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Today: May 19, 2026

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Blanche will face questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche appears on Capitol Hill for his first congressional testimony since taking over at the Justice Department

Blanche will face questions from lawmakers over a nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU prepares to cut US import duties to avoid Trump tariff hike

European Union negotiators were expected to agree on Tuesday to scrap import duties on U.S. goods to comply with the trade deal struck with the United

EU prepares to cut US import duties to avoid Trump tariff hike
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Hungary’s Magyar kicks off his first foreign trip as prime minister to ally Poland

Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, is visiting Poland, a traditional ally that can offer plenty of lessons on political transformation and restoring democratic norms

Hungary’s Magyar kicks off his first foreign trip as prime minister to ally Poland
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing

A Utah judge is holding a hearing in the case of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk to decide whether to close portions of a July preliminary hearing and seal some exhibits

Lawyers for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk ask to seal evidence and parts of a key hearing
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Xi’s double act: Putin set to arrive in China days after Trump’s departure

Xi’s double act: Putin set to arrive in China days after Trump’s departure

Xi’s double act: Putin set to arrive in China days after Trump’s departure
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump considers himself an effective dealmaker but appears to have hit a wall with Iran

Trump’s tough-talk foreign policy is hitting a wall with Iran as it grips Strait of Hormuz
Political|US|World

What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who buck President Donald Trump

What to watch in Tuesday's primaries as Trump's endorsement is put to the test
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year

The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against Afrikaners

Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year
Political

Justice Jackson slams Supreme Court’s handling of rush appeal in Louisiana redistricting case

Justice Jackson slams Supreme Court’s handling of rush appeal in Louisiana redistricting case

Justice Jackson slams Supreme Court’s handling of rush appeal in Louisiana redistricting case
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political

Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'

Rachel Maddow is working on a new book about the Justice Department

Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, 'Department of Fate'
Political

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana says he has no regrets about his “momentous” vote to convict President Donald Trump on impeachment charges five years ago

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even as it cost him his seat
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration creates $1.776 billion fund for allies of the president after he drops lawsuit against IRS

Trump administration creates $1.776 billion fund for allies of the president after he drops lawsuit against IRS

Trump administration creates $1.776 billion fund for allies of the president after he drops lawsuit against IRS
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit

The Trump administration has announced the creation a nearly $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of the Republican president who believe they have been unjustly investigated and prosecuted

Justice Department announces nearly $1.8B fund to compensate Trump allies in a deal to drop IRS suit
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees
Crime|Political|US|World

Minnesota officials charge ICE agent in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant

Prosecutors in Minnesota on Monday charged a U.S.

Minnesota officials charge ICE agent in shooting of Venezuelan immigrant
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration

Landmark regulations against ‘forever’ toxins removed by Trump administration
Business|Crime|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies

What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies

What to know about Trump’s $1.8 billion taxpayer-fueled fund for his allies
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens

Followers of Bolivia’s ex-President Evo Morales have joined a massive protest movement against President Rodrigo Paz

Bolivia protesters allied with ex-leader Morales clash with police as unrest widens
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’

President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran at the request of several allies in the Middle East because “serious negotiations” are underway

The Latest: Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday to allow for ‘serious negotiations’
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies

President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway to end the war

Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies
Election|Political|US

Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco

Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco

Pelosi endorses Connie Chan in race to replace her in San Francisco
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US SEC rescinds policy on denials of wrongdoing in enforcement actions

The U.S.

US SEC rescinds policy on denials of wrongdoing in enforcement actions
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

How Cuba reached its breaking point

Cuba is facing severe shortages, economic hardship and growing public frustration as US pressures to overthrow the government mount. CNN's Patrick Oppmann reports from the Cuban Capital.

How Cuba reached its breaking point