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pbs.orgTrump Administration Designs $250 Bill Featuring President Trump
The Trump administration and U.S. Treasury are developing a $250 bill that would carry President Trump's image. If issued, the note would mark the first time a living person has appeared on U.S. currency since 1866.
Washington ExaminerFederal Judge Blocks West Point Faculty Speech Restrictions
A federal judge blocked restrictions requiring West Point civilian faculty to obtain prior approval before speaking to outside groups. The ruling applies only to civilian professors and leaves the policy in place for active-duty faculty.
nypost.comBrennan Center President Discusses Trump Administration Actions
Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice, spoke with NPR about recent moves by the Trump administration. He described some actions as corruption and discussed possible responses.
yna.co.krPanel Discusses Defense Secretary Hegseth's Approach to Partisanship
Journalists examined Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's conduct in office during a May 22, 2026 broadcast. They contrasted his actions with past defense secretaries who limited partisan activity.
gellerreport.comTulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence
President Trump accepted Tulsi Gabbard’s resignation Friday after an 18-month tenure marked by limited involvement in foreign policy decisions. Gabbard cited her husband’s recent cancer diagnosis as the reason for stepping down.
BBC NewsTulsi Gabbard Resigns as Director of National Intelligence Effective June 30
Tulsi Gabbard will step down as director of national intelligence on June 30, citing her husband's recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. President Trump named Aaron Lukas as acting director.
theconservativetreehouse.comTrump Administration's $1.8 Billion Fund Faces Second Federal Lawsuit
Two lawsuits challenge the creation of a compensation fund for claims of targeting by the prior administration. The suits allege the fund bypasses Congress and violates constitutional limits on federal spending.
France 24Trump Announces Possible Cuba Intervention Following Castro Indictment
President Trump said Thursday he may be the one to intervene in Cuba after federal prosecutors charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with terrorism over a 1996 plane downing. Trump reversed his earlier stance that no escalation was needed and left open the possibility of mil…
abcnews.go.comTrump Announces Possible U.S. Action on Cuba
President Trump stated on Thursday that the U.S. may take unspecified action regarding Cuba. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Cuba's political and economic systems as broken.
NewsweekRepublican Approval of FBI Director Kash Patel Declines Slightly in Quinnipiac Poll
A Quinnipiac University poll released this week shows 67 percent of Republicans approve of Kash Patel's handling of the FBI. The survey of 1,106 registered voters found disapproval at 18 percent, up from 10 percent in September 2025.
France 24Two Capitol Police Officers Sue to Block Trump Administration Fund
Two officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021, filed suit to stop payouts from a nearly $1.8 billion fund created under a settlement of President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department.
Nbc NewsPolice Officers Sue to Block Payouts From $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Two officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, filed a federal lawsuit to stop payouts from a new settlement fund. The suit claims the fund is illegal and could reward those involved in the riot.
The GuardianCuba Warns U.S. of Bloodbath if Military Action Follows Drone Reports
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said any U.S. strike would cause a bloodbath and incalculable regional consequences. The warning followed an Axios report citing classified intelligence that Cuba had acquired more than 300 military drones and discussed plans to attack the Guanta…
AxiosMAGA Allies Urge President Trump to Require Testing of Powerful AI Models
More than 60 allies of President Trump signed a letter asking him to require testing and government approval of the most powerful AI models before release. The letter was shared first with Axios.
