The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Trump faces uphill climb on suspending gas tax

Serious obstacles could keep Trump's comments from becoming reality.

Axios · May 12

Trump Reportedly Discusses Whether To Resume Military Action In Iran As Stalemate Continues

President Donald Trump met with his national security on Monday to discuss the path forward in the war in Iran as negotiations continue to be deadlocked.

International Business Times · May 12

India 10-year bond yield hits 5-week high on rising oil and war jitters

Hopes for a deal dimmed after Donald Trump said ‌a ceasefire with ⁠Iran was "on ⁠life support". Concerns about oil supply deepened after a senior officer in Iran's Islamic ​Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said Tehran had expanded its definition of the Strait of Hormuz ​into a "vast operational area" far…

The Economic Times · May 12

Trump’s sudden cut in substance testing is ‘going to kill people’, experts warn

Samhsa said funding cannot be used to purchase or distribute fentanyl test strips or other drug test kits

The Guardian - US · May 12

Trump’s rollback of toxic gas rules limits EPA’s authority to protect public health, analysis says

Ethylene oxide (EtO) is about 60 times more carcinogenic than believed in 2006, research finds

The Guardian - US · May 12

U.S., Mexico Continue Joint Anti-Cartel Operations Amid Diplomatic Strains

Despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy described Mexico as a central component of U.S. operations against drug cartels.

Latin Times · May 12

Christian Menefee, Alex Mealer lead Houston-area congressional runoffs, new poll finds

The two contests are among the most closely watched U.S. House runoffs in Texas. Menefee, newly elected to Congress, faces longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in a matchup spawned by GOP redistricting.

The Texas Tribune · May 12

Is Donald Trump Mentally Fit? CNN's Kaitlan Collins Confirms POTUS To Undergo Medical Tests After Napping Incident

President Donald Trump will undergo annual medical and dental evaluations on 26 May, CNN's Kaitlan Collins has revealed, after recent questions about his stamina and cognitive health.

International Business Times UK · May 12

Iran threatens weapons-grade uranium enrichment as peace talks falter

Tehran threatened to enrich uranium to weapons-grade if attacked again, as Trump said the ceasefire had a "one percent chance" of surviving after rejecting Tehran's proposal.

Euronews · May 12

First Thing: Democrats express ‘grave concerns’ over secretive ICE deportation flights

Letter follows a Guardian investigation into irregular ways the Trump administration was transporting detainees. Plus, top World Cup tickets to retail at almost $33,000

The Guardian - UK · May 12