DeSantis Impresses in Iowa, Showing Up an Absent Trump  —  The former president canceled a rally in Des Moines, citing a storm warning.  The Florida governor made the most of his rival's absence, as DeSantis allies taunted Mr. Trump.  —  For the first time in months, Gov. Ron DeSantis …

President Biden: I'm doing everything I can to reduce gun violence, but Congress must do more  —  One year ago today, an individual who had posted a white supremacist manifesto, armed with an AR-15 style firearm, killed 10 Black Americans and injured three others at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.

Biden world goes to the mat to get Julie Su confirmed  —  A full-court press is on for the labor nominee as confirmation remains in doubt.  —  The Biden White House is ramping up its pressure on Senate Democrats to confirm Labor nominee Julie Su and deploying some big guns to get her nomination over the line.

This Neo-Nazi Gets Paid to Groom Children.  Who's Supporting This?  —  A man calling himself “AMERICAS #1 ANTI SEMITE!” is targeting child-users of a video platform called Omegle for indoctrination and verbal abuse — and live-streaming the encounters to his hateful fans for money

Live Updates: Polls Close in Turkey as Erdogan Faces Tough Re-election Fight  —  President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a towering figure in Turkey who has vexed Western allies, is facing the fiercest political challenge of his 20 years in power.  —  Polls have closed in Turkey's most pivotal elections in years.

Remarks by President Biden at the Howard University Class of 2023 Commencement Address  —  Washington, D.C.  —  11:34 A.M. EDT  —  THE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Mr. President, for that introduction.  Dr. Morse, thank you for the incredible honorary degree.

How to Raise $89 Million in Small Donations — And Make It Disappear  —  A group of conservative operatives using sophisticated robocalls raised millions of dollars from donors using pro-police and pro-veteran messages.  But instead of using the money to promote issues and candidates …

Ukraine Eurovision act's city Ternopil attacked before performance  —  The hometown of Ukraine's Eurovision act was hit by Russian missiles moments before the band took to the stage in Liverpool, officials say.  —  The head of Ternopil regional state administration, Volodymyr Trush, confirmed two people had been injured.

The Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Is Here, With Familiar (Rich) Winners  —  In an era of surging home and stock values, U.S. family wealth has soared.  The trillions of dollars going to heirs will largely reinforce inequality.  —  An intergenerational transfer of wealth is in motion in America …

White Supremacy Is The ‘Most Dangerous Terrorist Threat,’ Biden Tells Howard Grads  —  “I say it wherever I go,” the president told the crowd.  —  In a commencement address to graduates of Howard University, President Joe Biden warned: “The most dangerous threat to our homeland is white supremacy.”

Spike in illegal border entries does not materialize in immediate aftermath of Title 42's end  —  An expected spike in illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border after the termination of the Title 42 pandemic-era migration control policy earlier this week did not materialize …

Twitter succumbs to Erdoğan's pressure, silences key voices in Turkey on election eve  —  Bünyamin Tekin  —  Twitter announced at 6 a.m. Turkish time on Saturday that it was restricting access in Turkey to certain account holders to ensure the platform “remains available to the people of Turkey …

The Shows: Sunday listings for May 14, 2023  —  CNN “State of the Union”: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas ... Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) ... Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) ... Wally Adeyemo.  Panel: Scott Jennings, Michael LaRosa, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ashley Allison.

The Religious Landscape is Undergoing Massive Change.  It Could Decide the 2024 Election.  —  The new decennial Religion Census offers cause for hope — and alarm — for both parties.  —  One of the most significant shifts in American politics and religion just took place over the past decade …