May 20 Pittsburgh's progressive mayor faces stiff challenge from 'old guard' in primary Steel City voters choose between incumbent's progressive agenda and Corey O'Connor's more moderate Democratic vision.
May 20 Expert witness in Karen Read murder trial caught with 'errors' inflating his credentials In Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial, DNA links hair on her SUV to victim John O'Keefe, but witness credibility issues arise during cross-examination.
May 19 Federal charges filed against Dem congresswoman following confrontation at ICE facility Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., was charged by the United States Attorney’s office in New Jersey after she allegedly rushed through the gates past security last Friday at Delaney Hall.
May 19 Brooklyn Bridge sustains no structural damage after fatal Mexican navy ship crash NTSB confirms Brooklyn Bridge's structural integrity post-Mexican navy ship crash. Investigation continues into the incident's cause and contributing factors.
May 19 GOP lawmaker rallies around Trump's tax-cut campaign as competitive 2026 House race looms: 'Big issue' Rep. Ryan Mackenzie joined Americans for Prosperity for a day of action, designed to educate constituents on his work to extend President Donald Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA).
May 19 Fallen Mexican navy cadets identified in Brooklyn Bridge ship collision Cadets América Yamilet Sánchez and Adal Jair Marcos killed as Mexican navy ship Cuauhtémoc hits Brooklyn Bridge. Investigation by NTSB and other agencies is ongoing.
May 19 Chinese solar tech poses 'chilling' threat to US electric grid, lawmakers warn Lawmakers introduce bills to ban foreign adversary tech after discovery of undocumented communication components
May 19 Blue state political battle intensifies after Dem mayor's arrest at ICE facility: 'Outraged' Newark Mayor Ras Baraka's arrest at Delaney Hall protest highlights New Jersey's political divide on immigration, amid a heated gubernatorial race.
May 19 Connecticut teen to stand trial for prep school athlete's murder that has 'shaken' parents, schools: attorney Trial of Connecticut teen accused of murdering James McGrath at a party raises concerns about social hosting and the dangers of underage alcohol consumption.
May 19 Crew on Mexican Navy tall ship seen clinging to rigging after collision with Brooklyn Bridge, video shows Two sailors dead, 20 injured as Mexican Navy ship Cuauhtémoc hits Brooklyn Bridge. No one fell into the water. Incident under investigation for mechanical fault.