News for May 7, 2026

A former Franklin County sheriff’s deputy, Jason Meade, was found guilty of reckless homicide for killing Casey Goodson Jr., a Black man who was going into his grandmother’s home in Columbus.

A federal court ruled that President Donald Trump’s new 10% global tariffs were illegal and blocked them for the plaintiffs in the case.

The United States carried out defensive strikes in Iran after attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump said the conflict was not yet over and talks were still underway.

The State Department is reviewing all Mexican consulates in the U.S., and Marco Rubio may decide to close some offices as tensions with Mexico rise.

A federal judge in Arizona approved the fast deportation of detained parents so they can reunite with their terminally ill son in Mexico.

A Minneapolis man pleaded guilty after attacking Rep. Ilhan Omar with a syringe and vinegar during a town hall event.

The Justice Department, under President Donald Trump’s push to tighten election rules, is suing many states to get access to voter registration data.

Justice Clarence Thomas has become the second-longest serving Supreme Court justice in U.S. history, highlighting his long and still powerful role on the court.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is drawing strong support from Silicon Valley as he runs for California governor, but his close ties to tech and lack of broad voter backing could limit his chances.

The United States and Iran are weighing new peace proposals as President Donald Trump warns of more bombing if no deal is reached.

A federal judge ruled that the FBI can keep more than 600 boxes of 2020 Fulton County election ballots it seized, even while criticizing how the search was handled.

Chief Justice John Roberts said the Supreme Court is not made up of political actors and argued that the public often misunderstands how the court makes decisions.