US plans to slash NATO contributions – Spiegel
The US has told NATO’s European members that it will reduce its military contributions to the bloc as Washington’s military planners set their sights on China, Der Spiegel reported on Tuesday.
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The US has told NATO’s European members that it will reduce its military contributions to the bloc as Washington’s military planners set their sights on China, Der Spiegel reported on Tuesday.
· RT
EU to squeeze US space tech out of prized satellite airwaves
BRUSSELS — The European Commission plans to reserve most satellite frequencies for European operators when a prized spectrum band opens up next year, according to two people briefed on closed-door discussions — opening a new battleground with Washington in the fight for control over technology.
· Mathieu Pollet
Senate minority walks out over ‘railroading’ motion to allow virtual voting | The wRap
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· Jaira Roxas
Supreme Court rejects Florida lawsuit over CDL licenses for immigrants
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Federal court blocks new Republican-friendly voting map in Alabama
Panels of three judges says congressional map was drawn to intentionally discriminate against Black voters
· Sam Levine
Trump team cites WH shooting in new court push for ‘impenetrable’ $400M ballroom
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· Ryan King
Irán afirma que ataques estadounidenses son muestra de “mala fe” y advierte consecuencias
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, habla durante la 158va Conmemoración Nacional del Día de los Caídos, que coincide con el 250 aniversario de la Independencia del país, en el Anfiteatro del Monumento en el Cementerio Nacional de Arlington, el lunes 25 de mayo de 2026, en Arlington, Virginia. (AP Foto/Al…
Top diplomats of U.S., Australia, Japan, India reaffirm commitment to N. Korea denuclearization
WASHINGTON, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of the United States, Australia, Japan and India on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to the "complete" denuclearization of North Korea, Tokyo's foreign minister said, as tensions flared anew following Pyongyang's missile and artillery launches.
· Song Sang-ho
Inside Ivanka Trump’s trip to Bahamas for brother Donald Jr. and Bettina Anderson’s private wedding
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· Eric Todisco
Federal court blocks Alabama’s plan for new US House map
A demonstrator holds up a sign outside the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., on Thursday, May, 7 2026. (AP Photo/Kim Chandler)
· Kim Chandler
Thomas Massie files to run in 2028 after losing to Trump pick Ed Gallrein
Kentucky conservative says ‘I haven’t made a final decision about which office to seek, if I run’
· George Chidi
Como os cortes de Trump podem ter agravado o surto de ebola
Desde a virada do milênio, quase todos os anos houve ao menos um surto de ebola na África, mas o atual é diferente.
· David Ehl
Dig begins for remains of Troubles victim 50 years after disappearance
Seamus Maguire believed to have been killed and buried in County Antrim by republican paramilitaries in 1976
· Rorycarroll
Trump acudirá a su examen médico anual. Lo que se divulgue depende de él
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, aborda el Air Force One, el viernes 15 de mayo de 2026, en el Aeropuerto Internacional de Beijing, en la capital de China. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Collin Binkley
Senate minority walks out as majority ‘railroads’ online voting rule
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· jpcruz0306
Live updates: US military strikes Iran as Trump says peace deal is close
President Donald Trump speaks during the 158th National Memorial Day Observance coinciding with the nation’s 250th anniversary, at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
US senator says he was pepper sprayed by federal agents during protest at ICE facility
Democrat Andy Kim says he saw ‘chaos’ at the New Jersey ICE facility amid ‘standoff’ between protesters and agents
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Iran condemns US strikes as ceasefire violation amid ongoing talks
Rubio’s visit to India marks an effort by Washington and New Delhi to steady strained relations as the two countries seek to reinforce strategic and economic ties despite recent trade tensions. The Iran war has added to India’s energy concerns, raising worries about shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital ro…
Investors ‘afraid’ to take position on oil, data chiefs say as tankers face potential Hormuz fees
Global oil markets were volatile on Tuesday, reflecting investor jitters over possible Iranian plans to impose a permanent fee on ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz as part of any peace agreement with the U.S.
· Hugh Leask
Leftist Activists Build Illegal "Autonomous Zone" Around NJ ICE Facility
They keep doing it because the consequences are not harsh enough yet, and they enjoy the protection of Democrat politicians and NGO-backed funding. Without support from the Democrat Party and global non-profits, the Anti-ICE movement would not exist. In other words, they're astroturf.
· Tyler Durden
Iran slams US attacks, vows it will not 'leave any act of mischief unanswered'
Iran’s foreign ministry accused the US of violating ceasefire agreement after Washington carried out strikes south of the country.
· Middleeasteye
Iran Decries US 'Ceasefire Violation' After Overnight Port Raid, Insists On $12BN Fund Release To Advance Talks
While diplomats in Washington and Tehran exchange heavily caveated peace drafts and attempt a breakthrough, the actual conflict theater of the Persian Gulf is telling an entirely different story. The fragile reality of the current ceasefire is on full display, given that after late Monday's US-Israeli action against…
· Tyler Durden
Trump makes everything worse but he didn’t start it
Essays from over a decade ago show that America’s institutional decay and populist revolt predate the current US president’s rise to power
· Alex Lo
Trump makes everything worse but he didn’t start it
Essays from over a decade ago show that America’s institutional decay and populist revolt predate the current US president’s rise to power
· Alex Lo
Why Trump administration’s plan to attempt to destroy Pfas is ‘nonsensical’
The EPA said it was cutting Biden-era regulations on Pfas in drinking water, but advocates say the move will harm public health and benefit industry
· Tom Perkins
Texas elections live updates: Paxton faces Cornyn in Senate GOP runoff
President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary for U.S. Senate, supercharging his effort to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in next week’s runoff. (AP Video by Kendria LaFleur)
Trump calls for 'mandatory' adherence to Abraham Accords in Iran truce talks
US President Donald Trump on Monday threw a new wrench into any deal to end the war on Iran, saying that Saudi Arabia and other Muslim-majority nations must normalise ties with Israel as part of efforts to reach a deal.
