Donald Trump Unwittingly Admits Looming Economic Fears At White House Picnic Event At a White House picnic, Donald Trump praised a 'thriving' US economy before conceding 'people aren't seeing it yet'. His attempt to blame Iran war fallout exposes a growing political risk. International Business Times UK · May 20
Can Europe secure its own future in a world of great power politics? As wars spread and trust in Washington weakens, Europe is rearming and preparing for a world where it may have to defend its interests without relying on the US. Euronews · May 20
Iran Warns It Will Take The War 'Beyond The Region' If It's Struck Again The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to take the war beyond the region if it's struck again. International Business Times · May 20
Xi and Putin unite in criticism of US, but fail to clinch big gas deal China and Russia united against US President Donald Trump's missile defense plans and nuclear policy. Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing. They emphasized strong ties and a multipolar world order. However, a long-sought gas pipeline deal between the two nations remained elusive. Discussions on energy cooperation continue. The Economic Times · May 20
Ken Paxton for the Win? Senate Republicans Openly Seething After Trump Snubbed 20-Year Veteran John Cornyn in Texas Donald Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate runoff has caused Republican tensions, potentially aiding Democrats in a seat they've long pursued. International Business Times UK · May 20
Rubio offers Cubans ‘a new path’ WASHINGTON - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered Cubans a “new path” in a special video address Wednesday hours before Washington was expected to criminally indict the island’s former leader Raul Castro. Bangkok Post · May 20
Donald Trump Called 'Moron-In-Chief' Over Iran Rant, Defended Unpopular Conflict Policies Donald Trump faced criticism from Fox News viewers after defending his Iran war policy during a White House appearance, where he claimed he lacked time to explain his strategy. International Business Times UK · May 20
Same but different: how Xi and China welcomed Trump and Putin Choreography of back-to-back visits appeared deliberately mirrored but China made sure the differences were noticed The Guardian - UK · May 20
Trump faces major roadblock with America’s 250th birthday celebratory gold coins IN FULL The Independent UK · May 20
Putin and Xi hail their friendship and growing energy trade at their meeting in Beijing Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have hailed their strategic ties and energy trade during a meeting in Beijing AAP · May 20
Lauren Boebert Praises Trump as Her 'President' Hours After the Friend She Defied Him For Lost His Kentucky Primary Lauren Boebert backed Thomas Massie against a Trump-endorsed challenger, but Massie lost, highlighting shifting Republican alliances despite Boebert's continued support for Trump. International Business Times UK · May 20
Euronews · May 20 Trump shows off massive White House ballroom construction site Donald Trump toured the construction site of his proposed White House ballroom in Washington, calling it “one of the most beautiful buildings” ever built in the United States.
International Business Times UK · May 20 Melania Trump Heartbreak: Insiders Reveal How FLOTUS Rules Barron's Life by Keeping His Siblings Away Melania Trump is accused of limiting Barron Trump's contact with his half-siblings, controlling his social circle and birthday guest list, highlighting his isolated upbringing within the Trump family.
Reason · May 20 End of an Era Plus: Makeup company better than the MTA, phones and the birthrate, Ebola spreads, and more...
International Business Times UK · May 20 Donald Trump Rumoured Cognitive Decline Deepens After Fabricated President Xi Comments Donald Trump's recent comments about a Beijing summit have sparked criticism and renewed scrutiny over his mental fitness, with critics questioning the accuracy of his statements.
The Independent UK · May 20 US pulls out of joint military board with Canada prompting angry responses from northern neighbor The Pentagon accused Canada of ‘failing to make credible progress on its defense commitments’
Fortune · May 20 The definitive guide to trade wars just dropped. Its authors have one message for Washington: Study your enemy Soumaya Keynes and Chad Bown spent years podcasting about trade before this book. They think the U.S. needs to get comfortable with unAmerican economics.
International Business Times UK · May 20 Trump Sends Luxury Cologne Gift and Awkward Inside Joke Letter to Syrian President Trump's White House meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa turns controversial after a luxury cologne gift and an awkward 'how many wives' joke ignite global backlash and viral debate.
Euronews · May 20 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offers Cubans 'new path' in special video address Addressing the Cuban people directly in Spanish, Rubio accused the country's communist leadership of theft, corruption and oppression.
The Times of India · May 20 The MAGfather: Trump shows total control over GOP Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party is absolute, as evidenced by his endorsements in Texas and Kentucky primaries. Experience and electability are secondary to unwavering loyalty, with dissenters like Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Thomas Massie facing defeat. Trump has reshaped the GOP into a patronage empire where fealty…
The Economic Times · May 20 Putin in China: Lip-smacking dinner menu for Russian President with Xi Jinping is gastronomic delight Vladimir Putin is visiting China just days after Donald Trump left the Chinese capital. Xi Jinping and Putin -- who have met dozens of times over the past decade -- were keen to showcase their unshakeable relations in the aftermath of Trump's visit to Beijing.