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May 2026

Every story published this month, newest first. 180 stories.

Sunday, May 31

Elections Pro-Trump outsider advances to Colombian runoff against left-backed senator Elections Iowa primaries signal both parties view state as crucial for congressional control Foreign Affairs PSG wins second consecutive Champions League title; 780 arrested in post-match violence across France Politics Pence Criticizes Both GOP and Democrats After Paxton Primary Victory Policy Experimental cancer drugs show promise in early trials across multiple cancer types Elections Maine Democratic Senate Candidate Platner Sent Explicit Texts to Women While Married, Wife Disclosed to Campaign Elections Spencer Pratt's LA Mayor Bid Tightens Race Against Incumbent Bass Foreign Affairs Pope Leo's AI encyclical draws Vatican backing for Anthropic while critics question the partnership's framing Foreign Affairs Pope's AI encyclical sparks debate over Anthropic partnership and tech accountability

Saturday, May 30

Politics Trump proposes rally to replace Great American State Fair after musicians withdraw Foreign Affairs Hegseth strikes moderate China tone at Asian summit weeks after Trump's Beijing visit Politics Clashes escalate at Newark ICE detention facility as protests and allegations mount Politics Federal judge orders Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center, blocks closure plan Politics Trump declared in excellent health after Walter Reed physical; cognitive test included

Friday, May 29

Elections Texas Democratic Senate Candidate Talarico's Past Statements on Voter ID and Identity Politics Draw Scrutiny Politics Knicks Finals Draw Trump Attendance Question, Mamdani Declines Political Angle Politics Judge blocks Trump administration's $1.78B anti-weaponization fund pending legal review Foreign Affairs Russian drone strike on Romania injures two, raises NATO defense questions Foreign Affairs Trump administration circulates Iran peace draft as nuclear enrichment emerges as core obstacle Policy Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during Florida ground test Foreign Affairs Trump administration pursues Iran peace deal after two years of military strikes Foreign Affairs Trump circulates Iran peace draft amid escalating strikes and ceasefire violations

Thursday, May 28

Policy Trump administration routes Americans with Ebola exposure to Kenya quarantine, Europe for treatment Politics Treasury prepares $250 bill with Trump's face pending congressional legislation Politics Trump Justice Department opens criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll Economy Energy inflation persists months after Iran conflict as Fed weighs policy response Foreign Affairs US and Iran reach tentative 60-day ceasefire extension; Trump approval pending Politics Jill Biden Says She Feared Stroke During Husband's Debate, Backed His Continued Campaign Foreign Affairs Trump Says Iran Negotiating on Fumes as Three-Month War Continues Without Deal Foreign Affairs Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes' as U.S. and Iran exchange strikes during peace talks Politics SPLC Seeks to Dismiss Fraud Charges; Pope Issues AI Ethics Encyclical

Wednesday, May 27

Foreign Affairs Trump signals military option as Iran nuclear talks continue amid clashes Politics SPLC Seeks to Dismiss Fraud Charges; Limited Coverage of Legal Details Foreign Affairs Treasury reimposed sanctions on UN Palestine rapporteur Albanese one week after removal Foreign Affairs Trump pressures Iran in cabinet meeting as talks extend into eighth week Politics SPLC Seeks to Dismiss Fraud Charges; Media Coverage Diverges on Legal Significance Foreign Affairs Trump Cabinet Meets as Iran War Talks Reach Critical Stage; Officials Offer Conflicting Signals Elections Alabama seeks Supreme Court emergency order to use congressional map a lower court blocked

Tuesday, May 26

Policy NYC Mayor Mamdani Proposes 400,000-Unit Housing Plan Including Property Transfer Authority Elections South Carolina Senate Blocks GOP-Backed Congressional Redistricting Map in 24-20 Vote Politics Supreme Court Declines Florida's Interstate Lawsuit Over Undocumented Immigrant Commercial Licenses Foreign Affairs Russia issues evacuation ultimatum for Kyiv; diplomatic crisis deepens as strikes intensify Elections Federal court blocks Alabama's GOP-drawn congressional map, restores majority-Black districts Politics Trump visits Walter Reed for annual physical, third checkup in last year Elections Texas Senate Runoff Tests Trump's Influence Against GOP Establishment Foreign Affairs Mexico agrees to host Iran's World Cup team after US denies overnight access

