‘Wholly unqualified to uphold that responsibility’: Trump’s DHS Secretary Kristi Noem incorrect definition of habeas corpus last straw Kristi Noem is called out on her misreading of habeas corpus. We Got This Covered · May 21, 2025
Dem Rep. Blasts GOP Colleague For Appearing To Fall Asleep During Overnight Hearing On Medicaid Cuts Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez blasted her GOP colleague Ralph Norman for appearing to fall asleep during an overnight hearing on Trump's tax cut and spending bill Latin Times · May 21, 2025
An End to Tax on Tips Plus: Lab-grown meat fears, DOJ inquiry into Cuomo, Kristi Noem's polygraphs, and more... Reason · May 21, 2025
Trump Official Instructed Intelligence Staff to 'Rethink' Their Reports After Conflicting With Trump's Statements: Report An official directed intelligence staff to revise a report that contradicted Donald Trump's claims about Venezuelan gangs, prompting concerns about political manipulation. Latin Times · May 21, 2025
International opinion has rounded on Israel, but it’s not enough to force Netanyahu’s hand Condemnation alone won’t change Israel’s trajectory. For that, concrete action on sanctions and Palestinian statehood is required, says Sanam Vakil, director of Chatham House’s Middle East and North Africa programme The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2025
No Tax on Tips? How the New Tip Deduction Actually Works Will you stop paying taxes on your tip income? New tax rules may allow some workers to reduce their tax liability on qualified tips. Here’s what you need to know and how to claim it. Kiplinger · May 21, 2025
Toyota Issues Stark Warning On Tariffs: 'Not Sustainable' Toyota officials said the automaker is highly exposed to tariffs, which threaten to increase car prices for American consumers. InsideEVs · May 21, 2025
GOP could make it easier to carry a gun Under a GOP proposal, residents of Texas and other red states could carry a gun without a permit across the U.S. Salon · May 21, 2025
Trump treats laws as obstacles, not limits − and the only real check on his rule-breaking can come from political pressure Lately, the headlines have been clear: President Donald Trump is headed for a showdown with the courts. If he ignores their rulings, the courts have few tools and limited power to make him comply. The Conversation · May 21, 2025
Rubio, Florida Republicans Blasted In New Ad After Ruling On TPS For Venezuelans: 'Who Will They Betray Next?' Secretary of State Marco Rubio is again being criticized publicly for shifting some of his stances after making it to Trump's cabinet Latin Times · May 21, 2025
The Elon Musk bubble has deflated Yeah, Elon is still sickeningly rich — but the DOGE hype has faded and he's heading out the door in DC Salon · May 21, 2025
EU/US aircraft trade war imminent, key lawmaker warns The inclusion of Boeing in the Commission’s draft retaliation proposal has raised concerns among some member states over potential countermeasures from Washington targeting Airbus, according to MEP Bernd Lange, chair of the trade committee at the European Parliament. Euronews · May 21, 2025
What is Donald Trump's 'Golden Dome' missile defence system? Donald Trump claims Greenland is part of his Golden Dome plans Evening Standard · May 21, 2025
EU standards on food are 'not up for negotiation', EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, Maroš Šefčovič has called for a fair and balanced deal with the United States amid a framework of tariff negotiations. Euronews · May 21, 2025
We Got This Covered · May 21, 2025 ‘All to subsidize Jeff Bezos’ next $500 million yacht’: Elizabeth Warren blasts Trump’s bill that will cause ’14 million people lose health insurance’ Trump might make this bill his legacy.
Roll Call · May 21, 2025 GOP budget vote goes down to the wire amid conservative pushback - Roll Call House Republicans appeared stuck in reconciliation limbo as of Wednesday morning with no changes to the text ready to be unveiled, after an all-night Rules Committee session.
We Got This Covered · May 21, 2025 ‘Cruelty coupled with sadism’: Trump now sending immigrants to their deaths in South Sudan The cruelty is the point.
Louder · May 21, 2025 "Stop thinking about what rockers are saying. Think about saving America from the mess you made." Neil Young and Pearl Jam call out Donald Trump, salute Bruce Springsteen "This guy is out of control. We need a real president!"
The Guardian - US · May 21, 2025 Bhutanese Nepalis fled ethnic cleansing for the US. Trump is returning them to the refugee camps They lost their Nepalese citizenship years ago and are now living in a ‘stateless limbo’ amid Trump’s deportations
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 Shakira concertgoers issued with urgent health warning in New Jersey Tens of thousands of fans may have been exposed to the measles virus which is surging across the U.S, health officials say
The Independent UK · May 21, 2025 House Republican goes scorched earth on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ in Fox News appearance Rep. Mike Lawler refuses to back down after being personally attacked by president over vote holdout
Al Jazeera · May 21, 2025 Are direct talks between Russia and Ukraine likely to lead to peace? Putin is trying to trick the world into thinking he’s open to a truce while boosting Moscow’s army, analysts say.
Newslaundry · May 21, 2025 NL Hafta Subscribers’ Take Ep 1: A special feedback episode In this special episode of NL Hafta, Abhinandan Sekhri, Manisha Pande, Raman Kirpal, Anand Vardhan and Jayashree Arunachalam catch up on all the letters – over 45 of them – that we’ve received from subscribers.Hafta letters: India-Pakistan, podcast ideas, team feedback, thoughts on patriotismWe have a page for subscribers to…
The Guardian - US · May 21, 2025 Godfather of climate science decries Trump plan to shut Nasa lab above Seinfeld diner: ‘It’s crazy’ Over breakfast at Tom’s Restaurant, right below the historic Giss lab, James Hansen calls Doge’s decision a ‘big mistake’
Barchart · May 21, 2025 Trump Just Issued a Major New Threat to Plug Power Stock Trump’s threat could cause Plug Power stock to decline significantly from here.