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Brett Kavanaugh just won a surprising victory for racial justice

Justice Brett Kavanaugh is a Republican. He served in a Republican White House, typically votes with the Court's other Republicans, and even sometimes sides with President Donald Trump in major cases that divide the Republican Party. He's not the sort of person you'd expect to carry a torch for a ...

Ian Millhiser / Vox | Thu, 28 May 2026 19:00:00

White House Drone Funding News Sent DRNZ 15% Higher

The global defense industry continues to move rapidly from legacy, heavy-hardware platforms to agile, unmanned systems. Today, the Trump Administration announced that it's pursuing funding deals for drone companies in an effort to increase domestic production in today's defensive landscape. For thematic investors tracking this modernization in the defense industry, ...

Ben Hernandez / ETF Trends | Thu, 28 May 2026 18:50:05

US, Iran reach MoU on 60-day truce, Trump's approval pending

US and Iranian negotiators have reached a memorandum of understanding on a proposed 60-day ceasefire extension.

Al Jazeera | Thu, 28 May 2026 18:25:32

US and Iran reach tentative deal for 60-day truce extension, officials say

The memorandum of understanding, which would enable further negotiations, still requires Donald Trump's final approval.

Al Jazeera | Thu, 28 May 2026 18:21:14

The real lesson of the E. Jean Carroll investigation is Trump's weakness

Had you time-traveled back to 2023, and started telling people that President Donald Trump's Justice Department would soon be trying to imprison a woman who had accused him of rape, most would likely have dismissed it as a paranoid #resistance fantasy. Yet now, it appears to be reality. Reporting in ...

Zack Beauchamp / Vox | Thu, 28 May 2026 18:00:00

Washington nearing deal to extend Iran ceasefire, US officials say

Trump administration's hopes that an agreement is imminent come after both sides exchanged fire

FT | Thu, 28 May 2026 17:49:31

House Democrats to Introduce Bill to Block Trump's Triumphal Arch Amid Backlash Over 'Vanity' Projects

"It is unthinkable that we would desecrate this hallowed space to build a monument to Donald Trump's ego," argued one lawmaker.

Tiago Ventura / Time | Thu, 28 May 2026 17:36:30

Bruce Springsteen calls out Trump, announces Maryland protest festival

Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, Brittany Howard and Joan Baez will headline a star-studded protest festival set for the Washington area a month before the midterm elections. Springsteen and Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello announced the festival on Wednesday while performing together at Nationals Park in Washington ...

Associated Press / South China Morning Post | Thu, 28 May 2026 17:28:55

Trump Skips Visit to Soldiers Injured in Iran War at Walter Reed

President Trump visited soldiers Tuesday at Walter Reed Military Medical Center, but chose not to meet with 14 who were injured in the war in Iran. CBS reports that Trump made time to meet service members while he was at the medical center for his six-month physical, but did not ...

Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 17:20:38

Americans Can't Afford Trump's Economy

Prices are rising faster than wages in the US, and President Donald Trump's policies are a key reason why. Now is the time for the Democratic Party to advance a credible and specific "affordability platform" that addresses the biggest culprits, from tariffs and energy prices to mass deportation of immigrants.

Jeffrey Frankel / Project Syndicate | Thu, 28 May 2026 17:18:31

Polymarket traders think these companies are top targets for investment by the Trump administration

In Trump's second term, the government has taken stakes in rare earth and quantum companies. Bettors think these are the next targets.

Jennifer Sor / Business Insider | Thu, 28 May 2026 17:01:57

US farmers seek firmer soybean guarantees despite Xi-Trump agriculture pledge

Across the vast United States, soybean farmers caught in the crossfire of the US-China trade war hoped for a deal on the crop when US President Donald Trump met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. There was optimism after the two presidents met in Busan, South Korea, in October, when ...

Lucy Quaggin / South China Morning Post | Thu, 28 May 2026 17:00:55

Trump Refiles $10 Billion Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal

An earlier version of the defamation suit, which focused on an article about a birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein, was dismissed by a judge.

