Trump Posts Meme of Top Democrats in Sombreros
The fake image of Representative Hakeem Jeffries of New York and Senator Chuck Schumer of New York was similar to a post from September that was widely denounced as racist.
· Erica L Green
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Qatar reviews regional security and bilateral ties in talks with US
Qatar’s minister of state at the foreign ministry, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Khulaifi, met senior United States officials in Washington, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, Qatar’s foreign ministry said.
· Middleeasteye
Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Hormuz escort effort
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would pause its naval escort effort in the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes of a potential deal with Iran.
· Lee Ying Shan
A billion in taxpayer money set aside for Trump's ballroom project
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· Nick Pearson
US pauses Hormuz escorts in bid for deal, as threats continue
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US will pause escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz barely a day after it began doing so, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday, citing a desire to reach a peace deal with Iran.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump: Project Freedom paused as talks with Iran near final agreement
President Donald Trump said the United States will temporarily pause “Project Freedom”, the military operation guiding commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Middleeasteye
Seoul shares top 7,000 at opening bell for 1st time on eased Mideast tensions
South Korean stocks on Wednesday topped the 7,000-point mark for the first time at the opening bell, driven by US President Donald Trump's announcement to pause operations to guide vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz as part of efforts to finalize a deal with Iran.
· Yonhap
Trump says S. Korean-operated ship 'shot at' by Iran after deciding to 'go it alone'
US President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that a South Korean-operated cargo ship was "shot at" by Iran earlier this week after deciding to "go it alone."
· Yonhap
Trump DOJ Probes 36 Illinois School Districts For Secretly Transitioning Kids Behind Parents' Backs
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news,
· Tyler Durden
Seoul shares top 7,000 at opening bell for 1st time on eased Mideast tensions
SEOUL, May 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks on Wednesday topped the 7,000-point mark for the first time at the opening bell, driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to pause operations to guide vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz as part of efforts to finalize a deal with Iran.
· Kim Boram
Vivek Ramaswamy wins GOP primary for Ohio governor, Brown notches Dem nod to face Husted for Senate seat
Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy easily waltzed to victory over business owner Casey Putsch in the GOP primary for Ohio governor, teeing up a November showdown against Democrat Dr. Amy Acton, where polls show a close race.
· Ryan King
Trump ‘drug czar’ alerts rise of deadly ‘rhino tranquilizer’ killing Americans as cartel battle escalates
The Trump administration issued a dire warning to Americans regarding a deadly new drug surfacing in U.S. communities.
· Fox News
Asia-Pacific markets set to track Wall Street gains as Trump signals de-escalation in Iran conflict
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher, tracking Wall Street gains overnight as a drop in oil prices and strong earnings lifted investor sentiment.
· Justina Lee
Trump recibirá a Lula para hablar de economía y seguridad, informa funcionario de la Casa Blanca
El presidente de Brasil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pronuncia un discurso durante la cumbre de Movilización Progresiva Global, el domingo 18 de abril de 2026, en Barcelona. (AP Foto/Joan Monfort, Archivo)
· Collin Binkley
Trump announces pause on US operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has said the military operation to move stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz will be paused temporarily.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump pauses US military escorts in Hormuz
President Donald Trump has temporarily paused a US military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but said the blockade of Iranian ports would “remain in full force and effect” until a final agreement with Tehran is reached.
· RT
much-hyped Project Freedom
US President Donald Trump has temporarily paused a military operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but said the blockade of Iranian ports will “remain in full force and effect” until a final agreement with Tehran is reached.
· RT
Trump will host Brazilian president, White House official says
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivers his speech during the Global Progressive Mobilization summit in Barcelona, Spain, April 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Joan Monfort, File)
· Collin Binkley
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, Rubio urges China to help open Strait of Hormuz
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday he hopes Chinese officials talk to Iran about the Strait of Hormuz during a foreign minister’s visit this week.
· Aamer Madhani
Vance makes three-state blitz to boost GOP in midterms: ‘Not rocket science’
DES MOINES, Iowa — Vice President JD Vance made a marathon campaign swing to three states Tuesday to haul in cash, buzz and votes for Republican candidates ahead of the midterm elections.
· Steven Nelson
Save George Washington from woke smears in time for America 250
When the National Park Service removed signs that had made George Washington the most heavily criticized individual at Philadelphia’s Independence Park, critics accused President Donald Trump of “censorship.”
· Jeffrey H. Anderson
Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ initiative in Strait of Hormuz — teases ‘great progress’ in Iran talks
President Trump announced the pause of “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz Tuesday, indicating that “great progress” has been made toward a peace agreement in Iran. “Based on the request of Pakistan and other Countries, the tremendous Military Success that we have had during the Campaign against the Country of…
· Victor Nava
Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is pausing "Project Freedom," the U.S. military's effort to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, one day after the operation began.
· Kevin Breuninger
Trump admin sued over dumping of White House debris, tests show toxic metals
The debris is coming from the East Wing, which is being demolished to build the US president’s ballroom
· Associated Press
Trump admin sued over dumping of White House debris, tests show toxic metals
The debris is coming from the East Wing, which is being demolished to build the US president’s ballroom
· Associated Press
New York Times faces lawsuit for passing over white male employee
NEW YORK (AP) — A federal civil rights agency filed a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming that the new organization passed over a white male employee for a promotion in favor of a lesser qualified woman to meet its diversity goals.
