Trump gala shooter pleads not guilty to all charges
The charges include attempted assassination of the president, assault on a federal officer and firearms offences
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Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte calls on members of the RAGE Coalition, partner organizations, supporters, and concerned citizens to peacefully gather at the Senate grounds in solidarity with Senator Ronald dela Rosa and in support of peace, justice, due process, and the Senate as a democratic institution.
· Red Mendoza
Trump urged to raise cases of detained Americans when he meets Xi in Beijing
In letter to US president, congressional commission says silence will leave China free to ‘use human beings as bargaining chips’
· Dewey Sim
Trump urged to raise cases of detained Americans when he meets Xi in Beijing
In letter to US president, congressional commission says silence will leave China free to ‘use human beings as bargaining chips’
· Dewey Sim
"Friendly Local Assassin" Suspect In White House Correspondents' Dinner Shooting Pleads Not Guilty
In a federal courtroom in Washington this morning, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen entered a not guilty plea to charges stemming from the April 25 shooting incident at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) Dinner. The plea sets the stage for a high-profile trial that could determine whether Allen faces lif…
· Tyler Durden
Suspect in White House press dinner shooting pleads not guilty to all charges
Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate Trump last month, did not speak as plea was entered
· Guardian staff and agencies
Man charged with White House correspondents' dinner shooting pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, during a previous court appearance in late April. (Reuters: Emily Goff/File Photo)
Man charged in correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty
This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice, April 29, 2026, shows Cole Tomas Allen, left, inside his hotel room, on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Washington, using his cellphone to take a photograph of himself in the mirror. An enhanced version of the image is right. (Department of Justice via…
· Michael Kunzelman
Democratic Rep. Josh Gottheimer calls out party’s ‘double standard’ on antisemitism
WASHINGTON — Rep. Josh Gottheimer issued a sharp rebuke to his fellow Democrats over the weekend for failing to denounce antisemitism and hateful rhetoric from the left while being eager to condemn the right for the same offenses.
· Ryan King
House to send impeachment articles to Senate
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will transmit the impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte to the Senate for trial.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Key Events This Week: CPI, PPI, Retail Sales, Trump-Xi Summit
As DB's Jim Reid tallies overnight, it has now been 73 days since the war in Iran began, with the past 32 marked by a stalemate characterized by a mix of truce and ongoing ceasefire. The absence of any meaningful kinetic activity for over a month suggests a firm US preference for reaching a deal. However, a counterp…
· Tyler Durden
Surgen dudas sobre si Trump cambiará posición de EEUU hacia Taiwán
El mercado nocturno de Taipéi, Taiwán, el 29 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/Chiang Ying-ying)
· Aamer Madhani
Accused WHCD shooter Cole Allen pleads not guilty to attempting to assassinate Trump
WASHINGTON — Accused White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter Cole Allen pleaded not guilty at a Monday hearing in DC federal court to charges including attempting to assassinate President Trump.
· Josh Christenson
German media chief declares 'I am a Zionist' at World Jewish Congress in Geneva
A leading German media executive declared Monday that he was “a goy” (non-Jew) and “a Zionist,” telling the World Jewish Congress in Geneva that the free world must confront antisemitism, anti-Zionism, and online radicalization before they undermine Western democracy itself.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Diokno: Public to closely watch impeach process no matter who leads Senate
MANILA, Philippines— The public will be keeping an eye on the impeachment process no matter who is leading the Senate, Akbayan Rep. Jose Manuel Diokno said.
· Reina C. Tolentino
When titans talk: What’s at stake for Trump’s China visit?
Donald Trump is set to touch down in Beijing, China, on Wednesday for a two-day state visit – the first by a US president in eight years – as relations between the world’s two largest economies teeter at a crossroads defined by the Iran war, trade friction, and technological rivalry.
· RT
When titans talk: What’s at stake for Trump’s China visit?
Trump and China’s Xi are expected to discuss the Iran war, AI rivalry, Taiwan, and trade frictions
· RT
‘Unacceptable’: What’s Iran’s peace proposal that Trump has rejected?
United States President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s response to his latest peace proposal to end the war, which has upended the global economy.
· Priyanka Shankar
US-China negotiations seek a quick Seoul search for deals ahead of Trump’s visit
Setting stage for presidential summit with Xi in Beijing, Bessent and He to meet in South Korea, and the ‘3 Bs’ could be on the cards
· Xinyi Wu
US-China negotiations seek a quick Seoul search for deals ahead of Trump’s visit
Setting stage for presidential summit with Xi in Beijing, Bessent and He to meet in South Korea, and the ‘3 Bs’ could be on the cards
· Xinyi Wu
Watch: Fetterman Blasts Democrats For Running On 'F*ck Trump'; Calls Socialism Moronic
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
· Tyler Durden
What to expect in Nebraska's primaries
The U.S. Capitol is seen, Thursday, May 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Robert Yoon
WATCH: Impeachment battle will be in Senate
Former Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs Jacinto “Jing” Paras said the House of Representatives may already have the numbers to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte but the real battle would be fought during the Senate impeachment trial. In an interview, he said the camp of Duterte should focus on the Senate …
· The Manila Times
WATCH: CIDG serves subpoena for Bato
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group on Monday served a subpoena to Sen. Roland "Bato" dela Rosa in his Davao City home as well as his office in the Senate. He was asked to appear before the CIDG on May 14. CIDG chief investigator Police Capt. Larry Ray serves the subpoena for Sen. Ronald dela Rosa requiri…
· The Manila Times
Futures Flat, Oil Jumps After Iran Peace Talks Break Down
US equity futures are off a touch as the US/IranIran failed to consummate a deal, which is boosting Energy commodities and bond yields. Still, stocks have withstood the resulting increase in oil prices and higher bond yields as the market remains focused on the memory/semi stock bubble. As of 8:00am ET, S&P and Nasd…
· Tyler Durden
Very Wide Gap Between US & Iranian Positions As Tehran Blasts White House 'Unreasonable Demands'
Iran Foreign Ministry: "Everything we proposed in the text was reasonable and generous." However, US officials insist on their "unreasonable demands."