Monday, May 25

Foreign Affairs Trump conditions Iran war deal on Gulf states joining Abraham Accords with Israel Foreign Affairs Pope issues AI warning as Trump pursues Iran negotiations Politics National Review marks Memorial Day with tributes to service; climate coverage documents agricultural stress Foreign Affairs Trump administration nears Iran peace deal as Republicans split over terms

Sunday, May 24

Climate California chemical tank faces controlled release as 50K evacuation continues Foreign Affairs Trump signals Iran deal near; oil prices fall as Strait of Hormuz reopening proposed Foreign Affairs Trump Administration Reports Iran Deal Largely Negotiated as Israeli Strikes Continue in Lebanon Foreign Affairs Russia strikes Kyiv with Oreshnik hypersonic missile in third operational use Foreign Affairs Trump claims Iran deal 'largely negotiated' as talks enter final phase with Strait of Hormuz reopening Economy Market analysis: Five major stocks face mixed outlooks amid sector-specific pressures Foreign Affairs Trump announces Iran deal 'largely negotiated' with Strait of Hormuz opening, but key details unconfirmed

Saturday, May 23

Politics Secret Service shoots man after gunfire near White House; bystander also wounded Politics Kyle Busch, two-time NASCAR champion, dies at 41 from pneumonia-triggered sepsis Foreign Affairs Trump announces Iran deal 'largely negotiated' as 84-day conflict approaches possible resolution Policy Trump administration requires green card applicants to leave US and apply abroad

Friday, May 22

Politics Tulsi Gabbard resigns as DNI, citing husband's cancer diagnosis; plans to release intelligence findings before departure Politics Federal judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, citing vindictive prosecution Elections Trump campaigns for vulnerable GOP Rep. Lawler in New York, emphasizes economy and attacks Democrats Economy Trump tells Warsh to act independently as Fed chair, while economic pressures mount Politics Colbert's Late Show finale draws star-studded sendoff; critics split on legacy Foreign Affairs Trump DOJ indicts Raúl Castro; administration signals military option while left warns of escalation

Thursday, May 21

Foreign Affairs US Opens Greenland Consulate Amid Hundreds of Local Protests Politics Senate Republicans halt immigration votes over Trump's $1.8B anti-weaponization fund Policy Trump Postpones AI Executive Order Signing, Citing Objections to Order Contents Elections DNC releases 2024 autopsy report; Chair Martin distances himself from findings Foreign Affairs US indicts 94-year-old Raúl Castro for 1996 downing of exile planes Climate National Review argues Trump climate approach outperforms climate alarmism; sources debate energy policy scope Foreign Affairs Ebola outbreak in Central Africa emerges as Trump administration's global health cuts face scrutiny Elections Trump-Backed Candidate Defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky Primary

Wednesday, May 20

Economy SpaceX files for IPO as Musk pursues largest public market debut in history Foreign Affairs Trump visits Beijing, Putin follows; Xi calibrates ceremony to signal hierarchy amid Ukraine war Elections Bottoms wins Georgia Democratic primary; Trump-backed Jones, Jackson advance in GOP race Politics Senate advances Iran war resolution as Cassidy breaks with Trump after primary loss

Tuesday, May 19

Elections Trump endorses Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in Texas Senate GOP runoff Foreign Affairs Ebola outbreak in DRC kills 131 as WHO weighs experimental vaccines Politics Trump administration creates $1.8B compensation fund; Blanche testifies on DOJ budget amid weaponization claims Foreign Affairs Trump tells Beijing Taiwan arms sales are negotiable as Putin arrives for state visit Foreign Affairs Trump Pauses Iran Strike Plan Amid Renewed Negotiations

Monday, May 18

Elections Georgia 2020 Election Access Dispute Reignites Election Board Tensions Politics Five dead in shooting at San Diego mosque; two suspects also killed Elections Trump Backs Primary Challenge to Kentucky Rep. Massie in 2026 Race Foreign Affairs Trump Pauses Iran Military Strike, Cites Ongoing Negotiations Elections Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act weakening triggers redistricting battles across 17+ states and localities Politics Trump settles $10B IRS lawsuit, establishing $1.8B fund for claimed persecution victims Foreign Affairs Trump Sets Deadline for Iran Nuclear Deal as UAE Reports Drone Strike Near Nuclear Plant Foreign Affairs Trump gives Iran ultimatum on nuclear deal as UAE reports drone strike near reactor Foreign Affairs WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency

