Afternoon Briefing — May 28, 2026

Supreme Court Ruling. The Supreme Court sided with a death row inmate who challenged the exclusion of Black jurors in his case. This decision allows the Mississippi man to pursue his racial bias claims regarding jury selection. The Court's action addresses allegations of discrimination in the jury process for a death row inmate.

Mail Voting Order. A judge refused to block a Trump order to limit mail voting, allowing the executive order to stand for now. The court's decision has no immediate effect on the midterms. This means changes to mail-in voting ordered by Trump will not be blocked at this time.

Treasury Department Action. The Treasury Department confirmed it has taken limited steps toward a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump. The department is weighing the possibility of a bill with Trump's image. This indicates initial movement on the concept of a new currency denomination.

Justice Department Inquiry. The Justice Department is said to have opened a criminal inquiry of E. Jean Carroll. This probe follows Carroll's accusation that Trump raped her. The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into the matter.