Democrats are counting on Trump’s unpopularity to save them. It won’t Yes, Trump might carry them to victory in the midterms. But he can’t carry them much longer – especially not in the 2028 elections The Guardian - US · May 4
How the unreported killing of an American by ICE shattered two Texas families Josh Orta was the sole witness of Ruben Martinez’s death to dispute the government’s account. Months later, he died in a crash after learning an ICE agent killed his friend. The Texas Tribune · May 4
Texas’ 18th Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know The Democratic runoff for the Houston-based seat — a longtime bastion of Black political power — pits the Texas delegation’s newest member, Christian Menefee, against one of its longest-tenured, Al Green. The Texas Tribune · May 4
Viral divisions: Are you as smart as Donald Trump at math(s)? “Nobody should think he is ok, or think he might be ok, after watching this.” Donald Trump used a rally to dispel rumours surrounding his mental fitness, but a brag led to a percentage example which has sparked viral ridicule. Euronews · May 4
"He wants action": Trump's frustration with Iran stalemate sparked Hormuz gambit "If the Iranians do something they will be the bad guys and we will have the legitimacy to act." Axios · May 4
Trump says ‘Project Freedom’ will guide ‘innocent bystander’ ships through Strait of Hormuz Thousands of U.S. troops and dozens of aircraft are to be deployed to assist in the effort - Iran has already threatened retaliation The Independent UK · May 4
Another setback for Donald Trump’s cult as two of their own just got dragged out in a sex trafficking operation Rot can’t hide forever. We Got This Covered · May 4
Rudy Giuliani in 'Critical' Condition: 10 Defining Photos of 'America's Mayor' Through the Years Former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, famed for his 9/11 leadership, is hospitalised and in critical condition. His health crisis follows intense public activity and past legal controversies. International Business Times UK · May 4
Trump Posts Bizarre AI Image of Shirtless Cabinet Members Swimming in Lincoln Memorial Pool, Sparking Wild Internet Theories Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of himself with political allies in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, amid plans for its renovation, sparking viral speculation online. International Business Times UK · May 4
Donald Trump's EU car tariffs ‘targeting Germany,’ says key German MEP German MEP Bernd Lange said US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 25% tariffs on EU cars appears to target Germany, following Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s criticism of the US stance on Iran. However, the move would likely breach the EU–US trade agreement reached last summer. Euronews · May 4
Why Are People Protesting This Year’s Met Gala? The Anti-Jeff Bezos Poster Campaign, Explained For the first time in the Met Gala’s history, the lead sponsor is not a brand but a person: billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, and his wife, Lauren Sanchez. Pedestrian.tv · May 4
Trump claims he could reopen Strait of Hormuz on Monday in ‘humanitarian gesture’ President Donald Trump has pledged to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as Monday morning, describing it as a “humanitarian gesture.” Trump declared that “Project Freedom” was meant to “free up people, companies, and Countries that have done absolutely nothing wrong”, who he called “victims of circumstance.” The declaration… The Independent UK · May 4
EU-US relationship expected to pull focus in Armenia The European Political Community (EPC) in the Armenian capital has attracted 47 leaders from around the world, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. US President Donald Trump's trade and defence announcements are expected to be interrogated. Euronews · May 4
A North Korean women's soccer team is set to play in a tournament in South Korea A North Korean women’s soccer team is scheduled to play at a regional tournament in South Korea later this month The Independent UK · May 4
Fortune · May 4 Enbridge aims to help North America win from the AI boom and the Iran war as the FedEx of energy delivery Enbridge is feeding the growth of U.S. power demand and rising foreign reliance on North American oil and gas.
Radio France Internationale · May 4 Canada joins European summit in Armenia as leaders confront security challenges European leaders are gathering in the Armenian capital Yerevan, alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, seeking to steady their footing in an increasingly fraught geopolitical landscape shaped in no small part by an unpredictable White House.
The Guardian - UK · May 4 A money machine and Morocco on the rise: what we learned from Fifa congress Gianni Infantino bungled one political move in Canada while also making it clear Europe is on the fringes of his thinking
Fortune · May 4 China has a welcome mat for Trump: it just rewrote the rules on U.S. sanctions Beijing's Announcement No. 21 activates, for the first time, a private right of action against anyone who complies with U.S. sanctions on Chinese firms.
International Business Times UK · May 4 'Taking Over Cuba Almost Immediately': Trump Drops Major Hint Of Takeover After Iran President Trump hinted at a potential US takeover of Cuba following operations in Iran, amid new sanctions and Cuba's economic crisis. The comments have sparked varied reactions globally
International Business Times UK · May 4 Aziz Ansari's Brutal SNL Monologue References Kash Patel as He Tells Crowd to 'Kick Them Out With Humour' Aziz Ansari returned to SNL, delivering a satirical portrayal of FBI Director Kash Patel. The sketch, highlighting perceived FBI leadership flaws, received significant social media attention
International Business Times UK · May 4 Marco Rubio to Meet Pope Leo XIV Alone After JD Vance Gets Frozen Out in Major Diplomatic Snub Marco Rubio's Vatican meeting with Pope Leo XIV sparks 2028 presidential race speculation, excluding VP JD Vance and highlighting Rubio's rising influence.
The Independent UK · May 4 U.S.-led task force tells ships to reroute on first day of new effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz The United States is launching an effort to guide stranded ships from the Iran-gripped Strait of Hormuz
International Business Times UK · May 4 Rudy Giuliani 'Borat 2' Hotel Clip Resurfaces Online as Hospitalisation Reports Drive Searches Rudy Giuliani trends after hospitalisation reports as a 'Borat 2' hotel clip resurfaces online, driving renewed searches and social media attention.
Roll Call · May 4 HUD to try again to change homelessness assistance program The Trump administration will renew its effort to change the approach to the nation’s largest homelessness assistance program with a request for funding that will be released next month. The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it will publish the 2026 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity by…
Euronews · May 4 Irish economic miracle explained: Why all that glitters isn't gold Ireland's GDP soared 12.3% in 2025 — but it was a mirage. Pharma multinationals front-loaded €25.4bn of exports to the US in March alone, ahead of Trump's tariffs. Now the first quarter of 2026 sees a contraction.