US and Iran reach peace deal pending Trump approval: officials The agreement, if approved, would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and set up talks over the disposal of Iran’s highly enriched uranium The Independent UK · May 28
Milli Vanilli and Morris Day say they won't perform at Freedom 250's National Mall shows Milli Vanilli and Morris Day have announced they will not perform at “The Great American State Fair” in Washington's National Mall The Independent UK · May 28
US and Iranian negotiators reach tentative deal to extend ceasefire and launch nuclear talks U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program AAP · May 28
At the Races: Incumbents on the line Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Our friend Nathan L. Gonzales has cautioned against calling 2026 an “anti-incumbent election.” The… Roll Call · May 28
Trump’s face on $250 bill? White House pushes bold currency plan The Trump administration is exploring plans for a commemorative USD 250 bill featuring President Donald Trump, a move that would require Congress to overturn a long-standing federal law barring living people from appearing on American currency. The Times of India · May 28
Bipartisan group of ex-federal judges challenges Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponization’ fund Lawsuit says settlement fund was ‘fraud on the court’ that would funnel taxpayer dollars to Trump allies The Guardian - US · May 28
US inflation rose at fastest pace in three years in April as Iran war hikes up prices Americans are growing frustrated with Trump’s handling of the economy as cost of living soars ahead of midterms The Guardian - US · May 28
Judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting Democrats and civil rights groups argued it was urgent that the judge issue a restraining order in the midst of primary season and with states already gearing up for the fall midterm elections. Euronews · May 28
Gulf of suspicion: US and Iran said to be nearing deal even as missiles fly Amidst escalating tensions and attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, the US and Iran are reportedly nearing a diplomatic breakthrough. A draft Memorandum of Understanding could extend a fragile ceasefire, opening a 60-day window for talks on Iran's nuclear program in exchange for economic relief. The Times of India · May 28
Treasury Exploring $250 Bill That Would Have Trump's Face On It: Report The Treasury Department is exploring what a $250 bill featuring President Trump would look like. International Business Times · May 28
Trump Administration Reportedly Told Prosecutors To Stand Down On Venezuela's Interim Leader Delcy Rodriguez The Trump administration has reportedly quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami not to pursue criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez. International Business Times · May 28
Trump federal employee layoffs: Why are hundreds of fired government workers still unemployed one year after mass probationary firings? More than 300 fired federal employees across 43 states say the 2025 Trump administration layoffs still haunt their lives. Many remain unemployed after submitting over 100 job applications. Others now earn far lower salaries than their former federal government jobs. The new survey exposes a deep federal workforce crisis, growing… The Economic Times · May 28
Vance and Rubio are neck-and-neck for Republican nomination in 2028 new poll shows Although Vance remains the leading potential candidate, Rubio has surged in popularity over the last few months The Independent UK · May 28
Donald Trump Is Living In 'MAGA Mirage' Blinded By His Own Core Faithful, Political Analyst Says Political analyst David Rothkopf says Donald Trump is trapped in a 'MAGA mirage,' relying on loyal voters despite rising disapproval, as the White House shrugs off warnings ahead of November. International Business Times UK · May 28
The Independent UK · May 28 Trump review that could shutter Mexican consulates stokes worries The Trump administration's review of Mexico's 53 U.S. consulates has stoked worries among Mexicans in the U.S. that some could be shuttered, making it harder for them to access important services
Barchart · May 28 Stocks Rebound Amid News of a US-Iran Deal The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.44%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.62%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.33%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Independent UK · May 28 US issues new warning to Oman after Trump threatened to ‘blow up’ ally IN FULL
International Business Times UK · May 28 Did Donald Trump Fail His Cognitive Test? POTUS Confuses Venezuela With Iran In Shocking Gaffe Donald Trump confused Venezuela with Iran during a live Cabinet meeting just hours after boasting that his latest cognitive test at Walter Reed had gone 'perfectly'.
The Independent UK · May 28 US and Iran ‘reach agreement on memo to end war’ but it still needs Trump’s approval IN FULL
The Conversation · May 28 The Strait of Hormuz: The supply chain loop that broke the world It took only five days after the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel in late February for Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most vital energy and maritime chokepoints.
The Independent UK · May 28 Artists are already pulling out of Trump-backed 250th concert one day after lineup was announced ‘It’s a no for me,’ singer Morris Day wrote on social media, while Milli Vanilli singer Jodie Rocco said she was ‘shocked’ to see herself listed as a performer
The Independent UK · May 28 Lindsey Graham branded ‘pathetic’ for saying Nobel Peace Prize should be renamed Trump Prize ‘Girl, stop. You’re humiliating yourself...’ one critic wrote in response to Lindsey Graham’s suggestion
International Business Times · May 28 CEO Confidence Falls Into Negative Territory As Iran War, Economic Risks Pressure Global Business The CEO Confidence Measure compiled by The Conference Board in collaboration with The Business Council dropped to 47 in the second quarter from 59 in the first quarter.
The Guardian - AU · May 28 Hanson and Joyce bill taxpayers for flights to private events on luxury cruise ship hosted by Rinehart Exclusive: Parliamentary records show the One Nation MPs claimed travel expenses for fundraising events on exclusive cruise liner where mining billionaire owns an apartment
The Times of India · May 28 DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: Bangladeshi buffalo 'Donald Trump' pardoned – a brief history of animal sacrifices We live in the era of viral animals, from Larry the Cat, the permanent fixture at 10 Downing Street, to Moo Deng, the cute pygmy hippo in Thailand, and Punch, the lonely monkey whose inability to make friends made the world go aww. Donald Trump the buffalo might be the…