(2026-05-30). Why Trump's Hormuz Blockade may Bolster the Iranian State. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The Iranian government continues to dicker with the Trump administration about the final form of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that would bring an end to the current standoff at the Strait of Hormuz, which threatens the world's energy. | The US has long been banking on its counter-blockade of Iranian traffic through the Strait to bankrupt Iran and throw the country into chaos. | While the Iranian economy has certainly been badly hurt by the US blockade, it is unlikely that the government will collapse as a result. |
(2026-05-30). Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump points his finger during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, May 27, 2026. — ReutersTrump reviewed options in two-hour Situation Room meeting.No final decision was reached after Friday's White House talks.Iran says…
(2026-05-30). Trump's remark to push US ally into Iran camp? Mojtaba aide backs Oman after 'blow them up' threat. hindustantimes.com Iran and Oman stepped up diplomatic coordination after Donald Trump's controversial remarks targeting Muscat, raising fresh questions over shifting Gulf alliances and the future of Hormuz negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Omani FM Badr Albusaidi on May 29, stressing solidarity with Oman amid regional tensions. The call came days after Trump warned that "Oman will behave," sparking backlash over threats aimed at one of Washington's oldest Arab allies. As Tehran and Muscat discuss new Hormuz security frameworks, analysts fear Trump's rhetoric could push Oman closer toward Iran at…
(2026-05-30). Miles Davis at 100, a complex figure reflecting a complex time. wsws.org The jazz world is celebrating the centenary of jazz trumpet master and bandleader Miles Davis, one of the 20th century's most impactful musicians.
(2026-05-30). Kenyan court blocks US offshore Ebola camp as epidemic accelerates across central Africa. wsws.org Following intense domestic backlash and a strike threat, Kenya's High Court halted a bilateral agreement with the Trump administration to open a 50-bed foreign Ebola containment facility.
(2026-05-30). Trump's ICE blitz cost 668,000 jobs, creating 'chilling effect' on US firms. scmp.com The Trump administration's immigration surge into US cities last year resulted in 668,000 job losses, creating a "chilling effect" that pervaded local economies, hurt businesses and affected American-born workers, according to a report from the Brookings Institution. | The Immigration and Customs Enforcement campaign adopted "shock and awe" tactics that were broader and far more visible than previous enforcement efforts, including one started under former president George W. Bush in 2008 and…
(2026-05-29). Trump says making final decision on proposed Iran deal. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said he was making his final decision on a potential deal with Iran on Friday, as Tehran insisted any agreement on ending the Middle East war hinged on Washington dropping its "excessive demands".Iran's top negotiator had said earlier Tehran would only trust Washington's actions, not its words, after US Vice President JD Vance said progress had been made on a deal to extend a ceasefire and provide a framework for peace talks.
(2026-05-29). Former VP Elías Jaua: Venezuela Needs a New Struggle for Liberation (Interview). orinocotribune.com Former Venezuelan Vice President Elías Jaua speaks about the current situation in the country, which he calls "coercive tutelage" and a "neocolonial administration" by the US. The Latin American left must join in repudiating this situation and multiply solidarity. | The president of the United States, Donald Trump, again said this week that he was "seriously considering the possibility of making Venezuela the 51st state." The statement comes just a few months after the US military attack on Venezuela and the kidnapping of its president, Nicolás Maduro. The current acting president of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, r…
(2026-05-29). Under cover of US-Iran negotiations, Israel steps up effort to annex Gaza. wsws.org While the US and international press are focused on the terms of negotiations between the Trump administration and Iran, Israel is massively expanding its rampage across the Middle East—moving to permanently occupy Gaza and escalating its bombardment of Lebanon.