ibtimes.co.ukU.S. Senators Urge Administration Not to Extend Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver
Two senators sent a letter to the Trump administration opposing any extension of a sanctions waiver that allows imports of Russian oil into countries that purchase it. The waiver, first issued under the former Biden administration, is set to expire soon. The senators argued that…
StatFDA Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns After One Year in Trump Administration
Marty Makary stepped down from the FDA on Tuesday, ending a tenure that began with a high-profile announcement on Covid-19 vaccine recommendations alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Jay Bhattacharya. His arrival coincided with mass dismissals of career officials by the Departmen…
The HillTrump-Endorsed Candidates Run in Louisiana Senate Primary Against Cassidy
Sen. Bill Cassidy faces a tough Republican primary Saturday against two Trump-endorsed candidates in Louisiana. Recent polling shows him potentially finishing third and missing the June runoff. His 2021 impeachment vote and reluctance to fully back certain Trump health officials…
upi.comTrump Administration Defends Authority to Keep Coal Plants Open
The Trump administration argued before a federal appeals court that the energy secretary has sole discretion to declare an energy emergency and order coal plants to remain operational. The case centers on the J.H. Campbell power plant in Michigan, the first of six aging facilitie…
bbc.co.ukBorder Patrol Reports Zero Direct Releases of Migrants in April as Apprehensions Continue to Fall
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recorded 8,943 southwestern border apprehensions in April, a 94% decline from the Biden administration monthly average. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks announced his immediate resignation, citing the border's most secure state under President Tru…
theconservativetreehouse.comTrump Administration Considers $1.7 Billion Fund to Compensate Investigated Allies
The Trump administration is weighing creation of a $1.7 billion compensation fund for allies investigated by the Justice Department during the prior administration. The proposal has not been finalized or approved. Critics called the plan highly unusual and a potential misuse of t…
dailycaller.comBoebert Endorses Massie in Kentucky Primary
Rep. Lauren Boebert will campaign for Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky this weekend ahead of his May 19 primary against a challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump. Boebert publicly supported Massie while also praising Trump in a social media statement. The race has drawn heavy…
Fox NewsGeorgia GOP Candidate Rick Jackson, Whose Nonprofit Promoted DEI in 2021, Now Pledges to Ban It in State Government and Schools
Republican billionaire Rick Jackson, founder of Jackson Healthcare and goBeyondProfit, is running for Georgia governor on a platform to ban DEI programs. His nonprofit launched a 2021 initiative titled 'Leading a Thriving Workplace with Race in Mind' that featured videos promotin…
The HillTrump administration restores VA limits on abortion services
The veterans group filed suit in the Federal Circuit on May 15, 2026, seeking a declaration that the ban on abortion care and counseling at the Department of Veterans Affairs is unlawful. The complaint alleges the rule violates the Administrative Procedures Act and is arbitrary a…
New York PostTrump Appoints Six Members, Including Lynne Benioff, to Presidio Trust Board
President Trump named six new members to the Presidio Trust Board of Directors on Thursday, including Lynne Benioff who previously served as chair. The move follows last month's dismissal of all prior presidential appointees and an executive order targeting the agency. New board…
Washington ExaminerJD Vance Speaks at National Peace Officers Memorial Day Event
Vice President JD Vance addressed thousands of officers on the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Friday, noting that on-duty law enforcement deaths reached their lowest level in 80 years in 2025. The speech coincided with National Peace Officers Memorial Day and National Police Week.
Los Angeles TimesSix Die in California Immigration Detention Centers Amid 162% Population Increase
A California Department of Justice report released Friday documents the highest annual death toll in seven years of state inspections, with six deaths recorded in the past year after the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign more than doubled facility populations.
abcnews.go.comVice President Vance Voices Support for Sen. Susan Collins in Maine
Vice President JD Vance said Sen. Susan Collins is "a good fit" for Maine despite occasional frustrations with her independence. Collins, a Republican who voted to convict President Trump at his 2021 impeachment trial, faces a competitive re-election race this year. Vance made th…
foxnews.comTrump Considers Sanctions on Chinese Firms Importing Iranian Oil
President Trump said he will make a decision within days on whether to lift sanctions on Chinese oil companies that purchase Iranian crude. The comments come amid ongoing U.S. efforts to curb Iran's oil exports. Trump did not specify the direction of his impending decision.
nbcnews.comFormer U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns Says Beijing Sought to Intimidate Washington Over Taiwan
Former U.S. ambassador to China Nicholas Burns told CNN that Chinese President Xi Jinping sought to intimidate the United States over its support for Taiwan. Burns described the action as firing "a shot across our bow." The comments follow a Trump-Xi summit that addressed Taiwan,…
France 24U.S. Seeking to Indict Former Cuban Leader Raul Castro, 94
US media reported Thursday that the United States is seeking to indict the 94-year-old brother of late Cuban leader Fidel Castro. The move comes as Washington ramps up pressure on the communist-run island, which is enduring constant power outages prompted by President Donald Trum…
citizen.co.zaRFK Jr. Announces He Will Not Run for President in 2028
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told KFF Health News he has no plans to seek the presidency again as a Republican. His remarks came amid tensions with some MAHA supporters over vaccine policy and recent Trump administration nominations at the CDC and sur…
alternet.orgTrump Expected to Drop $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit for $1.7 Billion Compensation Fund
President Trump is expected to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service as part of a settlement that includes creation of a $1.7 billion fund. The fund would compensate individuals who claim they were wrongfully targeted by the former Biden administration…
The American ConservativeHouse Ties 212-212 on Resolution Directing End to Iran Military Operations
The House of Representatives failed to pass a resolution that would have required President Trump to seek congressional approval or end military hostilities with Iran. The 212-212 tie vote saw nearly all Republicans oppose the measure while all but one Democrat supported it.
