Before you brew your first cup of coffee and race out of work to celebrate the three day weekend, here are 10 things to keep you in the know to make you more informed than your friends.
1. Iran Debating Newest U.S.-Peace Proposal
The Iranian government is evaluating the newest United States peace proposal as officials claim that the three-month conflict could be heading into the final stages. President Donald Trump said that he'll wait "a couple of days" to hear a response from Iran, referencing that he's "pretty impressed" by negotiators.
2. House GOP Punt Iran War Resolution Vote
House Republicans have pulled the vote that would require President Trump to remove troops from the conflict with Iran. GOP members declined to hold the meeting due to a number of absences within the chamber, causing them to delay the vote until they return from vacation in June. The House was previously scheduled to hold the measure that would potentially limit many of the war decisions until after President Trump received congressional approval.
3. Senate Divided on DOJ "Anti-Weaponization" Fund & ICE
Senate Republicans have paused budget talks to finance Immigration and Customs Enforcement within Capitol Hill after tensions rose to scorching temperatures over the Department of Justice's creation of the "Anti-Weaponization" Fund. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was sent to quarm nerves over what's being wrongfully dubbed as a "slush fund," only to be torched by angry Senators.
4. Trump Puts SCOTUS on Notice With Citizenship Decision Approaching
The Supreme Court is preparing the significant birthright citizenship case presented by President Trump, as signs pointing towards the justices may rule against his wishes. The president put pressure on the court, saying "it would be a disgrace if the Supreme Court of the United States allows that to happen." This case stems from the president's 2025 executive order aimed to limit automatic citizenship for children born into the United States.
5. Former-Prince Andrew Center of Newest Sex Crime Probe
Ex-Prince Andrew is under investigation over possible ties to sex crimes occurring at the royal residences. This newest probe comes after a survivor recounted when, in 2010, Jeffrey Epstein sent her to his former Royal Lodge for "sexual purposes.
6. Rubio Conflicted Over Cuba
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed doubt over possible negotiations between the United States and Cuba after the president has increased pressure on the island. Rubio claims that the problems lays with how unstable the island country is, stating "the likelihood of that happening, given who we're dealing with right now, is not high," before boarding a plane to Sweden.
7. Trump Loosens Biden-Era Climate Mandate to Help Grocery Stores
President Trump announced that his administration will be undoing restrictions that will help grocery stores with their skyrocketing prices. The president proclaimed his wishes to eliminate this Biden-era regulation when he first re-entered office in 2025. The Environmental Protection Agency will officially give businesses and companies more time to lessen their use of synthetic greenhouse gases used in air conditioning and refrigerators.
8. Death Row Inmate Given Second Chance After Botched Lethal Injection
Tony Carruthers, a Tennessee death row inmate, was given a one-year reprieve after medical officials could not find a vein to give the lethal injection. His attorney claims medics failed and struggled to find a suitable vein for more than an hour. Carruthers was sentenced to death when he was found guilty over the 1994 kidnappings and murders of three individuals.
9. Kyle Busch, 41, Dies of a "Severe Illness"
Kyle Busch, NASCAR legend who won more races across the sport's three national series, has suddenly died at the age of 41. Busch was hospitalized early Thursday from a "severe illness" only three days before he was scheduled to compete in the Coca-Cola 600. He was reportedly unresponsive and transported to a hospital outside of the Charlotte Motor Speedway the Wednesday before his untimely death.
10. Stephen Colbert Signs Off "The Late Show"
CBS' The Late Show has come to an end after 33-years of broadcast after Stephen Colbert bid farewell to the program last night. David Letterman originally created the series after being snubbed by NBC, as Letterman took over the Ed Sullivan Theater for 22 years. After his retirement in 2015, Colbert took the reins for another 11 years. After 1,800 episodes, CBS pulled the plug on the late night program for financial reasons.
