Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over impeachment vote
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., right, hugs a supporter during an election night watch party Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump dismisses $10bn suit against IRS and creates $1.7bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund
Democrats criticize deal as a slush fund that ‘funnels taxpayer dollars’ to president’s political allies
· Sam Levine, Cate Brown
Trump drops IRS lawsuit in exchange for DOJ ‘weaponization’ fund
US President Donald Trump's administration on Monday created a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate victims of political "weaponization" to settle a lawsuit Trump had filed against his own government over the alleged mishandling of his tax records.
· REUTERS
Trump news at a glance: president says scheduled attack on Iran has been postponed – for now
President says he has instructed US military to be ready for ‘a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice’ – key US politics stories from Monday 18 May
· Guardian staff
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stability with Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump, right, speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping while leaving after a visit to the Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing, Friday, May 15, 2026. (Evan Vucci/Pool Photo via AP)
· E Eduardo Castillo
Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson to wed over Memorial Day: source
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· Oli Coleman, Mara Siegler
Greenland leader says Trump’s aim unchanged after envoy talks
Greenland’s leader said he had a “constructive” meeting with Donald Trump’s envoy to the Arctic island, but warned there were no signs the U.S. president has changed his ambition to acquire the territory.
· Sanne Wass
Trump Demands DOJ Probe Of Maryland's 500,000 "Illegal" Mail-In Ballots
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· Tyler Durden
Oil prices fall as Trump postpones Iran strike, easing supply disruption fears
Oil prices fell Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone a planned military strike on Iran following requests from key Middle Eastern leaders, easing fears of an imminent escalation that could disrupt global crude supplies.
· Lee Ying Shan
Nancy Pelosi breaks silence to endorse San Francisco supervisor as successor
Former House speaker, who had not yet weighed in, declared Connie Chan ‘best prepared’ to represent city
· Lauren Gambino
Official says Iran will force US to 'retreat and surrender'
Mohsen Rezaei, a member of Iran’s Expediency Council, issued a response after US President Donald Trump said he had delayed a planned military strike on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
US to screen for Ebola at airports, one American in DR Congo infected
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States said Monday it is bolstering precautions to prevent the spread of Ebola, including screening air travelers from outbreak-hit areas and temporarily suspending visa services.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump’s shifting remarks on Taiwan are perfect for China to exploit
President’s remarks about Taiwan arms deals being a ‘negotiating chip’ with Beijing have been seized on by Chinese state media
· Yu Chen Li
Trump pauses attack on Iran as negotiations continue
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· Herbie G
Nationals to ban spectator over banner promoting white nationalist website
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Nationals have identified at least one person who will be banned from the ballpark after a banner promoting a white nationalist website was unfurled in the crowd during Sunday’s game.
Trump holds off on planned Iran attack after requests from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar
US President Donald Trump said Monday he has instructed the US military not to launch an attack on Iran, planned for Tuesday, following requests from the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar.
· Yonhap
Villaraigosa is right: California can’t blame Trump
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· CA Post Editorial Board
Xi to welcome Putin for visit days after hosting Trump
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Asia markets set to rise as oil eases after Trump delays planned Iran strike
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open broadly higher Tuesday as oil prices, while elevated, eased slightly following news that President Donald Trump was postponing a scheduled attack on Iran.
· Justina Lee
Minnesota officials charge ICE agent in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
Christian Castro was charged over the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis during Trump’s immigration crackdown in January
· Reuters
Minnesota officials charge ICE agent in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
Christian Castro was charged over the shooting of Julio Sosa-Celis during Trump’s immigration crackdown in January
· Reuters
EEUU pausa programa conjunto de defensa con Canadá que data de la Segunda Guerra Mundial
El presidente de EEUU, Donald Trump, gesticula junto al primer ministro canadiense Mark Carney durante su reunión en la Casa Blanca, en Washington, el 7 de octubre de 2025. (AP Foto/Evan Vucci/Archivo)
· Ben Finley
CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Three major shifts from the Trump-Xi meeting
Hi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a succinct snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.
· Evelyn Cheng
Senate confirms Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management
Trump public lands nominee and former Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce speaks during a news conference in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Susan Montoya Bryan, File)
· Susan Montoya Bryan
Analyst says Trump’s Iran demand blocks path to deal
A US foreign policy analyst has said Washington’s stance on Iran is undermining prospects for a diplomatic agreement.
