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Newest first · UTC+11:00EEUU ha deportado a miles de cubanos y venezolanos que quedaron en peligro en México, dice HRW
La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, a la derecha, habla junto al presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, a la izquierda, durante el sorteo del Mundial de 2026 en el Kennedy Center en Washington, el 5 de diciembre de 2025. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci, Archivo)
· Anna Catherine Brigida
Texas Congress candidate who said she believes "Zionist billionaires" run world defeated in runoff
Sheriff’s deputy Johnny Garcia won the Democratic nomination Tuesday in Texas’ 35th Congressional District, defeating opponent Maureen Galindo following a race shaped by scrutiny over Galindo’s antisemitic rhetoric.
· GRACE GILSON/JTA
US has deported thousands to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says
FILE -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, right, speaks as President Donald Trump, left, stands on stage during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
· Anna Catherine Brigida
Lee to lay out second-year's agenda in anniversary news conference
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Trump wraps up 3-hour medical visit to Walter Reed and declares 'Everything checked out perfectly'
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump had another medical exam on Tuesday, putting his health under renewed public scrutiny after he has worked to dismiss concerns over his age and stamina.
· Associated Press
Korea readies first UNESCO Heritage summit as showcase of cultural clout
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Trump blasts ‘terrible’ Dem Chicago leaders after driver allegedly plows into 5 cops during ‘teen takeover’
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· Nicholas McEntyre
Why Trump is using Iran talks to revive the Abraham Accords
President Donald Trump’s injection of the Abraham Accords into talks with Iran underscores how the Islamic Republic is getting the better of the US at the negotiating table, and Trump is trying to distract from it, current and former US and Arab officials told Middle East Eye.
· Middleeasteye
In Busan, Lee invokes conservative icon’s legacy to push maritime vision
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of audio, transcripts tied to special counsel probe
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· Associated Press
Trump’s $1.5 trillion military splurge destined to backfire
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· Thomas P Cavanna
Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Washington Hit 5
The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Washington Hit 5" game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Washington Pick 3
The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Washington Pick 3" game were:
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[In the Public Square] Unclean hands: Senator Bato’s TRO
The latest circus act in the Cayetano Senate is the attempt to allow members to vote in absentia — an obvious ploy to allow Senator Bato dela Rosa to take full part as a majority senator even while hiding from the law. The lengths this new majority would go through, just to protect Bato. Are there no limits? Have th…
· Camille Angela Zarate
Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Washington Cash Pop
The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Washington Cash Pop” game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Washington Match 4
The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Washington Match 4" game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in Tuesday’s Washington Keno
The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Washington Keno” game were:
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Corte Suprema rechaza intento de Florida de demandar a otros estados por licencias para inmigrantes
El gobernador de Florida, Ron DeSantis, durante una discusión sobre deportes colegiales, en la Sala Este de la Casa Blanca, el 6 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Archivo)
Cornyn tried to avoid Trump's wrath but lost Texas Senate primary to Paxton
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, center right, speaks alongside, from left, daughter Danley Cornyn, wife Sandy Cornyn and daughter Haley Cornyn, during a primary runoff election night event after losing the Republican party’s nomination Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Austin. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
· Thomas Beaumont
Congressional redistricting places millions in new voting districts
State election staff get voting machines ready on Thursday, May 14, 2026 for Saturday’s election in New Orleans. /The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate via AP)
· David A Lieb
Trump meets his Cabinet at a precarious moment in Iran talks
President Donald Trump departs Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
· Aamer Madhani
Ken Paxton easily defeats John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate runoff, in photos
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, waves as he takes the stage during a primary runoff election night event after winning the Republican party’s nomination Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Plano, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
· Ashley Landis
Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton easily defeated Senator John Cornyn in a Republican run-off primary on Tuesday night.
· Anthony Zurcher
Asian shares mostly gain after the latest rally on Wall Street, while oil prices fall
A person looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Monday, May 25, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Trump plans to mark 80th birthday with UFC fight at White House
Washington: The Ultimate Fighting Championship has released its latest rendering of the octagonal cage that officials are building at the White House for a fight scheduled on US President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
· Luke Broadwater
US To Set Up Quarantine Facility In Kenya For Americans Exposed To Ebola
The Trump administration is expected to deploy US public health officers to Kenya to staff a quarantine facility there amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a departure from procedure used during previous outbreaks of the virus, the WSJ reported.
