The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Is Cuba next? US warns Havana is ‘a national security threat’ as Trump ramps up pressure

Marco Rubio said the likelihood of a diplomatic resolution is ‘not high’ given the current leadership

The Independent UK · May 7

Vatican stresses need for peace as Rubio meets pope amid strained relations

US secretary of state speaks with Leo and officials after tensions following attacks by Trump over Iran war

The Guardian - UK · May 7

Trump Administration Immigration Detention Ruling Rejected Again as Courts Warn of 'Mass Detention' Fallout

A federal appeals court has blocked a Trump administration policy that would have expanded detention without bond hearings for migrants, marking a significant legal setback for the administration.

International Business Times UK · May 7

Trump's redistricting revenge tour heads down South

"The leadership in South Carolina, they saw the results in Indiana."

Axios · May 6

Trump Would Fire Howard Lutnick If He Saw Epstein Testimony, Democrats Say

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee accused the Commerce Secretary of giving an "embarrassing" and evasive closed-door interview Wednesday about his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, with one lawmaker saying President Donald Trump would fire him if he had seen the testimony on video.

Latin Times · May 6

Trump’s “no taxpayer cost” Ballroom bow balloons to $1B in government spending

This is ultimately about whether Trump can be trusted to keep his word.

We Got This Covered · May 6

Ohio farm hit by unusual heist as thieves make off with dozens of cows worth thousands each

The sheriff’s office is looking for a crew that has “thought this out a little bit ahead of time.”

We Got This Covered · May 6

Did Trump's Defence Department Hide a Massive Fuel Spill? Maryland Leak Sparks Probe

A 32,000-gallon jet fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews went undisclosed for months, sparking an investigation into the Trump administration's handling of environmental safety and transparency.

International Business Times UK · May 6

Whatever Evidence the DOJ Has Against James Comey, It Cannot Transform '86 47' Into a Death Threat

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche implausibly claims prosecutors can prove Comey "knowingly and willfully" threatened to murder the president.

Reason · May 6

Republican ICE Firebrand Madison Sheahan Defeated in Ohio Race Seen as Test of Trump's Influence

Madison Sheahan, a former top Immigration and Customs Enforcement official backed by allies of President Donald Trump lost a closely watched Republican congressional primary in Ohio on Tuesday, dealing a setback to one of the GOP's most visible immigration-focused candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Latin Times · May 6