Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded Sunday to Russia’s proposal for direct peace talks by welcoming the idea—but only under the condition of an immediate and temporary ceasefire. Zelenskyy reiterated his call for a 30-day unconditional halt to hostilities, emphasizing that a ceasefire is the “very first step” to ending the war.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed U.S. military service academies to eliminate the consideration of race, ethnicity, or sex in admissions, mandating a strictly merit-based selection process beginning with the 2026 admissions cycle.

Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) declared Saturday that Republicans are fully committed to advancing President Donald Trump’s sweeping economic agenda, emphasizing that “failure is not an option” when it comes to making Trump-era tax cuts permanent and reviving American prosperity.

A congressional hearing on May 7, 2025, spotlighted the escalating debate over transgender participation in women's sports.

Pope Leo XIV has revealed that his papal name was chosen in direct reference to Pope Leo XIII, aligning his mission with the Church’s historical response to rapid technological upheaval. Speaking to the College of Cardinals, the newly elected pontiff cited the rise of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies as the defining challenges of his papacy.

The Trump administration has announced the suspension of all U.S. Interior Department grants to Maine, citing discriminatory sex-based hiring quotas implemented by the state's Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW).

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers arrested a suspected Saudi terrorist in Colorado on May 6 after he was released from the Arapahoe County Jail, despite having an active immigration removal order. The arrest has sparked renewed concerns over sanctuary policies that prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities.

The Trump administration is actively exploring the suspension of habeas corpus to expedite the deportation of illegal immigrants.