Spirit Airlines appears closer to a shutdown
A Spirit Airlines 319 Airbus approaches Manchester Boston Regional Airport for a landing, June 2, 2023, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
· Aamer Madhani
Follow the story
US Politics
A focused view of neutral reporting on US Politics, brought together across publishers.
Explore all topics →
Neutral reports only
Newest first · UTC+11:00Hope out of chaos: how the dark era of Trump is creating a new approach to global politics
There is cautious optimism that ‘a majority of multilateralists’ may be able to enduringly reshape the world order
· Patrickwintour
Sacerdote crítico con la ofensiva migratoria de Trump es nombrado obispo de Virginia Occidental
El obispo auxiliar Evelio Menjivar-Ayala habla en un panel sobre inmigración en la Universidad de Georgetown en Washington, el jueves 11 de septiembre de 2025. (Foto AP/Luis Andrés Henao)
· John Raby
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months, fulfilling Trump's threat
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the US war with Iran.
· Associated Press
Trump likens US forces seizing Iranian ships to pirates
President Donald Trump has joked that US forces are behaving like pirates as he boasted about the capture of tankers and cargo ships attempting to breach the blockade of Iranian ports.
· RT
Mills Drops Out In Maine Governor's Race As Oysterman With Nazi Tattoo Becomes Democratic Frontrunner
Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspended her U.S. Senate campaign Thursday morning, citing a lack of financial resources. That's the official explanation. The more accurate one is that the polls showed her trailing badly to Graham Platner, an oysterman from coastal Maine with no electoral experience.
· Tyler Durden
FEMA says it is offering jobs to employees who were let go
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., speaks with reporters on the steps at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, March 5, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
· Gabriela Aoun Angueira
Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
President Donald Trump has insisted he doesn't need congressional authorisation to continue the war with Iran, arguing that past US commanders-in-chief didn't seek such approval.
· Daniel Bush
DHS blasts Gavin Newsom’s sanctuary polices following death of SF social worker
The Department of Homeland Security is blasting the Biden administration and California Governor Gavin Newsom, after a Venezuelan national was charged in the brutal killing of a San Francisco hospital social worker.
· Daniel Farr
Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%
Donald Trump is increasing the tariffs charged on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% in a sharp escalation of trade tensions with Brussels.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Brewers hope Misiorowski avoids serious injury when bid for no-hitter ends with hamstring cramp
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
Contreras gets 4 hits again and Brewers’ combined no-hit bid spoiled in 6-1 win over Nationals
Milwaukee Brewers’ William Contreras celebrates after his RBI single against the Washington Nationals during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
El Pentágono pacta con 7 empresas tecnológicas para usar su IA en sistemas clasificados
El Pentágono visto desde el Air Force One mientras sobrevuela Washington el 2 de marzo de 2022. (Foto AP/Patrick Semansky, Archivo)
· Ben Finley
Trump says US will increase tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% next week
US President Donald Trump said Friday that his administration will raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25 percent next week, claiming that the regional bloc is not complying with a bilateral trade agreement with the United States.
· Yonhap
Hegseth has ordered withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 American troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, two days after President Donald Trump said his administration was weighing a reduction of its service members in the allied country.
· Yonhap
Trump says US-Iran talks ongoing by phone
US President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran are continuing negotiations by phone, after cancelling a planned trip to Islamabad.
· Middleeasteye
US Pentagon signs AI deals with Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, focus on ‘lawful’ use
The deal comes even as some tech workers raise concerns about the use of AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance
· Tribune News Service
US Pentagon signs AI deals with Google, Nvidia and SpaceX, focus on ‘lawful’ use
The deal comes even as some tech workers raise concerns about the use of AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance
· Tribune News Service
Trump accuses congresswoman of marrying her brother
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Nick Pearson
Cuba says Trump’s fresh sanctions on its economy amount to ‘collective punishment’
The US sanctions target people operating in broad sections of Cuban economy, including energy, defence and mining
· Guardian staff and agencies
US appeals court temporarily halts mail delivery of abortion pill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A US appeals court on Friday temporarily halted mail delivery of mifepristone, the medication used in the majority of abortions in the United States.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump administration pulling 5K troops out of Germany over Iran war criticism
Pentagon officials revealed Friday that 5,000 US troops will be pulled out of Germany amid the rift between Berlin and President Trump over the Iran war.
· Victor Nava
Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race
President Trump endorsed Representative Andy Barr in the Republican Senate primary race in Kentucky on Friday, moving to clear the field by inviting an Elon Musk-backed contender to join his administration.
· Tim Balk
Trump news at a glance: US troops to be pulled from Germany as president’s feud with Nato allies intensifies
Pentagon says withdrawal is expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months – key US politics stories from Friday, 1 May at a glance
· Guardian staff
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid Trump spat with Merz
A Pentagon official says Donald Trump is reacting to "counterproductive remarks" from Germany. (AP: Matt Rourke)
America lost what’s ‘left of its innocence’ after Trump, ‘Parks and Rec’ star says
Former “Parks and Recreation” star Adam Scott said America lost its “innocence” after President Donald Trump began his campaign in 2015 and questioned whether his series could be made today.
