Day 484
May 18, 2026
2 incidents
- Major Abuse of Power Military Overreach
Trump announces he had a 'very major attack' planned for Tuesday
Trump publicly confirms he had planned a 'very major attack' on Iran for Tuesday, May 20. He says Gulf state leaders — including the rulers of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE — personally called him to request a 2–3 day pause because they believe a deal is within reach.
From: Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal, Plans 'Very Major Attack,' Cancels at Last Minute (May 2026)
- Serious Rights Violation Civil Rights
Hennepin County charges Castro with assault and false reporting
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announces four counts of second-degree assault and one count of falsely reporting a crime, saying Castro was not under any physical threat when he fired. The federal charges against Sosa-Celis and Aljorna had already been dismissed after video contradicted the officers' account.