Investors have worries about Trump's pick for Fed chair. Should they?
In an extraordinary break from the diplomatic restraint typical of central banks, a dozen leaders of the world's foremost monetary institutions issued a joint statement in January declaring their "full solidarity" with the US Federal Reserve and its embattled chair, Jerome Powell. "The independence of central banks is a cornerstone ...
Sylvia Ma / South China Morning Post | Sat, 9 May 2026 01:00:10
Quote of the Day
"I've settled eight wars and actually nine and now it looks like we could have 10." - President Trump, speaking to reporters.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 8 May 2026 23:48:24
Trump Prioritizes Reopening Hormuz
"President Trump has changed his approach as he tries to end the war against Iran: reopen the Strait of Hormuz at all costs and leave thorny negotiations on Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs until later," Bloomberg reports. "That strategy has seen the ceasefire between the US and Iran tested ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 8 May 2026 23:22:34
Trump Officials Deny They're Softening on Immigration
"Markwayne Mullin made clear from the start of his tenure as secretary that he wanted the Department of Homeland Security to stay out of the headlines and adopt a quieter approach after a tumultuous year under his predecessor, Kristi Noem," the New York Times reports. "He paused plans to convert ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 8 May 2026 23:18:56
U.S. Targets Iran's Missile and Drone Program With Sanctions
The new measures are focused on Chinese companies that supply Iran's military with materials to make drones.
Alan Rappeport / NY Times | Fri, 8 May 2026 23:14:10
Trump appeals latest court loss on tariffs as chaos and uncertainty amp up
US President Donald Trump filed an appeal on Friday after the latest legal setback to his signature tariff policy, piling on more chaos and global uncertainty and setting up a new tussle over billions of US dollars in refunds. The appeal follows a decision on Thursday by the US Court ...
Mark Magnier / South China Morning Post | Fri, 8 May 2026 22:29:53
Latest US-China rivalry combines undersea dominance with a race to riches
US President Donald Trump's landmark visit to China comes as the Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In the second part of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, we ...
Alyssa Chen / South China Morning Post | Fri, 8 May 2026 22:00:20
Russia, Ukraine agree to three-day ceasefire, says Trump
The ceasefire, which Donald Trump said would last May 9 to 11, coincides with Russia's Victory Day celebrations, the US president said in a social media post.
Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 8 May 2026 21:30:06
Thanks to Trump, the gloves are off. There may be no new global order
The old order is dead. We just don't know what will replace it. As Henry Kissinger reminded us in his 2014 book World Order, "no truly global order has ever existed". After US President Donald Trump's erratic actions, the gloves are off. American comedians and Iranian Lego cartoons tell us ...
Andrew Sheng / South China Morning Post | Fri, 8 May 2026 21:30:05
Larry Ellison Promised to Fire CNN Anchors If Trump Approved Takeover
Two press freedom groups are warning that Larry Ellison may "implement the CBS playbook" at CNN by getting rid of all the anchors President Donald Trump doesn't like. In a letter sent Thursday to Paramount Skydance, Freedom of the Press Foundation and Reporters Without Borders demanded to see internal documents, ...
Edith Olmsted / New Republic | Fri, 8 May 2026 21:00:41
A Venezuelan Mother's Desperate Search for Her Dead Son Is Representative of Ongoing Human Rights Violations
Meanwhile, Trump claims Venezuelans are "dancing in the streets."
César Báez / Hit & Run | Fri, 8 May 2026 21:00:16
Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Out Release of UFO Info
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) called the Pentagon's release of documents related to UFOs "shiny object propaganda" as the Trump administration wages "foreign wars," NewsNation reports. Said Greene: "I'm so sick of the 'look at the shiny object' propaganda while they wage foreign wars, let rapist and pedophiles run ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 8 May 2026 20:58:44
Trump Media & Technology Group reports Q1 results
Seeking Alpha | Fri, 8 May 2026 20:51:37
Trump Plans to Fire F.D.A. Commissioner Marty Makary
Dr. Makary has been a supporter of the Make American Healthy Again Movement but made some enemies in the administration over vaping, the abortion pill and rejections of new drugs.
Christina Jewett and Maggie Haberman / NY Times | Fri, 8 May 2026 20:40:05
US nears US$400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations, report says
US President Donald Trump's administration is nearing a US$400 million settlement with TikTok to resolve an ongoing lawsuit over alleged child-privacy violations, ABC News reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter. The White House declined to comment, referring questions to the Justice Department, which did not immediately comment. ...
