(2026-05-09). US attacks two Iranian-flagged tankers as Trump escalates war ahead of China summit. wsws.org US Navy aircraft attacked two Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Friday as part of the US naval blockade of Iran, in a major escalation of the war.
(2026-05-08). Washington, Tehran trade fire in Hormuz. ecns.cn A tense clash in the Strait of Hormuz between the United States and Iran on Thursday has put their fragile ceasefire at risk, with U.S. President Donald Trump again threatening Iran with more strikes if it does not sign a deal "fast".
(2026-05-09). Investors have worries about Trump's pick for Fed chair. Should they? scmp.com In an extraordinary break from the diplomatic restraint typical of central banks, a dozen leaders of the world's foremost monetary institutions issued a joint statement in January declaring their "full solidarity" with the US Federal Reserve and its embattled chair, Jerome Powell. | "The independence of central banks is a cornerstone of price, financial and economic stability in the interest of the citizens that we serve," they wrote.
(2026-05-09). Trump Is Losing His War on Renewables. portside.org Trump Is Losing His War on Renewables |
(2026-05-09). Brazil's Lula comes to White House, whitewashing Trump's imperialist crimes. wsws.org The Brazilian president's posturing as a "left-wing" opponent of war collapsed with a single phone call from Trump—who reportedly signed off with "I love you."
(2026-05-09). Trump dismisses hantavirus threat as outbreak spreads. wsws.org The deepening hantavirus outbreak and the Trump administration's response to it expose the catastrophic dismantling of US public health and scientific infrastructure six years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2026-05-09). After Iran war 'defeat', Trump loses big battle in US: Blow after oil shock to cost him midterms. hindustantimes.com After what critics call a defeat in the Iran war, Trump is now hit by a legal defeat at home. A U.S. trade court has ruled his 10% "universal" import tariff unlawful for key plaintiffs, following an earlier Supreme Court slap‚Äëdown, even as high petrol prices and inflation haunt his record‚Äëhigh stock market boasts.
(2026-05-08). Headlines for May 8, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Downplays Renewed U.S. Strikes on Iran as "Just a Love Tap" and Claims Ceasefire Is Holding, UAE Expels Pakistani Workers as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Leaves 20,000 Sailors Stranded, Israeli Attacks Kill 12 in Lebanon, Including Paramedic and Two Children, U.S. Imposes More Sanctions on Cuba as Brazil's President Says Trump Ruled Out Military Action, Dozens Killed as al-Qaeda-Linked Insurgents Attack Villages in Mali, Tennessee Republicans Approve New Congressional Map Diluting Power of Black Voters, New York to Ban ICE Agents from Wearing Masks and Raiding Schools, Hospitals or Churches, Ch…
(2026-05-08). Why the scandal won't go away—Epstein's emails reveal the sordid roots of our increasingly extractive economy. therealnews.com 
The press conference for Epstein survivors we covered earlier this year felt claustrophobic. | It was the afternoon before President Donald Trump's State of the Union address in February. The women who had suffered at the hands of the world's most infamous predator were crammed into a small meeting room in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, DC. | They had gathered to demand acknowledgement that evening from both Congress and the President. The venue was so tiny, there was barely room for the survivors to gather around the podium. | The assemblage stood in stark contrast to what we found in the ema…
(2026-05-08). Trump's Attack On Science Escalates With Firing Of National Science Board. popularresistance.org Over the last few weeks, the Trump administration's relentless war on the U.S.'s scientific infrastructure has picked up speed. | The New York Times's Lisa Friedman reported in late April that over the past months, more than 1,500 top scientists at the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Research and Development have either been laid off, pushed into early retirement, or reassigned to desk jobs that have nothing to do with their field of expertise. Friedman's article referenced a medical doctor with a specialty in lung disease being reassigned to a financial job and an epidemiologist being moved ove…
(2026-05-08). Alexander Zevin: Trump's Gulf War. newleftreview.org Asymmetries of the US-Israeli assault on Iran, as an uneasy balance holds between Tehran's tourniquet on the Strait of Hormuz—and the world economy—and the enormous firepower of the aggressors, at the end of the first round.