· Alexandra Olson
Jumbled field of candidates for California governor returns to debate stage
Xavier Becerra speaks during a gubernatorial debate hosted by CBS LA at Pomona College in Claremont, Calif., Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
· Michael R Blood
China urges US to drop trade probe as key Trump-Xi summit approaches
The White House’s Section 301 investigations were launched to identify structural excess capacity among 16 trading partners, including China
· Yuanyue Dang
China urges US to drop trade probe as key Trump-Xi summit approaches
The White House’s Section 301 investigations were launched to identify structural excess capacity among 16 trading partners, including China
· Yuanyue Dang
DC police put 13 officers on administrative leave in crime data probe
Interim Chief of Police of the Metropolitan Police Department listens during a press conference following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, Saturday, April 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)
· Gary Fields
Correspondents’ dinner suspect faces new charge of assaulting federal officer
Revised indictment alleges Cole Allen, accused of targeting Trump, assaulted federal officer with deadly weapon
· Uwa Ede Osifo
Democrats want Trump to lift lid on Israeli nukes
A group of 30 Democrats in the US House of Representatives have demanded that the administration of President Donald Trump disclose information about Israel’s nuclear arsenal and relevant policies. The lack of transparency threatens the entire Middle East, the lawmakers have argued.
· RT
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A group of 30 Democrats in the US House of Representatives have demanded that the administration of President Donald Trump disclose information about Israel’s nuclear arsenal and relevant policies. The lack of transparency threatens the entire Middle East, the lawmakers argue.
· RT
‘Project Freedom’ takes hold with 11 ships transiting Strait of Hormuz as Trump refuses to telegraph his redline on Iran
WASHINGTON — Commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz ticked up on Tuesday as the Pentagon’s new “Project Freedom” took hold in President Trump’s latest strategy to test Iran’s will to stay in the fight.
· Caitlin Doornbos
‘Insane in the brain’: Rubio says combat operations ‘over’, mocks Iran’s leaders
Washington: American combat operations in Iran are “over”, Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared, as he pledged US forces were now focused on reopening the critical Strait of Hormuz as a “favour to the world”.
· Michael Koziol
Pope Leo dismisses latest Trump attack, to meet with Rubio Thursday
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expects a "frank" meeting with Pope Leo during a visit to the Vatican on Thursday, the US ambassador said, after US President Donald Trump took a fresh potshot at the pope for criticizing the US-Israeli war in Iran.
· REUTERS
Rubio says US military campaign in Iran ‘done’
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington’s military campaign in Iran, known as “Operation Epic Fury”, is now complete following the ceasefire.
· Middleeasteye
U.S. officials seek to maintain ceasefire with Iran, UAE says it was attacked
WASHINGTON/CAIRO – U.S. officials sought to maintain a shaky ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday while pushing forward an operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as U.S. ally the United Arab Emirates said it suffered a new wave of Iranian missile and drone strikes.
· Idrees Ali
Why Hochul insists on blaming Trump for New York’s woes
For one clue as to why Gov. Kathy Hochul’s favorability rating is at its lowest point in a year, look no further than at her lame comments Tuesday on Bruce Blakeman’s meeting with President Donald Trump.
· Post Editorial Board
The Presidential Fitness Test is back — the history behind the youth program
President Trump on Tuesday restored the Presidential Fitness Test Award for public schoolchildren — less than a year after he revived the health program that was nixed during the Obama administration.
· Daniel Cody
Polar blast bringing snow falls to towns across four states
Rare snowfalls are forecast this week for communities outside south-eastern Australia's mountainous regions when a blast of wintry weather sweeps in.From tonight into early tomorrow, a polar air mass will generate snow on the mountains of Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and the ACT, reports weather channel Weatherzone.But, …
· Richard Wood
FDA announces its first OK of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration building is seen behind FDA logos at a bus stop on the agency’s campus in Silver Spring, Md., Aug. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
· Matthew Perrone
Man charged with attempted Trump assassination indicted for assaulting Secret Service officer
The California man who allegedly tried to assassinate President Donald Trump at a Washington gala has been indicted on a fourth charge of assaulting a US officer or employee with a deadly weapon.
· Nardine Saad
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Prudence over hasteSeoul must verify facts regarding ship fire before responding to Trump's pressure in Hormuz
· Woo Jae-yeon
Pope Leo reasserts Church's mission to preach peace in Trump rebuke
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FDA blocked studies finding Covid and shingles vaccines safe, HHS official says
Serious side-effects from vaccines were rare, scientists found in studies funded by US taxpayer money
· Maya Yang
Trump official insists overhauled visa system won't scare away foreign investment
The US government is working on overhauling its visa system to accommodate foreigners who come to do business in the US, a top Trump administration official said on Tuesday.
· Middleeasteye
Rubio says Vatican trip not aimed at assuaging tensions with Pope Leo
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday dismissed the possibility that his upcoming trip to the Vatican is focused on smoothing over relations between the Trump administration and Pope Leo XIV.
· Jacob Wendler
Suspect in National Mall Shooting Is Identified
The man accused of shooting at Secret Service agents on the National Mall in Washington on Monday has been identified as Michael Marx, 45, of Texas, according to two people familiar with the matter.
· Minho Kim