Katie Robertson / NY Times | Thu, 28 May 2026 16:47:06

Tentative agreement reached in Iran negotiations pending Trump's approval: US officials

A tentative agreement has been reached in the ongoing negotiations with Iran, US sources confirmed, though they stressed that the deal has not yet been finalised and remains subject to formal approval by US President Donald Trump. Earlier, Axios reported that Trump has asked for a couple of days to ...

Khushboo Razdan / South China Morning Post | Thu, 28 May 2026 16:39:45

Cubans Abandon the American Dream

As conditions on the island worsen, people are leaving-just not for the United States.

Gil Guerra and Diana Roy / Foreign Policy | Thu, 28 May 2026 16:23:22

Robinhood stock gains after Trump Accounts app launches

Seeking Alpha | Thu, 28 May 2026 16:23:02

Donald Trump's 'saved crypto industry' bullish claim—but market voted bearish

Seeking Alpha | Thu, 28 May 2026 16:20:01

MAGA's civil war over immigration is over. Silicon Valley lost.

The Trump administration announced last Friday that US visa holders who want a green card must first return to their home countries and apply from there, "except in extraordinary On its face, this rule - which was officially promulgated in a memo from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) - ...

Eric Levitz / Vox | Thu, 28 May 2026 16:15:00

STAT+: Trump's pharma deals get tested

We still have a lot of questions about Trump's MFN deals with pharma companies.

John Wilkerson / Stats | Thu, 28 May 2026 16:07:30

US inflation rose at fastest pace in three years in April as Iran war hikes up prices

Americans are growing frustrated with Trump's handling of the economy as cost of living soars ahead of midterms US inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher energy prices amid the war with Iran, and cementing economists' views that the Federal Reserve could hold ...

Guardian staff and agencies / Guardian | Thu, 28 May 2026 16:06:35

The King of Queens

President Trump delights in playing what he calls "the gay national anthem" whenever he wants to rev up a crowd. He's obsessed with Elton John, was once friendly with Liza Minnelli, and has a Liberace-esque flair for gilded interiors. One of his favorite sports to watch-mixed martial arts-is basically sweaty, ...

Ashley Parker / The Atlantic | Thu, 28 May 2026 16:00:00

I'm a financial planner and dad. Trump Accounts come with a free $1,000, but I still prefer my current savings strategy.

Trump Accounts offer $1,000 for US-born kids between 2025-2028, but financial advisor Eric Roberge suggests 529 plans may still be the better option.

Eric Roberge / Business Insider | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:55:42

Trump Treasury Secretary Doubles Down on Wild Threat to Oman

The Trump administration has doubled down on Donald Trump's threats against Oman. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Thursday that Washington "will not tolerate any effort to impose a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz." "Oman, in particular, should know the U.S. Treasury will aggressively target any actors involved-directly or ...

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:45:33

Trump Files Fresh $10 Billion Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal

President Trump on Tuesday again refiled a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a July 2025 report that he submitted a letter and explicit drawing to a birthday album for Jeffrey Epstein. A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit last month, ruling he couldn't claim the paper ...

Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:40:52

Federal judge declines to block Trump executive order restricting mail-in voting

In a ruling released Thursday, US District Judge Carl Nichols denied requests to block President Trump's executive order placing restrictions on the guidelines for voting by mail. The decision, delivered by Trump-appointed Judge Nichols, acknowledges that the plaintiffs, seeking preliminary injunctive relief, may renew their claims in the future only ...

Abigail Austin | Vermont Law & Graduate School, US / JURIST | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:40:34

Oil prices pull back on report U.S.-Iran agreement to extend ceasefire awaits Trump approval

Oil prices pulled back Thursday, erasing earlier gains on a report that U.S. and Iranian negotiators reached an agreement to extend ceasefire.

CNBC | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:31:36

U.S. and Iran Reach Deal But Need Trump's Approval

Axios: "U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but President Trump has yet to give his final approval."