· Middleeasteye
Cornyn fights to hold Texas Senate seat in runoff with Trump-backed Paxton – US politics live
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War crimes investigator and AFP ask corruption commission to probe Ben Roberts-Smith leak
Government’s special investigator tells Senate estimates he was surprised journalists had prior knowledge of former SAS man’s arrest
· Tom Mcilroy
Trump to undergo annual physical after year of public attention to health issues
US president, who turns 80 next month, frequently casts himself as fit but recent photos have added to questions about his health
· Reuters
Will China’s lead in AI regulation force the US to rethink its approach under Trump?
As the US walks back its AI model approval plans due to fears of losing its competitive edge, China has already set up a registry system
· Xinmei Shen
Will China’s lead in AI regulation force the US to rethink its approach under Trump?
As the US walks back its AI model approval plans due to fears of losing its competitive edge, China has already set up a registry system
· Xinmei Shen
Trump’s Supreme Court appeal targets #MeToo injustice that’s warping our courts
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· Betsy McCaughey
Riot police use water cannon in Turkey at opposition rally
Police use water cannon to disperse supporters of Turkey’s main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Izmir, Turkey, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, during a rally in support of party’s deposed leader Ozgur Ozel. (AP Photo/Erdem Sahin)
· Andrew Wilks
Texas Senate runoff sees surge of anti-Muslim rhetoric in campaign ads
Runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton features ads and legal disputes targeting Texas Muslims
· Tyler Hicks
Hanged effigies of Trump, Netanyahu paraded through Montreal by anti-Israel groups
Effigies of US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and what appeared to be National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir were paraded through Montreal on Sunday at an anti Israel rally, according to videos published on social media by Montreal for Palestine.
· MICHAEL STARR
Congressional Black Caucus urges firms to oppose GOP redistricting
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and members of the Congressional Black Caucus speak outside the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, May 19, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Matt Brown
Truck drivers say ‘racism’ behind Trump administration’s license restrictions on immigrants
Rule prevents many immigrant truckers from renewing driver’s license – even if they’ve driven legally for years
· Michael Sainato
‘True Maga warrior’ takes on old-guard Texan in key test of Trump’s GOP grip
Scandal-plagued Ken Paxton has won Trump’s backing – can he defeat John Cornyn in a high-stakes primary runoff?
· Davidsmith
‘Mahal kita’: Senate session turns into comedy hour after Lapid’s surprise ‘confession’
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· jpcruz0306
Trump is getting a medical exam on Tuesday
President Donald Trump walks down the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Friday, Nov. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Luis M. Alvarez)
· Collin Binkley
FACT CHECK: Vice Ganda not summoned by Senate over ‘We’re under attack’ skit
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Spain's far-right leader meets US Ambassador to discuss government 'corruption'
The meeting comes as further corruption allegations surround the ruling Socialist government and tensions between Madrid and Washington remain frayed.
· The Local
Love confession, flying kiss ease Senate tension
MANILA, Philippines — A lighthearted exchange briefly eased tensions in the Senate on Tuesday after Senators Pia Cayetano and Lito Lapid expressed thier appreciation for each other during the plenary session, as the chamber remained divided following recent leadership changes.
· Javier Joe Ismael
Lawmakers Ask DOJ Watchdog to Investigate Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report
Puerto Rico’s representative in Congress and four other members of the House of Representatives have asked the Department of Justice’s Office of the Inspector General to investigate why a federal probe into a prison drugs-for-votes scheme was abandoned after the 2024 elections.
· Raquel Rutledge
FACT CHECK: Lawmakers say no perks, budget increase for ‘yes’ vote on VP Sara impeachment
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· rbalonzo0352
WATCH: Lapid clarifies he's still with minority group in Senate
Sen. Lito Lapid speaks before the plenary on May 26, 2026 to debunk talk on social media that he was no longer a member of the minority bloc. Lapid made the clarification after he failed to stand up, along with his peers, to denounce a video by Sen. Imee Marcos linking the minority to Charter change, which she prese…
· The Manila Times
The Appearance Of 'Action': Britain's Navy Docked At Gateway To Mediterranean For Hormuz Mission
Is Washington's ally the United Kingdom making preparations to 'do more' related to the Iran crisis at the behest of President Trump?
· Tyler Durden
Russia tells Marco Rubio U.S. citizens should leave Kyiv ahead of 'systematic' strikes on Ukrainian capital
Russia said on Tuesday its government has warned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio to evacuate diplomats and American citizens from Kyiv, as Moscow plots fresh strikes on the Ukrainian capital.
· Chloe Taylor