· Tyler Durden
Musk squeezes cash out of Pentagon during Iran war – Reuters
Elon Musk’s SpaceX pressured the Pentagon into paying higher rates for Starlink satellite connectivity used by US kamikaze drones during the Iran war, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
· RT
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX pressured the Pentagon into paying higher rates for Starlink satellite connectivity used by US kamikaze drones during the Iran war, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
· RT
Trump administration again sues UCLA over antisemitism, alleging ‘hostile educational environment’
The United States Department of Justice sued the University of California for the second time this year over allegations of an antisemitic campus environment at UCLA, claiming the school “was deliberately indifferent to the suffering of its Jewish and Israeli students” after October 7.
· ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
At least one person has been killed and nine others are still missing after a major chemical explosion at a paper mill in Washington, authorities said.
· Max Matza
Biden sues Justice Department to stop release of interview
Former President Joe Biden speaks to the South Carolina Democratic Party, Feb. 27, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley, File)
· Alanna Durkin Richer
Former AG Pam Bondi was diagnosed with cancer shortly after being axed by Trump: report
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· Victor Nava
PNP-CIDG to file obstruction of justice raps vs Padilla, others, over dela Rosa Senate escape
MANILA, Philippines — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday said it was filing a complaint for obstrucuton of justice against Sen. Robinhood Padilla and several others before the Department of Justice for allegedly aiding in the "escape" of Sen. Ro…
· Izel Abanilla
Chemical tank ruptures at US state mill
A massive chemical tank holding nearly a million gallons of a corrosive liquid imploded and collapsed Tuesday at a Washington paper mill, killing at least one worker and leaving nine others unaccounted for, authorities said.
· Yonhap
Michael Goodwin: Trump gave Iran a chance at peace — but the president cannot trust the mullahs
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· Michael Goodwin
Paxton Crushes Cornyn In Stunning Texas Senate Upset
In a brutal repudiation of the GOP old guard, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton crushed four-term incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff Tuesday night, winning by a commanding margin of roughly 63% to 37%.
· Tyler Durden
Deaths confirmed in chemical incident at US plant
LOS ANGELES — A number of people have died and several have been badly injured after a chemical leak at a plant in the northwestern US state of Washington, officials said Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump builds massive arena at White House for birthday cage fight
Crews are erecting an octagon-shaped cage on the South Lawn that will host next month’s UFC event
· Agence France-Presse
Trump builds massive arena at White House for birthday cage fight
Crews are erecting an octagon-shaped cage on the South Lawn that will host next month’s UFC event
· Agence France-Presse
Ejército de EEUU ataca lancha en el Pacífico oriental; mata a 1 y deja 2 vivos
El Pentágono, el martes 19 de mayo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)
· The Associated Press
Mayes Middleton Defeats Chip Roy in the Runoff for Texas Attorney General
Mayes Middleton, a conservative state senator who painted his opponent as anti-Trump, won the Republican runoff on Tuesday for attorney general of Texas, The Associated Press declared.
· Lauren Mcgaughy
One dead, 9 missing as Washington chemical implosion proves worse than previously thought
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· Jared Downing
Taiwan Defense Chief Contradicts Trump On Enormous Arms Package Moving Forward
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· Tyler Durden
US strike on alleged drug boat kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
The Pentagon is seen, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
El 15to jonrón de Wood ayuda a Nacionales a vencer 6-3 a Guardianes
El venezolano Keibert Ruiz, de los Nacionales de Washington, felicita al lanzador Mitchell Parker, tras el triunfo sobre los Guardianes de Cleveland, el martes 26 de mayo de 2026 (AP Foto/Sue Ogrocki)
· Brian Dulik
One person killed and at least nine injured in implosion at Washington state packaging plant
According to the fire department, incident occurred when a tank containing white liquor, a chemical solution, ruptured
· Dani Anguiano
‘Scum’: Trump attacks US states’ efforts to regulate prediction markets
President says federal government must retain regulatory authority as concerns grow over ‘addictive’ platforms
· Roque Planas
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has shared a photo that appears to show him meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, as he seeks to bolster his image amid a scandal that threatens to derail his presidential campaign in Brazil.
· Al Jazeera