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:31:02

"Accused"

Is nothing ever resolved, Glenn Thrush?The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the 82-year-old former magazine writer who accused Donald J. Trump of sexual assault, according to two people with direct knowledge of the situation. Ok next paragraph. Ms. Carroll won a $5 million civil ...

Atrios / Eschaton | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:30:00

Dell wins a $9.7 billion Pentagon software deal after donating to Trump accounts

The purchase comes after Dell spent considerable time courting the White House and after President Trump urged purchases of the company's computers.

CNBC | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:23:48

No Kings Event Set for June 14

The No Kings movement has announced a nationwide event on June 14, "directly counter-programming Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebrations and a Ultimate Fighting Championship bout on the south lawn of the White House," The Guardian reports.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:16:02

Russia's War In Ukraine Is At Risk Of 'Dangerous' Escalation, UN Warns

Kate Nicholson / Huffington Post | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:15:08

Iran's 'Red Lines' Are the Exact Opposite of Trump's

"The head of the Iranian parliament's national security commission laid out Tehran's "red lines" for any agreement with the US Thursday - and they're diametrically opposed to those of President Trump," the New York Post reports. Said Ebrahim Azizi: "Iran will not be pushed back by Trump's rhetoric from its ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:13:05

Mamdani Mimics Trump's DOGE With COGE Plan

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he's forming a new Commission of Government Efficiency, or COGE, to improve the way City Hall spends public funds, Bloomberg reports. Said Mamdani: "This commission will find ways for our city to work smarter, faster and more efficiently for working people. New Yorkers ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:11:37

Regulator Tries to Withdraw Penalty Against Trump Donors

CNN: "The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is asking a judge to vacate the Biden-era penalty that it imposed last year on a cryptocurrency exchange run by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss - prominent donors to President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign."

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:09:45

Trump Does Massive Favor for Venezuelan President He Installed

The Trump administration is giving Venezuela's new leadership a free pass. The White House has instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid criminal investigations into acting President Delcy Rodríguez, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. Rodríguez has been on the Drug Enforcement Administration's radar since at least 2018, and has been ...

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:08:48

Unusual Machines and other drone stocks surge on report Pentagon considering stakes in the industry

Drone stocks surged Thursday on a report the Trump administration is in talks to fund several firms, including one in which Donald Trump Jr. is a shareholder.

CNBC | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:06:21

US, Iranian negotiators agree on draft memorandum - Axios

According to the sources, US President Donald Trump has yet to give his final approval

Tass | Thu, 28 May 2026 15:05:58

Airlines, hotels warn against Trump admin threat to international flights to 'sanctuary cities'

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration is considering pulling international flight processing in "sanctuary cities."

CNBC | Thu, 28 May 2026 14:56:28

Poisonous invasion: What is the 'devil's trumpet' harming crops in Iraq?

The spread of datura is forcing the Iraqi Interior Ministry to urge farmers and citizens to report if spotted.

Al Jazeera | Thu, 28 May 2026 14:53:59

Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks

A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.

BBC | Thu, 28 May 2026 14:45:46

U.S. sanctions Iran's Hormuz Strait authority, condemns ballistic missile launch at Kuwait

The latest military and economic actions come as President Trump insists he feels no pressure to make a deal with Iran before November's midterm elections.

CNBC | Thu, 28 May 2026 14:17:10

Trump Now Wants to Put His Face on a $250 Bill

President Trump wants something else with his name and face on it: American currency. U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach and his senior adviser Mike Brown, both political appointees, have been pushing staff at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing for prototypes of a $250 bill with Trump's name and face on ...

Hafiz Rashid / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 14:13:45

America at 250: how Trump's foreign policy is redefining the US story

President Donald Trump's foreign policy direction could have lasting effects on America's alliances and global leadership, and it could also speed up the shift to a multipolar world where China plays a bigger role. That is according to Wu Xinbo, dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University ...

Vanessa Cai / South China Morning Post | Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:10

The Madman Strikes Back

Nixon's theory on the power of unpredictability didn't account for an actual madman adversary.

