2026-05-12: Trump Roundup

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geo.tv (2026-05-12). Epstein files on display at New York pop-up exhibit, all 3.5 million pages. geo.tv An exterior view shows the "Donald J Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room" which contains bound volumes of the Epstein files, containing a total of 3.5 million pages in 3,437 bound volumes, displayed as a tribute to the survivors and victims of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey…

ecns.cn (2026-05-11). Trump weighs restarting military operation to guide ships out of Hormuz Strait. ecns.cn President Donald Trump said Monday he is considering restarting and expanding Project Freedom, a U.S.military operation to guide commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Alice Li (2026-05-12). From 'Taco' to 'Nacho': the new buzzword on Wall Street as Trump preps for China trip. scmp.com With a fragile US-Iran ceasefire barely holding, the Strait of Hormuz still blockaded, and all eyes on the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting, investors are embracing a new market narrative: "Nacho". | The acronym — short for "Not a chance Hormuz opens" — reflects a growing bet on prolonged gridlock and high oil prices.

Saeed Minhas (2026-05-12). What Does Trump Really Want From China? thinktank.pk The upcoming visit of Donald Trump to China is shaping up to be one of the most consequential geopolitical meetings of 2026. The trip comes at a time when the world is balancing on multiple fault lines: the fragile US-China trade truce, the growing technological cold war, instability in global energy markets due to the …

ecns.cn (2026-05-11). Xi, Trump to discuss bilateral relations, world peace and development. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump will have an in-depth exchange of views on major issues concerning China-U.S. relations and world peace and development, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday.

Ed Newman (2026-05-12). Urgent Call: Stand on the Side of Humanity! Stand With Cuba! radiohc.cu A important message from Claudia De la Cruz / Executive Director of IFCO | The economic siege against Cuba is a cruel and illegal act of war. A brutal and slow act of collective punishment. We condemn these cruel acts and are committed to fighting against them in defense of life. | "I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Choose life!" | (Deuteronomy 30: 19) | The U.S. blockade on Cuba is death. Let us choose life. | In the course of three months, the Trump administration has imposed a fuel blockade that has produced a deadly energy and healthcare crisis, launched an attack on medical brigades se…

WSWS (2026-05-12). US rural healthcare collapse accelerates under Medicaid cuts and privatization. wsws.org One-third of rural hospitals face closure as the Trump administration's "One Big Beautiful Bill" slashes Medicaid by over $900 billion, gutting healthcare for 60 million Americans to fund tax cuts for the wealthy and a $1.5 trillion military buildup.

Guest Blogger (2026-05-12). Trump Administration Gets Strategic With Offshore Wind. wattsupwiththat.com if these deals are structured as settlements of claims, they are likely to be much more insulated from judicial interference than mere administrative orders…

Howard Altman (2026-05-11). Possibility Of Operation To Retrieve Iran's Enriched Uranium Appears To Rise As Negotiations Sputter (Updated). twz.com Both Trump and Netanyahu made comments in the last 24 hours that point to a possible high-risk operation to snatch Iran's nuclear material.

Linda Pentz Gunter (2026-05-11). Trump's racist crackdown takes another ugly turn. peoplesworld.org It doesn't pay to step away from the political scene for too long in Washington, D.C. Aboard the Trump administration's runaway train, the madness, criminality, and downright cruelty pile up like trash in a landfill. In the past month, we've had Trump depicting himself as Jesus, prompting thousands of hilarious memes; viral Iranian Lego videos …

WiBOPM (2026-05-11). WORT: Lessons from Minneapolis Anti-ICE Organizers. wibailoutpeople.org Though Operation Metro Surge has officially ended, the Trump administration continues to abduct people from the Twin Cities. Three people were also taken from Madison this week, and Salah Sarsour, the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque, was detained on April 3 and remains in ICE detention. In response, host Esty Dinur is in conversation with …

Michael D. Swaine (2026-05-11). Taiwan is looming over this week's Trump and Xi summit. responsiblestatecraft.org Although the current war with Iran dominates global attention, a more dangerous situation — between two nuclear-armed powers — continues to worsen: the confrontation between the United States and China over Taiwan. While widely recognized, this confrontation has been overshadowed in dealings between Beijing and Washington, where disputes over issues like trade, technology, and fentanyl predominate. These disputes, while serious, are far less likely to prove catastrophic than the current slide toward a serious crisis or conflict over Taiwan, which could, if left unaddressed, end in a major —…

ecns.cn (2026-05-11). Trump says U.S. monitoring buried Iranian enriched uranium. ecns.cn Demonstrators holding placards take part in a May Day rally in Los Angeles, California, the United States, on May 1, 2026..Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Iran needs to"make it clear"that they do not seek a nuclear weapon, which Washington sees as key to a peace deal.

