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Saturday, May 23, 2026

Judge throws out author Michael Wolff’s lawsuit against Melania Trump

The judge chided both sides for “inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship.”

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Trump administration releases critical federal money for major Colorado River water rights purchase

Tens of millions of federal dollars will finally flow to an effort by a coalition of Western Slope governments to purchase some of the largest and most senior water rights on the Colorado River.

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Tulsi Gabbard resigns as director of national intelligence, citing her husband’s health

She is the fourth Cabinet official to depart during Trump’s second term.

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FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market

The new guideline breaks with longstanding FDA policy.

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Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans

The VA did not include abortion in its coverage until 2022.

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Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system

“This is an unprecedented remedy,” said former IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel.

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Gov. Jared Polis brushes off party’s censure over Tina Peters clemency, saying he’s ‘really proud to be a Democrat’

“Marlon and the kids were thrilled because they thought it meant I’d be home earlier because, instead of going to three events a night, they thought I’d be going to two,” Polis joked Thursday.