(2026-05-08). feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war. al-monitor.com By Matt Spetalnick and Andrea ShalalWASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) – With his decision to pull some U.S. troops from Germany, his threats to draw down forces elsewhere in Europe and his downplaying of Iran's recent attacks on an important Gulf partner, President Donald Trump's latest moves foreshadow what could be the war's enduring legacy: the fraying of ties with key allies.
(2026-05-08). War in the Middle East: latest developments. al-monitor.com Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war: – Iran keeps US waiting -Iran questioned the seriousness of US diplomacy after naval clashes in the Gulf, and kept Washington waiting on its response to the latest American proposal for a deal to extend the truce and launch peace talks.On Saturday there was no public sign of Iran's reply to the proposal, despite US President Donald Trump saying late Friday he expected to receive it during Friday night.- UK sends warship -…
(2026-05-07). Amid global conflict-disruption cycle, China's reliability has enduring economic appeal. ecns.cn Disruption has become the name of the game for the world economy in the 2020s. The COVID pandemic, Russia-Ukraine conflict, Gaza war, Trump tariffs and now the Middle East conflict, have highlighted the flipside of globalization, which is that physical separation from a crisis is no longer a buffer from its economic fallout. Whether it be lockdowns, supply shocks, financial contagion, mobility bottlenecks, or erratic foreign policies, the butterfly effect is likely to be felt in multiple forms far from the epicenter.
(2026-05-08). Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. scmp.com US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a prisoner exchange following US-mediated talks, saying negotiations to end the war were continuing and "we are getting closer and closer every day". | "I am pleased to announce that there will be a THREE DAY CEASEFIRE (May 9th, 10th, and 11th) in the War between Russia and Ukraine," Trump posted on social media. "The Celebration in Russia is for Victory Day, but likewise in Ukraine,…
(2026-05-08). Alarmist Fussing at NYT Climate Reporting. wattsupwiththat.com Credit Trump with a sea change in the whole climate/energy issue. The Progressive Left is playing defense. And nerves are fraying in the face of pragmatism and the mere appearance of two-sided reporting given the changed political mainstream.
(2026-05-08). Pope Leo, after Rubio meeting, asks God to inspire leaders to calm tensions. al-monitor.com By Guglielmo Mangiapane and Joshua McElweePOMPEI, Italy, May 8 (Reuters) – Pope Leo asked that God would inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred in an address to mark his first anniversary as head of the Catholic Church, a day after he met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican.Leo, who has drawn the ire of U.S. President Donald Trump after criticizing the Iran war, asked worshippers on Friday to pray that global governments would turn away from violence.
(2026-05-08). Federal court rules Trump tariffs unlawful again as manufacturing promises continue to unravel. nationofchange.org New trade data shows manufacturing jobs falling and deficits rising even as the administration pushes to preserve its sweeping tariff agenda through alternative legal strategies.
(2026-05-08). US, Iran Exchange Fire Overnight — Trump Maintains Ceasefire Remains in Place. truthout.org President Donald Trump is maintaining that a ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States remains in place, for now, despite the two countries exchanging fire on Thursday evening. The exchange occurred as the U.S. was awaiting a response from Iran regarding a proposal to end the war. Both countries claim the other side is at fault for beginning the hostilities. |
(2026-05-08). Court Rules Yet Again That Trump's Tariffs Are Illegal. truthout.org A panel of federal judges ruled Thursday that US President Donald Trump's sweeping 10% tariffs on most imports are unlawful, another major legal blow to the centerpiece of the Republican president's economic agenda — which has failed to produce the manufacturing boom he repeatedly promised on the campaign trail. The Court of International Trade (CIT) found in a 2-to-1 ruling that Trump… |
(2026-05-08). Trump announces three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 8, 2026.— Reuters/FileCeasefire will remain effective from May 9 to 11.Swap of 1000 prisoners part of ceasefire: Trump.Trump appreciates Putin, Zelensky over agreement.US…
(2026-05-08). Amid Growing Abuse at ICE Jails, Rep. Adelita Grijalva Calls to Shut Down Trump's Detention Network. democracynow.org 
As the Trump administration continues to expand the ICE detention system, concerns are growing over abuses inside immigration jails, including use of physical violence, pepper spray and electric shocks against detainees. Earlier this year, more than 70,000 people were being detained by ICE in jails across the country. | Congressmember Adelita Grijalva from Arizona, who visited two ICE jails recently, says detainees who spoke to her described dire conditions, medical neglect and more. "People are losing weight. Water is undrinkable," she says. "There are a lot of really significant abuses happeni…
(2026-05-08). Trump Pushes to Take Over Elections, Punish His Enemies: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter Ned Parker. democracynow.org 
A new investigation by Reuters details how the Trump administration is seeking to gain federal control over elections in at least eight states, employing investigations, raids and demands for access to balloting systems and voter ID records for the campaign. | "What we're seeing is the Trump administration, in some ways, is seeking to relitigate the 2020 election, and they're also seeking to impose federal authority over the administration of elections," says investigative journalist Ned Parker.
