The U.S. Government's Shifting Excuses for Bombing a School in Iran The Trump administration has come up with contradictory reasons to avoid admitting to an obvious, terrible mistake. Reason · May 20
US indicts Cuba's former president Raul Castro, 94, in connection with a 1996 incident The United States indicted former Cuban president Raul Castro in connection with a 1996 incident, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Wednesday, marking an escalation in the pressure campaign against the communist government in Havana. Castro faces charges including murder, conspiracy to kill US nationals and destruction of aircraft. France 24 · May 20
Sebastian Stan Issues a Frank Commentary on Hollywood and America “I think we’re in a really, really bad place.” The Mary Sue · May 20
Sherritt agrees to sell stake in Cuba mining business to company linked to former Trump adviser Canadian miner Sherritt International Corp. has signed a non-binding agreement with Gillon Capital LLC AAP · May 20
A Tennessee Man Jailed for 37 Days Because of an Anti-Trump Meme Will Get $835,000 for His Trouble Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems preposterously claimed that Larry Bushart had threatened "mass violence" at a school. Reason · May 20
US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as it seeks to oust regime Charges filed in Miami against 94-year-old for allegedly shooting down exiles’ planes in 1996 The Guardian - US · May 20
‘Andy Burnham’s life was changed by the poet Tony Harrison’: writers discuss literature, politics and the 100 best novels What would Trump think of Gilgamesh? And why are 19th-century classics so popular among young people? Writers on why we need the novel more than ever The Guardian - UK · May 20
Donald Trump Dismisses Vladimir Putin's Beijing Pomp, Claims His Welcome Ceremony 'Topped' Russia's Leader Vladimir Putin met Xi Jinping in Beijing days after Xi hosted Donald Trump, highlighting deepening China-Russia ties amid global tensions and sanctions. International Business Times UK · May 20
Europe’s nul-point politicians: inside the 22 May Guardian Weekly Starmer, Merz and Macron all at sea. Plus: Trump’s empty Chinese takeaway The Guardian - UK · May 20
Donald Trump’s UFC buddy walks into the renovated Rose Garden, reveals the annoying pest swarming all over it Nasty surprise! We Got This Covered · May 20
No, it’s not an anti-incumbent election, Volume 4 ANALYSIS — Even with the potential of three incumbents losing primaries over the course of 10 days, please don’t call this an anti-incumbent election. On Tuesday, Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie lost the 4th District GOP primary to Ed Gallrein in a race that garnered national attention. That was just three… Roll Call · May 20
President Trump Moves Against Longstanding Banking Access for Noncitizens Without Social Security Numbers The order calls for regulators to account for what it describes as risks posed by foreign consular ID cards often used by immigrants without U.S.-issued identification to open bank accounts Latin Times · May 20
Donald Trump just told struggling Americans to suck up the gas prices. His one-word description of their pain has them wondering whose side he’s on The man has never filled a tank with gas in his life. We Got This Covered · May 20
M&S in fashion as stocks climb amid fresh hopes of US-Iran peace deal Investors in London were also digesting better-than-forecast UK inflation figures. Evening Standard · May 20
The Texas Tribune · May 20 500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally Advocates say the federal government’s new work requirements and immigration crackdown has limited food stamp participation. The state says the recent decline is part of normal fluctuations in enrollment.
Latin Times · May 20 Trump Ally Predicted 'Big Payouts' for January 6 Defendants Months Before DOJ Fund Was Announced: Report Ed Martin, then leading the Justice Department's "weaponization" working group, estimated the amount could reach roughly $40 million falling way short of the $1.8 billion established by the DOJ this week
The Independent UK · May 20 Jeff Bezos defends Amazon bankrolling Melania movie after it flopped - and claims Trump is more ‘mature’ compared to first term Bezos insisted that Amazon’s backing of the movie, which received overwhelmingly negative reviews, had been ‘a good business decision’
The Economic Times · May 20 Xi plays a masterful hand amid Trump’s chaos and Putin’s decline Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in China, projecting unity against US dominance. They signed agreements and criticized US defense policies. However, Russia's economic dependence on China is evident, while China carefully manages its global interests. This summit highlights China's strategic balancing act between the US…
Roll Call · May 20 Judge rules that Trump cannot ignore Presidential Records Act A Washington federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the Trump administration cannot ignore the Presidential Records Act, and held that the law is likely constitutional. The order, from Judge John D. Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, directed White House staff to comply with the…
The Independent UK · May 20 Trump’s recent White House Rose Garden event was overrun with gnats, Dana White reveals The UFC boss worried insects could impact the lighting grid at the upcoming MMA bout to celebrate president’s 80th birthday
Latin Times · May 20 Venezuela Frees Three Political Prisoners After 23 Years, But Hundreds Remain Behind Bars Venezuela released three former Caracas Metropolitan Police officers after 23 years in prison, ending one of the longest political detention cases in Latin America while reopening a painful national question: how many more Venezuelans remain trapped in a justice system built for punishment, silence and fear.
Euronews · May 20 Hamas to blame for lack of progress on phase two of ceasefire, Board of Peace report says Despite an October ceasefire, Gaza remains gripped by daily violence as Israeli strikes continue, with both the military and Hamas accusing one another of violating the truce.
The Independent UK · May 20 Boebert rushes to support Trump after his nemesis and her friend Thomas Massie loses primary President Trump recently threatened to endorse any challenger to Boebert, after she endorsed his enemy, Thomas Massie
The Conversation · May 20 Xi and Putin tout ‘new type’ of world order in Beijing – but is their alliance really that strong? Less than a week after hosting Donald Trump, China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to Beijing. Unlike Trump’s visit, this was a routine meeting. The Chinese and Russian presidents have met more than 40 times since 2013, with the latest meeting marking Putin’s 25th visit to…
The Economic Times · May 20 EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats The European Union has agreed to implement its part of a trade deal with the United States. This move is crucial to avoid new tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump. The agreement aims to bring stability to transatlantic trade. European businesses will benefit from this development. The deal is expected…