Clerk Spots Trouble, Teen Rescued
A gas station clerk noticed a frightened teen, acted fast, and helped police stop a kidnapping in metro Detroit.
ICE Director Steps Down, What Next?
Todd Lyons will leave his role as acting ICE director on May 31, after nearly 20 years with the agency. DHS says he is headed to the private sector while the search for a replacement remains open.
Magyar’s Putin Claim Sparks Balkan Blowback
Hungary’s new leader is already clashing with Serbia after accusing Vladimir Putin of guiding Balkan politics, and Aleksandar Vučić did not take it well.
Raskin Floats New Trump Removal Push
House Democrats are again testing the 25th Amendment idea, even though the math in Congress makes the plan look more symbolic than serious.
Macron’s Palace Blocks Police Search
French police were blocked from the Élysée Palace during a corruption probe tied to Panthéon memorial contracts, adding another neat little chapter to France’s love of procedure and secrecy.
California Bill Targets Citizen Journalists
A California committee moved AB 2624 forward, and critics say it could make filming alleged fraud far riskier for citizen journalists.
Husband Released After Wife Vanishes at Sea
Brian Hooker was released without charges as investigators continue to examine how his wife disappeared during a Bahamas boating trip.
Peru’s Early Count Flips Expectations
With 25% of Peru's ballots counted, Rafael López Aliaga leads Keiko Fujimori in the first results. The early numbers point to a right-leaning race, but plenty of votes are still out.
Berkeley Group Displays Trump-Hitler Poster
A Berkeley-linked bookstore showed up on campus with a Trump-Hitler poster and a ‘Mein Trumpf’ sign, then leaned on free-speech rules when asked about it.
Talarico’s Faith Gambit Raises Questions
Texas Democrats are trying to sell James Talarico as a faith-minded bridge to church voters. In a state that has not elected a Democrat statewide since 1994, the pitch is bold, and a little too polished for comfort.