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Trump Approval Drops to Lowest Point of Second Term

President Donald Trump's approval rating has reached its lowest point during his second term, according to multiple polls released this week. The New York Times/Siena poll and a separate survey from Reuters/Ipsos both indicate widespread discontent with Trump's presidency, driven by economic concern

May 19, 6:24 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsElections

Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Massie in Kentucky Primary

Rep. Thomas Massie lost his re-election bid in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District primary to Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL endorsed by President Donald Trump. The race was the most expensive House of Representatives primary in history, with over $32 million spent on campaign advertising. The co

May 19, 6:24 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

5 articles from 5 publishers

PoliticsElections

Pelosi Endorses Chan in Race to Succeed Her

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on Monday to succeed her in representing California's 11th Congressional District, according to multiple reports. Pelosi praised Chan as the candidate who 'stands above the rest' and is best prepared to carry forward th

May 18, 10:30 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Diplomacy

Mexico Freezes Accounts of Officials Tied to Cartel

Mexico has frozen the bank accounts of former officials accused by the United States of ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum . The move comes as two high-ranking former officials from Sinaloa state surrendered to U.S. authorities last week. The Financial Intelligence

May 18, 3:53 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Georgia Runoffs Set for Senate, Governor Races

Georgia's primary elections on Tuesday have set the stage for high-stakes runoff races that could shape the political landscape of the state and potentially influence control of Congress. The Republican nominations for both governor and Senate will be decided in runoffs on June 16, with significant

May 18, 3:53 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Starmer Faces Leadership Challenge Amid Economic Woes

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing intense pressure to resign as dissatisfaction grows over his handling of economic issues, particularly the cost-of-living crisis. Labour's polling numbers have plummeted since their decisive victory in the 2024 general election, with consumer sentiment declin

May 18, 1:53 PM ET·4 min read

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Government

Trump Warns on Successor as Intel Stake Surges

President Donald Trump issued a stark warning about the importance of his successor's ability to continue his economic dealmaking legacy during an interview with Fortune 's Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell. The conversation took place in the Oval Office just before Trump departed for a high-stakes st

May 18, 11:50 AM ET·2 min read

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Religion

Thousands Attend Prayer Rally on National Mall

Thousands of people gathered on the National Mall in Washington DC for a daylong prayer rally Sunday, billed as a 'rededication of our country as One Nation Under God.' The event featured prominent Republican officials including Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and House Spea

May 17, 9:10 PM ET·3 min read

5 articles from 4 publishers

Labor

LIRR Strike Enters Third Day

The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike has entered its third day, disrupting commutes for hundreds of thousands in New York. According to multiple reports, the strike began at midnight on Saturday after five unions representing about half of LIRR's workforce walked off the job. Governor Kathy Hochu

May 17, 5:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab to U.S.

Venezuela has deported Alex Saab, a close ally of former President Nicolás Maduro, to the United States where he faces new federal money laundering charges. This development marks a stark reversal for Saab who was pardoned by President Joe Biden in late 2023 as part of a prisoner exchange. Saab a

May 16, 10:27 PM ET·4 min read

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Legislation

Trump Drops IRS Suit for $1.7B 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund

President Donald Trump has withdrawn his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and agreed to establish a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, according to court filings and multiple news reports. The settlement includes an IRS apology for disclosing Trump's personal finan

May 16, 8:45 PM ET·3 min read

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Protests

London Police Arrest 43 at Rival Protests

Police arrested 43 people during rival protests in central London on Saturday as far-right activist Tommy Robinson’s 'Unite the Kingdom' march and a pro-Palestinian demonstration took place under heavy police supervision. The Metropolitan Police reported that 20 arrests were made at Robinson's rally

May 16, 5:15 PM ET·2 min read

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Labor

Montreal Strippers Plan Strike During F1 Weekend

Montreal strippers are planning a strike during the Canadian Grand Prix weekend as part of their campaign for full employment rights. According to TimesLIVE and Reuters , the Sex Work Autonomous Committee (SWAC) has called for a strike on May 23, targeting what is typically the busiest night of the

May 16, 10:06 AM ET·1 min read

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HumanRights

X Pledges Faster Action on UK Hate Content

X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, has pledged to review reports of suspected illegal hate and terrorist content within an average of 24 hours in the UK. These commitments were accepted by Ofcom following a series of religiously-motivated crimes targeting Jewish communities. The compan

May 15, 11:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Burnham Cleared for Makerfield By-Election

Andy Burnham has been cleared by Labour’s National Executive Committee (NEC) to seek selection as the party's candidate for the Makerfield by-election, potentially setting up a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer. The seat became vacant on Thursday when Labour MP Josh Simons resigned to ma

May 15, 9:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Rep. Tom Kean Jr. Misses 88 Votes Due to Serious Illness

Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., has not cast a vote in Congress since March 5, raising questions about his absence just weeks before New Jersey's primary election on June 2. According to House records and confirmed by multiple sources including CBS News and Fox News, the two-term Republican representativ

May 15, 7:20 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Polis Commutes Tina Peters' Sentence

Colorado Governor Jared Polis commuted the nine-year prison sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters on Friday, May 15th. According to multiple reports, Peters will be released June 1. Polis stated that Peters' original sentencing was unusually harsh for a first-time offender convicted of no

May 15, 7:20 PM ET·2 min read

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Secession

Alberta Separatists Face Legal Setback Over Referendum

An Alberta court has dealt a significant setback to separatists seeking a referendum on the province's secession from Canada. According to multiple reports, Justice Shaina Leonard ruled that the provincial government failed to consult with Indigenous peoples whose treaty rights could be affected by

May 15, 5:06 PM ET·1 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

Security

FBI Offers $200K for Ex-Air Force Officer Charged with Spying

The FBI has offered a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of Monica Elfriede Witt, a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013 and was later charged with espionage. According to multiple reports, Witt, 47, from El Paso, Texas, was indicted b

May 15, 5:06 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Texas Court Rejects Removal of Democrats in Redistricting Fight

The Texas Supreme Court ruled against Governor Greg Abbott's attempt to remove Democratic lawmakers who fled the state in 2025 to block a vote on new congressional maps. The all-Republican court found that the legislature had resolved the issue internally through fines and political pressure, restor

May 15, 5:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

ICE Detains Former Kansas Mayor for Illegal Voting

Joe Ceballos, the former mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday after admitting to voting illegally as a noncitizen. According to his attorney, Jess Hoeme, Ceballos now fears he could be deported. Ceballos, who is a legal permanent res

May 15, 5:06 PM ET·1 min read

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Elections

Massie Leads in Kentucky GOP Primary

Ed Gallrein leads Rep. Thomas Massie by 5.2 percentage points in the closely watched Republican primary for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, with nearly 8% of respondents undecided or unsure about their choice. The May 19 election has drawn national attention as a test of President Donald Trum

May 15, 5:06 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Cohen Ends Reelection Bid After Tennessee Redistricting

Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee announced Friday he will not seek reelection after the state's Republican-led legislature redrew his Memphis-based congressional district, splitting its majority-Black population across multiple districts with GOP advantages. The move follows a recent Supreme

May 15, 5:06 PM ET·1 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Government

Trump Announces National Garden of American Heroes in D.C.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to build the National Garden of American Heroes in West Potomac Park, featuring statues of prominent Americans. The project aims to commemorate America's 250th anniversary but may face legal challenges due to bypassing typical approval processes. The gar

May 15, 3:13 PM ET·2 min read

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Trump Approval Drops to Lowest Point of Second Term

Trump-Backed Challenger Defeats Massie in Kentucky Primary