FDA cliffhanger: Will Marty Makary stay or go? The stable part of President Trump's health bureaucracy has turned into a soap opera. Axios · May 11
Iran, China and AI collide in Trump's legacy-defining week The coming days carry stakes measured in decades. Axios · May 11
US Senate expected to confirm Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair Warsh would succeed outgoing Fed chair Jerome Powell as Trump continues his push to influence the US central bank The Guardian - US · May 11
This week: Ballroom fight, Warsh confirmation on the agenda The top priority for Senate Republicans this week will be to confirm Kevin Warsh to be chairman of the Federal Reserve, but much of the week’s work in the Senate will be off the floor, setting the stage for upcoming votes on the budget reconciliation bill. The filibuster-proof reconciliation bill… Roll Call · May 11
Higher fertilizer prices pressure Trump-loyal US farmers Fertilizer costs have increased during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, putting pressure on American farmers who have been politically loyal to Donald Trump, as Democrats draw a direct connection between the president’s actions and suffering farms. In his successful 2024 White House bid, 77.7 percent of the country’s farm-dependent counties… Roll Call · May 11
Trump official opens door to gas tax suspension Energy Secretary Wright says "we're open to all ideas." Axios · May 10
How the Trump White House works against itself in its efforts to prevent overdoses Contradictory policies that gut harm reduction programs while supporting naloxone access are confusing experts The Guardian - US · May 10
'168 children that your boss killed ... ': Iran 'congratulates' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt over baby news Iran congratulated White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on her newborn daughter while referencing the deadly US-backed strikes on an Iranian school in Minab. The Iranian Embassy in Armenia urged Leavitt to "think of the mothers" of the 168 children killed in the attack, which occurred during Operation Epic Fury. The Times of India · May 10
No-bid contract to turn DC’s reflecting pool blue goes to firm with ties to Trump A company Trump has used for work at his Virginia golf course was awarded $6.9m to paint the iconic attraction The Guardian - US · May 9
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
Axios’ Iran reporting under scrutiny Journalist Barak Ravid draws range of criticism from Wall Street to Marjorie Taylor Greene Salon · May 9
The Trump administration's claim of "zero" border crossings is falling apart "It's misleading and provides the country with a false sense of security." Axios · May 9
‘The FDA is a complete mess’: Trump makes fate of agency chief unclear as public trust plummets Food and Drug Administration commissioner’s decisions have hurt staff morale and put his job in crosshairs 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
Axios · May 8 Vance meets Qatari mediator as U.S. awaits peace plan response While Pakistan has been the official mediator in the war, the Qataris have been working behind the scenes.
Salon · May 8 Not even Nixon would stoop so low Donald Trump's graphic display in front of children in the Oval Office should be the GOP's wake-up call
Axios · May 8 What's behind Washington's AI safety pivot New signals of possible changes ahead of President Trump's trip to China next week.
The Independent UK · May 8 ‘How good a president is Trump?’ Commander-in-Chief polls workers in site visit to Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool rehab Trump asked the workers on site if they think Iran should have a nuclear weapon
International Business Times UK · May 8 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.
The Conversation · May 7 Trump and Lula at the White House: a relationship built on pragmatism and a broader regional calculus For about three hours of closed-door talks between Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and US President Donald Trump at the White House on May 7, 2026, many observers in the two countries held their breath. Since there was no official joint statement or press conference, they did not…
International Business Times UK · May 7 Why Was Donald Trump and Brazilian President Lula da Silva's Meeting Abruptly Closed to the Press? Donald Trump and Brazil's president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held an unexpectedly closed‑door White House meeting on trade and security, intensifying scrutiny over what the two leaders discussed out of public view.
International Business Times UK · May 7 Trump Faces US Trade Defeat: Court Rules 10% Tariff Rejected Amid $166 Billion Crisis A federal panel has blocked President Trump's 10% tariff on imports, citing legal overreach. This decision may lead to a £131 billion refund to importers, impacting the administration's trade strategy.
International Business Times UK · May 7 Kash Patel Orders Lie Detector Tests For Dozens Of Personnel On His FBI Team — Feared to Be in Panic Mode FBI Director Kash Patel has ordered lie detector tests for his security detail to identify potential leakers, amid mounting pressure and internal tensions.
International Business Times UK · May 7 Trump Attacks Longtime FIFA Pal Gianni Infantino Over Predatory Ticket Costs in Scathing Rant Against World Cup Greed Donald Trump criticizes FIFA President Gianni Infantino over high World Cup 2026 ticket prices, suggesting potential US government scrutiny. This marks a significant divergence in their previously close relationship.
Axios · May 7 Trade court strikes down Trump 10% universal tariffs It's another legal setback for the Trump administration's trade policy.