11 Big SCOTUS Cases That Will Be Decided Soon From immigration and guns to executive power, transgender athletes, and mail-in ballots, these are the Supreme Court cases to watch out for in May and June. Reason · May 7
Staff Cuts, Departures Leave VA Short Hundreds of Mental Health Providers, Straining Veteran Care According to a 2025 report, more than 90 percent of VA facilities reported severe shortages of doctors and nearly 80 percent reported severe shortages of nurses. Latin Times · May 7
Queen Camilla Accused of 'Awkward Snub' Toward Melania Trump Following High-Profile Gift Exchange Queen Camilla's swift switch from Melania Trump's $40,000 Tiffany brooch to a historic Cartier piece has fuelled claims of a quiet snub and raised questions over royal gift diplomacy. International Business Times UK · May 7
Audience breaks into giggles as Melania praises ‘caring’ Donald Trump’s superhuman empathy Do you think of "empathy" when you see Donald Trump? We Got This Covered · May 7
"Affordability hoax" could doom Trump A stagnant economy and a crisis in Iran doomed one president. Donald Trump could be next Salon · May 7
Starmer’s failure to demonstrate strong values ‘driving away progressive voters’ Report using research from senior Blair and Clinton pollster comes as Labour braces for dismal election results The Guardian - UK · May 7
The Congresswomen’s Pact For the first time, twelve congresswomen reveal how they’re banding together after the Trump administration came for one of their own: Rep. LaMonica McIver. Marie Claire · May 7
‘This is how we cement President Trump’s agenda’: Tennessee Republicans celebrate state’s new congressional maps – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - UK · May 7
Stocks Steady Before the Open as Investors Await U.S.-Iran Updates; Earnings and Economic Data on Tap June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.03%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are down -0.01% this morning as investors await the outcome of diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the Iran war. Barchart · May 7
How Trump's Minneapolis immigration blitz hobbled federal crime fighting A Trump administration immigration crackdown in Minnesota significantly disrupted federal investigations into serious crimes, leading to a sharp decline in gun and drug prosecutions. The operation caused several top prosecutors to quit and agents to be diverted, hobbling the U.S. Attorney's Office and impacting public safety efforts. The Economic Times · May 7
Rudy Giuliani appreciates ‘outpouring of love and prayers’ as he moves out of intensive care unit at hospital A spokesperson for Giuliani said that the former mayor had been diagnosed with restrictive airway disease The Independent UK · May 7
'As My Elected Official, I Want You to Assassinate the President': Pennsylvania Man Charged After Threatening Congress Member Raymond Chandler III, a Pennsylvania Senate hopeful, was arrested for making graphic threats against a Congress member, their daughter, and former President Trump, raising concerns over political violence. International Business Times UK · May 7
Trump Cabinet Member Howard Lutnick Confronted on 2012 Epstein Island Lunch and 2015 Fundraiser Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick questioned over past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, including a 2012 island lunch and 2015 fundraiser invitation International Business Times UK · May 7
Middle East tensions: Iran’s response to US peace proposal expected today Iran is reviewing a US proposal, with a response expected soon, potentially via Pakistani mediators. Tehran prioritizes a full war cessation and sanctions relief over nuclear talks, seeking UN Security Council guarantees. The Times of India · May 7
We Got This Covered · May 7 Donald Trump humiliated by Saudi Arabia, canceled Hormuz ‘Project Freedom’ after Crown Prince said no A little reminder to Trump of who's really in control of the Middle East.
The Texas Tribune · May 7 Texas Republicans have a data center problem Data center construction is unpopular among locals, and a majority of the facilities are being proposed in red, rural counties. That puts Texas Republicans in a tough spot, as the White House has encouraged states to let the centers flourish.
The Independent UK · May 7 UFC White House fighter teases Donald Trump with question about ‘friend’ in Oval Office Ilia Topuria and opponent Justin Gaethje visited Mr Trump, as did other key fighters from the upcoming UFC event at the White House
The Independent UK · May 7 Trump’s plan to paint a landmark building next to the White House set to be approved IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 7 Trump backed down on Project Freedom because of Saudi pressure: report IN FULL
International Business Times UK · May 7 Trump's Hands Appear More Bruised and Swollen in New White House Photos as Internet Claims They're Covered in Concealer Photos from a White House event have sparked speculation about Donald Trump's health, focusing on his bruised and swollen hands, despite official explanations attributing it to medication and handshaking.
The Independent UK · May 7 Federal agency weighing Trump’s demand to paint Eisenhower building’s granite Trump’s desire to paint the building stems from his belief that its current gray granite exterior is a ‘really bad color,’ a sentiment he expressed last year
Kiplinger · May 7 I'm a Financial Planner: Trump Accounts Are a No-Brainer if You're Eligible (How to Apply) What's not to like about tax-efficient savings that grow with your child and may even get a $1,000 federal contribution? If you're eligible, it makes sense to sign up.
International Business Times UK · May 7 Palm Beach International Airport Officially Renamed After President Trump In Controversial 4-3 Vote Palm Beach International Airport will be renamed after President Trump following a narrow vote. The decision, driven by state law, has sparked debate over costs and political implications
The Economic Times · May 7 What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit President Donald Trump will meet President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week. The leaders aim to ease tensions over trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Discussions will cover trade deals, technology, and rare earths. The Iran conflict and Taiwan's status are also key agenda items. Minor trade agreements are anticipated.
The Independent UK · May 7 US and Iran ‘closer than ever’ to peace deal – here’s what stands in the way IN FULL