San Diego Mosque Attack; Judge Dismisses Trump IRS Suit
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How the U.S. Government Uses Spyware — What We Know and Don't
Privacy and civil rights advocates are worried the Trump administration could be persuaded to also lift restrictions placed on NSO Group, an Israeli company that makes the powerful spyware Pegasus that researchers say can turn a phone into a recording device in addition to accessing its contents.
Trump Drops IRS Lawsuit, Clearing Path for Settlement
The Internal Revenue Service building is seen in February 2025 in Washington, D.C. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images President Trump is moving to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit he filed against the IRS over the leak of his tax returns, according to a court filing.
Georgia Primaries: GOP Spending, Democratic Turnout Surge
Tuesday's Georgia primaries were marked by record spending on the Republican side and unusually high turnout driven by energized Democratic voters.
About 10 New Epstein Suspected Victims Identified in France Probe
Around 10 new suspected victims have come forward since France launched a probe into late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his network, Paris' top public prosecutor said Sunday. France set up a special task force of magistrates in February to probe potential crimes committed in the country or involving French nationals who might be implicated in Epstein's crimes.
Cassidy Defeated After Vote to Convict Trump
A two-term Republican, Sen. Bill Cassidy lost his reelection bid in Louisiana after voting to convict President Trump after the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Annie Flanagan for NPR hide caption toggle caption Annie Flanagan for NPR Sen.
Can Bill Cassidy Survive a Trump-Backed Challenge?
Sen. Bill Cassidy poses for a portrait after a campaign event in Baton Rouge, La. on May 4, 2026. Annie Flanagan for NPR hide caption toggle caption Annie Flanagan for NPR BATON ROUGE, La. — Most of the seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump after the January 6th insurrection have retired.
Can Bill Cassidy Survive a Trump-Backed Primary?
Sen. Bill Cassidy poses for a portrait after a campaign event in Baton Rouge, La. on May 4, 2026. Annie Flanagan for NPR hide caption toggle caption Annie Flanagan for NPR BATON ROUGE, La. — Most of the seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Trump after the January 6th insurrection have retired.
Trump Announces IS Leader Killed in U.S.-Nigeria Operation
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One, Friday, May 15, 2026, as he returns from a trip to Beijing, China. Mark Schiefelbein/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP WASHINGTON — U.S. and Nigerian forces killed a leader of the Islamic State group in Nigeria in a mission carried out Friday, U.S.
Supreme Court Blocks Virginia's Democratic-Favored Map
The U.S. Supreme Court Andrew Harnik/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Andrew Harnik/Getty Images The U.S. Supreme Court refused Friday to allow Virginia to use a new congressional map that favored Democrats in all but one of the state's U.S. House seats.
Trump Leaves Beijing After High-Stakes Summit with Xi
Skip next section Trump says undecided on weapons sales to Taiwan May 15, 2026 Trump says undecided on weapons sales to Taiwan US President Donald Trump in an interview with Fox News aired after meeting China's Xi Jinping said that there was "no change" to Washington's Taiwan policy, but added he "doesn't want somebody go
SCOTUS preserves abortion-pill telehealth; Trump returns from China
Trump's China Visit Wraps, SCOTUS Mifepristone, Kier Starmer Under Pressure To Resign Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.