Donald Trump Allegedly Purchased Millions in Dell Stock Just Weeks Before It Was Awarded $9.7B Pentagon Contract Donald Trump's portfolio bought at least 1 million dollars in Dell stock weeks before the firm secured a 9.7 billion dollar Pentagon contract, prompting ethics watchdogs to warn of glaring conflicts of interest. International Business Times UK · May 29
Jail transfer of Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell questioned in Congress Moving the British socialite to a less restrictive facility after official interviews ‘seemed too coincidental’, say critics. Evening Standard · May 29
US and China trade journalist expulsions days after Trump visits Xi in Beijing The Trump administration has revoked the visa of a Chinese national working for the state news agency Xinhua in the U.S. This move follows Beijing's decision to expel Vivian Wang, a New York Times correspondent, apparently over a DealBook event featuring Taiwan's leader AAP · May 29
Members of pro-immigration group hit by Trump crackdown on immigration La Union Del Pueblo Entero has seen engagement at its 8,000-member organization drop off after the Trump administration’s immigration raids. The Texas Tribune · May 29
Trump Acquired UFC Parent Company Stock Ahead of White House Bout, Critics Raise Ethics Concerns President Trump's stock purchase in UFC's parent company raises ethics concerns as a major UFC event is planned at the White House, coinciding with his birthday and the US's 250th anniversary. International Business Times UK · May 29
Trump Legacy Denied: Judge Mandates Name Removed From Kennedy Center to Honour JFK Alone A federal court has blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center, ordering the removal of Trump's name. The decision upholds the site's original dedication to President Kennedy. International Business Times UK · May 29
Donald Trump Faces Health Cover-Up Claims As White House Allegedly Withholds Walter Reed Exam Results The White House is under fire for refusing to release medical results from Donald Trump's latest Walter Reed exam, even as the president insists he is in 'perfect health.' International Business Times UK · May 29
US Draft Peace Deal with Iran Includes '$300 Billion' Reconstruction Fund as Trump Withholds Final Signature A draft US-Iran agreement includes a $300 billion fund for Iran, rebranded as an 'investment fund' to avoid political backlash, amid ongoing negotiations and unresolved issues. International Business Times UK · May 29
Trump says he’s making final decision on Iran deal as Tehran slams ‘mixture of truth and lies’ US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be making a final decision on a potential deal to end the US-Israeli war against Iran ahead of a high-security meeting in the White House Situation Room. But after more than two hours of deliberations, no decision has yet been forthcoming. France 24 · May 29
In Harris County judge runoff, a Democratic upset underscores voters’ desire for new blood Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer defeated longtime local politician Annise Parker to win the Democratic nomination for Harris County judge in what political experts say might be a sign of the changing of the guard. The Texas Tribune · May 29
Trump is hemorrhaging key parts of his 2024 coalition. But they aren’t sold on Democrats, either ANALYSIS: Young men and Latinos who sent Trump to the White House are souring on him. But, Eric Garcia writes, Democrats have a lot of work to do to win them over The Independent UK · May 29
The Independent UK · May 29 SEC moves to repeal rule that requires companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risk In the latest action to undo Biden-era regulations on climate change, the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed repealing a rule that requires some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and the risks they face from global warming
Reason · May 29 Trump's Proposed $250 Bill Is Everything the Founders Despised George Washington actively opposed the U.S. Mint putting his face on coinage, as it would've resembled the reverence reserved for monarchs.
Sports Illustrated · May 29 Jaxson Dart, Abdul Carter Address QB’s Decision to Introduce President Trump at a Rally Jaxson Dart shared a statement after introducing President Trump at a rally last week.
AAP · May 29 Court orders Trump's name stripped from Kennedy Center Only the US Congress can rename the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a judge has ruled, saying any references to Donald Trump must be removed.
Barchart · May 29 Stocks Rally on Easing Geopolitical Tensions and AI Enthusiasm The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.72%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.36%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.19%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
International Business Times · May 29 Stocks Hit New Highs Boosted By Tech Companies And Hopes For Iran Deal Stocks hit new-all time highs on Friday boosted by technological companies and hopes of a deal to end the war in Iran.
The Economic Times · May 29 Why can't Trump add his name to the Kennedy Center or close it for renovations? Here's what Judge Christopher Cooper said Kennedy Center ruling explained: A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from renaming the Kennedy Center to the Trump Kennedy Center. The judge ruled that only Congress has the authority to change the cultural institution's name. Plans to close the Kennedy Center for renovations were also temporarily halted.
The Independent UK · May 29 Trump ‘still undecided on Iran war deal’ after two-hour crunch talks in Situation Room IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 29 ‘A cartoon villain’: Hegseth shredded for ‘cringe’ pep talk to Navy soldiers about Iran war Polling shows the war remains highly unpopular with the American public
The Independent UK · May 29 Despite killing 200 people in attacks on suspected drug boats, US has done little to slow drug trade, experts say Dozens of attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats do not appear to have made a dent in cocaine availability in the US, researchers say