Trump taps Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA after he was ousted from agency His nomination comes as the Trump administration has increasingly signaled it is backing away from promises to dismantle FEMA The Independent UK · May 11
Supreme Court extends freeze on abortion pill restrictions The extension provides a reprieve for pharmacies, telehealth companies and clinicians. Axios · May 11
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit unknown weakness in a company's digital defence Google has stopped criminals using artificial intelligence to find and exploit a company's digital weakness. This zero-day exploit could have bypassed security measures. Experts warn this is the start of AI-powered cyberattacks. Governments and tech firms are now racing to bolster defenses against these advanced threats. A dangerous transitional period… The Economic Times · May 11
‘What Kind of Life Is This?’: Five Desperate Cubans Weigh Their Odds in Texas Refugees from Cuba have always had to struggle for success in America. In Trump’s second term, they’ve been plunged into legal chaos. Texas Observer · May 11
Joe Biden's 70-Hour Audio Archive Regarding His Son Could Become A New Legal Firestorm in the Trump-Era Former President Joe Biden is preparing to fight the Trump administration's effort to release roughly 70 hours of audio recordings from private conversations with his ghostwriter, opening a new front in the long-running legal and political battle over the classified documents investigation that shadowed the final stretch of his presidency. Latin Times · May 11
U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill draws GOP support — and backlash The latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it more palatable to Republicans. Some have gotten on board, but others are firmly opposed. The Texas Tribune · May 11
California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom The winner of the California race matters a great deal for Newsom's campaign. Axios · May 10
Biden to fight DOJ's release of ghostwriter tapes Trump's DOJ wants to release them to Congress. Axios · May 10
UK in chaos: A warning for Dems? Two years after the British Labour Party’s “landslide” win, a crushing defeat threatens its future Salon · May 10
Is the US Justice System at Risk? Judges Speak Out on Political Purge Former US immigration judges have described a sweeping purge of the immigration courts under Donald Trump's second administration, raising fears over the independence of the US justice system. International Business Times · May 9
‘Largely slop’: Trump’s new counter-terrorism strategy is scant on substance but heavy on enemies Critics say document outlining strategy is both ‘completely Trumpian’ and an ‘alarming’ escalation in rhetoric The Guardian - US · May 9
‘Everyone has a breaking point’: the immigration judges at the sharp end of Trump’s deportation drive Judges have been fired or taken buyouts, and those remaining say they toe the government line The Guardian - US · May 9
ATF Rule Changes Could Ease Restrictions for Gun Owners and Dealers While not groundbreaking, the regulatory shifts offer some welcome relief. Reason · May 8
America believes Donald Trump would win a fight with an 8-year-old boy - but just barely However, another poll found that 66 percent of people felt the ‘average American’ could beat Trump in a dust-up The Independent UK · May 7
The Guardian - US · May 7 John Roberts insists supreme court not ‘political’ after Trump-friendly rulings The chief justice defends court’s impartiality after decisions on abortion, presidential immunity and voting rights
International Business Times UK · May 7 Mark Zuckerberg Accused by James Patterson And Biden Publishers of Personally Encouraging AI Copyright Meta and Mark Zuckerberg are accused in a major lawsuit of using millions of copyrighted books to train AI without permission, igniting a global debate over AI copyright, fair use, and author rights.
The Independent UK · May 7 Newsom calls out Trump’s mental state after president riffs on difference between ‘see’ and ‘sea’ ‘LITTLE D'S’ BRAIN IS DECLINING RAPIDLY IN REAL TIME,’ the Democratic governor wrote on social media
International Business Times UK · May 7 Trump Calls 'Radical Pro-Trans Groups' 'Anti-American' in Counterterror Plan—Targets Left-Wing, LGBT Advocates Trump's counterterrorism strategy shifts focus from right-wing to left-wing extremism, including antifa and gender ideology, sparking debate over domestic security priorities.
The Independent UK · May 7 Democratic senators press US military on Israel's evacuation zones, warning of legal risks Twelve U.S. Democratic Senators have asked the U.S. Central Command about coordination with Israel on evacuation zones in Lebanon and Iran
The Independent UK · May 7 Trump posts wild new AI meme trolling Biden, Obama and Clinton with autopen, ice cream and cocaine Trump has used AI images to bolster theories or controversies about his political opponents, despite the images being fake
Salon · May 7 "Affordability hoax" could doom Trump A stagnant economy and a crisis in Iran doomed one president. Donald Trump could be next
International Business Times UK · May 7 Trump's Hands Appear More Bruised and Swollen in New White House Photos as Internet Claims They're Covered in Concealer Photos from a White House event have sparked speculation about Donald Trump's health, focusing on his bruised and swollen hands, despite official explanations attributing it to medication and handshaking.
The Economic Times · May 7 What's at stake at the Trump-Xi summit President Donald Trump will meet President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week. The leaders aim to ease tensions over trade, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Discussions will cover trade deals, technology, and rare earths. The Iran conflict and Taiwan's status are also key agenda items. Minor trade agreements are anticipated.
International Business Times UK · May 7 US Air Force Doctor Assures Staff Not To Fear Lawsuits Over Sex Changes Done On Minors A senior Air Force doctor reassures military medics of legal protection for performing gender-reassignment procedures on minors, following policy changes under the Biden administration.