· Fox News
Brewers' Misiorowski, Ashby have combined no-hitter though six innings vs Nationals
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski throws to the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
$400M Qatari jet gifted to US nearly ready to be Trump's Air Force One
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Ocala International Airport, in Ocala Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026, after speaking at an event in The Villages, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
· Jonathan J Cooper
Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
Washington – The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought that Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.
· Andrea Shalal
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe.
· REUTERS
(LEAD) Hegseth has ordered withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany: Pentagon
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout; ADDS photo)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Trump needs to finish the job in Iran: Holding off only helps the enemy
Put us down as skeptical that Operation Economic Fury is going to finally force Iran’s leaders to get real about permanently ending their nuclear programs — and worried about what message the prolonged suspension of US-Israeli assaults is sending not only to Tehran and other adversaries, but to our allies and to the…
· Post Editorial Board
Georgia Governor Sets Date for Special Election to Fill David Scott’s House Seat
Gov. Brian Kemp of Georgia on Friday set a special congressional election for July 28 to fill the vacancy left by the death of Representative David Scott, a Democrat, last month.
· Rick Rojas
Trump rejects Iran's latest proposal to end war
US President Donald Trump's latest comments indicated the deadlock over the two-month-old war is likely to persist. Source: Getty / NurPhoto
· Sbsaustralia
Trump rejects latest peace proposal but prefers not to 'blast the hell' out of Iran
Topic:Unrest, Conflict and War
· Dannielle Maguire
Iran says US must drop ‘threatening rhetoric’ for diplomacy
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Iran remains open to diplomacy with the United States if Washington changes what he described as its “expansionist approach” and “threatening rhetoric”.
· Middleeasteye
Watch: May Day protests take place across major US cities
May Day events took place across the United States in major cities like Seattle, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Chicago and Washington DC.
US to withdraw 5000 troops from Germany, fulfilling Trump's threat
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Associated Press
Trump says Iran ‘wants a deal’ but US 'not satisfied'
US President Donald Trump said Iran “wants to make a deal” but added he is “not satisfied” with the latest proposal submitted via Pakistan.
· Middleeasteye
Young gets to 13 under to take 5-stroke lead into the weekend at Doral
Cameron Young hits from the bunker on the eighth green during the second round of the Cadillac Championship PGA golf tournament Friday, May 1, 2026, in Doral, Fla. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
· Tim Reynolds
Apple encabeza a Wall Street con más récords a medida que los precios del crudo descienden
De izquierda a derecha, los astronautas Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch y Jeremy Hansen, integrantes de la misión Artemis II de la NASA, hacen sonar una campana ceremonial durante su visita al piso de remates de la Bolsa de Valores, el viernes 1 de mayo de 2026, en Nueva York. (AP Foto/Richard Drew)
· Stan Choe
Trump endorses Rep. Andy Barr in Kentucky Senate race
Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., speaks at the annual Fancy Farm picnic Aug. 2, 2025, in Fancy Farm, Ky. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
US warns key Ukraine backers of delays in weapons deliveries – FT
The US has warned several European countries, including the UK, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia, to expect delays in deliveries of American-made weapons because the war with Iran has depleted stockpiles, the Financial Times reported late on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
· RT
US warns key Ukraine backers of delays in weapons deliveries – FT
The US has warned several European countries, including the UK, Poland, Lithuania, and Estonia, to expect delays in deliveries of American-made weapons because the war with Iran has depleted stockpiles, the Financial Times reported late on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
· RT
EEUU retirará 5.000 efectivos de Alemania en los próximos 6 a 12 meses
El presidente Donald Trump llega para dar un discurso en una escuela autónoma con financiación pública, el viernes 1 de mayo de 2026, en The Villages, Florida. (AP Foto/Matt Rourke)
· Ben Finley
FBI releases video of suspect in alleged Trump assassination attempt
Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Trump says Iran war 'terminated,' as war powers deadline arrives
US President Donald Trump declared that a ceasefire had "terminated" hostilities against Iran, as he sought to bolster his argument that he does not need lawmakers' permission to continue the conflict.
· REUTERS
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany after Merz says US ‘humiliated’ by Iran
US president says European countries are ‘absolutely horrible’ to refuse to support operations in strait of Hormuz
· Angela Giuffrida, Jonhenley
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months
President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a charter school in The Villages, Fla., Friday, May 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
· Ben Finley
Trump Pulling 5,000 US Troops From Germany In Punitive Move Amid Merz Spat
In a huge late in the day Friday development, the Trump administration plans to pull some 5,000 troops from NATO member Germany, CBS is reporting. Citing senior defense officials, the Pentagon expects the troop draw down will happen over a six to twelve month period, Reuters has also separately reported, in what cle…
· Tyler Durden