Friday, May 29, 2026
Consumer confidence reaches all-time low amid rising gas prices, UM study finds
“We have people from across the political spectrum telling us how frustrated they are by the persistence of high prices, and how that's kind of feeding into their worries about the future of the economy,” Hsu said...
Appeals court dismisses lawsuit targeting voter-approved abortion rights in Michigan constitution
In 2022, 56% of Michigan voters approved Proposal 3, an amendment which added reproductive rights, including abortion rights, to the state constitution…
A federal district court dismissed the lawsuit for failing to adequately link any alleged harms to the officials, and the decision by the 6th Circuit agreed.
US says Iran launched ‘egregious ceasefire violation,’ testing fragile truce - POLITICO
Iran launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait on Wednesday evening that was intercepted by Kuwaiti forces, CENTCOM said in a post on X. Iranian forces also launched five one-way attack drones “that posed a clear threat” around the Strait of Hormuz, all of which were intercepted by the U.S...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/28/us-iran-ceasefire-violation-00940825
US abortion restrictions are hindering access to miscarriage care, study finds
States with abortion bans are turning away from medications to a wait-and-see approach, with care falling below standards…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/28/abortion-restrictions-miscarriage-healthcare
Trump could be on the hook for taxes on his $1.8 billion 'Weaponization Fund' - POLITICO
Payments from the fund, which officially totals $1.776 billion, could also be taxable for recipients, who could include people who participated in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Plus, Trump might face problems with the gift tax, which donors can face on large transfers of money or property...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/28/trump-anti-weaponization-fund-big-tax-bill-00938957
No solace: Inflation rises and the economy slows as the Iran war drags on - POLITICO
The combination of forces bearing down on the economy spells trouble for Republicans in the midterm elections...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/28/inflation-trump-iran-war-gdp-elections-00940812
Trump wants a gas tax holiday. There's a much bigger problem looming
"What we generally think is that over long periods of time, most of the tax cut would go to consumers," he says. "But over shorter periods of time, suppliers — even though it's fairly competitive to sell gas — they still have some market power." And that market power means they could hike their prices a little bit, eating into those tax savings and keeping some of the benefit for themselves…
And second, waiving the gas tax can increase demand for gasoline; that's the natural result of lower prices. That could worsen the supply-demand imbalance that's driving prices up…
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/28/nx-s1-5835634/gasoline-tax-holiday-trump-potholes
Petition drive to get "money out of politics" submits signatures for ballot campaign
Supporters of Michiganders for Money out of Politics argue those groups have given money to lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to buy political influence and avoid accountability...
Bipartisan group of ex-federal judges challenges Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Lawsuit says settlement fund was ‘fraud on the court’ that would funnel taxpayer dollars to Trump allies
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/28/federal-judges-trump-anti-weaponization-fund
Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal
Benjamin Netanyahu has said he has given orders to the Israeli army to seize control of 70% of the Gaza Strip in a move that threatens to torpedo an already fragile ceasefire and create catastrophic humanitarian conditions in the already devastated territory...
Newsom vows 100 percent tax on DOJ ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ payouts - POLITICO
Newsom’s pledge mirrors legislation unveiled earlier this week in New York by Democrat Alex Bores, a state assemblymember and House candidate, that would assess a 100 percent tax against payouts from the fund. Trump announced the fund last week as part of his $10 billion settlement with the DOJ in his lawsuit against the IRS, and Democratic efforts to undercut any payouts are picking up across the country...
US launches airstrikes in Iran but says ceasefire still holds - POLITICO
“U.S. forces also struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone,” the official said. “These actions were measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire.”…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/27/us-defensive-airstrikes-iran-00939818
Bruce Springsteen calls out the White House and announces a protest festival | PBS News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a star-studded protest festival set for the Washington, D.C., area a month before the midterm elections. …
"The Gestapo tactics of this president and this administration will not stand here," Springsteen said.
"This American tragedy can only be stopped by the American people: you. There is no one coming to save us. We've got to do it ourselves," he said. "So join us and let's fight for the America that we love. Do you hear me, Washington?"…
US justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
Officials said to be examining whether Carroll committed perjury in 2022 deposition tied to lawsuits against president…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/27/trump-doj-investigation-e-jean-carroll
Trump’s Memphis crime taskforce accused of using ‘immense force’ in intimidation campaign
Exclusive: community observers claim agents have tailed cars, surveilled homes and even ‘falsely arrested’ someone…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/28/trump-memphis-crime-taskforce
Newsom signs law to shield California elections from federal interference
The law, which took effect immediately and came days before next Tuesday’s primary, prohibits any person – including federal agents – from accessing voter rolls or election technology without a court order. Law enforcement officers are restricted from disrupting election workers, except in public safety emergencies...
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/28/california-law-shield-elections-federal-interference
It's not just inflation. Wages are falling behind too : NPR
The Brookings affordability report found nearly 38 million households would be able to get by if workers' wages rose by $10 per hour. But that's a tall order in a nation where the federal minimum wage has been frozen at $7.25 an hour since 2009...
https://www.npr.org/2026/05/28/nx-s1-5836525/affordability-report-brookings-inflation-wages
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250's DC shows | PBS News
Day and Young MC issued statements on social media disputing Wednesday's announcement from Freedom 250, while Milli Vanilli singer Jodie Rocco told The Associated Press that neither she, her sister Linda Rocco nor any of the other group members had been asked to come...
Jiminy Cricket! These crickets are delicious
According to The Green Leap’s label, 2 tablespoons of cricket powder carry 10 grams of protein. That’s comparable to other protein powder options. Crickets are also a good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber...
No Kings event set for 14 June, as Trump celebrates birthday with White House UFC bout
A Night to Build Community will feature concert with Bette Midler, Patti Smith and Rufus Wainwright streaming nationwide…
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/28/no-kings-concert-patti-smith-bette-midler
‘High risk gamble’: How Trump’s economic messaging is hurting Republicans - POLITICO
Administration officials promise that his policies will put the economy on better footing in the future, but its present state could cost the GOP control of Congress.
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/28/trump-iran-economy-messaging-bessent-midterms-00941604
US has the troops in place to attack Cuba - POLITICO
The surge provides a variety of military options, although the Pentagon would need additional troops for a massive ground invasion...
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/27/cuba-us-military-attack-00938740
Gretchen Whitmer says she won’t run for president in 2028 - POLITICO
“I think there will be a robust group of people running for president,” she told a Detroit television station. “I will not be one of them in 2028, I can tell you that.”…
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/28/gretchen-whitmer-2028-president-00940998
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