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US Supreme Court hits deadlock in case of publicly funded religious school

The high court’s decision avoids setting precedent but allows a lower court’s ruling barring the school to stand.

Al Jazeera · May 22, 2025

The Guardian view on the US and South Africa: Trump looks to his base and partners look elsewhere

Editorial: The president’s cynical ambush of Cyril Ramaphosa was not about American interests but racial grievances

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Inside the Political Rift Between Pope Leo XIV and His MAGA-Aligned Brother

After being elected pope, Robert Prevost's private life came under scrutiny. Especially the political differences between him and his brother, Louis.

Latin Times · May 22, 2025

Republican Declares Lawmakers Are 'Setting Course for the Iceberg' Before Voting 'No' on Own Party's Spending Bill

Rep. Thomas Massie split from his party to slam Trump's signature spending bill as a fiscal "debt bomb," warning it sets the U.S. on a collision course with economic disaster.

Latin Times · May 22, 2025

‘Pro-worker priorities’? Trump’s budget bill offers the exact opposite

The ‘big, beautiful’ measure going through Congress would cut health, food and education benefits – and offer a huge boost to the richest

The Guardian - US · May 22, 2025

Democrats Laugh as Mike Johnson Praises Trump as the 'Most Respected President': 'Our Colleagues Mock the Objective Truth'

Democratic lawmakers could be heard laughing at House Speaker Mike Johnson after praising the leadership of President Donald Trump at a recent hearing.

Latin Times · May 22, 2025

GOP Lawmaker Berated for Promising to End Free Tax Filing Because It 'Contradicts Taxpayers' Best Interest': 'Anything That Helps Americans is Out'

A Republican congressman is facing backlash after advocating for the end of the IRS Direct File program, stating it went against taxpayers' best interests.

Latin Times · May 22, 2025

Trump Showed South Africa's President Video of a 'Burial Site' as Proof of 'Genocide.' It Was From a Protest Years Ago

Donald Trump confronted South Africa's president with misleading video from protest footage from 2020 as evidence on ongoing "genocide," despite debunked claims.

International Business Times · May 22, 2025

Are Employee Retention Credit Refunds at Risk Under Trump's Tax Agenda?

Trump's new legislation will bar many small-to-mid-size businesses from claiming the pandemic-era ERC.

Kiplinger · May 22, 2025

The new Trump-led tax bill promises an American ‘golden age’ – that conveniently ends with his presidency

Tax relief contained within One Big Beautiful Bill Act would expire when president leaves office – what happens then?

The Guardian - US · May 22, 2025