(2026-05-27). Stand down or Escalate? Trump's Tactical Dilemma on Iran. juancole.com The administration's triumphalist framing has struck a jarring note among those who have s…
(2026-05-27). On camera humiliation for Trump after failed Iran strikes? IRGC shows proof of hit on MQ-9 drone. hindustantimes.com Iran's Revolutionary Guard has released video it says shows an MQ‚Äë9 Reaper being shot down near Bandar Abbas, just as reports emerge of another lost U.S. F‚Äë35 over Iran. As Trump pushes on with a war he insists he's winning, Tehran is plastering alleged drone kills across state media to portray U.S. strikes as failures and warn it will hit back hard against any new "ceasefire violations."
(2026-05-27). Cubans, Many in the US for Decades, Deported to Mexico. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A group of deported Cubans gather outside the Juan Graham Hospital in the city of Villahermosa, Mexico, March 2026. | © 2026 Josué Leal | The Trump administration has deported over 4,300 Cubans to Mexico, many of whom are older people with serious health conditions who had been living in the United States for years or even decades. Many are left stranded without access to housing and health care. Those who cannot access protection as refugees are trapped in a permanent state of legal limbo.The United States should guarantee people in removal proceedings individualized review, acces…
(2026-05-27). Trump's Crackdown on Legal Immigrants betrays America. juancole.com Tulsa, OK (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — My dad was a World War II refugee. He and my grandmother came to the US in 1947 with assistance from the International Refugee Organization (IRO), a precursor to today's United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHRC). With the current changes to immigration laws, would they have been able to become US citizens today? | When President Trump returned to office in 2025, he implemented a historic crackdown on legal immigration. His administration set the refugee admission ceiling at 7,500 people for FY 2026, the lowest level in the US refugee resettlement…
(2026-05-27). Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine' Supercharges Violence in the Americas. theintercept.com 
The Trump administration's aggressive diplomatic and military engagement in the U.S.'s backyard — dubbed the Donroe Doctrine — has led to more violence in the Americas, increased impunity by local security forces, and heightened danger from cartels in the Western Hemisphere, according to a "U.S. pressure on organized crime is accelerating the spread of militarized security approaches in the region," according to Sandra Pe…
(2026-05-27). Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off. aljazeera.com Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.
(2026-05-27). Summer 2026 National Immigrant Solidarity Network News Alert! indybay.org No ICE, no war: May Day takes aim at Trump's offensive…
(2026-05-27). Chemical tank disaster averted in Southern California; owner GKN Aerospace is major military contractor cited for safety violations. wsws.org The near-disaster comes as the Trump administration is calling for an unprecedented 50 percent increase in the annual military budget to $1.5 trillion.
(2026-05-27). Trump builds massive arena at White House for birthday cage fight. scmp.com It has played host to countless world leaders and moments in history. Now US President Donald Trump has built a huge cage-fighting arena on the White House's South Lawn. | Cranes lifted giant metal arches into place Tuesday for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on Trump's 80th birthday on June 14.
(2026-05-27). Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid. aljazeera.com Son of former President Jair Bolsonaro is fighting to recover from a scandal that has rocked his presidential campaign.
(2026-05-27). Trump-backed Paxton wins Texas primary run-off, ousting veteran senator. scmp.com US President Donald Trump further cemented his grip over the Republican Party on Tuesday as his favoured candidate in a bitter Texas primary run-off, scandal-plagued Ken Paxton, trounced incumbent Senator John Cornyn. | Paxton's resounding victory, quickly called by Fox News and CNN after polls closed, underscored Trump's continued power to make or break Republican political careers – even as lawmakers on Capitol Hill begin to rebel over the Iran war, his White House ballroom project and a…
(2026-05-27). White House prepares for UFC showdown for Trump's 80th birthday. aljazeera.com Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in preparation for UFC Freedom 250.
(2026-05-26). US targets Iranian boats near Hormuz amid ongoing ceasefire talks; Trump rules out 'weak deal'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Tensions in the Gulf region escalated again on Tuesday after the United States military carried out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting boats allegedly involved in laying naval mines and a surface-to-air missile site near Iran's Bandar Abbas port.The action came even as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran over a ceasefire and regional de-escalation continue behind closed doors.According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the operation was conducted in "self-defence" to protect American naval assets and commercial maritime routes in the region.CENTCOM spokesperson Timothy Haw…
(2026-05-26). Why Trump Chose Bombs Over Diplomacy in the Iran Crisis. thinktank.pk The escalating confrontation between Donald Trump and Mojtaba Khamenei has pushed the Middle East closer to another prolonged regional crisis. While Washington publicly insists that negotiations with Tehran are still possible, recent American strikes on southern Iran and Iran's retaliatory military actions reveal a deeper reality: the United States increasingly appears to believe that military …
(2026-05-26). A Russian perspective on US-China relations. unitedworldint.com 
Interview with Tatyana Kosacheva, political scientist, Deputy Head of the Political Projects Department at KG "Polilog" By Edvard Chesnokov, from Moscow / Russia In light of US President Donald Trump's visit to China, we asked Tatyana Kosacheva, political scientist, Deputy Head of the Political Projects Department at KG "Polilog", about US-China relations, multipolarity, and developments …
(2026-05-26). Delcy's 'Gatekeeper': Sources Say Ex-Trump Official Claver-Carone Holds Keys To Caracas. scheerpost.com Max Blumenthal The Grayzone A mastermind of Trump's hardline Latin American policies, Mauricio Claver-Carone no longer serves in the administration. But according to well-placed sources, he's "picking who can operate" in Venezuela, controlling access to the government, and creating conflicts of interest. Speaking with reporters on May 21, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced …
(2026-05-26). 'I need Chevron': The oil company at the center of the California governor's race. grist.org 
When it comes to California's climate future, the most important figure in the state's chaotic governor's race may not be any of the candidates on the debate stage. It may not even be outgoing governor Gavin Newsom, or President Donald Trump. | Instead, it might just be Chevron, the multinational oil company that was founded in the Golden State more than 100 years ago. It is among the largest producers, refiners, and sellers of petroleum products in a state rapidly shifting toward electric vehicles. Depending on which candidate is talking, the company is an example of how Big Oil is strangling consumers or an…
(2026-05-26). How Washington embedded itself in the heart of French defense without firing a single shot. strategic-culture.su The issue is not new. The digital dependence of the French armed forces on the United States has already been the subject of warnings, reports, and committee discussions. What has changed is the context: a Trump administration that openly uses technological dependencies as leverage, NATO having just adopted a US AI platform for its command, and the French domestic intelligence service (DGSI) renewing its contract with Palantir for three more years. All the warning lights are red.
