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Trump Has Letter for Vance in Case of Death

President Donald Trump has a letter addressed to Vice President JD Vance outlining what should happen if he is killed, according to Sebastian Gorka, a senior director for counterterrorism in Trump’s White House. The letter is kept inside the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office and was revealed by Gorka

May 14, 9:34 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

3 articles from 3 publishers

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Mississippi Governor Cancels Redistricting Session

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves canceled a special legislative session scheduled to redraw the state’s supreme court districts, according to multiple reports. However, he indicated that congressional redistricting would occur before the 2027 elections, aiming to target Democratic Rep. Bennie Thomps

May 14, 9:34 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Miami Residents Sue Over Trump Library Land Transfer

Miami residents and a nonprofit group have filed a lawsuit to block Florida from transferring prime waterfront property valued at $63 million (though potentially worth hundreds of millions) to Donald Trump for his proposed presidential library. The suit alleges that this transfer violates the domest

May 14, 9:34 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Elections

Cassidy Loses Louisiana GOP Primary to Trump-Backed Challenger

Senator Bill Cassidy lost his re-election bid in Louisiana's Republican primary on August 6th, according to multiple sources. Trump-backed challengers Julia Letlow and John Fleming advanced to a runoff election scheduled for June 27th. Initial results showed Letlow leading with just over 44% of the

May 14, 7:39 AM ET·3 min read

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Diplomacy

Bessent Anticipates Boeing Orders During Trump's China Visit

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Thursday that he expects significant Chinese orders for Boeing aircraft during President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, as reported by Reuters . The anticipated announcement is part of broader discussions aimed at expanding U.S. exports to China.

May 14, 7:39 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Trump-Xi Summit Produces Mixed Trade Results

President Donald Trump concluded his state visit to China with mixed results on trade and economic cooperation, leaving key details of agreements unclear while raising concerns in Taiwan about America's commitment to the island's defense. The White House announced that China committed to purchasi

May 14, 5:38 AM ET·3 min read

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LeadershipMIXED REPORTS

Rayner Cleared of Tax Wrongdoing by HMRC

Former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been cleared by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) of deliberate wrongdoing or carelessness over her tax affairs, according to The Guardian . This clears the way for a potential leadership bid as Keir Starmer's grip on power weakens. Rayner initially paid £3

May 14, 5:38 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Diplomacy

Trump-Xi Summit Focuses on Trade, Taiwan Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing for high-stakes talks focusing on trade, Taiwan tensions, and global conflicts. The summit emphasized cooperation but highlighted significant differences over Taiwan. The meeting was marked by ceremonial pomp at the Grea

May 14, 3:32 AM ET·5 min read

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DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

US Indicts Raúl Castro in 1996 Plane Shootdown

The United States has formally indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro for his role in the 1996 shootdown of planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue. The indictment, secured on April 23, 2024, charges Castro with conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, four counts of murder,

May 13, 11:50 PM ET·4 min read

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Elections

Denise Powell Wins Nebraska Democratic Primary

Denise Powell, a political organizer, has won the Democratic primary for Nebraska's 2nd congressional district, according to projections from multiple sources including NPR , CBS News , and HuffPost . With approximately 89% of votes counted, Powell defeated State Sen. John Cavanaugh by about 2 perce

May 13, 9:42 PM ET·2 min read

3 articles from 3 publishers

GovernmentMIXED REPORTS

Vance Defers $1.3B in Medicaid Payments to California Over Fraud

Vice President JD Vance announced that $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California will be deferred due to concerns over widespread fraud. The move is part of his anti-fraud task force aimed at cracking down on healthcare scams, according to the Los Angeles Times . Vance stated that 'These fraud

May 13, 7:33 PM ET·3 min read

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ScandalMIXED REPORTS

Lutnick Testifies on Epstein Ties Amid Resignation Calls

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testified before the House Oversight Committee about his limited interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. According to transcripts released Wednesday, Lutnick claimed he met Epstein only three times and had no personal or professional relationship with the disgraced finan

May 13, 7:33 PM ET·1 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Legislation

