The Letter Trump Swears He Never Wrote to Epstein Cost Him a Judge’s Dismissal. Now He’s Doubling Down With a Longer Tantrum The Journal has claimed "full confidence in the rigor and accuracy of our reporting" and plans to fight the lawsuit. The Mary Sue · May 31
Raise it, regulators: A repo rate hike - 50 bps increase to 5.75 perhaps - will reduce CAD, incentivise capital flows India's monetary policy committee faces a complex decision. Delayed economic growth data and an unknown US Federal Reserve policy create significant challenges. Inflation is rising while growth slows. The committee must navigate these uncertainties to set interest rates. The government is already taking steps to manage the economy. The committee's… The Economic Times · May 31
Who wants Trump's $1.8B payout fund? "Anti-weaponization" compensation attracts claims from Jan. 6 defendants, political allies, and election deniers Salon · May 31
EU May Freeze Price Cap On Russian Oil Purchases As Iran Turmoil Continues The hopes of an end to the conflict are also not concrete, given the back-and-forth negotiations between the Trump administration and the Iranian regime. International Business Times · May 31
Iran says does not trust US as Trump toughens terms TEHRAN - Iran's chief negotiator warned on Sunday the United States was not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secured Iranian rights. Bangkok Post · May 31
Any deal with Iran that restricts Israel's ability...would be unwise: US Senator Graham draws red line Senator Lindsey Graham issued a stern warning against any Middle East diplomatic deal that would impede Israel's military actions against Hamas and Hezbollah. He emphasized that Israel must be allowed to neutralize threats from Hezbollah, stating that any ceasefire would enable rearmament. Graham also expressed confidence that President Trump would… The Economic Times · May 31
Pence: Jan. 6 slush fund "unacceptable" The former vice president was inside the Capitol when it was stormed by Trump supporters Salon · May 31
Trump's messy makeover reveals golden age of chaos TOI correspondent from Washington: US President Donald Trump is facing growing questions about the coherence of his middle-east policy after claiming he has deliberately "spared" Iran's military, despite repeatedly declaring that US forces had already "decimated," and "obliterated," Iran's military capabilities. The Times of India · May 31
We Got This Covered · May 31 Pam Bondi finally attended Epstein hearing, but House Oversight Democrats ‘continue to be incredibly disappointed’ “It could be totally lost in translation.”
Fortune · May 31 AI will make the 'tech bro' class even richer, Nobel laureate Joe Stiglitz says, just as it can take your job “Unfortunately, the tech bros, who are obviously advocates of this, are at the same time pushing for smaller government,” Stiglitz told Fortune.
International Business Times UK · May 31 Donald Trump, JD Vance Feud Rumours: POTUS' Private Mockery of VPOTUS Exposed in Explosive White House Leaks Donald Trump has reportedly questioned JD Vance's political future in private, expressing concerns about his performance and loyalty despite public displays of unity. Speculation over Vance's role as a potential successor continues.
International Business Times · May 31 Pentagon Battles To Deploy AI For Military Despite Clamor For Guardrails The Pentagon has roped in Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, OpenAI, Reflection and SpaceX to provide resources to help "augment warfighter decision-making in complex operational environments.
The Guardian - UK · May 31 Scotland World Cup 2026 team guide After dramatic qualification, an experienced squad could progress beyond the group stage if they beat Haiti in their opening game
The Independent UK · May 31 Trump demands impeachment for judge who blocked Kennedy Center changes IN FULL
The Guardian - US · May 31 Trump’s interior secretary dismisses calls to identify donors for ‘non-partisan’ concert series Doug Burgum complains that some musicians ‘segmented their audiences’ after artists back out of 250th anniversary event
International Business Times UK · May 31 Trump Slams Pope Leo XIV in Late-Night Rant After Spotting Brandon Johnson at the Vatican Donald Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV after the pontiff met Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson, folding a long feud over immigration and justice into a fresh late‑night online outburst.
The National (Scotland) · May 31 Campaigners stage protest at Trump's golf course saying 'he has no place in Scotland' PRO-PALESTINE protesters have held a demonstration at the United States president's Ayrshire and Aberdeenshire golf courses, claiming that Donald…
The Mary Sue · May 31 ’An Absolute Abomination’: Trump Goes Off Topic While Commemorating Deceased American Soldiers, Focuses On How Very Few of Them Are Named Donald not too many