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Today: May 19, 2026

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FDA chief to depart after Trump signed off on ousting him

FDA chief to depart after Trump signed off on ousting him

FDA chief to depart after Trump signed off on ousting him
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US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a lower court ruling against the Trump administration's 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the

US appeals court pauses ruling against Trump's 10% global tariff
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PayPal to waive $30 million in fees to settle DOJ probe of minority business program

The U.S.

PayPal to waive $30 million in fees to settle DOJ probe of minority business program
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Business|Environment|Political|World

Greenland's leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump's diplomats

Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday that increasing the U.S. military presence in the Arctic territory was part of ongoing

Greenland's leader says US military presence part of talks with Trump's diplomats
Crime|Health|US

New York hospital system receives grand jury subpoena in US transgender care probe

NYU Langone Health, one of New York City's major hospital networks, said it received a federal grand jury subpoena from the U.S.

New York hospital system receives grand jury subpoena in US transgender care probe
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says

The United States' war in Iran has ​cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says
Business|Economy|Food|US

Trump administration 'fine-tuning' actions to ease US beef shortages, White House says

The Trump administration is "fine-tuning" potential presidential executive orders aimed at reducing domestic beef prices, a White House official said on Tuesday after a

Trump administration 'fine-tuning' actions to ease US beef shortages, White House says
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FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say

The FBI has begun interviewing current and former CIA employees as part of the Department of Justice’s investigation

FBI questions CIA officers over Russia assessment in Brennan probe, sources say
Arts|Political|World

Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump’s makeover of Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool

A nonprofit on Monday filed a lawsuit

Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump’s makeover of Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool
Business|Environment

Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a 'use' of public lands

The Interior Department is canceling a rule that put public lands conservation on equal footing with development

Trump administration cancels rule that made conservation a 'use' of public lands
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US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China

The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China
Education|Science|Technology|World

US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China

More than 2,000 scientists warned the U.S.

US scientists warn that termination of National Science Board hurts ability to compete with China
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency

President Donald Trump has nominated Cameron Hamilton to lead the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton, fired after defending FEMA, to lead the agency
Arts|World

A nonprofit sues to halt Trump’s 'American flag blue' repaint of the Reflecting Pool

A Washington-based nonprofit is asking a judge to stop the Trump administration from altering the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

A nonprofit sues to halt Trump’s 'American flag blue' repaint of the Reflecting Pool
Economy|Political|World

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed

U.S. President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after he rejected Tehran’s latest proposal to end the war

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' and proposes gas tax pause as strait stays closed
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future

The EPA’s new interpretations are strategically designed to appeal to the current US Supreme Court’s view of agency authority.

When you don’t have the facts, argue the law: How Trump’s EPA is limiting its own ability to protect public health far into the future
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Germany revives effort to buy US Tomahawks, FT reports

Germany is reviving efforts to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles from the U.S., the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing people with knowledge of Berlin's strategy.

Germany revives effort to buy US Tomahawks, FT reports
Europe|Health|Science|Travel|US|World

WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday

WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday

WHO chief reassures ‘worried’ Tenerife residents ahead of hantavirus ship arrival expected Sunday
Political|Sports|World

Trump administration reaches deal with non-profit over DC golf courses

President Donald Trump's administration and a non-profit group that runs Washington, D.C.'s public golf courses reached a deal on Friday under which the

Trump administration reaches deal with non-profit over DC golf courses
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US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2, leaves a survivor

The U.S. military’s latest strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean has killed two men while leaving one survivor

US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2, leaves a survivor
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Rubio defends new US sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended the Trump administration's decision to impose new sanctions on Cuba

Rubio defends new US sanctions on Cuba, targeting military-run conglomerate GAESA
Arts|Entertainment|US

In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech

ABC is accusing the Trump administration of trying to chill free speech and hinder open political discussion

In legal dispute over 'The View,' ABC argues Trump administration is trying to chill free speech
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US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector

The U.S.

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration appeals latest court loss on tariffs

The Trump administration on Friday appealed a court ruling that found a 10% global tariff imposed in February was not justified under a 1970s trade law. The U.S.

Trump administration appeals latest court loss on tariffs
Business|Technology|US

US nears $400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations, ABC News reports

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US nears $400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations, ABC News reports
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion|Political

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe

ABC says Trump’s FCC is threatening free speech in ‘The View’ probe
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US

Trump agency's order against ABC's 'The View' talk show is invalid, network says

Disney-owned ABC said on Friday the Trump administration's efforts to declare its daytime talk show "The View" subject to federal equal time rules for

Trump agency's order against ABC's 'The View' talk show is invalid, network says
Health|World

US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting

U.S. immigration officials have quietly lifted a hold on green card and visa applications for doctors from three dozen countries

US lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks

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Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks
Business|Economy|US|World

Trump administration will win appeal of ruling against temporary tariffs, US trade chief says

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Trump administration will win appeal of ruling against temporary tariffs, US trade chief says
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White House hosting anti-abortion activists amid Trump backlash

White House hosting anti-abortion activists amid Trump backlash

White House hosting anti-abortion activists amid Trump backlash
Business|Economy|Environment|Food

Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices

The Trump administration has reached a proposed settlement in an antitrust case against Agri Stats, a data-sharing company for the meatpacking industry

Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices
Arts|Education|Entertainment|World

US judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory

A federal judge ruled on Thursday that the terminations of hundreds of humanities grants last year by the Trump administration's so-called Department of

US judge rules humanities grant terminations by DOGE were unlawful, discriminatory
World

US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures

The Trump administration is conducting a review of the 53 Mexican consulates in the United States

US launches a review of Mexican consulates that could lead to closures
Arts|Education|Technology

Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump administration's cancellation of over $100 million in humanities grants was unconstitutional

Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional
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US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military says that it intercepted Iranian attacks on three U_S_ Navy ships as they transited the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces.”

