A Reprieve for Build-To-Rent The House passes a housing bill that protects build-to-rent development while still cracking down on large investors. Reason · May 26
UFC cage rises on White House lawn ahead of historic fight night on Trump’s 80th birthday Construction work is underway ahead of next month’s UFC card at the White House The Independent UK · May 26
Trump’s ‘nodding off’ moments take over media after CNN doctor raised concerns over president’s daytime sleeping ‘The president has severe daytime somnolence. He falls asleep very often,’ a CNN medical analyst said The Independent UK · May 26
Morning Mail: Labor’s budget faces poll test, Trump takes health test, tinned tomatoes get taste test Our latest Essential poll shows only a third back Labor’s hit on negative gearing and CGT; surprise Australian win at French Open The Guardian - AU · May 26
Dems say ICE is retaliating against hunger striking detainees as protesters swarm detention facility Immigrant advocates and Democratic members of Congress say ICE is blocking access to detainee families during days-long hunger strike The Independent UK · May 26
South Carolina Republicans defy Trump again to reject rapid redistricting drive Bid to remake maps and reduce Democratic voters in Jim Clyburn’s district before midterms fails in state senate The Guardian - US · May 26
Tony Blair’s essay on Labour failings gets full marks for being unhelpful Intervention by former PM feels almost designed to inflict maximum annoyance on his party The Guardian - UK · May 26
Tony Blair tells Starmer and rivals: abandon net zero and move closer to Trump In highly unusual intervention, ex-PM says his party’s ‘almost infinite capacity for self-delusion’ makes it likely to lose next election The Guardian - UK · May 26
Trump Gets Another Medical Exam, What’s Going On? United States President Donald Trump made another trip to the doctor’s office and people want to know what’s going on. This morning, a lot of traditional media reported that Trump had a physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. This is the latest in a series of visits… The Mary Sue · May 26
The Trump-Intel Deal Stole Headlines, But the President Also Bought Nvidia Stock in Q1 President Trump bought up to $5 million shares in Nvidia, but a Chinese reopening seems like a faraway thought now. Barchart · May 26
US Plans to Reduce Wartime Resources for Europe: Report Says NATO Might Get Fewer Bombers, Fighter Jets, and Warships The US plans to reduce military resources for NATO, prompting Europe to increase defence spending and capabilities. This shift raises questions about NATO's future structure and responsibilities. International Business Times UK · May 26
Every migrant not tortured in home country: Trump tightens asylum rules, asks ICE to check frauds Hundreds of migrants enter the US and then claim asylum, citing torture in their home country. They lawyer up and the case goes to the immigration court as these migrants are even coached on how to lie about their past and get protection in the US. The Donald Trump administration… The Times of India · May 26
Reason · May 26 Why Has Trump Stopped Selling Weapons to Taiwan? The administration is avoiding conflict with China to focus on war in the Middle East. Taiwan’s democracy hangs in the balance.
International Business Times UK · May 26 Musk Pocketed More from America's War After Pushing a Fivefold Starlink Price Hike on the Pentagon SpaceX and the Pentagon are at odds over Starlink pricing during the Iran conflict, highlighting the military's dependency on commercial satellite technology.
AAP · May 26 How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday 5/26/2026 The U.S. stock market rose to more all-time highs and caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were "proceeding nicely" with Iran on ending their war
International Business Times UK · May 26 Donald Trump Struggling to 'Stay Awake' During Day Could Signify 'Severe Illness,' Top Cardiologist Says Dr. Jonathan Reiner has raised concerns about Donald Trump's daytime sleepiness, suggesting potential health risks. Viral clips show Trump appearing drowsy, sparking debate about his fitness for office.
AAP · May 26 Another surge for Micron, Wall Street's latest $1 trillion company, sends US stocks to records The U.S. stock market rose to records as it caught up with climbs for others around the world from the day before, when President Donald Trump said negotiations were "proceeding nicely" with Iran on ending their war
The Independent UK · May 26 Trump’s top economic adviser says Americans are ‘very optimistic’ about economy IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 26 Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges Texans to vote but fails to endorse him IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 26 Supreme Court sides with Trump in dispute over immigration judges' speech restrictions The Supreme Court is siding with President Donald Trump's administration in a lawsuit over speech restrictions on immigration judges that raised questions about the rights of federal workers
The Guardian - US · May 26 Nasa selects Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin for first of three uncrewed lunar missions Three lunar landings are planned for this year in preparation for the construction of a $20bn moon base
The Independent UK · May 26 Dana White reveals what he and his ‘really close’ friend Donald Trump talk about UFC chief maintains that his relationship with the president is fairly normal and the two don’t discuss politics often
Kiplinger · May 26 Micron Leads Tech as Nasdaq Hits High: Stock Market Today Investors, traders and speculators emerged from a three-day weekend optimistic about the long-term impact of artificial intelligence.