Weekend News Roundup: Plantation Fire, Political Votes, and More

A fire at Nottoway Plantation, the largest remaining antebellum mansion in the South, occurred on May 16th, 2025. The incident follows the failure of a committee vote. In other news, the House Budget Committee plans to reconvene Sunday night to re-vote on reconciliation. Meanwhile, Chris Brown's bail has been denied in the U.K., and he will remain in custody until June 13th. Sesame Street workers have voted to unionize, and ten inmates escaped a New Orleans jail. US consumer sentiment worsened in May, and New Jersey transit workers are striking. Cassie Ventura concluded her testimony in Sean Diddy Combs' trial. The Supreme Court blocked Trump's attempt to restart deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. DHS requested 20,000 National Guard members to assist with mass deportations, and NYU withheld a student's diploma for expressing solidarity with Palestine. The DOJ is dropping the criminal case against Boeing despite a guilty plea, according to victims' families' lawyers. Marva Johnson was named FAMU's 13th president despite public outcry. These events highlight a range of current issues.