· Tyler Durden
Trump heads to China this week to meet Xi as Iran war and trade disputes loom over summit – US politics live
It will be the first time a US president has visited China in nearly a decade, with the last visit being Trump in 2017
· Shrai Popat, Simontisdall, Vivian Ho
Bato Dela Rosa runs from arrest warrant, backs Cayetano in Senate takeover
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· jpcruz0306
Advocates decry Trump’s plan to open 24m acres of federal lands to cattle grazing
Opponents say administration’s plan prioritizes big agriculture at expense of wildlife and protected species
· Tom Perkins
What to expect in West Virginia's primaries
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey, center, gives his first State of the State in the House of Delegates chamber at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va., Feb. 12, 2025. (Chris Dorst/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP, file)
· Robert Yoon
World Jewish Congress marks 90 years since its founding in Geneva
The World Jewish Congress marked 90 years since its founding in Geneva on Sunday evening, opening a week of high-level meetings focused on rising antisemitism, global extremism, and the security of Jewish communities worldwide, the organization said in a statement.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
WATCH: Senate placed placed under total lockdown
NBI Director Melvin Matibag arrives at the Senate gate in Pasay City on May 11, 2026 but he was refused entry by the security. The Senate was locked down to stop the entry of reporters and agents of the National Bureau of Investigation following the appearance of Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa after being absent for more tha…
· The Manila Times
BREAKING: Cayetano replaces Sotto as Senate President
Alan Peter Cayetano is the new Senate President.He replaces Senator Tito Sotto after the chamber voted to declare all seats vacant.Cayetano got thirteen votes while Sotto had nine.One of those who voted for Cayetano is Senator Ronaldo dela Rosa, who appeared at the chamber after being absent for five months.
· The Manila Times
Wondered where the culture wars would end? Try a white influencer suing a charity for not offering her an internship | Jason Okundaye
The GB News commentator Sophie Corcoran’s case against 10,000 Interns is part of a broader strategy of anti-DEI lawfare imported from Trump’s US
· Jason Osamede Okundaye
Live updates: Iran and US reach another impasse before Trump's China trip
President Donald Trump is heading back to China, but this time, the Iran war raises the stakes for both sides. China is the bigger purchaser of Iranian oil. Trump had hoped China would do more to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (AP Video: Nathan Ellgren)
China confirms dates for Trump state visit
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to Beijing from May 13 to 15, the first such trip in nearly nine years.
· RT
GOP redistricting confuses voters and burdens election officials
Wanda Mosley, left, protests in a House committee meeting during a special session of the state legislature to redraw U.S. Congressional voting maps Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
· John Hanna
Russia and Ukraine swap accusations of ceasefire violations
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)
· The Associated Press
WATCH: Cayetano is new Senate President
Alan Peter Cayetano is the new Senate President.
· The Manila Times
Republicans would rather self-destruct than save themselves from Trump | Sidney Blumenthal
As the president’s popularity withers, the party has no will to stage an intervention against him
· Sidneyblumenthal
Researchers find 42% drop in Canadians visiting US metro areas amid Trump 2.0
Data from University of Toronto suggests Canadians are avoiding US cities during the second Trump administration
· Anna Betts
A U.S. Senate Candidate Says Foreign Truckers Are Making America’s Roads Unsafe. His Own Truckers Have Caused Harm.
A Georgia congressman running for one of the country’s most competitive U.S. Senate seats has vowed in social media posts and interviews to make America’s roads safer — by taking commercial driver’s licenses away from noncitizens.
· Max Blau and Joel Jacobs
Iran insists latest proposal is 'generous' despite Trump’s rejection
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, responded on Monday to US President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social, in which Trump called Iran's latest proposal to end the war "totally unacceptable."
· SHOSHANA BAKER
Irán y Estados Unidos están en un punto muerto antes del viaje de Trump a China
Motocicletas pasan ante un cartel que muestra una imagen del fallecido líder supremo de irán, el ayatolá Alí Jamenei, fallecido en ataques de Estados Unidos e Israel el 28 de febrero, con el puño enmarcado entre puños enmarcados de seguidores, en el centro de Teherán, Irán, el miércoles 6 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/V…
· Jon Gambrell
Philippine lawmakers impeach Sara Duterte, set stage for Senate trial
If convicted in a Senate trial, she would be removed from office and could be disqualified from holding office for life
· Reuters
Philippine lawmakers impeach Sara Duterte, set stage for Senate trial
If convicted in a Senate trial, she would be removed from office and could be disqualified from holding office for life
· Reuters
Trump-Xi summit has high stakes for Taiwan
President Donald Trump, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, shake hands before their meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
· Aamer Madhani
Families of Americans imprisoned in China have ‘glimmer of hope’ that Trump can free loved ones during Xi meeting
WASHINGTON — Grace Drexel felt a “glimmer of hope” when President Trump said he would bring up her father’s detention in China when he meets with President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week.
· Emily Goodin
The Iran war is at an impasse ahead of Trump's trip to China
Motorbikes drive past a billboard with graphic showing the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the U.S. and Israel strikes on Feb. 28, with his framed fist amongst his supporters framed fists in downtown Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Jon Gambrell
One page, fourteen points, no deal: Diplomacy to end Iran war stalls | The National
Diplomacy to end the Iran war has stalled more than a month into a fragile ceasefire, with Washington and Tehran divided over core elements of a deal.
· David Vujanovic