Sana Khan (2026-05-11). Trump's Rejection of Iran's Peace Response Signals a Prolonged Gulf Crisis and Global Energy Instability. moderndiplomacy.eu The latest rejection by United States President Donald Trump of Iran's response to Washington's proposed peace framework marks another dangerous escalation in the ongoing Gulf conflict. What initially appeared to be a limited military confrontation has evolved into a broader geopolitical crisis with direct implications for global energy security, regional stability, and great power competition. …

Elizabeth Hagedorn (2026-05-11). US hits China-linked Iran oil trade with sanctions ahead of Trump trip. al-monitor.com The sanctions come after the United States rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war.

geo.tv (2026-05-11). After rejecting Tehran response, Trump warns US-Iran ceasefire on 'massive life support'. geo.tv US President Donald Trump speaks during a maternal health event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 11, 2026. — ReutersTrump dismisses Tehran's proposal as 'stupid'.Says he didn't even finish reading Iran's response.Iran willing to give US 'the…

ptcnews.tv (2026-05-11). 'Totally unacceptable': Trump rejects Iran's peace proposal amid deepening energy crisis. ptcnews.tv US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's proposal to end months-long conflict describing it as 'totally unacceptable' without disclosing further details despite key Republican leader urged him to consider military option. | Trump received the Iranian proposal on Sunday amid hopes that it could lead to a breakthrough to end the war with Iran that began on February 28, blocking the key sea route for global oil supplies, leading to fuel shortages in several countries. | "I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!" he wrote on his Truth Social…

geo.tv (2026-05-11). China confirms Trump's visit this week. geo.tv US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping react as they hold a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. — AFPThis will be first visit by a US…

Staff (2026-05-11). Xi's leverage ahead of Trump meet, Hong Kong schools: 5 weekend reads you missed. scmp.com We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. | 1. Could omega-3 supplements hurt the brain? Chinese military study flags risks | 2. Hong Kong schools record net student rise for 2 years straight | 3. Trump heads to China weakened as Xi gains leverage ahead of summit | 4. 'Foreigner won': Filipinos divided over pageant winner's US roots…

Hanieh Jodat (2026-05-11). Decades of Congressional Inaction Contributed to Illegal US-Israeli War on Iran. truthout.org The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, billed by the Trump administration as a "military operation," has now evolved into a sustained confrontation with no clear exit strategy, no authorization from Congress, and no public transparency. The United States finds itself at a precarious juncture in a conflict of its own choosing. While high-level representatives from both countries met last month in Pakistan… |

Ed Newman (2026-05-11). Commitment from Pakistan to solidarity actions with Cuba. radiohc.cu Members of the Pakistan-Cuba Social Forum (PCSF) reaffirmed their commitment to intensify concrete gestures of solidarity with the Caribbean nation in the face of the threat and economic siege imposed by the United States, diplomatic sources reported on Monday. | During a visit to the Cuban embassy in Islamabad, members of the organization, including its president Ramzan Mughal, Jam Khursheed, lawyer and secretary general, and coordinator Agha Amjid Ali, reiterated their commitment to supporting Cuba, in light of the intensification of the blockade and the executive orders issued by the Donald Trump administratio…

Matt Sledge (2026-05-11). A Trump U.S. Attorney's Professional Misconduct Must Be Kept "Private and Confidential" >. theintercept.com An ethics watchdog found that a Trump administration-appointed former U.S. attorney committed professional misconduct in response to allegations that included retaliating against a newspaper for negative coverage. But details about John Sarcone's case have been deemed "private and confidential" — and aren't being released to the public. | One of New York state's grievance committees, disciplinary panels that determines penalties for violations of legal ethics, notified nonprofit groups last week of its finding against Sarcone, Donald Trump's on-again, off-again U.S. attorney in Albany. | The committee is…

ecns.cn (2026-05-11). Trump says Iran's response to U.S. plan 'totally unacceptable'. ecns.cn Urgent: Trump says Irans response to U."Trump wrote on his Truth Social.

Kate Horgan (2026-05-11). Investigation Reveals ICE Surveillance of School Cameras. projectcensored.org In February 2026, Mark Keierleber reported in a joint investigation by The 74, a non-profit education news organization, and The Guardian, that police are using school security cameras to assist President Donald Trump as well as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on immigration enforcement raids. As Rachel Dobkin reported for…

aljazeera (2026-05-11). Is the Vatican standing up to Trump? aljazeera.com Redi Tlhabi speaks with Kim Daniels on the growing strain between the Vatican and Donald Trump.

aljazeera (2026-05-11). Trump says he will suspend petrol tax amid soaring US fuel prices. aljazeera.com Suspending a federal tax requires an act of Congress, and there may be procedural delays before it can be achieved.

