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Bloomberg columnist Javier Blas argued that President Donald Trump's announcement of Project Freedom, a new naval operation to secure vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz, effectively admits his previous blockade strategy has failed.

The Strait of Hormuz, through which one-fifth of global oil trade flows, has been partially closed since Feb. 28 following Trump's coordinated attack on Iran with Israel. Trump authorized a U.S. blockade in mid-April intended to pressure Iran into peace negotiations, but three weeks of blockade yielded no acceptable agreement.

Early voting for Louisiana's May 16 election began Saturday amid widespread confusion after Gov. Jeff Landry canceled U.S. House races Thursday, one day following a Supreme Court ruling declaring the state's House district map unconstitutional.

Secretary of State Nancy Landry announced votes in House races won't be counted, yet ballots still listed candidates and mail-in ballots were already distributed, according to the Louisiana Illuminator. Voters remained uncertain whether their House votes would count, with some voting out of habit or precaution.

President Donald Trump launched a multimillion-dollar "revenge campaign" against Indiana Republican state senators who blocked his redistricting efforts last year, but early signs suggest the effort is failing.

Ahead of Indiana's primary election, Trump sought to redraw Indiana's congressional map to benefit the GOP, similar to his success in Texas, but faced stiff opposition from eight state senators.

Three nonprofits linked to conservative megadonor Leonard Leo channeled over $50 million into the Knights of Columbus, which then distributed millions to anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ political initiatives, according to tax filings from 2023-2024.

The 85 Fund ($39 million), Rule of Law Trust ($1.4 million), and Marble Freedom Trust ($500,000) provided the funding.

The Trump administration abruptly took over East Potomac Golf Links, Washington's busiest public golf course, citing routine maintenance and tree work as justification.

The Interior Department provided no advance notice to National Links Trust, the nonprofit operator, or explanation to golfers and city officials, as reported by the Washington Post.

MS NOW political commentator Ashley Pratte Oates warned massive Republican losses in November's midterm elections could create a "dangerous and volatile situation" as President Donald Trump consolidates executive power to compensate for lost congressional majorities.

Republicans enter the midterms with Trump's approval rating at 37 percent, among the lowest for an incumbent in recent elections, while Democrats have built momentum through victories in state races and special congressional elections.

On Sunday President Donald Trump stunned analysts with his Truth Social post about Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's hospitalization in Florida.

According to reporting by The New York Times, Giuliani is listed in critical but stable condition.

The Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in Callais v. Louisiana authored by Justice Samuel Alito, narrowing protections under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act while technically leaving it intact.

Politics & Poll Tracker reported the decision.

The Department of Justice removed a key claim from its legal filings regarding the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, contradicting its initial probable cause affidavit.

The original weekend affidavit stated Secret Service Officer V.G. was shot in the chest and protected by a ballistic vest when Cole Allen allegedly fired at security checkpoint. However, Wednesday's memorandum supporting pretrial detention omitted any mention of the officer being shot, instead describing only that Allen fired a shotgun in the direction of the ballroom stairs and that an officer responded with five shots.

House Oversight Committee Democrats filed contempt charges against former Attorney General Pam Bondi after she refused to comply with a subpoena for a deposition regarding the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files.

Ranking Democrat Robert García (CA) explained Bondi, "illegally defied our committee, skipped her deposition, and refused to cooperate," even though she has extensive knowledge of the Trump administration's handling of the Epstein files.

Biographer Michael Wolff told The Daily Beast Melania Trump has become a significant problem within the White House, citing her recent Amazon-backed film and press conference denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

Wolff stated administration officials view "the Melania situation" as problematic, raising questions about the couple's marriage, how she entered the country, and her relationship with her husband, President Donald Trump, and modeling agent Paulo Zampolli.

Representative Lauren Boebert (R-CO) sided with Democrats Tuesday to defeat a House rule advancing the annual farm bill after Republican leadership rejected her amendments.

Boebert filed non-controversial amendments to support rural Coloradans, which Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) submitted to the Rules Committee for floor consideration. However, Republicans on the committee unanimously voted against considering her amendments.

Energy experts predict a severe gas price surge as President Donald Trump's Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz closure continue, potentially devastating Republican midterm prospects.

Dan Pickering, chief investment officer at Pickering Energy Partners, warns summer driving season will deliver a painful price shock that "hits people in the face," with another spike predicted around Memorial Day, according to reporting by Politico.