Burnham to back Shabana Mahmood’s immigration changes, allies say Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor understood to support home secretary’s push to limit legal and illegal migration The Guardian - UK · May 20
Trump Associate Predicted Payouts For People Involved In January 6 Riots Earlier This Year: Report A Trump associate and supporter predicted earlier this year that the Justice Department would hand out millions of dollars in payouts to Jan. 6 rioters who were later pardoned by President Trump. International Business Times · May 20
Pakistan steps up bid to get US-Iran talks on track Mediators are trying to speed up US-Iran peace talks as Tehran weighs a response from Washington and President Donald Trump says he's willing to resume attacks. AAP · May 20
Trump warns ‘soft’ GOP and Senate Leader Thune over Parliamentarian: ‘You’ll all be looking for a job’ Elizabeth MacDonough has served as the Senate’s nonpartisan rules expert since 2012 and has worked in the parliamentarian’s office for nearly three decades The Independent UK · May 20
When a president settles his own lawsuit to create a fund for allies, fundamental questions about justice arise Thomas Hobbes took a very dim view of rebels and insurrectionists. He believed that insurrectionists relinquish their status as citizens the moment they seek to overthrow the government and should never be rewarded for doing so. The Conversation · May 20
More money for the military - to do what? MEPs clash over Europe's defense spending on The Ring Is higher defense spending in Europe a strategic investment or a random act to please Donald Trump? That's this week's topic of The Ring featuring MEPs Marc Botenga and Lukas Mandl as opponents. Euronews · May 20
Tennessee Man Jailed Over Charlie Kirk Meme Wins Massive $835,000 Payout After Free Speech Battle Larry Bushart, a retired officer, wins a £663,000 settlement after being unlawfully arrested for sharing a Facebook meme, highlighting significant free speech concerns in a polarised political climate. International Business Times UK · May 20
Trump acquired stock in companies like Disney and Netflix when he made public threats against them The president has also purchased stocks from companies with business before the administration The Independent UK · May 20
Trump’s ‘slush fund’ faces first lawsuit after two Jan. 6 officers sue IN FULL The Independent UK · May 20
Fed minutes show more policymakers were prepared to lay groundwork for rate hike Federal Reserve minutes show growing concern that inflation driven by the Iran war could persist above the 2% target, prompting discussions around possible future rate hikes. Several policymakers signalled tightening may be needed, marking a more hawkish shift. Bond yields rose as markets priced in reduced chances of rate cuts. The Economic Times · May 20
US charges ex-Cuban president Raul Castro with murder US officials say 94-year-old former Cuban president Raul Castro has been indicted on murder charges. AAP · May 20
Trump tried to deliver an inspirational speech to graduates. It quickly became uncomfortable ANALYSIS: At a commencement ceremony for US Coast Guard graduates on Wednesday, the president commented on the bodies of individual students and then gave a bizarrely underwhelming ‘live, laugh, love’ take on career advice, writes Holly Baxter The Independent UK · May 20
9 deportees from US arrive in Sierra Leone under third-country agreement Nine migrants deported from the United States have landed in Sierra Leone, according to the West African country The Independent UK · May 20
Oil Plummets As Hopes For An Iran Deal Rise After Trump's Remarks About Talks Being In 'Final Stages' Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war are in their "final stages." International Business Times · May 20
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Trump may see himself in Ahmadinejad but having him lead Iran was a perplexing idea Former Iranian president has a populist, headline-grabbing communication style but is an avowed anti-Zionist. How could Israel see him as a man to do business with?
The Economic Times · May 20 Former Cuban President Raul Castro charged with murder in US Former Cuban President Raul Castro faces murder charges in the United States. This indictment stems from a 1996 incident where Cuban jets shot down exile planes. The US is increasing pressure on Cuba's government. A ceremony in Miami honors victims of the 1996 event. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
Latin Times · May 20 WATCH: Trump Says He Would Have Won California if 'Jesus Christ Had Come Down' to Count Votes "Very hard to win, because the elections are very dishonest. If we had Jesus Christ come down and count the votes, I would have won California, because I do great with Hispanics. But it's a rigged vote," Trump said.
The Independent UK · May 20 Trump’s elections revenge crusade just saddled him with some crucial Republican foes in Congress ANALYSIS: Trump is poking the bear in the Senate, where Republicans added to his burn list are flexing their power, writes John Bowden. And, as Thomas Massie reminded after his loss Tuesday night, they have seven more months to do so
We Got This Covered · May 20 Epstein who? Lauren Boebert affirms Trump-fealty post-Massie defeat Little nervous, Lauren?
The Guardian - UK · May 20 The Guardian view on Britain and Europe: international upheaval demands new terms of debate Editorial: The world has changed dramatically since the Brexit referendum and politics needs to catch up
Fortune · May 20 Prices at the pump hit $4 a gallon in all 50 states—just as summer driving season begins The average gasoline price could surge above $5 by the end of the summer if the war continues unabated.
International Business Times UK · May 20 MAGA Insider Lands FIFA Role But Trump Doubt And Soccer Know-how Blunders Trigger 'Can Andrew Do This?' Question Andrew Giuliani's appointment to oversee 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations raises concerns about his experience and leadership, amid political and operational challenges.
The Times of India · May 20 Two superpowers, one host: How Xi handled Trump and Putin differently Within days of each other, Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet in Beijing for two of the world’s most powerful and controversial leaders: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The near-identical military ceremonies, cannon salutes and choreographed welcomes were carefully designed to project China…
The Independent UK · May 20 The Indigenous exhibit that Trump failed to stop A mixed-reality exhibit celebrating Ohlone culture has launched at University of California Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science
The Independent UK · May 20 Stephen Colbert reveals his plans for the morning after the last ever Late Show Final ‘Late Show’ episode airs Thursday on CBS