Chris Walker (2026-05-11). Trump Suggests He'll "PACK THE COURT" in Rant Against Justices He Appointed. truthout.org In a lengthy Truth Social post on Sunday evening, President Donald Trump lambasted two Supreme Court justices he had personally appointed to the bench for not being "loyal" enough to him. Trump berated Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett, deriding their roles in a majority ruling earlier this year that overturned his massive global tariffs. He also denounced them for appearing… |

Robert S. Becker (2026-05-11). Wow! Losing the war PLUS losing the peace — the frenzy of fiascos ravage MAGA Trump 'greatness'. nationofchange.org What other blundering buffoons ever lost a war (of choice), then willfully lost the peace via threats, phony bluffs and tin-ear, belligerent BS?>

David Swanson (2026-05-11). Could Trump's Iran Fiasco Be the United States' Suez Crisis? worldbeyondwar.org The Suez Crisis was the pivotal moment when the British government finally learned that it could no longer use military force to impose its will on less powerful countries. Like Americans today on Iran, the British public was way ahead of its government. #WorldBEYONDWar…

Reuters (2026-05-11). Trump gala shooter pleads not guilty to all charges. scmp.com The ‚Å man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at a White House reporters' gala last month pleaded not guilty ‚Äåto all charges on Monday. | Cole Allen, 31, of California, did not speak in court as his lawyer Tezira Abe entered the plea on his behalf. The charges include attempted assassination of the president, assault on ‚Å a federal officer and firearms offences.

Newswire Editor (2026-05-11). Are Trump's nuclear plans illegal? commondreams.org The so-called "Rubber-Stamp Rule", an effort by the Trump administration to "Make America Nuclear Again", violates key components of the Atomic Energy Act (AEA) and Energy Reorganization Act, according

Editor (2026-05-11). Trump and his family are enriching themselves. mronline.org I do not know if the numbers on the Forbes char are correct but it is quite obvious that Trump and his family are using their positions to enrich themselves.

Brandon Tensley (2026-05-11). After Being Forced Out by Trump, Black Federal Officials Are Taking Him to Court. capitalbnews.org In 1995, Alvin Brown's grandparents became two of the 40,000 people who die in car crashes each year. They were going to a funeral service when their van crashed along Interstate 95 South near Manning, South Carolina. After their vehicle hydroplaned, a design flaw caused its doors to open, and they were ejected from the …

al-monitor (2026-05-11). Americans think Trump has explained Iran war goals, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows. al-monitor.com WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) – Two out of three Americans think President Donald Trump has not clearly explained why the country has gone to war with Iran, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed on Monday that also showed his approval rating ticking up from the lowest level of his term.The four-day poll revealed deep concerns about surging gasoline prices, and also suggested many voters are casting blame for their troubles on Trump's Republican allies who will be defending their congressional majorities in the November midterm elections.

Joseph Trevithick (2026-05-11). Trump Class Battleships Will Be Nuclear Powered. twz.com The U.S. Navy says its The Navy announced its intention to fit a nuclear pr…

Scott Corey (2026-05-11). America's Un-Christian Autocracy. juancole.com Quincy, CA (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — The intersection of religion and politics is a sensitive realm, but the global conversation has undeniably arrived there. The recent conflict between the Pope and the US President was not a personal tiff or a celebrity feud. Fundamental principles of 21st Century authoritarianism drive explicit rejections of core Christian beliefs. Specific actions of Donald Trump that are otherwise difficult to understand fit well with these rejections. One can draw a straight line from doctrine to apostasy to behavior. | According to the philosophical godfather of 21st C…

WSWS (2026-05-11). Reckless disembarkation of hantavirus-stricken MV Hondius exposes collapse of public health. wsws.org As one of the French passengers repatriated from the MV Hondius developed symptoms mid-flight, the Trump administration announced it will neither quarantine nor test the 17 Americans returning from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship.

al-monitor (2026-05-11). Frustrated Trump learns he have the cards on Iran. al-monitor.com One of President Donald Trump's favorite metaphors is that he's got the cards ⚪ that through the might of the United States and his own acumen he can overpower any adversary.On Iran, the former casino owner is learning that he, in fact, doesn't have such a strong hand after all.

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