Majority of US companies say they have to raise prices due to Trump tariffs Over half (54%) of companies surveyed by insurer Allianz say they will have to raise prices to accommodate cost of tariffs The Guardian - US · May 20, 2025
Don’t be fooled. Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is typically ugly and typically misnamed Republicans love to make the most harmful laws sound sensible or even noble. This pretty-sounding package of tax breaks and spending cuts is just the latest example, writes Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2025
Ron DeSantis’s fall from grace: ‘He’s completely crashed to the ground’ Florida governor stands isolated from Trump and is feuding with Republicans at home – is he drifting to irrelevance? The Guardian - US · May 20, 2025
Trump says space force general will lead Golden Dome missile defense project – as it happened Funding for Trump’s missile defense shield idea to protect the US from long-range strikes included in tax bill facing opposition from some Republicans The Guardian - US · May 20, 2025
New Jersey congresswoman LaMonica McIver charged with assault after clash at detention center ‘No one is above the law – politicians or otherwise,’ interim US attorney Alina Habba said. The Guardian - US · May 20, 2025
Joe Biden's Prostate Cancer Sparks Wild Conspiracies, Even as Trump and Obama Offer Well-Wishes Joe Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer, prompting support from Trump and Obama—but also fuelling conspiracy theories online. Biden says he's ready to fight, while critics question the timing and transparency of the announcement. International Business Times UK · May 20, 2025
Biden’s cancer diagnosis renews transparency outcry; Trump claims cover-up Former US president likely has had cancer for years, some doctors say. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2025
Is POTUS Or SCOTUS More To Blame In A "Clash Of Illegalities"? Our expectations must be much higher for the unaccountable Supreme Court than the popularly-elected President. Reason · May 20, 2025
Comey says ‘8647’ post that caused Trump firestorm was totally innocent Former FBI director describes as ‘crazy’ claim that seashell photo on Instagram signified assassination call The Guardian - US · May 19, 2025
US top court allows Trump admin to revoke protected status for Venezuelans Supreme Court lets Trump terminate Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of people from Venezuela. Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025
Trump Questions Biden's 'Stage 9' Cancer Diagnosis, Reignites 'Cognitive Decline' Concerns President Trump repeatedly referenced Biden's recent prostate cancer diagnosis as "Stage 9," casting doubt over his cognitive ability as no such thing exists. Latin Times · May 19, 2025
White House Boasts of Trump's 'Endurance' Despite Him Seemingly Falling Asleep During Saudi Meeting Karoline Leavitt boasted that President Trump "doesn't stop and doesn't quit" despite the 78-year-old world leader falling asleep multiple times during a briefing in Saudi Arabia last week. Latin Times · May 19, 2025
Judge bars Trump administration from shutting peace institute that sought to end violent conflicts A federal judge is blocking the Trump administration from moving forward with its dismantling of the U.S. Institute of Peace The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
Democratic Rep. Slams Ruling Allowing Deportation Of Venezuelans: 'Atrocious Decision' Democratic Rep. Bennie Wasserman Schultz slammed the Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump administration to revoke TPS for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans Latin Times · May 19, 2025
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Former US Census Bureau director John Thompson, who guided preparations for 2020 head count, dies John Thompson, who guided preparations for the 2020 census as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, has died
Reason · May 19, 2025 The GOP Budget Is Big, Bloated, B.S. Plus: A listener asks if the economic inequality data is bad.
International Business Times · May 19, 2025 GOP Senator Pestered About Medicare Fraud Scandal After Claiming Americans 'Decided' They Didn't Want Healthcare: 'Not Everyone Can Defraud Medicare' Sen. Rick Scott accused Americans of defrauding Medicaid, despite one of his previous companies being found guilty of doing just that, leading to backlash.
Reason · May 19, 2025 Not Even the Moody's Downgrade Can Make Republicans Take the National Debt Seriously Friday's announcement by Moody's and the House Budget Committee vote could have been a turning point.
Latin Times · May 19, 2025 Dem Lawmakers Condemn Reality Show for Citizenship Project: 'A Sick Idea' New York Representative Jerry Nadler also resently expressed concerns about the show, stating that "human lives are not game show props"
Latin Times · May 19, 2025 Miami Republicans Push Back on Trump's Deportation Plans: 'We Have a Constituency to Represent' A group of Miami-area Republican lawmakers is voicing concern over former President Trump's renewed push to dismantle key immigration protections
The Independent UK · May 19, 2025 Illinois mulls ending a health program for some immigrants living in the US illegally Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has positioned Illinois as a sanctuary state where all immigrants can feel welcome
Reason · May 19, 2025 Judge Rules Removal of U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) Directors Was Illegal [UPDATED to Link to Full Opinion] UPDATE 5/20/25 11:53 am: An excerpt from the full, 102-page opinion: As an independent entity exercising inconsequential government power and… The post Judge Rules Removal of U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) Directors Was Illegal [UPDATED to Link to Full Opinion] appeared first on Reason.com.
Latin Times · May 19, 2025 Hundreds Of Thousands Of Venezuelans Can Be Deported After Supreme Court Allows Revoking of TPS The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that the Trump administration can revoke temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in the U.S.
Latin Times · May 19, 2025 Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Overcomes Major Hurdle, Moves to House Rules Committee The GOP's "big, beautiful bill" was approved by the House Budget Committee late Sunday despite continued concerns overs Medicaid cuts.
Latin Times · May 19, 2025 Mexican Legislators to Travel to Washington to Stand Against Taxes On Migrant Remittances A group of Mexican legislators from across the aisle will travel to Washington to oppose a proposed 5% tax on remittances sent by non-U.S. citizens