Daniel W. Drezner / Foreign Policy | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:50:56

Scheduled Artists Begin Bailing on Trump's "Great American State Fair"

Two major performing artists have bailed on President Trump's America 250 celebrations on the National Mall since the administration included them in the lineup. Freedom 250 on Wednesday announced a list of performers for the " Great American State Fair ," which will take place from June 25 to July ...

Malcolm Ferguson / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:45:05

Trump Should Just Admit He Screwed Up

The Iran war was obviously a mistake. Why not say so?

Stephen M. Walt / Foreign Policy | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:41:48

Top Trump Aide Helped Don Jr.-Linked Company Land Massive Federal Loan

A top White House adviser intervened to send a massive defense loan to a company linked to Donald Trump Jr., ProPublica reported Thursday. In November, the Pentagon announced a $620 million loan to Vulcan Elements, a start-up manufacturer of rare earth elements. Just three months earlier, Don Jr.'s venture capital ...

Edith Olmsted / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:38:07

Trump Finds New Way to Terrorize E. Jean Carroll

Donald Trump's retribution campaign is turning the Justice Department against E. Jean Carroll. The DOJ has opened a criminal investigation into the writer, probing whether Carroll committed perjury in her previous cases against Trump, reported CNN Wednesday. Carroll has a long and unfortunate history with the president. Trump was found ...

Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:28:55

Trump Threatens to Blow Up Oman, Vance Uncovers $28 Billion in Fraud, North Korea Tests AI Missiles

Today's Digest covers Trump's Hormuz warning to Oman, US fraud findings, SNAP shipping scandal, corporate voting ruling, pediatric vaccine deaths, pandemic hype critique, North Korean AI missiles, and government privacy issues.

Ivor / Peak Prosperity | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:15:02

Reading Between China's Red Lines

Chinese President Xi Jinping's blunt warning to US President Donald Trump about Taiwan was clearly intended to sharpen the distinction between this ultimatum and the many others Xi has issued. But expanding the number of non-negotiable positions reduces the space for effective diplomacy and raises the risk of accidental conflict.

Stephen S. Roach / Project Syndicate | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:14:55

White House got $620m rare earths deal for firm tied to Trump Jr.

This article was originally published by ProPublica. It is republished with permission. When the Pentagon announced a $620 million loan last year to a small North Carolina startup linked to Donald Trump Jr., defense officials and the company tried to tamp down suspicions of cronyism. The president's eldest son said ...

Robert Faturechi / Asia Times | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:02:49

History Repeats in Cuba

Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts Sometimes when President Trump talks about Cuba, he throws in compliments. "They have a nice landscape. You know it's a beautiful island," he said during a signing event at the Oval Office in March. "I do believe ...

Hanna Rosin / The Atlantic | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:00:00

Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman, amid Iran war escalation?

The US president has issued a stark warning to a US ally, in a sign of rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:54:26

Trump Gets Major Win in Effort to Rig Midterm Elections

A federal judge refused Thursday to block President Donald Trump's executive order to illegally limit mail-in voting, clearing the way to disenfranchise millions of voters for the upcoming midterm elections. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump-appointee based in Washington, rejected the challenge from Democrats and civil rights groups. He ...

The New Republic Editors / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:48:09

'Donald Trump' buffalo in Bangladesh will be spared sacrifice

An albino buffalo with a blond forelock has shot to fame in Bangladesh as people say it resembles Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:40:55

No message to Trump, discussions in Kazakhstan: statements by Kremlin aide

Russia has conveyed its recommendations to the US "through the appropriate channels" regarding the Russian military's shift to systematic strikes on defense industry facilities in Kiev, Yury Ushakov said

Tass | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:32:37

Republicans Have a Trump Problem in the Midterms

Seth Masket: "Trump appears to believe that Republican officeholders will fare better if they are seen as closely aligned with him. Perhaps the best expression of this belief is the Republican Party's intended midterm convention this September." "This is a pretty novel move, driven almost entirely by President Trump. Details ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:23:06

