Burn bags and alien files: Kash Patel distracts from job woes with wild Hannity appearance The wide-ranging interview comes as reports swirl that he his dismissal could be imminent The Independent UK · May 5
Historic women’s college faces government investigation for admitting trans students The Department of Education will determine whether Smith College violated Title IX by allowing trans women to enroll The Independent UK · May 5
Canadian Man Sues DHS, Alleges Privacy Violations Over Requests for Location, Activity Data DHS requested the man's location data using a customs summons, a tool typically used to investigate issues related to importing goods and collecting customs duties, WIRED noted. Latin Times · May 5
VIDEO: Trump Tells Children U.S. 'Wouldn't Be Around' If Iran Had a Nuclear Weapon Although the meeting was initially planned to approve the revival of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, things took a wild turn when Trump began talking about the ongoing military conflict with Iran. Latin Times · May 5
Cassidy calls for expedited abortion pill review as primary nears Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, at risk of further distancing himself from President Donald Trump as his primary election draws closer, says the administration isn’t doing enough to restrict access to abortion pills. Cassidy, one of the few remaining Republicans in Congress who voted to convict Trump at his impeachment trial… Roll Call · May 5
China Might Face U.S. Travel Restrictions Over Illegal Immigration: Report The Trump administration is considering travel restrictions against China because the country is not repatriating illegal immigrants fast enough, according to a new report. International Business Times · May 5
Trump reinstates program testing fitness abilities of school-aged kids for ‘golden age of athletics’ IN FULL The Independent UK · May 5
After brief respite, gasoline prices continue their steady climb The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA The Independent UK · May 5
New video shows how close United flight came to disaster as wheels skim truck in Newark landing Federal officials are investigating the incident, which miraculously did not result in any major injuries or deaths The Independent UK · May 5
Man charged in White House correspondents’ dinner attack is indicted on new assault count A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner and attempting to kill President Donald Trump has been indicted on a new charge that he fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer during the attack The Independent UK · May 5
Iran Launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority as Tehran and Washington Battle for Control of Hormuz Iran has launched the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, requiring ships to register and pay tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with the US over control of this vital waterway. International Business Times UK · May 5
Trump teaches kids his iconic dance during fitness test on White House lawn President also tried to show off his own athletic prowess by sinking a few putts on the White House lawn, but missed all three of his shots The Independent UK · May 5
Trump says his ballroom will cost $400M. So why are Republicans adding $1B to spending bill? Meanwhile, Sen. Chuck Grassley’s office says the money does not explicitly go to the ballroom, although it does go to “the East Wing Modernization Project.” The Independent UK · May 5
Stocks Rise Again As Oil Drops And Companies Keep Posting Strong Results Stocks rose again on Tuesday as oil prices dropped and companies kept posting strong first quarter results. International Business Times · May 5
The Conversation · May 5 ‘No fear of roaring lions’: Iran has a long history of standing firm against outside aggressors US President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran since the war began have targeted not just the country’s military capabilities, but its entire civilisation.
The Conversation · May 5 The method in Iran’s madness? Closure of Strait of Hormuz echoes a centuries-old Danish play − and is a tragedy for the world order More than two months into the war in Iran, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz – the key waterway through which more than a third of the international trade in oil and gas passes – remains perilous and uncertain. Underscoring the uncertainty, on May 3, 2026, the Trump administration launched…
International Business Times UK · May 5 Trump Sizes Up a Young Girl and Says 'I'm Just Looking at Her' at White House Event A viral video shows President Trump interacting with a young girl at a White House event, sparking debate over his comments and actions during the ceremony.
Axios · May 5 ICE activity hurts some U.S.-born workers, study finds And there's no evidence that employers increased wages to attract U.S.-born workers.
The Independent UK · May 5 Marco Rubio defends Trump’s false claim that Pope Leo wants Iran to have a nuke ahead of meeting with pontiff Pontiff says ‘if someone wants to criticize me for proclaiming the Gospel, let them do so truthfully’
The Guardian - US · May 5 Senate Republicans propose package including $1bn that could go to Trump ballroom New immigration enforcement package could fund security of $400m ‘East Wing modernization project’
International Business Times · May 5 White House Says Trump's Drugmaker Deals Could Save U.S. Economy $529 Billion Over 10 Years The White House said on Tuesday that agreements with major drugmakers could save the U.S. economy $529 billion over the next decade.
The Guardian - US · May 5 Georgia county poll workers targeted by subpoena seeking their contact details Fulton county is trying to fend off federal prosecutor’s demand for information on 2020 election workers
The Independent UK · May 5 Argument over how to carry out Trump’s deportation ‘master plan’ got so heated that officials had to ‘clear the room,’ report says The fiery dispute centered on a proposal that would have allowed agents to enter homes without judicial warrants
International Business Times · May 5 Trump Downplays Iran Flare Up In Strait Of Hormuz: 'I Call It a Skirmish' President Donald Trump downplayed the flare up at the Strait of Hormuz, saying it does not mean Tehran has broken the ceasefire.
Reason · May 5 The People vs. CEQA An initiative that would streamline California's development-killing environmental review law appears to be headed to the ballot.