Here are a few of the most important news headlines from the past month.

Chemical Tank Threat in Garden Grove Neutralized

On May 21, a GKN Aerospace-owned tank located in Garden Grove, California, cracked, threatening the surrounding area with either a chemical spill or a hazardous explosion. The tank, containing the toxic methyl methacrylate, was cooled by authorities, while 50,000 Orange County residents received mandatory evacuation orders. On May 25, Orange County Fire Authority officials reported that there is no longer a risk of explosion.

Pro-Trump candidates beat out incumbents in Republican primaries

On May 19, in Kentucky’s 4th district, Representative Thomas Massie, a long-time Trump critic and major proponent of releasing the Epstein files, narrowly lost his re-election bid to Ed Gallrein, who was endorsed by Trump. Meanwhile, down in Louisiana, Senator Bill Cassidy, one of the seven Republicans who voted to impeach Trump, finished third in the GOP primary behind two MAGA candidates. 

Tulsi Gabbard Clashes with Trump Administration During Iran War Amid Disputes Over Nuclear Threat Assessment

Tulsi Gabbard became a controversial figure during the Iran War after questioning whether Iran actually posed an immediate nuclear threat. Her intelligence reports often conflicted with Trump’s push for stronger military action, creating tension within the administration. Although Gabbard officially resigned on May 22 to focus on her husband’s cancer treatment, many believe disagreements over the war also played a role in her departure.