(2026-05-08). Americans Oppose US War With Cuba by 64% to 15%, New YouGov Poll Finds. orinocotribune.com Nearly two-thirds also agree that the war in Iran has harmed Americans and the world. | Washington, DC — A new poll by YouGov finds that 64 percent of Americans oppose the US going to war against Cuba, while 15 percent support it and 21 percent are not sure. | Among those who express a view, 81 percent are against a war. | "This should make President Trump think twice about another 'war of choice,'" said
(2026-05-08). Ukraine mass recruits drug addicts and ill patients. infobrics.org Trump's administration sends discouraging signals to Kiev.
(2026-05-08). 'What evil looks like': outrage as Tennessee GOP rams through racist voting map at Trump's behest. therealnews.com 
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(2026-05-08). Trump Attacks Black Woman Reporter Rachel Scott For Asking Him What We All Want To Know. newsone.com 
Not a single day goes by without President Donald Trump proving throughout the day that, for him, we have greatly lowered the bar for what's considered acceptable behavior for a commander in chief, or any elected official, for that matter. (Or any well-adjusted adult, for that matter.) | But we should be particularly concerned about the trend of Trump and many in his administration bullying around members of the free press when they are asked relevant, substantive, journalistic questions that simply make things too uncomfortable for politicians who only know how to communicate to the public in platitudes an…
(2026-05-08). Trump Releases Classified UFO Files, Including Apollo Mission Photos. moderndiplomacy.eu President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released numerous previously classified files about alleged UFO sightings and extraterrestrial life, claiming it brings "unprecedented transparency" to the public. The U. S. Defense Department stated that this release of about 170 documents, including a 1947 report on "flying discs," will be followed by more declassifications in …
(2026-05-08). Contractors Razed a 1,000-Year-Old Indigenous Site to Build Trump's Border Wall. truthout.org Construction crews in Arizona who are building President Trump's expanded border wall have razed a portion of a Native American archeological site in the Sonoran Desert estimated to be at least 1,000 years old. Aerial photos reveal that bulldozers caused extensive damage to a 280-by-50-foot etching in the desert sand known as an intaglio, which holds special significance for the Hia-Ced O'odham… |
(2026-05-08). 'Make up their own minds': Pentagon releases first tranche of UFO files. aljazeera.com US President Trump ordered the release in February amid renewed public interest; critics claim distraction.
(2026-05-08). Leaked CIA analysis undermines Trump administration's claims of Iranian collapse. nationofchange.org Intelligence findings reportedly showed Iran retained most of its missile capabilities and could withstand a U.S. blockade for months even as Trump officials publicly declared victory.
(2026-05-08). Pentagon releases new files on UFOs, praises Trump's 'transparency' push. scmp.com The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on "unidentified anomalous phenomena" (UAP). | Besides the Pentagon, the effort is led by the White House, the director of national intelligence, the Energy Department, Nasa and the FBI.
(2026-05-08). Trump is trying to kill a carbon tax on global shipping. He may not succeed. grist.org Ninety percent of global trade is conducted by giant ships that crisscross the globe, delivering containers of jet fuel, electronics, clothing, and many other goods every day of the week. Seafaring trade on this scale has brought the cost of many products down dramatically, but those ships have historically run on a very dirty fuel — essentially the sludge left over from refining crude oil — causing the shipping sector to contribute about 3 percent of total carbon emissions worldwide. | Last year, the International Maritime Organization, or IMO, the United Nations agency overseeing global shipping,…
(2026-05-08). Podrá China frenar la maniobra de Trump en el estrecho de Ormuz? strategic-culture.su M. K. BHADRAKUMAR | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos: | Esta dialéctica eleva el nivel de riesgo para todas las partes. Ya están apareciendo en el est…