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US President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to print a new $250 bill that could feature a portrait of him, if lawmakers allow the move.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00US, Iran agree on 60-day ceasefire extension, but Trump is yet to sign off
Washington: The US and Iran have reached an agreement to extend the ceasefire in the war by 60 days, but President Donald Trump has yet to approve it, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Inside the unraveling of US diplomacy under President Trump - analysis
When US President Donald Trump warned Iran on April 7 that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” a European diplomat in Washington said his government wanted an urgent answer to a chilling question: Was the US president contemplating the use of a nuclear weapon?
· REUTERS
White House confirms draft Iran agreement still unsigned
The White House has confirmed reports that a memorandum of understanding exists regarding a possible deal with Iran, though President Donald Trump has not yet signed it.
· Middleeasteye
House draft of 2027 U.S. defense bill reinforces language on maintaining USFK troop levels
WASHINGTON, May 28 (Yonhap) -- A House draft of a U.S. defense policy bill for fiscal year 2027 contains language tightening restrictions on the use of funds to reduce the number of American troops stationed in South Korea, its text showed Thursday.
· Song Sang-ho
Gobierno de Trump demanda a 4 estados por negar matrículas encubiertas a agentes federales
El logotipo del Departamento de Justicia de Estados Unidos antes de una conferencia de prensa, el lunes 4 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Bill Barrow
Treasury Department confirms steps taken to put Trump on new $250 bill
El presidente Donald Trump escucha durante una reunión de gabinete en la Casa Blanca, el miércoles 27 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Bill Barrow
White House says Iran and US agreed to 60-day ceasefire extension, awaiting Trump's approval
US and Iranian negotiators have reached a deal for a 60-day ceasefire extension that would allow them time to negotiate a full end to the war on the Islamic Republic, but the deal must be approved by US President Donald Trump, the White House said.
· Middleeasteye
Trump said he’d save the Iranian people, but his deal saves the regime - opinion
Over the past few days, the headlines have been dominated by the news of a deal to end the war in Iran.
· PESACH WOLICKI
Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump, announces Maryland protest festival
‘The Gestapo tactics of this president ... will not stand here’, the singer said. The Power to the People festival is set for October 3
· Associated Press
Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump, announces Maryland protest festival
‘The Gestapo tactics of this president ... will not stand here’, the singer said. The Power to the People festival is set for October 3
· Associated Press
Carney calls for new partnership with the US as Trump mulls whether to renew trade deal
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech and takes part in an armchair discussion at The Economic Club of New York, in New York, on Thursday, May 28, 2026. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)
· Rob Gillies
Hezbollah in focus as Lebanon and Israeli army officials meet at Pentagon | The National
High-ranking military representatives from Lebanon and Israel will meet at the Pentagon on Friday for a fourth round of US-backed talks as Beirut’s willingness and ability to disarm Hezbollah takes centre stage.
· Thomas Watkins
Boomer Esiason doubles down on calling out Abdul Carter over Jaxson Dart’s Trump drama
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· Erich Richter
US and Iran negotiators reach ‘tentative’ agreement to extend cease-fire — pending Trump’s sign-off
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· Caitlin Doornbos
Could Trump’s push for Abraham Accords undermine long-term peace? - analysis
US President Donald Trump is increasing pressure on countries in the Middle East to join the Abraham Accords. “I’m not sure we should make the deal if they don’t… join the Abraham Accords,” Trump said during a cabinet meeting on May 27. He was discussing Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other countries joining the Accords. …
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Milli Vanilli, Young MC won't perform at Trump-linked Freedom 250 fair
In this Oct. 26, 1992 file photo, Fabrice Morvan, left, and Rob Pilatus of Milli Vanilli perform during the taping of the Arsenio Hall Show in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Craig Fujii, File)
· Hillel Italie
US extends TPS for Lebanese citizens in US through November
In an unexpected move this week, the Trump administration will announce that it is extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanese citizens in the US for another six months, until November.
· Middleeasteye
4 ways Europe wants to wean off US tech
BRUSSELS — The European Union wants to move away from foreign technology over concerns that overreliance has become a risk in shaky trade ties with Washington.
· Mathieu Pollet
‘Trump’ buffalo’s life spared, sent to zoo
DHAKA — A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo.
· Agence France-Presse
Iran, US trade strikes after Hormuz report dismissed
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, D.C. — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards targeted a United States air base on Thursday after the US military carried out what a Washington official said were strikes on an Iranian drone operation near the Strait of Hormuz, hours after President Donald Trump rejected a report saying he was close to a comp…
· Reuters
US-Oman ties tested after Trump’s warning on Gulf waters - analysis
Many were surprised on May 27 when US President Donald Trump appeared to threaten Oman. “The Strait is going to be open to everybody. It’s international waters. We’ll watch over it, but nobody’s going to control it. Oman will behave like everybody else, or we’ll have to blow them up. They understand that,” the US pr…
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Business group urges Senate to respect rules
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· The Manila Times
Southern Democrats back South Carolina as first 2028 primary state
Privacy booths are seen on the morning of the South Carolina Republican primary election at a church in Cayce, S.C., Feb. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
· Meg Kinnard
Why Jordan cannot be stripped of Al-Aqsa custodianship
Despite Washington’s long-standing recognition of Jordan as the custodian of Muslim and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem, including Al-Aqsa Mosque, Middle East Eye has reported that the US and Israel are “actively working” to dismantle this arrangement.