· Middleeasteye
Trump delays ‘very major attack’ on Iran for 2–3 days
US President Donald Trump has postponed what he described as a planned “very major attack” on Iran, saying Gulf leaders had asked Washington to give negotiations with Tehran another “two or three days.”
· RT
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US President Donald Trump has postponed what he described as a “very major attack” on Iran, saying Gulf leaders had asked Washington to give negotiations with Tehran another “two or three days.”
· RT
Trump says he's 'concerned' about Ebola after American tests positive in Africa
President Donald Trump on Monday said he was concerned about Ebola after an American tested positive for it.
· Kevin Breuninger
Trump told Taiwan not to 'go independent' - but does it want to?
Hours after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing last week, Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Taiwan against pursuing independence.
· Tessa Wong
President says he’s adding ‘over 600’ prescription drugs to TrumpRx site
Trump claims number of medications available via the discount program will increase nearly sevenfold
· Maya Yang
Wall Street guru struck speechless by Trump insider stock trades
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· Brett Wilkins, Brad Reed
Cuba warns of 'bloodbath' as Trump increases pressure on Havana
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· Sbsaustralia
President Trump’s China summit: Letters to the Editor — May 19, 2026
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Meet Ella Devi, the 18-year-old influencer drawing Maga ire for her political fashion commentary
Nicknamed ‘hot girl for Zohran’ for her support of the New York mayor, she has called out Pete Hegseth’s wife and Erika Kirk for their fashion choices
· Ishani Sarkar
Meet Ella Devi, the 18-year-old influencer drawing Maga ire for her political fashion commentary
Nicknamed ‘hot girl for Zohran’ for her support of the New York mayor, she has called out Pete Hegseth’s wife and Erika Kirk for their fashion choices
· Ishani Sarkar
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· Kim Soo-yeon
Trump distorts recent revisions of scientific projections of global warming
American Electric Power’s John Amos coal-fired power plant in Winfield, W.Va., is seen across the Kanawha River from Poca, W.Va., March 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
· Seth Borenstein
More Than 100,000 American Kids Have Had a Parent Detained in Immigration Sweeps, Report Estimates
Far more American children have likely been separated from their parents during immigration sweeps than previously understood, according to a report by the Washington, D.C.-based think tank Brookings.
· Mica Rosenberg
Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him?
At a rally in a car park outside his campaign headquarters in Florence, Kentucky, on Saturday, congressman Thomas Massie said that the Republican politicians who joined him had made a brave choice.
· Anthony Zurcher
New York Times sues Pentagon a second time over media access
A sign for The New York Times is displayed above the entrance to its building in New York on May 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
· Jocelyn Noveck
US pauses joint defense effort with Canada that dates to WWII
President Donald Trump gestures alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as they meet in the Oval Office of the White House, Oct. 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
· Ben Finley
Analyst says Trump giving false impression of control in Iran talks
A foreign policy analyst has challenged Donald Trump’s portrayal of control over the Iran crisis, warning that escalation risks backfiring on the United States.
· Middleeasteye
Ex-Google exec takes reins at under-fire BBC
LONDON — A former Google executive took over as the BBC's new director-general on Monday amid proposed job cuts and a $10-billion lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump, arguing that the world now "needs the BBC more than ever".
· Agence France-Presse
Trump claims planned attack on Iran postponed after Tehran makes new proposal to end war
The US president says plans for a US military strike on Iran have been paused because ‘serious negotiations are now taking place’
· Jasonburke, Saeedshah, Roth Andrew
Trump says he held off new attack on Iran after Gulf countries' request
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· Sbsaustralia
Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks; Washington adds sanctions
President Diaz-Canel stressed Cuba’s right to defend itself after reports Havana had obtained over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran
· Agence France-Presse
Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US attacks; Washington adds sanctions
President Diaz-Canel stressed Cuba’s right to defend itself after reports Havana had obtained over 300 military drones from Russia and Iran
· Agence France-Presse
Trump Says He Authorized New Strikes on Iran, but Has Decided to Hold Off
President Trump has repeatedly said he’ll restart military action against Iran, only to stop short of plunging the United States directly back into an unpopular war.
· Tyler Pager
Iranian transactions flow through Tron, BNB Chain amid Trump-family crypto ventures
When customers of Iran’s largest crypto exchange needed to move billions of dollars, networks created by two of the industry’s biggest players served as conduits.
· REUTERS
Minnesota county charges an ICE officer in a nonfatal shooting during Trump's immigration crackdown
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota county prosecutor on Monday announced charges against an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in the nonfatal shooting of a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s crackdown in the state.
· Associated Press