US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump

Rubio and Pope Leo discuss areas of disagreement after weeks of tensions with Trump
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U_S_ military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces."

The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

UN experts warn US fuel blockade in Cuba puts human rights at risk

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UN experts warn US fuel blockade in Cuba puts human rights at risk
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Oil-price bets ahead of Iran war news totalled $7 billion, reporting shows

A series of well-timed market bets on falling oil prices totalling as much as $7 billion during March and April spread across multiple

Oil-price bets ahead of Iran war news totalled $7 billion, reporting shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support

A council appointed by President Donald Trump has proposed significant changes to the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes sweeping changes to federal disaster support
Crime|US|World

South Florida man from Cuba being pressured to self-deport after release from "Alligator Alcatraz"

South Florida man from Cuba being pressured to self-deport after release from "Alligator Alcatraz"

South Florida man from Cuba being pressured to self-deport after release from "Alligator Alcatraz"
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land

The Pentagon is delaying wind power development — even on private land
Economy|Health|Political|World

The Trump administration is trying to divert $2 billion in global health funding to pay for USAID shutdown

The Trump administration is trying to divert $2 billion in global health funding to pay for USAID shutdown

The Trump administration is trying to divert $2 billion in global health funding to pay for USAID shutdown
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‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing

‘I am trying to stay alive.’ Jobs at mom-and-pop shops are disappearing
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Once the city of peace, Geneva sees the United Nations' presence fade

When in 1937 the League of Nations vacated the 225-room Palais Wilson in Geneva, the global intergovernmental body created to preserve peace

Once the city of peace, Geneva sees the United Nations' presence fade
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US and Iran closing in on agreement aimed at ending war, source says

US and Iran closing in on agreement aimed at ending war, source says

US and Iran closing in on agreement aimed at ending war, source says
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Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law

Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz

In 24 hours, the Trump administration’s stance on the Iran war has pinballed from declarations that a tenuous ceasefire was holding and military operations were over to new threats of bombing the Islamic Republic

Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal

Stocks surged to fresh records and oil prices dropped on Wednesday after a report that the United States and Iran are closing in on an

Stocks hit records on tech earnings, oil slide from prospect of Iran deal
Opinion|Political|US|World

Who is Pete Hegseth calling ‘Pharisees’?

Who is Pete Hegseth calling ‘Pharisees’?

Who is Pete Hegseth calling ‘Pharisees’?
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How Trump's immigration crackdown is affecting everyday Americans, according to a new AP-NORC poll

A new AP-NORC poll finds about 6 in 10 U.S. adults say the country is no longer a great place for immigrants, though they believe it used to be

How Trump's immigration crackdown is affecting everyday Americans, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi

China’s diplomatic role in the Iran war has come into sharper focus after talks between Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers on Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping

China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi
Crime|Political|US|World

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific

The U.S. military has launched another strike on a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 3 in the eastern Pacific
Crime|Political|US|World

US to close watchdog office for federal immigration detention abuses

A U.S. watchdog office for federal detention abuses was being closed, President Donald Trump's administration said on Tuesday.

US to close watchdog office for federal immigration detention abuses
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says ‘mass deportations are coming’

Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says ‘mass deportations are coming’

Defiant border czar brushes away MAGA critics, says ‘mass deportations are coming’
Business|Education|World

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity goals

The New York Times was sued on Tuesday by the U.S.

New York Times sued by US employment agency over diversity goals
Crime|Political|US

Trump administration sues Denver over its 1989 assault weapons ban

The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Denver and its police department seeking to strike down an assault weapons ban that’s been in place for Colorado’s largest city since 1989

Trump administration sues Denver over its 1989 assault weapons ban
Arts|Environment|Health|Political|Sports

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says

The National Park Service says debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing that was dumped at a nearby public golf course has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals

White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|World

The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone

The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone

The Supreme Court may force Trump to take a position on mifepristone
Americas|Business|Crime|Political|US|World

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in the Caribbean

The U.S. military says it’s launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea

US military strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in the Caribbean
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

US prepared for visa sanctions on China over migrants issue, official says

China is slowing its efforts to repatriate Chinese nationals who are in the U.S. illegally, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters,

US prepared for visa sanctions on China over migrants issue, official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce

The U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease

California energy officials on Monday opened an investigation into the Trump administration's agreement with an offshore wind company to cancel a planned project off the state's

California probes Trump administration deal to cancel offshore wind lease
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters

The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Costa Rica's top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns

One of Costa Rica’s leading media outlets says that the United States has revoked the tourist visas of several executives on its board

Costa Rica's top newspaper says US revoked visas of its executives, prompting press freedom concerns
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit

The U.S.

US Justice Dept sues to block Minnesota's climate change lawsuit
Uncategorized

Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan

President Donald Trump's administration supports a proposal to delay rules to protect a vanishing species of whale in favor of commercial fishing interests

Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan
Arts|Business|Economy|Health

FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins this week attributed a multimillion-person drop in the number of participants receiving food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to the tamping down of fraud and an improved economy

FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Strait talk

What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Oil prices spiked by around 5% on Monday after Iran said it

Strait talk
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike

European Union countries are broadly pushing for the swift implementation of the bloc's side of a trade deal struck with the United States last year to

EU countries push to settle US trade deal to avoid car tariff hike
Health|Political|Science

Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Warned off vaccine actions, Kennedy seeks quick health wins ahead of midterms
Election

Trump and GOP test precedent with aggressive voter roll purges

Trump and GOP test precedent with aggressive voter roll purges

Trump and GOP test precedent with aggressive voter roll purges