‘Texas is Trump country’: Senator proposes to name a 1,800-mile highway after Trump while publicly begging for his endorsement That ought to do it! We Got This Covered · May 13
Howard Lutnick said he had three ‘inconsequential’ meetings with Epstein In House committee transcript, commerce secretary denied any further contact with disgraced financier The Guardian - US · May 13
Trump Tariff Refunds: CBP Begins Processing $35 Billion in Corporate Reimbursements US businesses are receiving billions in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling deemed Trump-era tariffs illegal, sparking political debate and a complex refund process. International Business Times UK · May 13
Trump Floats Vance-Rubio 2028 Ticket, and JD Vance Turns It Into an Apprentice Joke Vice President JD Vance laughed off speculation that President Donald Trump is turning the 2028 Republican race into a reality-show-style competition between him and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joking Wednesday that the president is not staging a televised contest to choose his successor. Latin Times · May 13
Donald Trump's 'Missing Chunk of Skin': Graphic Hand Photo Sparks Fresh Health Alarms A close-up photo of Donald Trump's hand, appearing to show a missing patch of skin, has ignited renewed speculation about the 79-year-old president's health despite White House assurances he remains 'in excellent health.' International Business Times UK · May 13
Trump Wages $1.3 Billion Medicaid War on California and Warns All States Face Total Funding Suspension The Trump administration has withheld $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California and imposed a nationwide freeze on new Medicare provider enrolments, citing healthcare fraud concerns. International Business Times UK · May 13
JD Vance threatens health funding to states that don’t comply with White House anti-fraud effort Medicare has already paused hospice and home healthcare agency signups as potential fraud is investigated The Guardian - US · May 13
Trump Eyes 250 Pardons to Mark America's 250th Birthday — Could Ghislaine Maxwell and Sam Bankman-Fried Be Included? Donald Trump considers granting 250 pardons for America's 250th anniversary, sparking debate over high-profile figures like Ghislaine Maxwell and Sam Bankman-Fried. The move could overshadow national celebrations. International Business Times UK · May 13
Independent Rep. Kiley moves to force vote to ban midcycle redistricting Kiley has spent months warning that midcycle redistricting could become a recurring partisan weapon. Axios · May 13
Republican redistricting effort is ‘evil incarnate’, Stacey Abrams tells new Guardian podcast In interview with Stateside with Kai and Carter, Abrams says Republicans have raised the stakes beyond party lines The Guardian - US · May 13
MAGA Fury As Donald Trump Declares 'I Don't Think About Anybody' During Iran War US President Donald Trump faces criticism from conservative voices over his Iran policy, raising concerns about his commitment to 'America First' principles and exposing divisions within the Republican Party. International Business Times UK · May 13
Senate fails to curb Trump’s war on Iran even as Republican opposition grows Resolution fails by 49-50, with Lisa Murkowski and fellow GOP members Rand Paul and Susan Collins voting in favor The Guardian - US · May 13
Bahamas Prime Minister Davis declares victory for party in snap election Incumbent Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis has declared victory for the Progressive Liberal Party in securing a second term in office in a snap election The Independent UK · May 13
Georgia’s Republican governor calls for special session to redraw electoral maps Brian Kemp’s move makes Georgia latest southern state to initiate map-making after dismantling of Voting Rights Act The Guardian - US · May 13
The Economic Times · May 13 US Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair, following Jerome Powell Kevin Warsh is now the new head of the Federal Reserve. He takes charge at a difficult economic time. Inflation is high and gas prices are rising. The Fed faces internal disagreements. President Trump has pressured the Fed for lower interest rates. Warsh promises independence. He faces challenges in managing…
We Got This Covered · May 13 ‘Not even a little bit’: Donald Trump displays rare honesty, admits he doesn’t care about financial struggles of American families amid Iran War And yet, MAGA will still worship him.
The Guardian - US · May 13 It’s 10pm, do you know where Donald Trump is? The US president’s late-night Truth Social vitriol riddled with erratic capitalization and spelling? That’s leadership
International Business Times UK · May 13 Low-Income US Neighbourhoods At Risk As Trump Rollback Allows Release Of Eight Tons Of Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide The Trump administration's move to reduce protections targeting toxic ethylene oxide is seen as undermining the EPA's regulatory authority. A report claims companies are being granted exemptions from toxic gas rules.
Axios · May 13 Scoop: Rep. Chuck Edwards aide feared retaliation over unwanted attention New text messages add to a pattern of alleged behavior by Edwards toward young female aides that prompted a House Ethics Committee investigation.
The Economic Times · May 13 Barack Obama admitted genuine tension at home; now Michelle's appearance at solo dinner is raising new questions Former US President Barack Obama has acknowledged that his public criticism of Donald Trump has created tension in his marriage with Michelle Obama. In a recent interview, he reflected on how political pressures after leaving office pulled him back into controversy, affecting family balance. Meanwhile, Michelle Obama’s recent public appearance…
The Independent UK · May 13 Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force Four Memphis residents say they have been harassed, arrested and physically mistreated for engaging in First Amendment protected activities by observing and recording the actions of law enforcement in their city
The Guardian - US · May 13 Mississippi governor rules out redrawn supreme court maps before midterms Tate Reeves cancels special legislative session but expects to redraw four congressional districts before 2027 elections
Latin Times · May 13 Trump Midterm Strategist Signals Aggressive Campaign Against Dems: 'When in Doubt, Attack Some More' James Blair, who managed political strategy for Trump's 2024 campaign, is expected to coordinate Republican spending and messaging ahead of the midterms
International Business Times UK · May 13 'Who Likes JD Vance? Who Likes Marco Rubio?' Trump Asks Crowd on White House Assembly: 'No Endorsement' Donald Trump tested the political market value of JD Vance and Marco Rubio during a White House event, sparking speculation on Republican succession without endorsing either.
International Business Times UK · May 13 Kash Patel Accused of Lying: Claims Chris Van Hollen $7k 'Drank on Taxpayer Dime' Bar Tab Debunked A Senate hearing turned contentious as FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen clashed over drinking allegations, leading to mutual challenges for alcohol screening tests.