The Latest News and Information For Retired Republicans

A weekly digest of the latest News, Advocacy, and People articles delivered every Saturday morning. Published on Saturday May 17, 2025.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced the agency will leave its unsafe Washington, D.C. headquarters, the J. Edgar Hoover Building. About 1,500 employees will relocate to various U.S. locations to ensure safer working conditions.

The Trump administration is urging the Supreme Court to allow the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to access Social Security data, previously blocked by lower courts. This push, backed by Executive Order 14158, aims to enhance federal efficiency and cut costs for taxpayers.

Recent studies suggest magnesium may ease fibromyalgia pain and stress, as well as reduce migraine frequency. A recent trial showed promising results with a daily 100-milligram supplement, offering hope for natural relief.

Gum disease bacteria, P. gingivalis, may enter the bloodstream and harm heart tissue, increasing risks of irregular heartbeats like atrial fibrillation. Research in Circulation shows this link, urging better dental care to protect heart health.

Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will lead a U.S. delegation to the Vatican on May 18 for Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass, marking a historic moment as the first American-born pontiff. Their attendance highlights the significance of faith and diplomacy in American leadership.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has ordered the FDA to review the abortion pill mifepristone after new data showed 11 percent of women faced serious side effects. This alarming figure, far higher than clinical trial results, prompted calls for updated safety labels.

UnitedHealth Group, the largest U.S. health insurer, is under criminal investigation by the Department of Justice for possible Medicare fraud involving overbilling. The probe focuses on whether the company inflated patient risk scores to secure higher payments, impacting millions of seniors.

House Republicans are pushing to revoke tax-exempt status from nonprofits supporting terrorist groups like Hamas. This legislation aims to empower the Trump administration to cut off financial aid to such entities.

President Trump Delivers Remarks to Troops at Al Udeid Air Base on May 15, 2025.

Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, has fired top National Intelligence Council officials to combat politicization of intel. Her move to bring the agency under ODNI oversight aims to ensure unbiased reporting on national security.

House Speaker Mike Johnson has warned of potential disciplinary actions against three Democratic lawmakers following a tense incident at an ICE facility in Newark on May 9. Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Robert Menendez could face censure or other penalties.

The U.S. has agreed to a historic $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, marking it as the largest defense cooperation agreement ever by Washington. Announced on May 13 in Riyadh, this package aims to strengthen military ties and regional security.

Qatar Airways signed a deal on May 14 to buy 160 Boeing planes, boosting U.S. manufacturing. The agreement, celebrated by President Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim, also strengthens diplomatic ties.

President Trump discusses lowering prescription drug prices, relations with China and his trip to Saudi Arabia on 'Hannity.'

The Department of the Interior has revised its policy to speed up oil and gas leasing on federal lands, cutting parcel review time to six months. Announced on May 13, this move by the Bureau of Land Management aims to boost U.S. energy production efficiently.

A federal judge in Pennsylvania upheld President Trump's legal use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members of Tren de Aragua, designated as a terrorist group. The May 13 ruling by Judge Stephanie Haines supports the administration's public safety efforts.

House Republicans propose cutting Medicaid funds to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers in a new budget bill. The 10-year funding ban, part of President Trump's agenda, aims to prevent indirect support of abortion providers.

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating Los Angeles County for possibly providing federal benefits to ineligible immigrants via a state program. A subpoena seeks records from 2021 to ensure compliance with federal rules.

President Trump has secured a historic $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia to boost U.S. industries. This deal strengthens energy, defense, and technology sectors for long-term American prosperity.

The U.S. Department of Defense has halted gender transition treatments at military facilities, limiting care to mental health counseling for those 19 and older. Per a May 9 memo, other treatments like hormone therapy are referred to private providers.

Florida's Highway Patrol troopers are now federally credentialed to arrest illegal immigrants under a new ICE agreement. This makes Florida the first state to empower 1,800 troopers with such authority during routine policing.

U.S. officials have paused the chikungunya vaccine, Ixchiq, for adults aged 60 and up due to severe side effects, including two deaths. The FDA and CDC are investigating neurological and cardiac issues linked to the shot.

Dozens of white South Africans arrived in the US on May 11 under President Trump’s new refugee program. This initiative reflects the administration’s commitment to aiding vulnerable groups while prioritizing national security.