fueling cartel activity.
MSNBC issued a public correction Monday after contributor and former FBI Assistant Director Frank Figliuzzi falsely claimed that FBI Director Kash Patel was seen more often at nightclubs than at his office. The unverified accusation was made Friday during a segment criticizing Patel’s leadership and alleging internal “chaos” at the FBI.
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is urging the repeal of Initiative 82, the controversial wage law requiring tipped workers to receive the full minimum wage, as restaurant closures and layoffs continue to mount across the city. The initiative, passed by nearly 74% of voters in 2022, raised tipped workers' base wage and mandated employer compensation if tips fall short of the full minimum wage.
Labor unions and Democrat lawmakers rallied in Harrisburg on Monday in support of a $15 minimum wage bill, reigniting a battle that’s raged for 15 consecutive years. Pennsylvania’s minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour—the same as the federal rate—and lower than all surrounding states.
