Iran-US war latest: US forces fire at ship running Hormuz blockade while Israel intensifies war in Lebanon Senior Iranian official accuses Donald Trump of 'betraying diplomacy for the third time' The Independent UK · May 30
EU wants to break up with US tech Wary of being vulnerable to the whims of foreign governments, the European Union is preparing far-reaching new moves to ditch American digital companies and Chinese chips in favour of European alternatives. Since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, Europeans worry that critical digital infrastructure could be… The Economic Times · May 30
Iran says Trump 'betraying diplomacy' with blockade, excessive demands An adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday said that US President Donald Trump was "betraying diplomacy for the third time" by continuing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and making what he described as excessive demands in negotiations to end the conflict. Read about the… France 24 · May 30
'They walk among us': White House launches alien-themed website to track immigrants The White House launched a new space-themed website, Aliens.gov, to highlight immigration enforcement actions. Using extraterrestrial imagery, the site aims to showcase arrests of undocumented immigrants and promote President Trump's agenda. It features a live dashboard and interactive map of enforcement activities, drawing criticism for its dehumanizing language. The Times of India · May 30
Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive US President Donald Trump stated he will only agree to a peace deal with Iran if all his conditions are met, including Iran never possessing nuclear weapons and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iran insists no final agreement has been reached, with reports disputing key elements of Trump's characterization… The Economic Times · May 30
Pentagon wants troops to attend Trump’s White House cage fight - but only fit ones Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has previously railed against ‘fat generals and admirals’ The Independent UK · May 29
Trump will accept only Iran deal that meets his red lines: White House official after 2-hour meeting President Trump has yet to approve a proposed deal with Iran, emphasizing that any agreement must meet his conditions, including preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. While discussions continue, Iran denies negotiating under US dictates. The uncertainty impacts energy markets, with regional tensions also escalating between Iran, the US, and… The Times of India · May 29
Trump UFC Fight: US Pentagon Tells Troops Invited to White House to Pay Up and Measure Waists Military personnel must meet strict physical and financial criteria to attend UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, sparking controversy amid ongoing global conflicts. International Business Times UK · May 29
Donald Trump Allegedly Purchased Millions in Dell Stock Just Weeks Before It Was Awarded $9.7B Pentagon Contract Donald Trump's portfolio bought at least 1 million dollars in Dell stock weeks before the firm secured a 9.7 billion dollar Pentagon contract, prompting ethics watchdogs to warn of glaring conflicts of interest. International Business Times UK · May 29
Trump Acquired UFC Parent Company Stock Ahead of White House Bout, Critics Raise Ethics Concerns President Trump's stock purchase in UFC's parent company raises ethics concerns as a major UFC event is planned at the White House, coinciding with his birthday and the US's 250th anniversary. International Business Times UK · May 29
Donald Trump Faces Health Cover-Up Claims As White House Allegedly Withholds Walter Reed Exam Results The White House is under fire for refusing to release medical results from Donald Trump's latest Walter Reed exam, even as the president insists he is in 'perfect health.' International Business Times UK · May 29
Trump says he’s making final decision on Iran deal as Tehran slams ‘mixture of truth and lies’ US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would be making a final decision on a potential deal to end the US-Israeli war against Iran ahead of a high-security meeting in the White House Situation Room. But after more than two hours of deliberations, no decision has yet been forthcoming. France 24 · May 29
Court orders Trump's name stripped from Kennedy Center Only the US Congress can rename the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, a judge has ruled, saying any references to Donald Trump must be removed. AAP · May 29
Trump meets with aides to determine whether to move forward with Iran deal U.S. President Donald Trump has held a White House Situation Room meeting with his advisers as he ponders moving forward with a deal to extend the Iran ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz AAP · May 29
International Business Times · May 29 Trump-Era CFTC Moves To Scrap $5 Million Gemini Penalty Tied To Winklevoss Twins The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has asked a federal judge to vacate a $5 million settlement imposed last year on Gemini Trust Company.
The Mary Sue · May 29 Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Spencer Pratt’s L.A. Mayor Bid as Straight Out of the ‘Trump Playbook’ but 22% of Voters Are Still Buying It Kimmel compared Pratt’s political ambitions to Trump’s rise from reality TV to the White House.
Fortune · May 29 Trump floated the idea of a 15% government stake in massive railroad merger Trump did not name any specific companies, but Union Pacific's pending acquisition of Norfolk Southern is the only known railroad deal currently in progress.
International Business Times UK · May 29 Donald Trump Suit Bulge: Experts Claim Tailoring and Weight Cause Awkward Bunching Donald Trump's Memorial Day appearance at Arlington National Cemetery sparked online speculation about his suit and health, despite official statements confirming his excellent health.
Evening Standard · May 29 Trump holding meeting in White House situation room to decide on Iran deal The tentative deal emerged despite the US and Iran trading fresh attacks in the three-month-long conflict.
The Independent UK · May 29 Could Trump be on the hook for taxes on his $1.8B ‘slush fund’? Some experts say yes ‘The tax analysis is actually not all that complicated,’ Duke University law professor Lawrence Zelenak said
Latin Times · May 29 Is Trump's White House Ballroom Project Poisoning Washington? Preservationists Sound the Alarm in New Court Filing The Trump administration is facing fresh allegations in federal court after preservation advocates claimed that debris from the demolition of the White House East Wing was dumped at a historic public golf course in Washington, D.C., and contains potentially hazardous contaminants including arsenic, lead and petroleum-related pollutants.
The Independent UK · May 29 White House launches ‘alien’ website to brag about the arrest of migrants ‘Aliens have been walking among us, living in our neighborhoods, and interacting with us in our daily lives,’ the site states
The Independent UK · May 29 Meet Trump’s ‘favourite British artist’ designing the White House’s new $250 bill Iain Alexander claims he’s painted portraits of the US president, Queen Elizabeth II, and Elon Musk’s mother
International Business Times UK · May 29 Trump Mail-Ballot Win: Federal Judge Deals Heavy Blow to Democratic Lawsuit A federal judge in Washington has declined to block Donald Trump's executive order reshaping mail ballot delivery, ruling Democrats' challenge is premature while agencies have yet to enforce it.
International Business Times UK · May 29 Katie Miller Went After the Woman Who Called Her Husband an 'Ugly F*** ' — It Backfired Spectacularly A viral tweet involving Stephen Miller and a Democratic Party response escalated into a major online feud, highlighting the toxic nature of political discourse and personal attacks on social media.