Airline rewards may not go as far as Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares Accumulated rewards may not stretch as far as they once did. The Independent UK · May 23
Iran-US war latest: Trump says he will ‘not be rushed’ into peace deal as he warns Tehran over nuclear weapons Trump said talks were progressing and the US relationship with Iran had become more professional and productive The Independent UK · May 23
Trump news at a glance: sidelined Tulsi Gabbard resigns as US director of national intelligence Gabbard leaves after tumultuous stint during which she was largely left out as Donald Trump launched attacks on Venezuela and Iran – key US politics stories from Friday 22 May at a glance The Guardian - US · May 23
US officials cancel Memorial Day weekend plans amid possibility of Iran strikes: Report Is the United States planning fresh strikes on Iran? Several members of the US military and intelligence community have cancelled their Memorial Day weekend plans amid preparations for possible military action against Iran, according to CBS report. The Times of India · May 23
Conference at UN to review nuclear nonproliferation treaty fails to reach agreement A four-week conference at the United Nations to review the treaty to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons has ended without an agreement as the United States and Iran spar over Iran's nuclear program The Independent UK · May 23
FED:Temporary fuel tax cut likely to remain temporary A three-month cut to the fuel excise, prompted by soaring prices caused by the US-Israeli-led war on Iran, appears unlikely to be extended. AAP · May 23
Temporary fuel tax cut likely to remain temporary A three-month cut to the fuel excise, prompted by soaring prices caused by the US-Israeli-led war on Iran, appears unlikely to be extended. AAP · May 23
Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer Pakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran for mediation efforts to end the Middle East war, as Iran considers a peace proposal amid reports of potential new US strikes. Diplomacy continues to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil transit route, while fighting persists on the Lebanon front. The Economic Times · May 23
The Independent UK · May 23 A mere 16% of Americans give high marks to the economy in what could be Trump’s undoing in midterms High gas prices and rising inflation could spell disaster for Republicans in the midterms
The Economic Times · May 23 US' "excessive demands" blocking truce: Iran Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Washington's excessive demands are hindering peace talks. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly preparing for potential military strikes against Iran. Trump has cancelled plans to attend his son's wedding, citing government circumstances. The UN Secretary-General urged diplomacy…
Reason · May 22 President Trump Doesn't Need Congressional Approval for His Actions as to Iran Congress can only stop Trump’s actions in Iran by passing a concurrent resolution of both Houses over Trump’s veto, or by declining to fund the war in next year’s budget.
International Business Times UK · May 22 Did Donald Trump Fire Tulsi Gabbard? Husband's Rare Bone Cancer Diagnosis Forces Shock Cabinet Exit Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying she must care for her husband after his diagnosis with an 'extremely rare' bone cancer.