Tulsi Gabbard’s resistance to foreign wars amid Trump’s aggression was her undoing The director of national intelligence was sidelined as the president abandoned his pose as the ‘candidate of peace’ The Guardian - US · May 24
US and Iran inch closer to peace deal as Trump faces criticism from GOP hawks American president says he is not rushing into a deal after proposed plan to end war prompts Republican backlash The Guardian - UK · May 24
Trump says Iran deal announcement coming ‘shortly’ President Donald Trump signaled Saturday that some kind of agreement with Iran “will be announced shortly,” possibly bringing the 84-day military and economic conflict to an end. “An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various… Roll Call · May 23
Why Hunter Biden loves Candace Owens The right's most hated podcaster keeps growing her audience through controversy Salon · May 23
President Trump Doesn't Need Congressional Approval for His Actions as to Iran Congress can only stop Trump’s actions in Iran by passing a concurrent resolution of both Houses over Trump’s veto, or by declining to fund the war in next year’s budget. Reason · May 22
Gabbard resigns as intelligence director Gabbard is the fourth cabinet member to leave under Trump's second term Salon · May 22
Adam Kinzinger Draws Comparisons Between Trump and Obama as the Former Announces Huge Payout for His Allies I don’t believe the DOJ is prepared for us yet The Mary Sue · May 22
Supreme Court Sides With U.S. Company In Cuba Property Seizure Case The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Havana Docks Corp. in a long-running fight over property seized by Fidel Castro's regime after the Cuban Revolution. International Business Times · May 21
Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago The Independent UK · May 21
Trump could face foreign policy squeeze in Senate after primary ruckus New questions have emerged about whether President Donald Trump has lost sway with some Republican senators as they mull action related to a number of thorny foreign policy matters after they have clashed with Trump over the Iran war, the White House ballroom and his targeting of respected incumbents. Trump’s… Roll Call · May 21
Trump’s $1.8B ‘slush fund’ appears to violate a mandate created more than a year ago: legal experts Then-AG Pam Bondi’s memo laid out that the Justice Department should not use settlements ‘to require payments to nongovernmental, third-party organizations that were neither victims nor parties to the lawsuits’ The Independent UK · May 21
Will Michelle Obama, Barack Obama Split? Couple Faces Rumoured $70m Divorce Over Endless Political Career Barack and Michelle Obama face speculation about a $70 million divorce due to tensions over Barack's political involvement, despite no formal confirmation or legal filings supporting the claims. International Business Times UK · May 21
Where will money for the ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ come from? This man has been warning of Judgment Fund abuse for years The creation of an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” at the Department of Justice may have shocked a lot of people, but not Paul Figley, a legal scholar and former DOJ staffer who has spent years warning that taxpayer money could be used by an administration for political ends in just this way. The Conversation · May 21
Election security is moving backward Despite GOP talk of election integrity, the midterms could be less secure than 2024 Salon · May 21
Euronews · May 21 Who is Raúl Castro: the man who inherited the revolution and still shapes Cuba under pressure Fidel Castro’s brother and a central pillar of Cuban power for decades, the former leader is back in the spotlight after a US indictment, amid mounting pressure on the regime.
Euronews · May 21 US raises pressure on Cuba as it indicts former President Raul Castro on murder charges Trump called the indictment of Castro a “very big moment” but dismissed plans of the US taking military action on the island nation as they had with Venezuela in recent months.
The Guardian - US · May 20 Barney Frank, one of first out gay members of US Congress, dies aged 86 Obama hails Frank as a ‘one of a kind’ LGBTQ+ advocate and key architect of ‘sweeping financial reforms’
The Conversation · May 20 For the first time in a decade, the next election could be less secure than the one preceding it With the 2026 midterms less than six months away, the Election Security Group would normally be busy helping prepare the nation’s election infrastructure. The federal task force typically briefs Congress on upcoming threats and engages with state and local leaders to game out scenarios ranging from ransomware to critical infrastructure…
The Independent UK · May 20 Trump’s Iran War headache grows as new poll shows approval tanking The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research reveals that approximately 60% of Republicans now approve of Trump’s handling of the economy
Euronews · May 20 Everything you need to know about Stephen Colbert’s final show and the end of The Late Show This Thursday marks the end of an era for The Late Show – a beloved US cultural touchstone which is about to disappear. Here's everything you need to know about the final episode, the guests, the reasons behind CBS pulling the plug, and what could be next for Stephen Colbert...
International Business Times UK · May 20 Michelle Obama Defends Trump Voters on Podcast Warning Liberals Not to Label MAGA Base as Racist Michelle Obama told liberals to stop calling Trump voters racist, saying their support was born from economic desperation, while separately praising community resistance to ICE in Minnesota.
International Business Times UK · May 20 Does Trump Have 'Sleeping Sickness'? US President Seen Constantly Dozing Off During Major Events Trigger Questions On His Real State Of Health Donald Trump's health faces renewed scrutiny after viral clips from his China visit sparked online speculation about fatigue and physical condition.
International Business Times UK · May 19 Sasha Obama DID NOT Denounce Barack Obama's Presidency After Declaring Support For Donald Trump A viral photo falsely depicting Sasha Obama in a MAGA hat sparked rumours of her supporting Trump, but the claims were debunked as misinformation, highlighting the Obamas' close family ties.
International Business Times UK · May 19 Donald Trump Insists 'I Look So Thin' in Bizarre Briefing as Experts Warn of 'Advancing Dementia' Signs Donald Trump brushed off scrutiny of his appearance by telling reporters 'I look so thin' at a White House construction site, even as questions grow about the 79-year-old president's health.
Salon · May 19 Gorka's plan: Bash left, praise Trump Sebastian Gorka’s anti-terror plan villainizes the president’s political enemies