nypost.comU.S. Taking Steps Toward Indictment of Former Cuban President Over 1996 Plane Shootdown
U.S. officials familiar with the matter said steps are being taken to seek an indictment of Cuba's former president in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue. The potential indictment would require approval by a gr…
Al-MonitorU.S. House Ties 212-212 on Iran War Powers Resolution, Measure Fails
The Democratic-led measure to require congressional authorization for hostilities against Iran failed on a tie vote, the third such attempt this year. It came two weeks after a 60-day War Powers deadline and one day after the Senate blocked a companion resolution 50-49. Republica…
whowhatwhy.orgTrump Administration Offers Cuba Economic and Security Engagement in Exchange for Major Reforms
President Trump conveyed a message through the CIA Director stating the U.S. is prepared to engage with Cuba on economic and security matters if the country undertakes fundamental changes. A CIA official confirmed the communication. The offer marks a potential shift in bilateral…
foxnews.comTrump Meets Xi Jinping in China
President Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China on May 14, 2026. NPR discussed the meeting and its potential implications for U.S.-China relations with its China correspondent Jennifer Pak and White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez. The conversation aired on All…
Washington ExaminerJD Vance Campaigns for Paul LePage in Maine, Urges States to Strengthen Medicaid Fraud Controls
Vice President JD Vance visited Bangor on Thursday to support former Gov. Paul LePage's bid for Congress and highlighted what he called widespread fraud in the state's Medicaid program. Vance accused Gov. Janet Mills of refusing to cooperate with federal anti-fraud efforts announ…
Fox NewsU.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks Resigns
Mike Banks, who assumed the role in January 2025 under the second Trump administration, told staff on May 14, 2026 that he is stepping down after overseeing a sharp drop in illegal crossings. He cited 37 years of service and a desire to return to his family and Texas ranch.
New York PostJustice Department Sues DC Bar to Block Disciplinary Proceedings Against Former Trump Official Jeffrey Clark
The Department of Justice filed a 25-page complaint in federal court Wednesday seeking to nullify findings against former official Jeffrey Clark and block further disciplinary actions. Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the D…
Nonprofits Report Rising Demand, Staff Reductions and Budget Pressures After Federal Funding Changes
A Center for Effective Philanthropy survey of 380 nonprofit leaders found nearly three-quarters reported increased demand for services due to program cuts. The report details widespread financial strain, with 39% of organizations reporting budget deficits in fiscal 2025. Philanth…
hrw.orgU.S. Holding 6 Immigration Detainees at Guantanamo Bay as Military Prepares to Expand Capacity
President Trump announced plans eight days after his 2025 inauguration to convert the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, into a detention center for 30,000 people facing deportation. Federal documents obtained by CBS News show the facility held just six detainees on May…
theweek.comActing Attorney General Todd Blanche Recused From Trump-Related Justice Department Cases
Todd Blanche was advised to recuse himself from Justice Department matters involving President Trump in his personal capacity shortly after becoming deputy attorney general in March 2025. The recusal stems from Blanche's prior role as Trump's defense lawyer in two federal crimina…
Fox NewsEducation Secretary McMahon Testifies Before Congress on Plan to Shift Authority from Federal Department of Education
Linda McMahon told a House committee that President Trump received a mandate to eliminate the $3 trillion federal education bureaucracy and return control to states, parents and local leaders. She testified that the administration is delivering on educational renewal while preser…
rediff.comTrump Meets Xi Jinping in China With Taiwan as Key Topic
President Trump held a meeting with President Xi Jinping on his first full day in China. Taiwan emerged as a major subject of discussion according to Chinese state media. CBS News correspondents Weijia Jiang, Ramy Inocencio and Tony Dokoupil reported the development.