Sunday, May 17

Politics Trump administration organizes prayer rally on National Mall ahead of America 250 celebration Politics Two F/A-18s collide at Idaho air show; all four pilots safely eject Foreign Affairs Graham pushes military action on Iran amid oil concerns while consolidating GOP loyalty Foreign Affairs Ukraine launches largest drone strike on Russia in over a year, killing 4 people Elections Platner Energy Plan Promises Cost Relief While Voting Record Shows Local Solar Restraint Foreign Affairs North Korean women's football team arrives in South Korea for Champions League semi-final Economy South Korea mobilizes to prevent Samsung labor strike as Japan summit signals regional economic concerns Policy Senate Parliamentarian Blocks Trump Ballroom Funding From Budget Bill

Saturday, May 16

Foreign Affairs Trump meets Xi in Beijing; Putin visits China days later as three powers recalibrate Foreign Affairs Trump announces joint U.S.-Nigerian strike kills ISIS commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki Politics Starmer's Popularity Collapses as European Leaders Face Voter Backlash Elections Trump-backed primary challenge threatens Louisiana Sen. Cassidy's reelection Policy Virginia Signs Bills Shifting Data Center Costs as Opposition to AI Infrastructure Grows

Friday, May 15

Foreign Affairs US Weighs Indicting Raúl Castro Over 1996 Shootdown as Fuel Crisis Deepens Politics Trump returns from China with vague deals; Colorado governor commutes election-denier Tina Peters' sentence Elections Steve Cohen retires after Tennessee GOP redraws his district into GOP-leaning seat Politics Supreme Court Preserves Abortion Pill Access Via Telehealth as Legal Battle Continues

Thursday, May 14

Foreign Affairs CIA Director Ratcliffe visits Havana for rare high-level talks with Cuban officials Politics Supreme Court halts lower court block on mail-order abortion pills, 7-2 decision Foreign Affairs Trump and Xi meet in Beijing amid Taiwan tensions and Iran complications Politics Trump's Iran focus reignites affordability debate as redistricting battles reshape 2026 map Foreign Affairs National Review Iran Piece Signals Conservative Concern Over Middle East Strategy Without Naming It

Wednesday, May 13

Policy Trump administration defers $1.3B in California Medicaid funds, threatens additional cuts over fraud enforcement Foreign Affairs Trump meets Xi in Beijing as US-China ties face trade, AI, and Iran tensions Politics South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Murdaugh murder convictions, orders new trial Economy Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair in narrowest margin ever Policy Trump Ballroom Project Splits Republicans Over $1 Billion Federal Funding Request Foreign Affairs Trump in Beijing for talks with Xi on trade, Taiwan, and Iran conflict Foreign Affairs Trump arrives in Beijing for Xi summit as trade war, Iran conflict shape negotiations

Tuesday, May 12

Elections Supreme Court clears Alabama to redraw House map, eliminating Black-majority district before 2026 elections Politics Trump appoints ICE official with private prison background as acting director Economy Inflation hits 3.8% in April, highest since May 2023 Elections Nebraska Democrats target GOP House district as primaries set 2026 midterm stage Politics FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigns after one year amid internal conflicts Foreign Affairs Trump meets Xi in Beijing amid tensions over Iran support, Taiwan arms sales, and rare earth minerals

Monday, May 11

Elections Supreme Court Clears Alabama Redistricting While Virginia Democrats Challenge State Court Gerrymander Ruling Economy Trump endorses federal gas tax suspension as prices climb amid Iran conflict Foreign Affairs Trump Promotes Pastor's Critique of Pope on Iran Policy After Rubio Vatican Meeting Elections Supreme Court VRA Ruling Draws Sharp Democratic Criticism From Booker

Sunday, May 10

Foreign Affairs Body of US soldier recovered after disappearance during Morocco training exercise Foreign Affairs Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal response as ceasefire shows strain Foreign Affairs Putin claims Ukraine war winding down as three-day ceasefire holds during Moscow Victory Day