A Frustrated President Can't Get the Deal Done

Jonathan Lemire and Nancy Youssef: "Trump's failure to make a deal doesn't stem from a lack of desire. He has spent weeks casting about for a way out of the conflict. He has tried to force Iran's surrender with a series of escalating threats and deadlines. But each time, Iran ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:11:43

Judge Won't Block Trump's Plan for Federal Voter List

"A federal judge has declined to halt Trump's executive order, creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, clearing the way for potential sweeping changes in how American elections are run shortly before this year's midterm elections," the AP reports.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:01

Inside Trump's Accelerating Squeeze on Cuba

Axios: "The Trump administration is bracing for the potential collapse of Cuba's totalitarian government as early as this summer, and has war-gamed new military response plans in case the island descends into chaos."

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:03:37

Republicans Face $100 Million Texas Fight

Bloomberg: "As Donald Trump celebrated Ken Paxton's landslide win in Texas, Republican officials were busy gearing up for a brutal fight that may end up costing them more than $100 million to stop a Democrat from flipping a seat in a state the president won by 14 percentage points." "Paxton's ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:02:12

Trump's Bind Deepens on Iran

Bloomberg: "As President Donald Trump continues to suggest a deal with Iran is close, he finds himself caught between two extremes: Tehran's demand for financial relief and an end to attacks, and pressure from Republican hawks to "finish the job" - or at least not to sign a bad deal." ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:01:06

The Iran conflict has shattered the mythology of Trump's effectiveness

Throughout his first term and now into his second administration, President Trump has used his aggressive communication style to dominate narratives and portray himself as an effective dealmaker. Christopher Featherstone writes that as his ratings fall among Republicans, the US conflict with Iran has exposed the limits of Trump's persuasive ...

Blog admin / USAPP | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:35:51

Newsom Vows 100% Tax on Trump 'Slush Fund' Payouts

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) pledged to seek a 100% tax on any money Californians receive from President Donald Trump's fund, Mediaite reports.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:23:21

Unusual Machines Shares Surge on Funding Expectations

Wall Street Journal: "Shares in drone-parts maker Unusual Machines surged premarket after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration was considering funding a group of U.S. drone companies." "The stock jumped over 39% premarket to $26.30, which would be a record if the gains carry over to market ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:13:32

Trump, Xi Must Get Rid of AI Compute

In the recent U.S.-China summit, the two leaders reportedly discussed many topics - from Boeing planes to new bilateral boards of trade and investment. A last-minute addition to the agenda: risks from artificial intelligence. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly discussed AI guardrails, hinting at the idea of the ...

David Krueger / Real Clear Politics | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:09:42

Morning News: May 28, 2026

Iceland Ousts Switzerland as Priciest Nation, Union Says Strait of Hormuz Traffic Fades to a Crawl After Supertankers Exit Trump's Bind Deepens With Hormuz Shut [...]

Eddy Elfenbein / Eddy Elfenbein | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:08:45

Cornyn's Defeat and the Remaking of the GOP

The results in Texas practically flew in on Tuesday night. As soon as polls closed, the Associated Press called a decisive victory for state Attorney General Ken Paxton, presumably ending Sen. John Cornyn's 35-year political career. The 30-point margin was also another feather in Donald Trump's cap. "Last night was ...

Carolina Lumetta / Real Clear Politics | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:08:26

U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes

"The United States and Iran traded strikes overnight after President Donald Trump insisted he would not agree to a 'crummy agreement' in the negotiations to end the nearly three-month-old war," the Washington Post reports. "Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Thursday morning that it had retaliated against a U.S. attack ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:03:42

Trump is pushing Canada and Mexico towards China

The renegotiation of the USMCA deal is peripheral to the green tech revolution in world trade

FT | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:04

Trump Refiles $10 Billion Defamation Suit Against WSJ

"Donald Trump has refiled a defamation lawsuit seeking at least $10bn in damages against the Wall Street Journal over its reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, after a judge threw out an earlier version over legal deficiencies," The Guardian reports.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:59:06

Transcript: Trump Blurts Out Surprise Midterm Admission as GOP Panics

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 28 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I'm your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump just uttered ...