Senate Rejects Iran War Powers Resolution

The Senate rejected a resolution on May 13, 2024, proposed by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Oregon) to limit President Donald Trump's authority in the Iran conflict. The measure failed by one vote, with Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Rand Paul (R-Kentucky), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) joining Democrats in

May 13, 4:47 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

UK Health Secretary Streeting Resigns

Wes Streeting resigned as UK Health Secretary on May 14, citing loss of confidence in Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership. The resignation has sparked speculation about an imminent Labour Party leadership challenge. Streeting met with Starmer at Downing Street for less than 20 minutes before su

May 13, 2:48 PM ET·4 min read

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Elections

Mbappé and Far-Right Clash Over France's Future

French football star Kylian Mbappé and far-right leader Jordan Bardella have engaged in a public clash over concerns about the National Rally (RN) winning next year's presidential election. According to The Guardian , Mbappé, who grew up in Paris’s northern suburbs with Algerian and Cameroonian heri

May 13, 12:59 PM ET·3 min read

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Legislation

Senate Parliamentarian Blocks $1B White House Ballroom Funding

The Senate parliamentarian ruled that $1 billion in funding for President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom violates budget reconciliation rules, requiring 60 votes to pass. The decision came after Democrats argued the funding did not meet the criteria for inclusion in the Republican budge

May 13, 12:59 PM ET·2 min read

22 articles from 10 publishers

Legislation

Starmer Faces Leadership Crisis as Ministers Resign

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing intense pressure to resign after four ministers resigned in protest of his leadership. The latest resignation came from health minister Wes Streeting , who cited a loss of confidence in Starmer's ability to lead the Labour Party into the next general ele

May 13, 12:59 PM ET·2 min read

8 articles from 3 publishers

Legislation

Farage Faces Inquiry Over £5m Gift

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is facing an inquiry by the Parliamentary Standards Commissioner over allegations that he failed to declare a £5m gift from billionaire Christopher Harborne. According to multiple reports, the probe centers on whether Farage breached Commons rules by not registering the

May 13, 8:48 AM ET·3 min read

10 articles from 4 publishers

Legal

Supreme Court to Review Trump's Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Case

The U.S. Supreme Court will review Donald Trump's appeal to delay paying an $83 million defamation award to E. Jean Carroll, granting him a temporary reprieve from the payment. According to a court entry on Tuesday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to delay the payment until the high cou

May 13, 4:52 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Trump Names GEO Group Exec Venturella as Acting ICE Director

The Trump administration has announced that David Venturella, a former executive at GEO Group, will serve as the new acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), effective June 1. He replaces Todd Lyons, who is leaving the agency at the end of this month. According to Al Jazeer

May 12, 11:35 PM ET·2 min read

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Government

DOJ Subpoenas NYU Langone Over Gender-Affirming Care for Minors

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a federal grand jury subpoena to NYU Langone Health, seeking information about minors who received gender-affirming care between 2020 and 2026. The subpoena also requests the names of medical providers involved in such treatments. NYU Langone was one of seve

May 12, 7:27 PM ET·2 min read

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Security

Trump's Golden Dome Missile Defense Costs $1.2T

President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome missile defense program is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, according to a new analysis from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). This figure far exceeds initial projections of $175 billion , as stated by Trump last year, and even surpasses the Pe

May 12, 7:27 PM ET·3 min read

6 articles from 6 publishers

Security

FBI Probes Brennan's Role in Russia Assessment

The FBI has started interviewing current and former CIA officers as part of a Department of Justice investigation into ex-CIA Director John Brennan regarding his role in an intelligence assessment that concluded Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. election to support Donald Trump, according to five s

May 12, 5:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Davis Re-elected in Bahamas Snap Poll

Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis and his Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) secured re-election in a snap poll on Tuesday, marking an unprecedented second consecutive term for the party. According to multiple reports, no Bahamian leader has achieved this feat in nearly 30 years. The election pitted

May 12, 5:07 PM ET·2 min read

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Politics

Trump Has Letter for Vance in Case of Death

Mississippi Governor Cancels Redistricting Session