Reuters / South China Morning Post | Fri, 8 May 2026 20:38:00
Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange following US-mediated talks, saying negotiations to end the war were continuing and "we are getting closer and closer every day". "I am pleased to announce that there will be ...
Lucy Quaggin / South China Morning Post | Fri, 8 May 2026 20:24:39
IN BRIEF: Truce, POW exchange in thousand for thousand format: Kremlin aide's statements
Russia agreed to Donald Trump's initiative for a truce with Ukraine from May 9 to 11
Tass | Fri, 8 May 2026 20:09:56
Disney's new Trump strategy: Push back, politely
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro is using a new tactic when it comes to Donald Trump: Push back.
Peter Kafka / Business Insider | Fri, 8 May 2026 19:55:50
Trump says there will be 3-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
The president said he facilitated the deal, which includes a prisoner swap, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly signaled his support. But past ceasefires have crumbled.
Aaron Pellish / Politico | Fri, 8 May 2026 19:45:47
Trump Secretary Spent Last Year Making Reality TV Show With Family
The U.S. secretary of transportation is supposed to oversee America's transportation policy, but Sean Duffy has spent most of his tenure on vacation. Duffy was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in January 2025. Since then, he's spent seven months-nearly half of his time in office-galavanting across the country with his ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Fri, 8 May 2026 19:27:29
Russia accepts Trump's initiative on ceasefire with Ukraine for May 9-11 - Kremlin
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov confirmed this at the instruction of President Vladimir Putin
Tass | Fri, 8 May 2026 19:15:01
FEMA Caught Blocking Grants to States That Didn't Vote for Trump
FEMA has been deliberately delaying grants to blue states, putting American citizens and indigenous tribal land at risk in order to carry out President Trump's petty and vindictive agenda. On Friday, The Washington Post reported that FEMA significantly decreased the amount of hazard mitigation grants to Democratic-led states last year. ...
Malcolm Ferguson / New Republic | Fri, 8 May 2026 19:13:36
How to Choose a Gift for Trump
An expert in diplomatic gift-giving describes the use and abuse of official presents.
Paul Brummell / Foreign Policy | Fri, 8 May 2026 19:00:36
Trump Declares 'Huge Win' After Virginia Court Strikes Down Redistricting Referendum
Virginia's top court blocked Democrats' redistricting plan, preserving GOP advantages ahead of the midterm elections.
Connor Greene / Time | Fri, 8 May 2026 19:00:32
The five 'Bs' and three 'Ts' at the heart of the Trump-Xi meeting
Donald Trump's return to Beijing this week takes place in a much different world. But he remains hungry for a trade deal, and China's military build-up and the future of Taiwan still loom large.
Michael Koziol / Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 8 May 2026 19:00:00
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to observe three-day ceasefire
It comes as the two countries accused each other of violating separate ceasefires to cover the celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany.
BBC | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:59:58
Trump trade chief says US wants balanced trade, not change to China's system
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer called for stability with Beijing days before US President Donald Trump's closely watched trip to China, saying the US was not out to reshape the Chinese economy but to rebalance trade. The trade chief told Fox News on Friday that while the world's two largest ...
Dewey Sim / South China Morning Post | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:57:54
Trump reportedly plans to fire FDA Commissioner Makary
Makary's ouster would create another high-profile vacancy atop RFK Jr.'s health department.
Lizzy Lawrence / Stats | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:57:50
Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced
A three-day ceasefire has been agreed by the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, as well as an exchange of prisoners, following a request from Donald Trump.
Sky | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:57:00
Russia and Ukraine Agree to U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire This Weekend
The deal, which Trump first announced on Truth Social, will pause fighting from May 9 through May 11 to coincide with Victory Day celebrations in Russia.
Moscow Times | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:41:00
Trump Just Got a Big Win for His Fulton County Vote Raid. He Still Won't Get What He Really Wants.
It was only about four months ago that FBI agents raided Fulton County, Georgia's election office.
