Stephen Miller delivers for Trump: 145,000 US kids separated from their parents A thinktank investigation shows how immigration detention has torn apart families, and experts point to trauma The Guardian - US · May 23
Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcher The Guardian - US · May 23
Democratic chair faces calls to quit over ‘shambles’ of election autopsy release DNC’s Ken Martin condemned for suppressing report for months and then admitting it ‘won’t meet your standards’ The Guardian - US · May 23
Even if the Iran war ended today, US fuel prices aren’t likely to normalize this year Prewar US gas prices averaged about $3 a gallon nationally – kiss that number goodbye for 2026 The Guardian - US · May 23
Republicans defy Trump to oppose ‘slush fund’ WASHINGTON - Republicans in the US Congress have revolted over President Donald Trump’s $1.8-billion fund for people he says were victims of government “weaponisation”, setting the stage for a searing battle less than six months before midterm elections. Bangkok Post · May 23
Donald Trump’s revenge tour against Republican dissenters is in full swing. Will it backfire? With razor-thin majorities in Congress, the US president needs the votes of the very people whose careers he has destroyed The Guardian - US · May 23
House Democratic runoff heats up in the Rio Grande Valley, where the party hopes to reverse GOP gains Texas House District 41 was opened by the retirement of Rep. Bobby Guerra, a Democrat. Donald Trump carried the district with 50.3% of the vote in 2024. The Texas Tribune · May 23
Trump to skip son's Bahamas wedding amid Iran crisis, says 'White House duties come first' US President Donald Trump said that he will not attend the wedding celebrations of his son, Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas, citing the escalating Iran conflict and other international developments as the reason for remaining at the White House. The Times of India · May 23
Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war? America's military actions against Iran three months ago are now questioned. President Trump faces doubts about achieving a clear geopolitical victory. Iran's continued influence in the Strait of Hormuz and its resistance to concessions raise concerns. The situation teeters between diplomacy and renewed threats. Experts suggest a grim outlook for… The Economic Times · May 23
Trump news at a glance: sidelined Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence Gabbard leaves after tumultuous stint during which she was largely left out as Donald Trump launched attacks on Venezuela and Iran – key US politics stories from Friday 22 May at a glance The Guardian - US · May 23
Green Card Applicants Face USCIS Process Changes as Status Renewal Gets Harder Under Trump The Trump administration is moving to require many green card applicants to complete their applications from their home countries, a change that could upend the path to permanent residency before the USCIS for thousands of immigrants already living in the United States, according to several reports. Latin Times · May 23
Trump announces Aaron Lukas will serve as Acting Director of National Intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard's resignation Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will resign on June 30 due to her husband's rare bone cancer diagnosis. President Trump announced the departure, praising Gabbard's service and naming Aaron Lukas as acting intelligence chief. Gabbard expressed her need to be with her husband during his treatment. The Economic Times · May 23
5 Photos of Abraham Williams: Tulsi Gabbard's Husband Who Is Battling an 'Extremely Rare Form' of Bone Cancer Tulsi Gabbard steps down from her role in the Trump administration to support her husband, Abraham Williams, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer. International Business Times UK · May 22
Trump Says He Prefers 'OK' Friends Even if They're 'Terrible' Over 'Very Successful' Ones for Surprising Reason Donald Trump's comments about preferring 'OK' friends over successful ones sparked laughter, criticism, and debate online, highlighting his unconventional speaking style and polarising public perception. International Business Times UK · May 22
The Independent UK · May 22 San Francisco immigration court shuts down after purge of judges, leaving asylum cases in chaos San Francisco's main immigration court has closed, leaving chaos and dysfunction in a region long known for its friendliness to asylum seekers
International Business Times · May 22 Trump Admin Officials Reportedly Tried To Ban Half Of U.S. Voting Machines Over Conspiracy Claims The effort was reportedly led by Kurt Olsen, President Donald Trump's election-security adviser, who asked whether the Commerce Department could classify components in Dominion machines as national security risks.
International Business Times UK · May 22 'It's Obviously a Bad Idea': Kamala Harris Faces Donor Revolt and Insider Backlash Over 2028 Bid Former White House aides and donors are privately warning that a Kamala Harris 2028 presidential run would be a catastrophic mistake, per a new Vanity Fair report.
International Business Times UK · May 22 Did Donald Trump Fire Tulsi Gabbard? Husband's Rare Bone Cancer Diagnosis Forces Shock Cabinet Exit Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying she must care for her husband after his diagnosis with an 'extremely rare' bone cancer.
The Independent UK · May 22 A timeline of key events in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's fight with the Trump administration Kilmar Abrego Garcia has become a focal point in the debate over President Donald Trump’s immigration policies
International Business Times UK · May 22 'Done a Great Job': Trump Responds to Tulsi Gabbard Exit as Aaron Lukas Steps in as Acting DNI Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US Director of National Intelligence to support her husband, diagnosed with rare bone cancer. Aaron Lukas will assume the role as acting director.
International Business Times · May 22 Trump Reportedly Meets With Top National Security Team With Iran In Focus President Donald Trump changed his weekend schedule on Friday, canceling plans to stay at his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey to return to the White House as he discusses Iran with his national security team.
The Guardian - US · May 22 The turbulent 15 months of Trump’s unlikely US intelligence director The ex-Democrat without an intelligence background took many actions seemingly meant to flatter Trump
Ballotpedia · May 22 Oklahoma to have first open Republican gubernatorial primary since 2018 Nine candidates are running for the Republican nomination for governor of Oklahoma on June 16, 2026. Four have led in media attention: Gentner Drummond (R), Chip Keating (R), Mike Mazzei (R), and Charles McCall (R). Incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is term-limited and retiring from public office.
Ballotpedia · May 22 Washington, D.C., is holding its first mayoral election using ranked-choice voting Seven candidates are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C. on June 16, 2026. Two candidates led in media attention: Janeese Lewis George (D) and Kenyan McDuffie (D).
Ballotpedia · May 22 Redistricting turns California's 41st District into a Democratic district, setting up intra-party fight Incumbent Linda Sánchez (D), Hector De La Torre (D), Shonique Williams (D), and Mitch Clemmons (R) are running in the top-two primary for California's 41st Congressional District on June 2, 2026. As of May 2026, Sánchez and De La Torre led in endorsements and fundraising.