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South Carolina Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill the President
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina posted the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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South Carolina Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill the President
The United States Secret Service arrested Daniel R. Swain, 41, of Summerville, South Carolina, on a Federal warrant in Apex. The Secret Service obtained the warrant pursuant to a Federal criminal complaint signed by a U.S. Magistrate Judge which accuses Swain of threatening to take the life of the President of the United States. According to the complaint, concerned
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina posted the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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South Carolina Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill the President
The United States Secret Service arrested Daniel R. Swain, 41, of Summerville, South Carolina, on a Federal warrant in Apex. The Secret Service obtained the warrant pursuant to a Federal criminal complaint signed by a U.S. Magistrate Judge which accuses Swain of threatening to take the life of the President of the United States. According to the complaint, concernedcitizens contacted the Apex Police Department when they observed the message "HEADED TO WSH TO KILL THE PRES" written in white marker on the driver side window of Swain's car.
Swain is charged with making Threats Against the President in violation of Title 18, United States Code Section 871(a) and faces a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison if convicted.
Ellis Boyle, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, made the announcement. The USSS and Apex Police Department are investigating the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Logan Liles is prosecuting the case.
A copy of this press release is located on our website (https://www.justice.gov/usao-ednc). Related court documents and information are located on the website of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (http://www.nced.uscourts.gov/) or on PACER (https://ecf.nced.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/ShowIndex.pl) by searching for Case No.5:26-MJ-1682-JG.
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A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/pr/south-carolina-man-arrested-threatening-kill-president
Secretary of State Rubio Issues Statement on Poland National Day
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on May 3, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio on Poland National Day:
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On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Poland on your Constitution Day.
Poland's 1791 constitution, the first modern constitution in Europe, stands as a testament to your nation's enduring commitment to democracy, liberty, and national sovereignty.
Polish defenders of liberty have been a part of America's story from the beginning, and we continue to be united by our shared commitment to freedom and prosperity.
The
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WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on May 3, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio on Poland National Day:
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On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Poland on your Constitution Day.
Poland's 1791 constitution, the first modern constitution in Europe, stands as a testament to your nation's enduring commitment to democracy, liberty, and national sovereignty.
Polish defenders of liberty have been a part of America's story from the beginning, and we continue to be united by our shared commitment to freedom and prosperity.
TheUnited States deeply values our partnership with Poland, which encompasses strong and growing cooperation on defense, trade, and energy security.
As we mark 235 years since Poland's historic constitution, we celebrate our shared history and look forward to more achievements together in the years to come.
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Original text here: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/05/poland-national-day/
President Trump Issues Proclamation on Jewish American Heritage Month, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 4, 2026:
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JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2026
This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor the countless contributions of Jewish Americans throughout our Nation's 250 glorious years of independence, and we celebrate their unwavering commitment to the values that make our country great -- faith, family, and freedom.
In his letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1790, President George Washington beautifully said, "May the Children of the Stock of Abraham, who dwell in this land, continue
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WASHINGTON, May 5 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 4, 2026:
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JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2026
This Jewish American Heritage Month, we honor the countless contributions of Jewish Americans throughout our Nation's 250 glorious years of independence, and we celebrate their unwavering commitment to the values that make our country great -- faith, family, and freedom.
In his letter to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, Rhode Island, in 1790, President George Washington beautifully said, "May the Children of the Stock of Abraham, who dwell in this land, continueto merit and enjoy the good will of the other Inhabitants; while everyone shall sit in safety under his own vine and fig tree, and there shall be none to make him afraid." Since the earliest days of our Republic, Jewish Americans have helped build the cause of liberty and sustain the greatness of our Nation. Among them was the iconic Haym Salomon, an early supporter of the war for independence. As stories tell us, Salomon was instrumental in the success of our Continental Congress and Founding Fathers, and rallied support for freedom. He was a zealous advocate against tyranny, and even after imprisonment by the British Crown, he continued his work in defense of freedom. In the end, he gave everything to the success of the American Revolution. Like so many Jewish Americans who follow in his footsteps, Salomon's legacy stands as a testament to the unshakable belief in the American promise.
In the same letter to the Hebrew Congregation at Newport, President Washington proclaimed that the United States "gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance." Under my leadership, we are aggressively fighting the violence against Jewish Americans that increased under my predecessor, prosecuting hateful criminals to the fullest extent of the law, and working to end the scourge of anti-Semitism throughout our institutions, especially on college campuses. As President, I will never stop fighting to protect our birthright of religious freedom -- a sacred right that continues to guide our Nation, drawing us closer to the Almighty each and every day.
Throughout this historic year, we rejoice in the triumph of the American spirit and rededicate ourselves to the cause of liberty and justice for all. In special honor of 250 glorious years of American independence and on the weekend of Rededicate 250 -- a national jubilee of prayer, praise, and thanksgiving -- Jewish Americans are encouraged to observe a national Sabbath. From sundown on May 15 to nightfall on May 16, friends, families, and communities of all backgrounds may come together in gratitude for our great Nation. This day will recognize the sacred Jewish tradition of setting aside time for rest, reflection, and gratitude to the Almighty.