Shirin Ali / Moneybox | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:38:45
US to host new Israel-Lebanon talks as Trump team presses for Hezbollah disarmament
The United States will host two days of intensive talks between Israel and Lebanon next week in a renewed push for a broader peace and security arrangement, according to a State Department statement released on Friday. The talks, scheduled for May 14 and 15, will build on a previous round ...
Teresa Elena Frontado / South China Morning Post | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:30:57
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Three-Day Ceasefire
President Trump announced that Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a three-day ceasefire starting tomorrow, which he said was requested "directly by me" and agreed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:24:41
The January Sixer Behind the Attack on Voting Rights
Elie Mystal In this week's Elie v. US , our justice correspondent digs into blockbuster revelations about the lead plaintiff in the VRA case. Plus, the enduring Cult of Trump. The post The January Sixer Behind the Attack on Voting Rights appeared first on The Nation .
Elie Mystal / The Nation | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:23:23
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree 3-day ceasefire and prisoner swap
US president says Putin and Zelenskyy agreed to request for cessation beginning May 9
FT | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:21:29
Donald Trump announces a three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war as he says peace is 'closer every day'
Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The US President took to social media to announce the truce would come into force this Saturday, May 9. Both countries intend to celebrate Victory Day on May 9 to commemorate the defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. Russia ...
Ed Griffiths / GB News | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:18:09
Trump announces three-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
Truce will also include swap of 1,000 prisoners of war from each country, US president says.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:15:46
Trump's Germany troop cuts show limits of NATO
Taipei Times | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:07:20
Donald Trump's UFO files reveal drone pilot's mysterious encounter with incredibly bright 'linear object'
Donald Trump's UFO files have revealed a drone pilot's mysterious encounter with an incredibly bright "linear object". An FBI interview transcript documenting a drone operator's September 2023 sighting of an unexplained aerial phenomenon. The witness described observing a "linear object" emitting light so intense that distinct "bands within the light" ...
Ed Griffiths / GB News | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:05:54
Trump and the Supreme Court Are Crushing Black Political Power
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling , states in the South are rushing to eliminate their majority-Black congressional districts. Tennessee passed legislation ...
Right Now With Perry Bacon / New Republic | Fri, 8 May 2026 18:03:37
Trump Plans to Fire FDA Chief Over MAHA Vaping War
President Trump is planning to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary over disagreements relating to flavored vapes and other policy decisions , according to The Wall Street Journal . Trump's displeasure with Makary has been well documented. Last week, the Journal reported that the president became frustrated with the commissioner because ...
Malcolm Ferguson / New Republic | Fri, 8 May 2026 17:58:52
ABC Accuses FCC of Violating First Amendment in Blistering Filing
ABC is fighting back against President Trump's Federal Communications Commission, accusing the agency of violating its First Amendment rights. In a filing Friday, the TV network said that the FCC's latest probe into the TV show The View created a "chilling effect" on free speech by punishing political content the ...
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Fri, 8 May 2026 17:48:09
In a time of federal government inaction, state attorneys general can help America fix national issues
Historic gridlock in Congress, and more recently the agenda of the Trump White House, has meant that the federal government has become less able to address the problems facing the United States. James Tierney, the Former Attorney General of Maine, writes that, considering this failing, state attorneys general have moved ...
Blog Admin / USAPP | Fri, 8 May 2026 17:43:01
Trump Ally Nigel Farage Makes Gains in U.K. Local Elections as Starmer's Future Uncertain
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is now facing more calls from within his own party to step down.
Callum Sutherland and Callum Sutherland / Time | Fri, 8 May 2026 17:41:43
Putin reveals how he and Trump discussed countries' joint victory in World War II
This exchange was mentioned at a briefing with the Russian Security Council
Tass | Fri, 8 May 2026 17:37:57
Republicans Tout Midterm House Polls in Bid to 'Defy History'
With a new release of 2026 internal polls, the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) is bullish about winning Democrat-held House districts in areas that have favored President Donald Trump in the past. "The NRCC surveyed likely general election voters in ME-02, NC-01, NM-02, TX-34, and WA-03, all districts carried by ...
