RNN May 29th 2026

Kennedy Center Controversy: A federal judge has ruled that adding President Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center was illegal. The Washington judge stated that only an act of Congress can change the venue's name, as Congress originally designated it. Additionally, the judge blocked the administration's plans to temporarily close the facility for renovations. Epstein Investigation Updates: Former Attorney General Pam Bondi defended the Trump administration's handling of released Jeffrey Epstein files during a closed-door interview with House lawmakers. While Bondi acknowledged redaction errors made by the Department of Justice, Virginia Congressman James Wakinghaw pushed back, arguing that Bondi failed to clarify whether President Trump had prior knowledge of Epstein's crimes before they became public. Iowa Superintendent Sentenced: The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district, Ian Roberts, has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally possessing firearms. Roberts, who was arrested last year during an immigration crackdown, faces likely deportation to Guyana following his sentence. Florida Tax Relief Bill: The Florida Legislature passed a bill that will provide tax cuts on items such as firearms, fishing gear, and tennis tournament tickets. The package, which passed 29-6 in the Senate and 88-11 in the House, is projected to reduce state and local revenue by nearly $300 million.