Your top six political stories for Thursday, May 28, 2026.

1. 1
   Foreign Policy

   U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes Amid Negotiations

   Tensions are escalating as Iran claims to have targeted a U.S. base in retaliation for a second round of American strikes on alleged drone launch sites [2.2.5]. Despite the exchange of fire, President Donald Trump stated that Iran is 'negotiating on fumes' as diplomatic efforts continue regarding the Strait of Hormuz.

2. 2
   Elections

   Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Primary Upset

   Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the state's Republican U.S. Senate primary runoff. Paxton's sweeping victory, bolstered by President Trump's endorsement, marks one of the most significant primary defeats of a sitting senator in decades.

3. 3
   Economy

   Treasury Launches 'Trump Accounts' App

   The U.S. Treasury Department officially launched the 'Trump Accounts' app today across all major mobile stores. The app serves as the main interface for a new economic initiative aimed at building long-term financial strength for American youth, with an official program rollout slated for July 4th.

4. 4
   Supreme Court

   DOJ Asks Supreme Court to Allow Voter Roll Purges

   The Justice Department has requested that the U.S. Supreme Court grant states greater authority to review and purge voter rolls for noncitizens just days before an election. The legal battle stems from Republican-backed voting restrictions in Arizona and could have major implications for the upcoming 2026 midterms.

5. 5
   Litigation

   Trump Refiles $10 Billion Defamation Suit Against WSJ

   President Trump has refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal in his personal capacity. The suit takes aim at the newspaper's reporting on a birthday card linking the president to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after a judge dismissed an earlier version of the complaint.

6. 6
   Redistricting

   Alabama Petitions Supreme Court over GOP-Favored Map

   Alabama's Republican leadership has filed an emergency appeal with the Supreme Court to reinstate a congressional map favoring the GOP. A lower court previously blocked the map, ruling that it intentionally discriminates against Black voters by limiting them to a single majority district.