The MAGA war on PBS is not about money The latest GOP push to defund public media won't save much cash. But it will disadvantage poor and rural kids Salon · May 18, 2025
Search for signs of Trump trade slowdown as RBA meets Uncertainty, both known and unknown, surrounding Donald Trump's tariffs and their economic impact could spur the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates on Tuesday. AAP · May 18, 2025
‘Good God’: Adam Kinzinger rips Trump admin for proposing a reality show where immigrants ‘compete’ for citizenship A new idea for a reality TV show, where immigrants would compete to win U.S. citizenship, has caused a lot of anger and criticism. The concept, which is said to be under review by the Trump administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS), would involve a competition where participants try to… We Got This Covered · May 18, 2025
Huge crowd piles pressure on Dutch government to seek an end to Israel's campaign in Gaza Red-clad protesters have marched through the Dutch capital of The Hague demanding their government do more to halt Israel’s campaign in Gaza The Independent UK · May 18, 2025
Trump warns Apple over India: what it means for the next iPhone The president isn't happy with Tim Cook right now. Laptop · May 18, 2025
Scott Bessent says tariff uncertainty is a tactic — otherwise countries 'would play us in the negotiations' "If we were to give too much certainty to the other countries, then they would play us in the negotiations," Bessent told CNN. Fortune · May 18, 2025
Tiger King Star Joe Exotic's New Husband Deported to Mexico Joe Exotic's new husband Jorge Maldonado was deported to Mexico days after their prison wedding, prompting Exotic to plead with Trump for help from behind bars. Latin Times · May 18, 2025
Russia deploys 273 drones in biggest attack on Ukraine yet Russia launched 273 drones at Ukraine overnight into Sunday, marking the largest such attack yet since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. Euronews · May 18, 2025
US treasury secretary says Walmart will ‘eat some of the tariffs’ after Trump demand Scott Bessent claims he received assurance in a personal call with company’s chief executive The Guardian - US · May 18, 2025
Zelensky briefs US's Vance in Rome ahead of Trump-Putin telephone call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the upcoming telephone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during a brief meeting with US Vice President JD Vance in Rome on Sunday, a senior Ukrainian official told French news service AFP. Radio France Internationale · May 18, 2025
‘No evidence of deterrence’: Counter-terror expert on Op Sindoor, govt claims In an exclusive interview with Sreenivasan Jain, founding member and executive director of the Institute for Conflict Management Ajai Sahni discusses Operation Sindoor and its impact, India’s military strategy and geopolitical stance following the military clash with Pakistan, and the discrepancies in the government’s narrative. Newslaundry · May 18, 2025
Yorkshire restaurant ‘honoured’ as Bruce Springsteen and Stephen Graham drop in for lunch The ‘Adolescence’ star plays Springsteen’s late father in an upcoming biopic The Independent UK · May 18, 2025
Zelenskyy meets US vice-president ahead of call with Trump to discuss ending war Encounter between Ukrainian president and JD Vance comes after Russia launches largest attack since start of war The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025
Beto O'Rourke Says Biden 'Failed This Country' by Running for a Second Term Beto O'Rourke accused Joe Biden of endangering American democracy by refusing to step aside sooner in the 2024 election, a move he says helped Donald Trump return to power. Latin Times · May 18, 2025
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 Director Richard Linklater defiantly says Trump film tariffs are ‘not gonna happen’ Linklater made the statements at Cannes Film Festival where he is showing his new film, ‘Nouvelle Vague’
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025 The Guardian view on Britain’s new aid vision: less cash, more spin. The cost will be counted in lives Editorial: With development assistance cuts, ministers have traded responsibility for rhetoric and borrowed from Donald Trump’s playbook
Latin Times · May 18, 2025 'A Struggle To Be Relevant': Casey DeSantis' Prospects At Winning Governor's Mansion Are Almost Nonexistent Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis was once a frontrunner to replace her husband as the Sunshine State's next governor. Now, her prospects keep deflating.
Al Jazeera · May 18, 2025 EU, UK leaders speak with Trump before his Putin call as Ukraine hit Leaders discuss an unconditional ceasefire and more sanctions on Russia as Ukraine laments ‘record’ drone barrage.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 Trump threatens to sue ABC – again – for criticizing him over $400m jet gift from Qatar Trump issued his complaints about the news station’s coverage of the $400 million jumbo jet
Reason · May 18, 2025 Our Supreme Court Amicus Brief Opposing Termination of CHNV Immigration Parole, Which Would Subject Some 500,000 Legal Immigrants to the Risk of Deportation to Oppressive Regimes The brief is on behalf of the Cato Institute and myself.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 Treasury secretary says Walmart's warnings on price increases are a 'worst-case scenario' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is playing down inflation risks from the Trump administration’s tariffs
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 Meet Dr. Casey Means: A wellness influencer, vaccine skeptic, and Trump’s pick for surgeon general Vaccine skeptic has embraced RFK Jr’s ‘Make America Great Again’ agenda
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2025 Donald Trump is losing patience with Russia, says Finnish leader Alexander Stubb says Russian intransigence could pave way for ‘bone-crushing’ sanctions package
The Guardian - US · May 18, 2025 Could a British former Fox News personality fix Republicans’ losing streak in California? Steve Hilton, once an adviser to David Cameron, sees signs of Democrats’ grip on the state slackening – but the Trump factor could prove tricky
The Independent UK · May 18, 2025 FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says James Comey ‘brought shame to FBI again’ over ‘86 47’ pic Comey, who was dismissed by President Donald Trump in 2017, shared a photo reading “86 47,” drawing outrage from the right.