Evening Briefing — May 26, 2026

Justice Department Accused. The Southern Poverty Law Center accuses the Justice Dept. Of vindictive prosecution. The organization seeks dismissal of the indictment, stating the prosecution is vindictive. This development centers on the Justice Department's actions and the legal challenge against them.

Supreme Court Rulings. The Supreme Court rejected Meta's appeal in a Vermont social media addiction case. Separately, the Court declined to take up a Catholic fundraising case. The Supreme Court also sided with Trump in a dispute over immigration judges' speech restrictions.

Presidential Schedule Change. Trump will no longer hold a Cabinet meeting at Camp David. The meeting was moved to the White House due to weather. Trump had previously wrapped up a 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed, declaring "Everything checked out PERFECTLY."

DOE Nuclear Fuel Plans. The DOE eyes using plutonium in nuclear fuel. The Energy Department is taking steps toward allowing plutonium, historically used in weapons, in nuclear fuel. This marks a potential shift in nuclear fuel policy.