This month, we celebrate the contributions that Jewish Americans have made to our way of life, we honor their role in shaping the story of our Nation, and we remember that religious devotion, learning, and service to others are enduring pillars of a thriving culture. Through every trial and triumph, the contributions of Jewish Americans have shaped our past, have strengthened our communities, and will continue to inspire American greatness for generations to come.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month. I call upon Americans to celebrate the heritage and contributions of Jewish Americans and to observe this month with appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies. I further call on all Americans to celebrate their faith and freedom throughout this year, during this month, and especially on Shabbat to celebrate our 250th year.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-six, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.
DONALD J. TRUMP
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Original text here: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/05/jewish-american-heritage-month-2026/
Justice Department Files Complaint Against Minnesota Over Its Attempt to Override Federal Law
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Justice Department Files Complaint Against Minnesota Over Its Attempt to Override Federal Law
Note: View complaint here (https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1439311/dl?inline).
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The Justice Department today filed a complaint against the State of Minnesota over its attempt to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions, which are subject to exclusive federal authority, and override the policy choices of the United States and other states to make energy affordable and reliable. The filing
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WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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Justice Department Files Complaint Against Minnesota Over Its Attempt to Override Federal Law
Note: View complaint here (https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1439311/dl?inline).
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The Justice Department today filed a complaint against the State of Minnesota over its attempt to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions, which are subject to exclusive federal authority, and override the policy choices of the United States and other states to make energy affordable and reliable. The filingadvances President Donald J. Trump's executive order directing the Justice Department to protect American energy from state overreach. Specifically, the complaint seeks to stop the enforcement of Minnesota's state court lawsuit that usurps exclusive federal authority and unreasonably burdens domestic energy development.
"President Trump promised to unleash American energy dominance, and Minnesota officials cannot undermine his directive by mandating that their woke climate preferences become the uniform policy of our Nation," said Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward. "Minnesota's attempt to impose a national regulation on global greenhouse gas emissions not only is preempted by federal law, but also undermines affordable and reliable American energy, weakening the national and economic security of the United States."
"The case we filed against Minnesota today is an attempt to rein in another unconstitutional state effort to invade an area of exclusive federal control," said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). "It is in America's interest to have independent and secure sources of energy. Minnesota's attempted overreach would undermine our economic and national security to advance the climate agenda of politicians and activists."
According to the complaint filed today in U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, the state of Minnesota is attempting to regulate global greenhouse gas emissions by suing energy companies in state court to enjoin global energy production and compel them to disgorge their profits. As Judge Stras of the Eighth Circuit has recognized, such efforts to "set national energy policy" and "change the companies' behavior on a global scale" are "beyond the limits of state law."
These efforts are also preempted by the Constitution and the Clean Air Act. Last year, ENRD filed complaints against Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont to stop those states' unconstitutional climate actions.
Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel John Adams of ENRD filed the complaint.
US v. MN - Complaint.pdf (https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1439311/dl?inline)
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-files-complaint-against-minnesota-over-its-attempt-override-federal-law
IRS Issues Revenue Ruling on Section 1274 - Determination of Issue Price in Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-9) on May 4, 2026, entitled "Section 1274 - Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property".
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This revenue ruling provides various prescribed rates for federal income tax purposes for May 2026 (the current month). Table 1 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term applicable federal rates (AFR) for the current month for purposes of section 1274(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Table 2 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term adjusted applicable
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WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-9) on May 4, 2026, entitled "Section 1274 - Determination of Issue Price in the Case of Certain Debt Instruments Issued for Property".
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This revenue ruling provides various prescribed rates for federal income tax purposes for May 2026 (the current month). Table 1 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term applicable federal rates (AFR) for the current month for purposes of section 1274(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Table 2 contains the short-term, mid-term, and long-term adjusted applicablefederal rates (adjusted AFR) for the current month for purposes of section 1288(b). Table 3 sets forth the adjusted federal long-term rate and the long-term tax-exempt rate described in section 382(f). Table 4 contains the appropriate percentages for determining the low-income housing credit described in section 42(b)(1) for buildings placed in service during the current month. However, under section 42(b)(2), the applicable percentage for non-federally subsidized new buildings placed in service after July 30, 2008, shall not be less than 9%. Finally, Table 5 contains the federal rate for determining the present value of an annuity, an interest for life or for a term of years, or a remainder or a reversionary interest for purposes of section 7520.
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REV. RUL. 2026-9 TABLE 1 Applicable Federal Rates (AFR) for May 2026 Period for Compounding
REV. RUL. 2026-9 TABLE 2 Adjusted AFR for May 2026 Period for Compounding
REV. RUL. 2026-9 TABLE 3 Rates Under Section 382 for May 2026
REV. RUL. 2026-9 TABLE 4 Appropriate Percentages Under Section 42(b)(1) for May 2026
REV. RUL. 2026-9 TABLE 5 Rate Under Section 7520 for May 2026
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Section 42.--Low-Income Housing Credit
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of May 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-9, page 897.