(2026-05-26). Residents of Polluted Areas Say Trump's Rollbacks Are "Getting Really Scary" truthout.org Rita Robles's life is ruled by allergies, the worst effects from which can last for months at a time. She uses rescue inhalers, a nebulizer, and a maintenance inhaler — on top of a slew of other medications. Even then, it's often not enough. "There are times when I'm outside just walking to the driveway and it'll feel like something catches in my throat, and it causes me to go into a choking… |
(2026-05-26). US picks potential partners for using Cold War-era plutonium as fuel. aljazeera.com Trump gov't plans to make about 20 tonnes of plutonium from dismantled nuclear warheads available to US power firms.
(2026-05-26). Medical check up went 'perfectly' says Trump. tribune.com.pk 
Donald Trump said an annual medical check-up had gone "perfectly" Tuesday, as the health of the oldest US president ever to take the oath faces growing scrutiny with the approach of his 80th birthday. | It was Trump's third medical examination since returning to office last year and follows mounting speculation about issues including bruising on his hands and apparent sleepiness during meetings. | "Everything checked out PERFECTLY," Trump posted on his Truth Social network as he drove back to the White House from the Walter Reed Military Hospital near Washington. | But Trump has long been accused of a lack of…
(2026-05-26). Trump declares himself in perfect health after physical exam. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump, who turns 80 next month, said "everything checked out perfectly" after having his physical on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, following a year of public attention on apparently minor health issues. | Trump offered no details of the physical in a brief Truth Social post saying he had completed his six-monthly exam. | truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/1166418… | Trump frequently casts himself as more energetic and fitter than Joe Biden, his Democratic predecessor, who left office last year at age 82 after facing quest…
(2026-05-26). Trump, near 80, has third medical exam amid questions on health: 'maybe junk food is good'. scmp.com Donald Trump said an annual medical check-up had gone "perfectly" on Tuesday, as the health of the oldest US president ever to take the oath faces growing scrutiny with the approach of his 80th birthday. | It was Trump's third medical examination since returning to office last year and follows mounting speculation about issues including bruising on his hands and apparent sleepiness during meetings.
(2026-05-26). Law-and-order frenzy dominates final weeks of D.C. mayoral primary campaign. wsws.org Washington D.C.'s Democratic establishment is responding to youth gatherings by adopting Trump's law-and-order agenda, criminalizing the impoverished children of communities its own policies have hurt.
(2026-05-26). Mexico steps in to host Iran after fears over erratic Trump. thecanary.co 
The United States declined to host Iran's World Cup training camp; Iran will base itself in Tijuana, Mexico and commute to U.S. venues for its group matches. The 2026 World Cup was sold as a continental celebration across the United States, Mexico and Canada. Instead, geopolitics has forced a national team to set up camp […] | By
(2026-05-26). White House proposes NDAs for all US federal workers. aljazeera.com Trump administration threatens legal action against employees who leak, aiming to curb information flow to journalists.
(2026-05-26). Texas A.G. Ken Paxton forces hospital to establish conversion therapy clinic. peoplesworld.org 
AUSTIN—Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has settled an investigation with the Texas Children's Hospital in Houston concerning the medical institution's gender affirming care program. The settlement was reached in coordination with the U.S. Justice Department and marks another chapter in the Trump administration's effort to clear the path for states to oppress trans communities. Paxton—who …
(2026-05-26). Is the Abraham Accords Push Trump's Vision — or Israel's Strategic Dream? thinktank.pk The latest push by Donald Trump to force Muslim-majority countries into the Abraham Accords has triggered fresh debate across the Middle East. Is this truly Trump's own geopolitical vision, or is Washington once again advancing a strategic agenda designed primarily around Israel's regional ambitions? The controversy intensified after Trump published a strongly worded message on …
(2026-05-26). Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop leaks. whyy.org The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media. | The notice in the Federal Register from the Office of Personnel Management posted Tuesday asked for comment on a draft NDA to be used by federal agencies for "both new and existing employees." | "The form is intended to document Federal employees' acknowledgment of, and agreement to comply with, current legal obligations to safeguard non-public, confidential, or proprietary information, created or obtained through their official duties, while expressly…
(2026-05-26). Heartland Institute Experts React to President Trump's Social Media Post About UN Retreating from Extremist Climate Models. wattsupwiththat.com President Trump is absolutely right to celebrate the downfall of RCP 8.5. It was never an accurate model of the future.
(2026-05-26). Is the US unsafe and unwelcoming? Trump's Australia-born tourism chief addresses 'myths'. scmp.com "America is open, America is ready for you. We want you to come". | The United States' new tourism chief, Nick Adams, boldly delivered the invitation at last week's IPW Fort Lauderdale inbound travel trade show in Florida. | "We can protect our borders and open our doors at the same time," he insisted. "We want you to have a great vacation. There is no country like America on Earth."