Key Stories

• Jury rejects Elon Musks lawsuit against OpenAI — A jury ruled against Musk in his legal battle with Sam Altman and OpenAI, finding that he simply waited too long to file his lawsuit regarding the company’s shift away from its original mission.

• Reports of Chinese ultimatum to the Kremlin — Unconfirmed reports suggest Xi Jinping may be pressuring Vladimir Putin to withdraw from Ukraine, though analysts remain skeptical that China will fully use its economic leverage.

• DOJ settles with Trump over IRS tax leaks — The Department of Justice has reached a settlement in a massive lawsuit involving the leaking of Donald Trumps tax returns, reportedly establishing a new fund as part of the agreement.

• Special Olympics pioneer Frank Hayden passes away — The world says goodbye to Frank Hayden, the Canadian researcher whose groundbreaking work on physical activity for people with intellectual disabilities led to the creation of the Special Olympics.

Summary 

It has been a massive day in court for tech and politics as a jury sided against Elon Musk in his fight with OpenAI. Meanwhile, there are swirling reports about China shifting its stance on the war in Ukraine, and the DOJ has settled a high-profile tax leak case with Donald Trump. 

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Frank Hayden, Canadian researcher who helped spearhead Special Olympics, dies at 96

Frank Hayden, Canadian researcher who helped spearhead Special Olympics, dies at 96  CityNews Vancouver

@mikenov15m

#CIA #FBI #Putin Quote: China’s Ukraine War Influence Limited https://gemini.google.com/share/3f1ad2d02408 Will Xi press Putin to end the Ukraine war? – Google Search https://www.google.com/search?q=Will+Xi+press+Putin+to+end+the+Ukraine+war%3F&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1133US1133&oq=Will+Xi+press+Putin+to+end+the+Ukraine+war%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRirAjIHCAYQIRirAjIHCAcQIRirAjIHCAgQIRiPAjIHCAkQIRiPAtIBCDE3MDlqMGo3qAIIsAIB8QUBKFc_sQeRxvEFAShXP7EHkcY&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Gemini: While Xi Jinping possesses significant economic leverage over Vladimir Putin, the likelihood of him using it to actively force an end to the war in Ukraine r

ABC News36m

DOJ announces $1.7 billion ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ as part of Trump IRS lawsuit settlement

The Justice Department announced that as part of the settlement agreement in President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, the attorney general is establishing an $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to compensate those who allege they were wrongly targeted under the Biden administration. ABC News’ Katherine Faulders has the latest.

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#China’s #Ukraine War Influence Limited https://gemini.google.com/share/3f1ad2d02408 Will Xi press #Putin to end the Ukraine war? – Google Search https://www.google.com/search?q=Will+Xi+press+Putin+to+end+the+Ukraine+war%3F&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1133US1133&oq=Will+Xi+press+Putin+to+end+the+Ukraine+war%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRirAjIHCAYQIRirAjIHCAcQIRirAjIHCAgQIRiPAjIHCAkQIRiPAtIBCDE3MDlqMGo3qAIIsAIB8QUBKFc_sQeRxvEFAShXP7EHkcY&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Gemini: While Xi Jinping possesses significant economic leverage over Vladimir Putin, the likelihood of him using it to actively force an end to the war in Ukraine remains low. The relati

@mikenov50m

China’s Ukraine War Influence Limited https://gemini.google.com/share/74b91fbc7d70 While Xi Jinping possesses significant economic leverage over Vladimir Putin, the likelihood of him using it to actively force an end to the war in Ukraine remains low. The relationship between the two leaders, highlighted by their frequent meetings—including Putin’s scheduled visit to Beijing this week on May 19-20—is complex and driven by mutual strategic interests rather than a shared desire for immediate peace in Europe.

@mikenov51m

China’s Ukraine War Influence Limited https://gemini.google.com/share/74b91fbc7d70

@mikenov53m

Will Xi press Putin to end the Ukraine war? – Google Search https://www.google.com/search?q=Will+Xi+press+Putin+to+end+the+Ukraine+war%3F&rlz=1C1ONGR_enUS1133US1133&oq=Will+Xi+press+Putin+to+end+the+Ukraine+war%3F&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIHCAEQIRigATIHCAIQIRigATIHCAMQIRigATIHCAQQIRigATIHCAUQIRirAjIHCAYQIRirAjIHCAcQIRirAjIHCAgQIRiPAjIHCAkQIRiPAtIBCDE3MDlqMGo3qAIIsAIB8QUBKFc_sQeRxvEFAShXP7EHkcY&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Jeffrey Kopp,Lora Ko…57m

Jury rules against Elon Musk in court battle against Sam Altman, OpenAI

The jury returned its verdict in Musk v. Altman three weeks after the trial began featuring two of the most prominent figures in AI.

David Ingram59m

Jury tosses Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman

The jury ruled that Elon Musk had waited too long to sue.