The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:49:40

Oil markets are betting on a swift end to the Iran war. Investors may regret it

Oil markets remain volatile as traders struggle to interpret contradictory signals on prospects for U.S.-Iran peace agreement.

CNBC | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:44:36

Three Arguments Against Tariffs

It is not enough to lower tariff rates. Congress should make it so that no future president can play games with tariffs like Trump has.

Ryan Young / National Review | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:39

Working Class Voters Sour on Trump

Washington Post: "White voters without college degrees, who have powered Trump's victories since 2016, are growing frustrated with his second term. In a striking shift, the group that voted to reelect Trump by a huge margin is now net-negative on how Trump is handling his job in several polls. They ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:56

Officials Push $250 Banknote with Trump's Portrait

"Trump administration officials have pressed the office responsible for printing the nation's money to design a $250 bill featuring the president's portrait, according to four current and former employees, in what would be the first appearance of a living person on U.S. currency in more than 150 years," the Washington ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:23:47

Judges Urge Inquiry Into Deal Trump Struck WithIRS

"A bipartisan group of 35 former federal judges on Wednesday asked the judge who oversaw President Trump's remarkable lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service to reopen the case and conduct an inquiry into whether the hasty deal to resolve it could be challenged as an act of fraud," the New ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:22:14

Can Democrats Sway Young Men?

New York Times: "Propelled by economic anxiety, young men lurched to the right in the 2024 election - a 15-percent swing from 2020 - and helped Mr. Trump win the White House, setting off a round of soul-searching among Democratic politicians and strategists who were dismayed that this once-reliable demographic ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:20:17

The Trump Accounts app just went live. How the new savings program for kids works.

Trump Accounts are a new savings program for kids launching in 2026. Here's everything to know about eligibility, how they work, and how to open one.

Allie Kelly,Aditi Bharade / Business Insider | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:18:54

The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump's Call

"The social media post by President Trump made it sound straightforward. The United States would orchestrate a deal to end the war with Iran and, in exchange, a slew of countries across the Middle East and South Asia would join an agreement, called the Abraham Accords, establishing relations with Israel," ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:18:04

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll: What to Know

The criminal probe reportedly focuses on whether the writer, who in 2023 won a defamation suit against Trump that found him liable for sexually abusing her, committed perjury.

Chad de Guzman / Time | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:15:04

US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say

The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.

BBC | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:15:03

Trump's Job Approval Dips

A new Emerson College survey finds President Donald Trump with a 39% job approval rating, while 55% disapprove of the job he is doing in the Oval Office.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:09:52

US judge allows Trump to implement mail-in voting executive order

A US judge on Thursday declined to block President Donald Trump's executive tightening rules on mail-in voting in a loss for the Democratic Party, whose lawyers argued that it could disenfranchise millions of voters. The decision comes as Trump's Republicans are locked in a tight battle to keep control ‌of ...

Reuters / South China Morning Post | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:02:35

Press review: Gulf states seek US ops limits post Iran as Trump Board of Peace faces doubt

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, May 28th

Tass | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:01

Trump Quietly Weakened Heat Rules Just in Time for a Broiling Summer

Summer is just getting started, and people are already dying. Western Europe is sweltering through a climate-fueled " heat dome " that has trapped hot air from London to Spain, where temperatures have broken new records and surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Seven people are reported to have died in France ...

Kate Aronoff / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00

Trump's First Big Vindictive Prosecution Just Went Up in Smoke

This week's Executive Dysfunction.

Shirin Ali / Moneybox | Thu, 28 May 2026 09:45:00

Americans tell GB News what they think about massive UFC cage being erected at the White House ahead of 'unprecedented' event

Americans have spoken to GB News about the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) cage match to be held on the White House's South Lawn. President Donald Trump sparked fury in some quarters when announcing a massive mixed martial arts event will be held at the iconic executive residence. A massive ...

Marcus Donaldson / GB News | Thu, 28 May 2026 09:39:41