Section 280G.--Golden Parachute Payments
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of May 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-9, page 897.
Section 382.--Limitation on Net Operating Loss Carryforwards and Certain Built-In Losses Following Ownership Change
The adjusted applicable federal long-term rate is set forth for the month of May 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-9, page 897.
Section 467.--Certain Payments for the Use of Property or Services
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of May 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-9, page 897.
Section 468.--Special Rules for Mining and Solid Waste Reclamation and Closing Costs
The applicable federal short-term rates are set forth for the month of May 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-9, page 897.
Section 482.--Allocation of Income and Deductions Among Taxpayers
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of May 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-9, page 897.
Section 483.--Interest on Certain Deferred Payments
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of May 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-9, page 897.
Section 1288.--Treatment of Original Issue Discount on Tax-Exempt Obligations
The adjusted applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of May 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-9, page 897.
Section 7520.--Valuation Tables
The applicable federal mid-term rates are set forth for the month of May 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-9, page 897.
Section 7872.--Treatment of Loans With Below-Market Interest Rates
The applicable federal short-term, mid-term, and long-term rates are set forth for the month of May 2026. See Rev. Rul. 2026-9, page 897.
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Original text here: https://www.irs.gov/irb/2026-19_IRB#REV-RUL-2026-9
First Assistant U.S. Attorney Hosts All-Hands Meeting With ATF
SYRACUSE, New York, May 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Hosts All-Hands Meeting with ATF
On April 8, 2026, First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone hosted an all-hands meeting at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Syracuse alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Bryan DiGirolamo.
The meeting focused on the U.S. Attorney's Office and ATF's shared mission, past accomplishments, current priorities, and future coordination
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SYRACUSE, New York, May 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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First Assistant U.S. Attorney Hosts All-Hands Meeting with ATF
On April 8, 2026, First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone hosted an all-hands meeting at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Syracuse alongside the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Special Agent in Charge Bryan DiGirolamo.
The meeting focused on the U.S. Attorney's Office and ATF's shared mission, past accomplishments, current priorities, and future coordinationefforts. Criminal Division Chief Cyrus P.W. Rieck and Deputy Chief Nicolas Commandeur also delivered remarks, emphasizing continued interagency collaboration and a commitment to upholding federal law.
FAUSA Sarcone stated: "ATF agents work alongside federal prosecutors in my Office every day to ensure the safety of the citizens of this District. I am grateful for their partnership and continued collaboration, which has saved countless lives and prevented untold harms, particularly from violence caused by guns and the dangerous criminals who illegally use them."
SAC DiGirolamo stated: "Violent crime reduction is a shared responsibility, and our partnership with the U.S. Attorney's Office is central to that mission. Together, we are leveraging intelligence, investigative tools, and prosecutorial strength to target the most dangerous offenders and make our communities safer."
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Original text here: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndny/pr/first-assistant-us-attorney-hosts-all-hands-meeting-atf
FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program With $51 Million Available
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 5 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news:
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FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program with $51 Million Available
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has opened the application period for its 2026 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund. With $51 million available and up to $2 million per project, the program supports the development and preservation of affordable housing across Illinois and Wisconsin.
AHP grants help fund the acquisition, new construction,
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CHICAGO, Illinois, May 5 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news:
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FHLBank Chicago Opens 2026 Affordable Housing Program with $51 Million Available
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has opened the application period for its 2026 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund. With $51 million available and up to $2 million per project, the program supports the development and preservation of affordable housing across Illinois and Wisconsin.
AHP grants help fund the acquisition, new construction,or rehabilitation of rental and owner-occupied housing. Through the program, FHLBank Chicago financial institution members partner with developers and community organizations to help move projects forward and expand access to quality housing.
"The need for affordable housing continues to outpace supply in many communities," said Katie Naftzger, SVP and Community Investment Officer, FHLBank Chicago. "Through AHP, we're able to partner with our members to move critical projects forward, supporting housing that might not otherwise be built and helping expand access for individuals and families."
AHP funding supports a range of efforts, from new construction to the rehabilitation of existing housing, helping communities respond to local needs and strengthen housing supply over time. The program supports both rental and owner-occupied housing and serves a range of populations, including individuals and families, seniors, and persons with disabilities.
Since 1989, FHLBank Chicago has allocated more than $630 million in AHP grants to support over 85,000 housing units. The program operates through partnerships between FHLBank Chicago members and project sponsors, including developers, nonprofits, public housing authorities, and tribal governments.
Applications for the 2026 AHP General Fund are due June 12 at 5:00 PM CT. Eligible project sponsors and members must apply jointly through AHP Online, available via FHLBank Chicago's website. Technical assistance and application support are available throughout the application period. Learn more at fhlbc.com/AHP.
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Original text here: https://www.fhlbc.com/news/news-detail/2026/05/04/fhlbank-chicago-opens-2026-affordable-housing-program-with--51-million-available
