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U.S. military aircraft conducted 26 surveillance flights within 80 miles of Cuba since February, now encircling the island instead of passing by as in 2025
P-8 Poseidon, RC-135, Triton drone, AWACS all flown
Source: USA Today
May 15, 2026
FBI Director Patel refuses to say who paid for $35,000-$50,000 luxury suite at George Strait concert he attended last year with girlfriend via government jet.
He attacked Wray for using jets
Source: Mediaite
May 15, 2026
Energy Secretary Wright predicts Strait of Hormuz reopens "this summer at the latest," threatens U.S. military will force it open if Iran refuses a deal.
National gas average hits $4.53
Source: The Hill
May 15, 2026
Tennessee's lone Democratic congressman Steve Cohen retires after state Republicans split his majority-Black Memphis district three ways, the first such House retirement after Louisiana v. Callais.
22nd House Democrat to skip reelection
Source: ABC News
May 15, 2026
Trump fined $200 for late disclosure of $220 million in stock trades through major U.S. companies while serving as president, his second such fine in a year.
Source: The Hill
May 15, 2026
EEOC asks White House to scrap all five demographic data reporting requirements including the EEO-1, executing a Project 2025 plan that workplace civil rights enforcement depends on.
Public comment period to follow
Source: HR Dive
May 15, 2026