George Caldwell / The Foundry | Fri, 8 May 2026 17:29:07
Trump Planning to Fire FDA Commissioner
"President Trump has signed off on a plan to fire Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, according to people familiar with the matter, following a tumultuous period for the regulator that included clashes over vaping, abortion and drug policy," the Wall Street Journal reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 8 May 2026 17:28:53
ABC Accuses Government of Violating First Amendment
"ABC has accused the Federal Communications Commission of violating its free speech rights, potentially setting the stage for a protracted, high-stakes legal battle between the network and the Trump the New York Times reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 8 May 2026 17:27:37
Puerto Rico Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report
The post Puerto Rico Lawmakers Call for Investigation Into Alleged Drugs-for-Votes Scheme After ProPublica Report appeared first on ProPublica .
Raquel Rutledge / ProPublica | Fri, 8 May 2026 17:25:00
Trump threatens EU with 'much higher' tariffs if no trade deal signed by new deadline
President Donald Trump said he will give the European Union until July 4 to ratify its trade agreement with the U.S.
CNBC | Fri, 8 May 2026 17:01:34
Marco Rubio Reveals Cringeworthy Message He Gave to Pope From Trump
State Secretary Marco Rubio's meet and greet with Pope Leo XIV didn't squash the White House's beef with the Vatican-instead, it seemed to emphasize it. Rubio told reporters in Rome Friday that his meeting with the pontiff was "very positive," but mentioned that they did discuss the Iran war and ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Fri, 8 May 2026 17:01:13
Trump's Tariffs Just Got Struck Down in Court-Again
Courts keep taking a skeptical view of the executive branch's overreach.
Keith Johnson / Foreign Policy | Fri, 8 May 2026 16:53:14
6 Ways Democrat States Executed Prewritten Playbook to Block Trump Agenda
A dozen Democrat-led states declared victory Thursday in a legal battle that effectively checked off two priorities from a liberal coalition's 2024 template for blue states to thwart President Donald Trump's agenda. An attachment to a Dec. 13, 2024, email to the coalition Governors Safeguarding Democracy outlined the organization's priorities ...
Fred Lucas / The Foundry | Fri, 8 May 2026 16:44:18
Trump Is 'Bored' With the War He Started
President Trump really, really wants the war with Iran to end. He has declared victory many times, including about three weeks ago, when Iran briefly reopened the Strait of Hormuz. He has repeatedly extended his cease-fire deadlines instead of following through on his threats to resume hostilities. This week, his ...
Jonathan Lemire / The Atlantic | Fri, 8 May 2026 16:28:32
MAGA Congressman Accused of Beating and Burning His Ex-Wife
Trump-endorsed GOP Representative Max Miller has been accused of physically abusing his ex-wife Emily Moreno-daughter of GOP Senator Bernie Moreno-for years. Miller has denied the allegations. Court filings obtained by the Daily Mail revealed that Emily is attempting to change their custody situation due to Miller's "dangerous physical behavior" while ...
Malcolm Ferguson / New Republic | Fri, 8 May 2026 16:09:57
Trump's Latest Tariff Setback Looms Over China Talks
For the president, a major legal defeat could undercut his leverage as he prepares to head to Beijing next week for high-stakes trade negotiations.
Tony Romm and Ana Swanson / NY Times | Fri, 8 May 2026 16:00:22
Why Rupert Murdoch is asking Donald Trump for help fighting the NFL
Rupert Murdoch's Fox depends on the NFL for ratings. And he's worried that streaming deals will give the NFL even more leverage.
Peter Kafka / Business Insider | Fri, 8 May 2026 15:58:47
ABC Accuses Government of Violating First Amendment
The network's argument, made to the F.C.C., is the most aggressive posture taken yet by a television network toward the Trump administration.
Jim Rutenberg and John Koblin / NY Times | Fri, 8 May 2026 15:58:29
'Make up their own minds': Pentagon releases first tranche of UFO files
US President Trump ordered the release in February amid renewed public interest; critics claim distraction.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 8 May 2026 15:18:18
The Managerial Anguish of Democratic Leaders
Chris Lehmann Trump's corruption is personal, so why do Democrats keep making it about procedure? The post The Managerial Anguish of Democratic Leaders appeared first on The Nation .
Chris Lehmann / The Nation | Fri, 8 May 2026 15:16:10
Trump Throws Temper Tantrum When Asked About Gas Prices
Donald Trump either can't or won't face the music. The president exploded at a Black female reporter Thursday who dared to question why he was so focused on his expensive Washington vanity projects while the rest of the country struggles to fill their gas tanks, deriding the query as "stupid" ...
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Fri, 8 May 2026 15:05:44