Saturday, May 9

Elections Virginia Supreme Court voids Democratic redistricting map, setting stage for GOP gains in 2026 Politics Frontier Airlines Plane Strikes Person on Denver Runway During Takeoff

Friday, May 8

Foreign Affairs US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz as month-old ceasefire faces first major test Elections Labour suffers local election losses as Reform UK gains, Starmer vows to stay

Thursday, May 7

Economy Trade court blocks Trump's 10% tariffs; Trump sets July 4 EU deadline Policy Bipartisan push to rewrite Big Tech liability rules gains momentum amid AI disruption Politics Chief Justice Roberts Says Court Misunderstood As Political; Thomas Marks Tenure Milestone Elections Tennessee Republicans pass congressional map eliminating lone Democratic seat by splitting Memphis district Foreign Affairs Saudi Arabia Denied U.S. Access to Bases for Strait of Hormuz Escort Operation Foreign Affairs Rubio meets Pope amid Iran negotiations and Trump-Vatican tensions Policy USDA proposes faster meatpacking line speeds; worker safety and climate impacts disputed

Wednesday, May 6

Politics Federal Judge Unseals Purported Epstein Suicide Note from 2019 Death Politics FBI Raids Virginia Democratic Senator's Office in Corruption Probe Tied to Redistricting Figure Elections Seven California Governor Candidates Clash in Debate as Mail Voting Begins Politics CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at 87; Trump Claims New Ownership 'Destroyed' Network Foreign Affairs Trump pauses military operations as Iran negotiations advance; Democrats lead in midterm polling

Tuesday, May 5

Foreign Affairs Trump pauses military operation in Strait of Hormuz after one day, citing Iran deal progress Politics Senate Republicans push $1B security package for Trump ballroom as Hormuz operation paused Elections Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP primary, will face Acton in competitive governor's race Policy Trump revives Presidential Fitness Test, dances with students at White House event Policy Seven hantavirus cases confirmed on cruise ship off West Africa; three deaths reported Elections Supreme Court Strikes Down Voting Rights Act; South Redraws Maps as Left Warns of Foreclosed Reform Foreign Affairs Ukraine and Russia Both Escalate Attacks Days Before Victory Day Ceasefire Elections Indiana GOP primary tests Trump's power to unseat state senators who blocked redistricting Politics Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Mifepristone Access, Setting Up Major Legal Showdown

Monday, May 4

Foreign Affairs US-Iran military escalation spreads to UAE as Trump launches Hormuz shipping operation Politics Secret Service exchanges gunfire with armed suspect near White House; second incident in two weeks Foreign Affairs Trump launches Strait of Hormuz operation as Iran tensions escalate into direct military confrontation Politics Federal judge expresses concern over solitary confinement conditions for suspect in alleged Trump assassination attempt Politics Acting AG Blanche says Comey indictment extends beyond social media post

Sunday, May 3

Politics Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical but Stable Condition Foreign Affairs Trump launches 'Project Freedom' to escort neutral ships through Iran-blockaded Strait of Hormuz starting Monday Foreign Affairs Two US service members missing in Morocco during African Lion military exercises Economy Duffy Rules Out Airline Bailout as Spirit Collapses, Cites Years of Mismanagement Over Iran War

Saturday, May 2

Foreign Affairs Trump Reviews Iran's 14-Point Peace Proposal, Signals Skepticism on Acceptance

Friday, May 1

Policy Fifth Circuit Court blocks mail distribution of abortion pill mifepristone nationwide Policy Fifth Circuit blocks mifepristone by mail, reinstating in-person requirement Foreign Affairs Trump orders 5,000 troop withdrawal from Germany amid Iran dispute with Merz Foreign Affairs Trump Declares Iran War 'Terminated' to Bypass Congressional Deadline as Ceasefire Holds Elections Alabama governor calls special session to redraw congressional maps after Supreme Court weakens voting rights protections Politics Second Trump Assassination Attempt Thwarted; Gun Control Debate Resurfaces Economy Trump administration weighs final rescue proposal as Spirit Airlines faces shutdown Foreign Affairs Trump administration invokes ceasefire to bypass 60-day Iran war powers deadline Politics Devil Wears Prada 2 Reignites Debate Over Fashion Industry Complicity and Media Criticism Foreign Affairs Trump threatens troop withdrawals from NATO allies as Iran tensions escalate; oil hits $126