Giuliani, once NYC’s mayor (1994–2001), is hospitalized in critical but stable condition after recent health issues. He has remained a controversial figure in U.S. politics, with legacy tied to his post-9/11 leadership and ongoing legal and public disputes.
Measles outbreaks have ended in parts of the U.S. after a surge in vaccination efforts, but national numbers remain high and vaccination coverage has not reached the 95% threshold. Authorities warn the elimination status remains at risk amid rising cases and policy shifts affecting vaccine confidence.
Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized in Florida and remains in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson Ted Goodman has said. Goodman has attributed complications to restrictive airway disease linked to 9/11 dust exposure; details on timing and the specific hospital have not been disclosed. Trump and other figures have issued public statements.
Rudy Giuliani has returned to his online show in mid-May after being hospitalised in early May with severe pneumonia, during which he was placed on a ventilator and briefly received last rites. He has described a spiritual experience during his illness, thanked supporters including the president for calls, and said he is recovering and feeling "100 percent" on air.
A review of fresh court actions shows renewed grand jury activity and ongoing prosecutions across several cases. In Chicago, prosecutors have faced questions about how they handled a grand jury while pursuing charges against protesters; in Arizona, a separate case involving fake electors awaits a grand jury decision; and other venues see judges, prosecutors and defense lawyers navigating new rulings and delays as cases adapt to evolving legal challenges.
Security planning for the 2026 World Cup has become a sprawling, cross-border operation. Federal, state and local agencies are coordinating with private partners to monitor drone threats, deploy counter-drone tech, and protect venues, teams and dignitaries across 11 U.S. host cities, three countries and 16 venues.
AP News reports that U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross is under investigation for sexual activity in her chambers with a uniformed officer, alleged improper supervision of clerks, and attendance at a partisan event. Two Georgia reps have filed impeachment resolutions; the House Judiciary Committee will decide next steps. The inquiry is ongoing.