theconservativetreehouse.comTrump Administration Declares Presidential Records Act Unconstitutional
The Presidential Records Act of 1978 requires that a president's official records be preserved as government property and transferred to the National Archives. The Trump Administration's Office of Legal Counsel issued an opinion last month stating the law is unconstitutional and…
NprFormer DOJ Appointee Jonathan Gross Criticizes Department Leadership
Jonathan Gross, who served as a political appointee in the Trump Justice Department and worked on its Weaponization Working Group, has publicly criticized acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other officials. Gross described the group's operations as lacking resources and sai…
pbs.orgMemphis Residents Sue Trump Administration Over Memphis Safe Task Force Operations
Four Memphis residents filed a federal lawsuit on May 13, 2026, accusing the Trump administration of retaliating against individuals who filmed law enforcement activities. The suit targets the Memphis Safe Task Force, launched in September 2025 at the invitation of Governor Bill…
theconservativetreehouse.comTrump Administration Defers $1.3 Billion Medicaid Payment to California
Vice President JD Vance announced on May 13, 2026, that the federal government is deferring $1.3 billion in Medicaid reimbursements to California, citing the state's failure to combat fraud. The action is part of a broader anti-fraud initiative that also suspends roughly 800 hosp…
bbc.co.ukWhite House Requests $1 Billion for East Wing Security Upgrades and Renovation, Including New Ballroom
ABC News obtained a one-page document detailing how the White House intends to allocate $1 billion for the East Wing project, presented to Senate Republicans on May 13, 2026. The funding request, which includes construction of a ballroom, faces skepticism from GOP senators concer…
thenation.com (News photo)Trump Administration Renews $100 Million Humanitarian Aid Offer to Cuba
The State Department announced the renewed humanitarian assistance on Wednesday as President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The aid would be distributed through the Catholic Church and independent groups. Havana has rejected previous offers, includ…
yahoo.comLawsuit Claims Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' Holiday Emails Violated Establishment Clause
The National Federation of Federal Employees and seven USDA workers filed suit in California on May 13, 2026, alleging that Secretary Brooke Rollins violated the Establishment Clause through holiday emails invoking Christian themes. The complaint details specific Thanksgiving, Ch…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump Administration Waives Visa Bonds for World Cup Fans from Five African Nations
The State Department announced Wednesday it is waiving bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 for citizens of Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia who purchased FIFA World Cup tickets by April 15 and opted into the priority scheduling system. The move follows months of discu…
realitytea.comJD Vance Declines to Discuss 2028 Speculation
Vice President JD Vance told reporters he is not considering the presidential election two years away and remains focused on work in his current office. Vance praised Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a dear friend while stressing that both are concentrated on accomplishing the A…
Fox NewsSebastian Gorka Says Presidents Maintain Succession Letter for VP in Resolute Desk
Deputy assistant to the president Sebastian Gorka disclosed the existence of a letter from President Donald Trump to Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Office. Gorka made the remarks on a podcast amid ongoing security concerns following an attempted assassination at the White Ho…
citizen.co.zaVance Says US Making Progress in Iran Nuclear Talks
Vice President JD Vance stated that negotiations with Iran continue to advance, days after he consulted with envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as well as Arab officials. Vance emphasized that President Donald J. Trump requires confidence that protections will prevent Iran fr…
alternet.orgTrump Appoints Kyle Diamantas as Acting FDA Commissioner After Marty Makary Resigns
President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Kyle Diamantas will serve as acting commissioner following the resignation of former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary on May 12, 2026. The move drew immediate criticism from some anti-abortion lea…
foxbusiness.comTrump Directs Federal Support for Police Hiring and Retention During National Police Week
The White House released a statement May 13 2026 crediting President Trump with restoring federal backing for law enforcement after four years of Democratic policies that cut funding and criticized police departments. The action reverses prior reductions in grants used for office…
upi.comFDA Approves Flavored Vapes; Commissioner Marty Makary Resigns
Marty Makary stepped down on May 12, 2026, after one year in the post, citing private opposition to the Trump administration's approval of blueberry and mango flavored vape pods manufactured by Glas Inc. HHS chief spokesperson Rich Danker resigned the next day over the same polic…
Fox NewsCMS Imposes Six-Month Moratorium on New Hospice and Home Health Agency Medicare Enrollment
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services halted new enrollments nationwide on May 13, 2026, to intensify fraud investigations. The pause, part of the Trump administration's anti-fraud efforts, follows suspensions of payments to hundreds of providers and the withholding of b…