CBS News1h

Trump, DOJ settle $10 billion lawsuit against IRS and Treasury Department over leaked tax returns

President Trump and the Justice Department reached a settlement Monday in his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department over his leaked tax returns. CBS News’ Jake Rosen has more. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with access to the internet and is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. It is available on more than 30 platforms across mobile, desktop and connected TVs for free, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+ and live in 91 countries. Subscribe to the CBS News YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/cbsnews Watch CBS News 24/7: https://cbsnews.com/live/ Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Follow CBS News on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbsnews/ Like CBS News on Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbsnews Follow CBS News on X: https://twitter.com/cbsnews Subscribe to our newsletters: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@veritone.com

Cade Metz,Mike Isaac…1h

Live Updates: Jury Rejects Musk’s Claim Against OpenAI

Elon Musk accused OpenAI of putting commercial gain over the public good. The result could upend the artificial intelligence race.

NBC News1h

Justice Department sets up ‘anti-weaponization fund’ after Trump drops IRS lawsuit

The Justice Department announced that President Trump would be dropping his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service in “exchange” for the creation of an “anti-weaponization fund.” NBC News’ Monica Alba reports on the announcement and how the fund could be used. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Subscribe to Here’s the Scoop podcast: https://www.nbcnews.com/heres-the-scoop-daily-podcast Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through fact-based reporting, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories. From its leading news broadcasts — TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline — to NBC News NOW, the 24/7 streaming news channel, plus chart-topping podcasts, the NBC News app, and NBCNews.com, NBC News keeps audiences informed and connected to the stories shaping our world. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: https://apps.nbcnews.com/mobile Breaking News Alerts: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/breaking-news-signup?cid=sm_npd_nn_yt_bn-clip_190621 Visit NBCNews.Com: http://nbcnews.to/ReadNBC Find NBC News on Facebook: http://nbcnews.to/LikeNBC Follow NBC News on Twitter: http://nbcnews.to/FollowNBC Follow NBC News on Instagram: http://nbcnews.to/InstaNBC

Island News1h

Justice Dept. finalizing deal in Trump’s $10B IRS lawsuit

The Justice Department is finalizing a deal to settle President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS that would create a $1.7 billion taxpayer-funded commission to settle claims by people alleging harm from what Trump called “weaponization” of the justice system, though critics including some Republicans are questioning its legality.

The Hill1h

DOJ announces ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ after Trump drops lawsuit against IRS

President Trump in a filing on Monday moved to dismiss his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over an agency contractor who leaked his tax return information to news outlets. The notice of voluntary dismissal was filed in a federal court in Miami. #IRS #DOJ #JusticeDepartment #Trump #TrumpAdministration #ToddBlanche

13News Now2h

Trump ramps up threats against Iran as gas prices remain elevated

President Trump is ramping up his threats against Iran, repeating his warning that Iranian civilians will be in danger if a peace deal isn’t reached soon. The president hasn’t offered a deadline, and Iranian officials say they’re negotiating through Pakistani mediators. ABC’s Christiane Cordero has the latest from Washington. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/wvectv/?sub_confirmation=1 Download the 13News Now app: https://bit.ly/13NewsNowApp Watch 13News Now+ for free on streaming: https://www.13newsnow.com/streaming Check out our website: https://www.13newsnow.com/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/13newsnow/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/13newsnow Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/13newsnow/

CBS News2h

Trump’s approval rating slides to lowest since 2023, CBS News poll shows

President Trump’s approval rating has slipped to its lowest level since 2023, with more than half of Americans saying his policies are making the economy worse, a CBS News poll shows. CBS News contributor Javier David has more. CBS News 24/7 is the premier anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations that is available free to everyone with access to the internet and is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. It is available on more than 30 platforms across mobile, desktop and connected TVs for free, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+ and live in 91 countries. Subscribe to the CBS News YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/cbsnews Watch CBS News 24/7: https://cbsnews.com/live/ Download the CBS News app: https://cbsnews.com/mobile/ Follow CBS News on Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbsnews/ Like CBS News on Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbsnews Follow CBS News on X: https://twitter.com/cbsnews Subscribe to our newsletters: https://cbsnews.com/newsletters/ Try Paramount+ free: https://paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@veritone.com

Summary 

The Trump administration has introduced a new counterterrorism strategy focusing on Mexican drug cartels and domestic political groups. This shift moves away from traditional priorities to target narco-terrorists and specific political organizations with the same intensity.

Key Stories

• New focus on drug cartels and domestic groups — A 16-page strategy document reveals a three-pronged approach targeting transnational drug cartels, legacy Islamist groups, and left-wing domestic extremists.

• Pressure mounts on Mexican leadership — President Trump has reportedly ordered the CIA and DOJ to target corrupt Mexican politicians, putting significant pressure on the administration of Claudia Sheinbaum.

• Global operations see major escalation — The U.S. military has expanded maritime operations against narco-vessels in the Pacific and conducted lethal strikes against ISIS leadership in Africa.

• Brussels marks Pride as EU capital lights up — In a shift to cultural news, Brussels has officially kicked off Pride festivities by illuminating the city in rainbow colors to combat homophobia.