Thousands of African migrants flee as anti-immigration groups set ultimatum for undocumented foreigners to leave. At least nine killed in xenophobic attacks, with Nigeria launching emergency repatriation flights.

U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction blocking key provisions of President Trump's March executive order that sought to create a federal voter eligibility list and impose new restrictions on mail-in ballot delivery.

Four Republican senators break with party to pass first-ever War Powers Resolution, sparking shouting match between President Trump and Senator Cassidy at Capitol Hill lunch.

The European Union voted to extend economic sanctions against Russia for an unprecedented twelve months, while Bulgaria emerged as a new dissenter threatening to veto the 21st sanctions package over concerns about religious targeting and economic impacts.

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5% for the third consecutive meeting in May 2025, as policymakers warned of growing stagflation risks from the administration's tariff policies. Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled the central bank will wait for clearer data before making any move, while firmly defending its independence from political pressure.