China’s passenger car exports surge nearly 85% in April as domestic sales slump China’s exports of passenger cars have surged in April, according to an industry group The Independent UK · May 11
Republicans would rather self-destruct than save themselves from Trump As the president’s popularity withers, the party has no will to stage an intervention against him The Guardian - US · May 11
Researchers find 42% drop in Canadians visiting US metro areas amid Trump 2.0 Data from University of Toronto suggests Canadians are avoiding US cities during the second Trump administration The Guardian - US · May 11
Democrats are playing with fire in trying to reclaim tax cuts from Republicans Senator Chris Van Hollen and other Democratic lawmakers are embracing a policy that hardly benefits the middle class The Guardian - US · May 11
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill draws GOP support — and backlash The latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it more palatable to Republicans. Some have gotten on board, but others are firmly opposed. The Texas Tribune · May 11
Soaring World Cup ticket prices for players’ families and guests leave several FAs stunned Numerous FAs have been hit by increased prices when buying World Cup tickets for their players’ family and friends, with teams affected by Fifa’s pricing model The Guardian - UK · May 11
FDA cliffhanger: Will Marty Makary stay or go? The stable part of President Trump's health bureaucracy has turned into a soap opera. Axios · May 11
Iran, China and AI collide in Trump's legacy-defining week The coming days carry stakes measured in decades. Axios · May 11
Oil prices climb after Trump dismisses Iran’s response to peace plan Brent crude rises after US president calls overture from Tehran ‘totally unacceptable’ The Guardian - UK · May 11
US Senate expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair Warsh would succeed outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell as Trump continues his push to influence the US central bank The Guardian - US · May 11
Aussie shares drop as ceasefire frays, CSL plunges Local shares have slid after Donald Trump called Iran's peace offer "totally unacceptable" and a local biotech company downgraded its earnings guidance. AAP · May 11
This week: Ballroom fight, Warsh confirmation on the agenda The top priority for Senate Republicans this week will be to confirm Kevin Warsh to be chairman of the Federal Reserve, but much of the week’s work in the Senate will be off the floor, setting the stage for upcoming votes on the budget reconciliation bill. The filibuster-proof reconciliation bill… Roll Call · May 11
Trump demands 'loyalty' from Supreme Court justices, says 'another way of doing tariffs far slower' President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects the Supreme Court to rule against his executive order ending birthright citizenship, while calling on Republican-appointed justices to show "loyalty" to his administration. The remarks, posted on Truth Social, drew immediate attention given the Supreme Court's constitutionally independent role as a check… The Times of India · May 11
Monday briefing: Will the international effort to stop the further spread of hantavirus be successful? In today’s newsletter: The outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship offers a stark reminder of how easily a deadly pathogen can hitch a ride across borders, and how fragile global preparedness remains The Guardian - UK · May 11
The Times of India · May 11 The Iran draft proposal Trump called 'totally unacceptable': What was in it? Iran has presented a list of demands for a ceasefire with the US. These include lifting sanctions, compensation for damages, and the withdrawal of American troops. President Trump has rejected these terms as unacceptable. The standoff has impacted global oil markets and heightened regional tensions. Diplomatic efforts continue amidst ongoing…
Roll Call · May 11 Higher fertilizer prices pressure Trump-loyal US farmers Fertilizer costs have increased during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, putting pressure on American farmers who have been politically loyal to Donald Trump, as Democrats draw a direct connection between the president’s actions and suffering farms. In his successful 2024 White House bid, 77.7 percent of the country’s farm-dependent counties…
The Guardian - UK · May 11 Europe should behave more like China does if it wants to survive this age of chaos Instead of obsessing over rules that have ceased to matter, we must consider giving Beijing a dose of its own medicine, says Mark Leonard of the European Council on Foreign Relations
The Guardian - UK · May 11 ‘London is a case study in hope’: Sadiq Khan on 10 years as mayor London mayor talks up coalition-building, highlights his environmental record, and worries national Labour party is on the wrong track
The Times of India · May 11 Trump to visit China on May 13: Trade, Taiwan and more — what’s on the table President Donald Trump is set to visit China from May 13-15 for talks with President Xi Jinping, focusing on easing trade tensions and discussing Iran. Broader issues like tariffs and Taiwan are also on the agenda. The visit aims to rebalance the relationship, prioritizing reciprocity and fairness for American economic…
The Times of India · May 11 US, China eye rebalancing economic ties during upcoming Trump-Xi talks US President Donald Trump is set to embark on his three-day visit to China with the objective of rebalancing trade, safeguarding US economic strength and national security. Senior US officials said that topics expected between the two sides include continued work on a US-China Board of Trade and Board of…
The Guardian - US · May 10 Trump news at a glance: Trump wants to ‘go in’ to Iran to secure nuclear material, Netanyahu claims Iran says it has responded to US peace proposal as ceasefire comes under strain and Israeli prime minister says war is ‘not over’
Axios · May 10 Trump to Axios: "I don't like" Iran's peace plan response The U.S. hoped for a sign a deal was getting close. Trump's reaction suggests the opposite.
The Guardian - UK · May 10 Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire frays US president expresses ire at Tehran’s reported demands, as drones strike Gulf nations and Israel warns war ‘not over’
The Times of India · May 10 ‘Totally unacceptable’: Trump rejects Iran’s ceasefire response sent via Pakistan Iran has responded to a US ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, seeking a permanent end to regional conflicts and guarantees for maritime security. President Trump rejected Tehran's position, calling it "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" amid rising tensions and drone incidents in the Gulf.
Reason · May 10 Upcoming Cato Institute Event on "Trump v. Barbara: Birthright Citizenship at the Supreme Court" I will participate, along Prof. Paul Finkelman, and Gabriel Chin.