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‘Closing the chapter’ on Fema: Trump panel seeks to weaken disaster response amid climate crisis

Council’s plan will leave Federal Emergency Management Agency ill-equipped to respond to extreme weather events, experts say

The Guardian - US

D.C. Circuit Seems Disinclined To Let Pete Hegseth Punish a Senator for His Speech

The defense secretary argues that military retirees like Sen. Mark Kelly are not allowed to say things he unilaterally deems "prejudicial to good order and discipline."

Reason

Trump Administration Begins Releasing Long-Classified UFO Files

The United States government has started releasing long-classified documents related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly known as UFOs, following a directive issued by President Donald Trump.

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From stalemate to strikes: A dizzying week of US-Iran negotiations over the strait of Hormuz

Seven days ago, the US-Iran ceasefire was holding but negotiations seemed stalled, or inching forward at best. Then, Donald Trump and the US launched Project Freedom

The Guardian - AU

Trump UFO Files 'To Begin Releasing Tomorrow At 3PM' After Jeremy Corbell Gets White House Briefing Call

Filmmaker Jeremy Corbell claims White House sources confirmed the gradual release of UFO files, sparking debate over transparency and secrecy in the U.S. government.

International Business Times UK

Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz but warns Iran the bombing will restart ‘at a much higher level’ if talks collapse

Project Freedom – the U.S. mission to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz – has been paused, but the warning from Donald Trump is clear: if negotiations with Iran collapse, the bombing will resume “at a much higher level.” The pause was announced on May 6, 2026, as…

The Mary Sue

Trump and Hegseth's Religious Messaging Face Widespread Rejection Across Party Lines, Poll Shows

87% of Americans Rejected Trump's recent post depicting him as Jesus, 69% while just 9% viewed the post positively

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UFO Files Delivered for Public Release, FBI Director Kash Patel Confirms — Here's What to Expect

FBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau has already delivered UFO documents to the Pentagon for public release, but missed deadlines and whistleblower warnings raise doubts about full transparency.

International Business Times UK

US sows confusion amid Hormuz efforts

The Trump administration's approach to the Iran war has been marked by conflicting statements. Initially, a ceasefire was declared, followed by threats of bombing. The U.S. military protected ships in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the strategy shifted, with the president pausing operations to seek a deal. This inconsistent messaging…

The Economic Times

‘Sharks with laser beams’: The Joint Chiefs chairman just responded to Iran’s kamikaze dolphin reports with an Austin Powers quote

Just when you thought you’d heard it all.

We Got This Covered

Strait mess: Trump’s Iran war drifts into week 10 with no end in sight

Global powers navigate a delicate situation as a ceasefire weakens and US war aims remain unclear. Both sides avoid direct confrontation, seeking a path forward amidst ongoing tensions. Meanwhile, China's Xi Jinping anticipates a summit with a pressured US President Trump. The world observes as diplomatic maneuvers continue, with the…

The Economic Times

Military dolphins are a real thing. Here’s what to know about them

Dolphins have the most sophisticated sonar known to science

The Independent UK

US fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump gives Tehran fresh ultimatum

President tells Iran to accept deal to end war or face new wave of bombing at ‘much higher level and intensity’

The Guardian - UK

15,000 US troops deployed to escort tankers through Hormuz but the real question is why Trump’s blockade is making oil prices worse

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said that 15,000 U.S. troops are now stationed in the Strait of Hormuz to escort oil tankers through the heavily contested waterway. The deployment is part of “Project Freedom,” a new military operation launched to break Iran’s blockade and restore global oil flow. However, while…

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Secretary of War just silenced a reporter with a wild claim that Trump isn’t Netanyahu’s puppet, then doubled down with a bizarre defense

Pete Hegseth just shut down a reporter with a wild claim that Donald Trump isn’t Benjamin Netanyahu’s puppet, then doubled down with a bizarre defense that left the press room buzzing. The exchange happened at the Pentagon briefing on May 5, 2026, where Hegseth, the Secretary of War, cut off…

The Mary Sue

‘Physical fitness is everything’ says Trump while replacing Michelle Obama’s inclusive student health program with outdated Presidential Fitness Test

President Donald Trump has officially scrapped former First Lady Michelle Obama’s student health program and brought back the decades-old Presidential Fitness Test in U.S. schools. The move is part of his ‘Make America Healthy Again’ push, which he announced on May 5, 2026, surrounded by school kids, pro athletes, and…

The Independent UK

Americans overwhelmingly disapprove of Trump and Hegseth’s religious rhetoric

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The Independent UK

America has a clear message for Trump and Hegseth: Scrap the religious rhetoric

In contrast to the president and defense secretary, Americans view Pope Leo XIV positively after the pontiff hit back at the administration, a new poll reveals

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The Independent UK

US to pause effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz to focus on Iran deal

The announcement came after military leaders and US secretary of state Marco Rubio insisted a ceasefire in the Middle East was still holding.

Evening Standard

Oil price edges lower as Trump pauses Strait of Hormuz 'Project Freedom'

Trump announces he is temporarily pausing his initiative to guide ships out of the crucial waterway

The Guardian - UK

Trump puts ‘Project Freedom’ on hold, saying he hopes to finalise a deal with Iran

US president says he is pausing US effort to guide stranded vessels out of the strait of Hormuz but blockade remains

Latin Times

VIDEO: Trump Tells Children U.S. 'Wouldn't Be Around' If Iran Had a Nuclear Weapon

Although the meeting was initially planned to approve the revival of the Presidential Physical Fitness Award, things took a wild turn when Trump began talking about the ongoing military conflict with Iran.

The Guardian - US

US-Iran truce teeters on meltdown as stalemate takes toll on each side

Conflict appears to have reached impasse, but leaders in Tehran and Washington seem to think victory is near

We Got This Covered

Pete Hegseth weighs in on attack dolphin controversy in bizarre Iran war twist: ‘Can’t confirm nor deny’

Hard to know what's real and what's fake.

The Independent UK

Iran’s nuclear capabilities remain largely unchanged since last year: US intelligence memo

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