The supreme court’s takedown of American democracy is complete Since the Citizens United decision of 2010, the justices have dismantled Americans’ voices. The only solution is at the ballot box The Guardian - US · May 12
Christian Menefee, Alex Mealer lead Houston-area congressional runoffs, new poll finds The two contests are among the most closely watched U.S. House runoffs in Texas. Menefee, newly elected to Congress, faces longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in a matchup spawned by GOP redistricting. The Texas Tribune · May 12
Is Donald Trump Mentally Fit? CNN's Kaitlan Collins Confirms POTUS To Undergo Medical Tests After Napping Incident President Donald Trump will undergo annual medical and dental evaluations on 26 May, CNN's Kaitlan Collins has revealed, after recent questions about his stamina and cognitive health. International Business Times UK · May 12
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: "You can’t let your failures define you – you have to let them teach you. You have to let them show you what to do differently next time." Failure is frequently viewed as something people should avoid at all costs. Failure is often associated with disappointment, embarrassment or regret, be it school exams, careers, relationships or public life. But some of the world’s most influential leaders have spoken openly about failure not as an end, but as an… The Times of India · May 12
Not even RFK Jr’s passionate speech about teenage sperm can keep Donald Trump from dozing off at work Sleep is absolutely preferable to hearing RFK Jr's opinions on teenage boys' sperm counts. We Got This Covered · May 12
Pregnant Women Describe 'Appalling' Treatment in ICE Custody, Including Shackling During Miscarriages Lawmakers cited reports of women suffering severe abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding and miscarriages while allegedly receiving limited or delayed medical care Latin Times · May 12
‘I feel bad for him’: Poor John Fetterman now unable to communicate, even enemies agree his obvious decline is ‘sad af’ It's way past time for retirement. We Got This Covered · May 12
Trump Economic Advisor Claims Record Low Consumer Sentiment Is Caused By Stress Of Seeing Too Much Positive Change Too Quickly The White House attributes record-low consumer confidence to rapid changes under Trump's administration, despite rising petrol prices and tariffs being cited as primary causes by the University of Michigan survey. International Business Times UK · May 12
Health program cuts hit home, fueling blame game A rise in the uninsured rate will put more stress on the health system. Axios · May 12
Trump's New 'Drooping Face' Oval Office Video Triggers Claims President Is 'Rapidly Declining' Behind Closed Doors A viral Oval Office video of Trump has sparked debates about his health, with critics and supporters offering differing interpretations of his apparent fatigue. International Business Times UK · May 12
Trump Confirmed to Attend Major White House Medical and Dental Exams on May 26; Critics Claim It's Another Dementia Test President Trump's upcoming medical exam at Walter Reed has sparked political debate over his health and age, with critics questioning his mental fitness and transparency. International Business Times UK · May 12
Donald Trump Under Fire for Branding White House 'S--t House' in Brutally Honest Speech President Trump criticised the White House's previous condition, describing it as a 's--t house' which ultimately sparked backlash. International Business Times UK · May 12
Trump to Undergo Annual Physical 26 May Following Unannounced Dental Procedures and Fitness Concerns Trump will visit Walter Reed on 26 May for his annual physical after two off-schedule Florida dental visits and a poll showing most Americans doubt his fitness for office. International Business Times UK · May 12
Army In Every State': Trump's Bold Warning On Midterm Elections Sparks Fierce Backlash Donald Trump's plan to deploy an election integrity army for the 2026 midterms has sparked backlash, with critics fearing voter intimidation and questioning election legitimacy International Business Times UK · May 12
International Business Times UK · May 12 Cole Allen Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Assassination Of President Trump At Correspondents' Dinner Cole Allen, a Californian, pleads not guilty to attempting to assassinate President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, leading to a high-profile trial
International Business Times UK · May 12 Susie Wiles Email Leaked: What We Know About White House Crackdown on Leaks, Press Restrictions and Termination Warning A leaked Susie Wiles email reveals strict White House rules on media leaks, press contact and warnings of termination for staff violations.
The Independent UK · May 12 What to know about states' efforts to limit corporate donations in politics Two states could try to squeeze companies' money out of politics by redefining the powers of corporations
Evening Standard · May 12 Trump hails Vance and Rubio White House a ‘dream team’ but denies endorsement The US President did not make clear which of the two men he would prefer as a possible successor in the top job
Axios · May 12 Key House Republican faces calls from Democrats to resign over radio interview Several House Democrats told Axios they think Rep. Jen Kiggans should step down.
The Economic Times · May 12 US asks to keep collecting Trump’s tariffs after court loss The Trump administration has asked a US appeals court to pause a trade court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs, allowing the levies to remain while the legal challenge continues.
Axios · May 12 Republicans turn ballroom fight into referendum on Trump's safety "There have been three assassination attempts in just the last two years."
The Guardian - US · May 12 Trump news at a glance: president says he ‘didn’t even finish reading’ Iran’s peace proposals Ceasefire on ‘life support’, Trump says as he considers restarting US navy military escorts of ships through the strait of Hormuz – key US politics stories from 11 May 2026 at a glance
The Economic Times · May 12 Trump says he supports suspending US gas tax after prices remain high President Trump supports suspending the federal gasoline tax amid surging prices driven by the Iran war, a move requiring congressional approval. Senator Hawley is introducing legislation for a 90-day suspension of both gas and diesel taxes. While some Democrats previously proposed a similar waiver, Senate leadership remains noncommittal, emphasizing reopening…
International Business Times UK · May 11 'Because They're Dumb': Trump Reveals New Nickname for Democrats Who Don't Support His Agenda President Trump introduces 'Dumbocrats' label for Democrats, escalating political tensions. His remarks highlight ongoing partisan conflicts and controversial claims about drug price reductions.
International Business Times UK · May 11 Trump Is Reportedly 'Seriously Considering' Making Venezuela the 51st State After Canada-US Merging Proposal, Fox News Reporter Says President Trump reportedly considers annexing Venezuela as the 51st state, following previous proposals to integrate Canada. This move aims to control oil reserves and reshape geopolitical dynamics.