Trump urged to push for jailed journalist’s release during China visit IN FULL The Independent UK · May 13
Kash Patel’s FBI has a ‘payback squad’ going after Trump’s enemies in ‘grand conspiracy’ case: report The bureau has reportedly assembled a team to investigate the president’s critics while DOJ launches sweeping probe The Independent UK · May 13
Donald Trump Arrives In Beijing For First Time In Nearly A Decade To Hold Critical War, Trade Talks With Xi Jinping U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a summit with Xi Jinping, where trade, tariffs, Taiwan, and the Iran war are key topics amid divided Chinese public opinion. International Business Times UK · May 13
Barack Obama admitted genuine tension at home; now Michelle's appearance at solo dinner is raising new questions Former US President Barack Obama has acknowledged that his public criticism of Donald Trump has created tension in his marriage with Michelle Obama. In a recent interview, he reflected on how political pressures after leaving office pulled him back into controversy, affecting family balance. Meanwhile, Michelle Obama’s recent public appearance… The Economic Times · May 13
Memphis residents claim harassment, arrest and abuse by Trump-ordered Memphis Safe Task Force Four Memphis residents say they have been harassed, arrested and physically mistreated for engaging in First Amendment protected activities by observing and recording the actions of law enforcement in their city The Independent UK · May 13
The two words Macron texted an Iranian actress that made Brigitte slap him on a plane, reveals a new book A new book claims Brigitte Macron's viral 'slap' of her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, occurred after she saw a message from an Iranian actress on his phone. Journalist Florian Tardif alleges the messages were flirtatious, causing a significant argument aboard their plane in Vietnam. Brigitte Macron's representatives have denied this… The Economic Times · May 13
Trump Midterm Strategist Signals Aggressive Campaign Against Dems: 'When in Doubt, Attack Some More' James Blair, who managed political strategy for Trump's 2024 campaign, is expected to coordinate Republican spending and messaging ahead of the midterms Latin Times · May 13
What can we learn from House Republican polling? ANALYSIS — Republicans are riding high after a series of redistricting victories that could help the GOP become the first party since 1978 to retain control of both chambers of Congress in a midterm election while holding the White House. But two batches of Republican surveys show how such an… Roll Call · May 13
Trump confirms he brought Jensen Huang on his expedition to convince China to 'open up' Or as Trump calls him, 'Great Jensen Huang'. PC Gamer · May 13
US and China seek to repair damage from tariff war that sent trade into a freefall President Donald Trump's trade war with Beijing has sent U.S.-China trade into a freefall and forced companies on both sides of the Pacific to regroup The Independent UK · May 13
Artists Launch 'Operation Epic Furious' Arcade Game Criticising Trump War: 'Just Pure Pixelated Patriotism' An anonymous art collective installed arcade machines at the DC War Memorial featuring a satirical video game where players control a pixelated Trump in a fictional war with Iran. International Business Times UK · May 13
Trump-Xi summit: US president says he will discuss arms sales to Taiwan – breaking decades of US policy Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are likely to discuss many issues as they meet this week in Beijing. But alongside trade, technology and the war in Iran, one topic of conversation will stand out – the future of Taiwan. The Conversation · May 13
'Who Likes JD Vance? Who Likes Marco Rubio?' Trump Asks Crowd on White House Assembly: 'No Endorsement' Donald Trump tested the political market value of JD Vance and Marco Rubio during a White House event, sparking speculation on Republican succession without endorsing either. International Business Times UK · May 13
Baltimore City Hall accused of spending $50K on crab cakes and Old Bay wings at Orioles games Feud erupts between Mayor Brandon Scott and Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming over access to sensitive internal records, prompting IG to publish report alleging excess spending by his staffers The Independent UK · May 13
International Business Times UK · May 13 Melania Trump Fury: FLOTUS Reportedly Exasperated With Donald Trump Over the New Rose Garden Look Melania Trump reportedly questioned Donald Trump's decision to replace grass with stonework in the White House Rose Garden, sparking renewed interest in the redesign's impact on the historic grounds.
Euronews · May 13 Europe watches Beijing summit from the sidelines and fears the worst The highly anticipated summit between US President Trump and his Chinese host Xi Jinping has begun - and Europe is watching from a distance. Yet, whatever the outcome is, there is little Brussels can be optimistic about.
The Independent UK · May 13 Donald Trump’s China visit will make one thing clear – who runs the world THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The first high-level meeting in nearly a decade between the US president and Xi Jinping is a sign of a welcome rapprochement between the world’s two greatest superpowers, and will underscore new geopolitical realities
Latin Times · May 13 Government Employees Currently Outnumber Detainees at Guantánamo as Trump's Mass Detention Plan Stalls The operation is holding just six detainees at the moment while projected military costs have climbed to at least $73 million,
Barchart · May 13 Crude Oil Prices Supported as Hormuz Closure Tightens Global Supplies June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +0.50 (+0.49%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0340 (-0.92%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude posting a 1-week high. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is tightening global oil supplies and supporting...
The Independent UK · May 13 Ex-FBI head James Comey discusses Trump’s mental fitness: ‘You seem nuts, buddy’ IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 13 Ancient 400,000-year-old teeth reveal early humans mated with ancestor Homo erectus A recent study has unearthed crucial genetic clues concerning interbreeding between our ancient human ancestors
Roll Call · May 13 Warsh confirmed to lead Federal Reserve The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh on Wednesday to become chairman of the Federal Reserve for a four-year term. The 54-45 vote concludes the process two days before Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s term ends. The Senate confirmed Warsh on Tuesday to a 14-year term on the board, effective as of Feb. 1, 2026.…
The Independent UK · May 13 Bulletin PM briefing: Starmer to face Streeting leadership challenge and bodies found in sea Starmer has ‘full confidence’ in Streeting amid reports health secretary will quit. Bodies of three women recovered from sea off Brighton in ‘tragic incident’. Farage faces investigation over £5m gift from crypto billionaire. One dead and dozens feared to be infected with norovirus aboard cruise stopped in France. President Trump…
The Economic Times · May 13 US stock market today: Why is Dow Jones crashing while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rise? Dow falls 260 points as inflation heats up and Trump heads to China US stock market today: Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq moving in opposite directions. Dow falls 260 points today as inflation heats up and President Donald Trump arrived in China for a major summit with Xi Jinping. S&P 500 and Nasdaq pushed higher, led by another powerful rally in chip…
Barchart · May 13 Chip Stock Strength Lifts the Broader Market The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.60%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.12%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...