‘He kept me out of jail’: A normal person would never admit that in public. Trump walked up to the mic at a law enforcement event and led with it High praise! We Got This Covered · May 12
South Carolina state Senate stymies redistricting effort The South Carolina state Senate on Tuesday rejected a proposal to extend their legislative session, making it appear unlikely the state will redraw its House map ahead of the November elections. Five Republican state senators joined all Democrats in voting against a sine die agreement that would have allowed the… Roll Call · May 12
Melania warned Trump to act presidential before his White House speech. He lasted about ten seconds before breaking his promise on the mic So much for being “presidential.” We Got This Covered · May 12
Crude Oil Prices Surge on Concern Over Prolonged Closure of Hormuz June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Tuesday closed up +4.11 (+4.19%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0979 (+2.72%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher for a second day on Tuesday after President Trump cast doubt over the ceasefire with Iran, which could lead to... Barchart · May 12
Iran War Has Cost Taxpayers At Least $29 Billion So Far, Pentagon Says Jules W. Hurst III, the Pentagon's acting comptroller, said that the war in Iran has cost taxpayers at least $29 billion so far. International Business Times · May 12
Up to Starmer if he quits, says Trump as he renews attack on UK energy stance The US president also argued Britain needs to get ‘tough on immigration’. Evening Standard · May 12
The Website That Took Down Arcadia's Mayor: Inside the Chinese Propaganda Case That Could Land Her in Prison for 10 Years A website that claimed to serve Chinese American readers has become the center of the federal case that forced Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang to resign and agree to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent of the Chinese government. Latin Times · May 12
Trump brushes off Iran war’s cost at home: ‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation’ President’s stunning admission comes as American struggle with surging inflation and record gas prices as a result of the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · May 12
As Trump targets mail-in ballots, admin floats rule permitting handguns in USPS. One California Rep. has had enough: ‘Make it make sense’ The Cal Rep. has a point. We Got This Covered · May 12
Trump says Starmer is ‘windmilling UK to death’ and issues verdict on whether PM should resign IN FULL The Independent UK · May 12
The White House told RFK Jr to tone down his statements questioning vaccines. That hasn’t stopped him behind the scenes The reported review concerns Kennedy’s long-held skepticism of mainstream vaccine science The Independent UK · May 12
Is a US stock market crash beginning? Nasdaq 100 drops over 2% as Dow Jones and S&P 500 struggle after inflation shock hits investors Is a US stock market crash beginning as Nasdaq sinks 2% after shocking CPI inflation rattles Dow and S&P 500? The Nasdaq 100 plunged more than 2% on Tuesday, extending its steepest single-day sell-off in weeks after the April Consumer Price Index confirmed what markets had quietly feared — US… The Economic Times · May 12
Donald Trump's Net Worth Nearly Tripled in 2 Years — Pulitzer Historian Questions 'Conflict of Interest' Donald Trump's net worth surged by 60% during his presidency, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and his controversial leadership amid ongoing international conflicts. International Business Times UK · May 12
US Senate approves Kevin Warsh for Fed Board, chair confirmation next The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. A vote for his chairmanship is expected soon. This confirmation follows a lifted blockade by Senator Thom Tillis. The move comes as President Trump pushes for lower interest rates. Inflation is currently surging, presenting a challenge for… The Economic Times · May 12
Evening Standard · May 12 UK to deploy mine hunters, drone boats and jets for Strait of Hormuz mission Defence Secretary John Healey made the announcement amid a meeting of 40 ministers about plans to protect shipping in the waterway once the war ends.
International Business Times · May 12 Iranian Lawmaker Says Country Could Enrich Uranium To Weapons-Grade If Attacked Again Iranian parliamentary spokesman Ebrahim Rezaei said the country could enrich uranium to weapons-grade level if attacked again.
The Economic Times · May 12 Trump to raise Taiwan arms sales, jailed tycoon Jimmy Lai case with Xi in Beijing US President Donald Trump will discuss arms sales to Taiwan and the case of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump expressed confidence that tensions over Taiwan would not escalate during his presidency. China reiterated its consistent stance against US arms sales to Taiwan.
Roll Call · May 12 Senate Democrats confront FBI director over reports of imbibing FBI Director Kash Patel denied allegations about his alcohol consumption Tuesday as Senate Democrats raised concerns about his leadership, pressing him on a series of rolling controversies at the agency. At one point during a more than two-hour budget hearing, Patel lashed out at Sen. Chris Van Hollen after the…
Latin Times · May 12 Mike Pence Warns Trump Has Turned the GOP Into a Populist Party and Brings Receipts Former Vice President Mike Pence is escalating his ideological war with President Donald Trump, accusing him of transforming the Republican Party into a populist movement that no longer resembles the conservative coalition that dominated GOP politics for decades. And this time, Pence came armed with specifics.
Reason · May 12 Congress' Energy Crisis Solution: Bring Back an Office That Funded Women's Empowerment Initiatives Overseas Instead of holding the president accountable, lawmakers are trying novel ways to reduce energy prices caused by Trump’s war in Iran.
PC Gamer · May 12 Protesters 'raid' EA to oppose Saudi Arabia acquisition A small group of people from the Players Alliance HQ attempted to deliver a petition against the takeover containing more than 70,000 signatures.
The Economic Times · May 12 Can China's Xi rescue Trump from a bruising West Asia war? Donald Trump seeks a significant win from his upcoming China trip to bolster his reputation and aid midterm election prospects. The meeting will address critical economic issues, including rare earths and tech goods, with both leaders needing to accommodate each other's political agendas for any meaningful agreement.
Axios · May 12 Marty Makary out as FDA chief His tenure was marked by organizational upheaval, controversies over drug approvals and tensions with the White House.
The Times of India · May 12 Foreign student enrolment at US universities falls by 20% amid ‘restrictive government policies’: Report US universities are seeing a fall in foreign student enrolment, with experts warning the decline could deepen further as Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies continue to reshape country’s higher education system.