· Middleeasteye
U.S., Iranian negotiators reach deal, await Trump's final approval: Axios
WASHINGTON, May 28 (Yonhap) -- U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding (MOU) to extend their ceasefire and conduct negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but President Donald Trump has not yet given his final approval, a report said Thursday.
· Song Sang-ho
Louisiana looks to redraw congressional districts before elections
The Louisiana House and Governmental Affairs Committee holds a hearing over redistricting in Baton Rouge, La., Thursday, May 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
· David A Lieb
Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters will headline protest festival
Tom Morello, left, and Bruce Springsteen perform during the “Land of Hope and Dreams” tour at Madison Square Garden on Monday, May 11, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Trump circulates draft Iran peace deal to Israeli and allies
US President Donald Trump has circulated a draft agreement to allies including Israel as efforts continue to prevent further ceasefire violations from derailing talks on ending the war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
US Treasury threatens Oman with sanctions over Hormuz Strait
The United States has warned that it would “aggressively” impose sanctions on Oman if it helps Iran establish a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying President Donald Trump’s threats against the Gulf ally.
· Al Jazeera
Bessent Warns Oman On Hormuz Toll Scheme, After Trump Threatened To 'Blow Up' US Ally
On an official level at least, Oman remains a close strategic partner and key ally of the United States in the Middle East; however, that relationship has been severely strained this month amid apparent Iranian-Omani cooperation regarding a potential toll system for the Strait of Hormuz. This of course flies in the …
· Tyler Durden
Treasury chief calls Iran's Strait Authority 'a joke' as US imposes sanctions | The National
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Iran's so-called Strait Authority a “joke”, after Washington placed sanctions on the body Tehran recently established to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
Trump administration's review of Mexico's US consulates stokes worries about possible closures
People line up for services at the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles, May 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
· Dorany Pineda
US senator says Trump’s Oman remarks show Iran war ‘off the rails’
US Senator Chris Murphy has criticised President Donald Trump’s apparent threat to “blow up” Oman, saying it is “just one more sign of why this war has gone off the rails”.
· Middleeasteye
Newsom Vows 100% Tax On Trump "Anti-Weaponization Fund" Payouts
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· Tyler Durden
Jill Biden wondered if husband Joe had been ‘drugged’ during presidential debate disaster
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· Emily Goodin
Iran lists its ‘red lines’ — and they’re the exact opposite of Trump’s
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· Caitlin Doornbos
CNN’s Abby Phillip blasts Biden admin’s ‘deceptiveness’ after Jill’s ‘stunning admission’ about health concerns
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· Taylor Herzlich
Departamento de Justicia de EEUU abre investigación sobre columnista que acusó de abuso a Trump
E. Jean Carroll sale del tribunal Federal de Nueva York tras la comparecencia del entonces expresidente Donald Trump, el 6 de septiembre de 2024, en Nueva York. (AP Foto/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, Archivo)
· Alanna Durkin Richer
DOJ sues 4 states over undercover license plates for federal agents
President Donald Trump’s administration is suing four states over their refusal to issue undercover license plates to federal agents, the latest front in the wider struggle between the White House and Democratic-led states over the Republican president’s immigration crackdown.
· Bill Barrow
US attacks Bandar Abbas again: Why is the port so important for Iran?
The United States has carried out strikes near Bandar Abbas, the second attack in less than a week on Iran’s strategically important port city, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz despite a fragile ceasefire that has been in place between Washington and Tehran since April 8.
· Caolán Magee
Live snakes, dead bears and brain worms: RFK Jr's wild animal antics.
WASHINGTON, United States — A viral video of US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picking up two writhing black snakes with his bare hands has put his often bizarre adventures with animals back in the spotlight.
· Agence France-Presse
Kimmel on Spencer Pratt in the LA mayor’s race: ‘Wasting our time and money to get back on TV’
The late-night host warned viewers about the Trump-esque rise of the ex-reality TV star campaigning to be LA’s mayor
· Guardian staff
Trump White House overhauls distribution of $1T in taxpayer cash with English requirements, E-verify
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· Josh Christenson
WATCH: US Justice Department launches criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll, source says
The US Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault in the 1990s. The probe is looking into whether Carroll gave false statements during court testimony in the civil cases she won against Trump. Investigators are also reviewi…
· The Manila Times
Supreme Court rules for Black inmate over racial bias in jury makeup
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Mark Sherman
Newsom signs law to shield California elections from federal interference
Governor says law is a response to ‘legitimate anxiety’ about Trump’s tactics targeting Democratic-led cities and states
· Associated Press
Iran reportedly launches missiles as Trump mulls deal to pause war for two months
Iran's armed forces fired missiles at unidentified targets late Thursday local time, the state media outlet Fars reported.
· Kevin Breuninger
Trump’s team pushes for new $250 bill with his face on it — but there’s a big catch
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· Ryan King