(2026-05-29). Headlines for May 29, 2026. democracynow.org Iran Won't Confirm Trump Administration's Claim That a Peace Deal Is "Very Close", Netanyahu Orders Israel's Army to Seize 70% of Gaza Strip, Israel Bombs Beirut and Expands Assault on Southern Lebanon, U.N. Adds Israel to "Blacklist" for Sexual Violence in Conflict Zones, Protesters Target New York Real Estate Expo over Sale of Illegal Israeli Settlements, NATO "Stands Ready to Defend" Its Territory After Russian Drone Strikes Romanian Apartments, Six Arrested as Protests Continue Outside For-Profit ICE Jail in New Jersey, U.N. Warns Global Heating Is on Trac…
(2026-05-29). The art of the deal author has no clue about how to make a deal. strategic-culture.su The more Trump threatens, the more it is clear he is weak and desperate, writes Martin Jay. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Th…
(2026-05-29). Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran. al-monitor.com May 29 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that he would be meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on a deal with Iran.He also listed what a potential deal would need to include: Iran agreeing not to develop a nuclear weapon, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the removal of any sea mines, the lifting of the U.S. blockade on Iran and the removal and destruction by the U.S. of Iran's highly enriched uranium.
(2026-05-29). After 300+ days at sea, America's Gerald R. Ford carrier gets bizarre new mission | Trump, USA, War. hindustantimes.com The U.S. Navy's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford, is set for a surprising new mission after returning from an extended deployment amid rising tensions with Iran. Instead of heading back into combat, the nuclear-powered supercarrier may now serve as a floating power station, supplying electricity to Naval Station Norfolk using its twin onboard reactors.
(2026-05-29). Trump says now making on Iran deal. al-monitor.com US President Donald Trump said he was meeting in the White House Situation Room on Friday to make a final decision on whether or not to strike a peace deal with Iran.Trump said Washington would lift its naval blockade of Iran but insisted Tehran must open the Strait of Hormuz and agree never to have nuclear weapons.Iranian sources told the Fars news agency that Trump's comments on the deal were a "mixture of truth, lies."
(2026-05-29). Bondi refused to answer questions about Trump and Epstein files, Democrats say. scmp.com Former US attorney general Pam Bondi rebuffed questions about President Donald Trump's involvement in handling records of the Justice Department's investigation of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, Democratic lawmakers said. | "She refused to answer any questions about President Trump," congressman Robert Garcia, the top-ranking Democrat on the House panel investigating Epstein, told reporters during a break in the committee's closed-door questioning of Bondi.
(2026-05-29). TV coverage of Trump's visit showed Americans how ordinary Chinese live. scmp.com Nothing about the summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump in Beijing suggested high drama. The language was restrained, the optics disciplined. The impression it left was simple: escalation of tensions for its own sake is a losing strategy. | The announcement that China would buy 200 Boeing aircraft served mainly as a political gesture of goodwill, with the commercial details to be filled in later by negotiators. More important was the pattern across readouts from…
(2026-05-29). Trump team floats $300B Iran fund after rejecting Tehran's past business pitch. al-monitor.com Amid negotiations to end the war, an eye-catching new proposal from the Trump administration echoes past attempts to use business deals to avert new regional hostilities.
(2026-05-29). Trump's Iran deal tease puts world on edge. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he would soon decide on a proposed deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, though the two countries still appeared to differ on significant issues that have been central to the conflict. | Trump said on Friday morning that he would meet in a secure White House room to make a "final determination" on the proposal, which would extend an early-April truce for another 60 days, giving negotiators time to forge a permanent end to the war. | Several hours later, the White House said the meeting had concluded but did not provide any more information. | Trump attended a two-hour…
(2026-05-29). After Trump 'taps' Iran again, Mojtaba Khamenei fires back at America with 'great satan' warning. hindustantimes.com Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a sharp new warning to the U.S. and Israel as tensions flare again following fresh American strikes. In a strongly worded message, Khamenei accused Washington of trying to divide Iran through war, sanctions and political pressure, while urging Iranians to stay united against what he called the "Great Satan."
(2026-05-29). Trump the circle faults US president for failed Iran regime change, looming deal. al-monitor.com With regime in Iran still standing and a possible US-Iran agreement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands to pay the ultimate political price as elections near in Israel.
(2026-05-29). Mexican government bows to Washington despite resisting US prosecution of politicians for cartel links. wsws.org The Mexican government's capitulation on migrants, Cuban oil, and operations by US troops and spies has only emboldened the Trump administration.
(2026-05-29). Estados Unidos viola abiertamente la Carta de la ONU. radiohc.cu Hace 81 años en la ciudad estadounidense de San Francisco se firmó la Carta de la ONU, un instrumento del Derecho Internacional, vinculante para los Estados miembros del organismo. | El documento recoge los principios de las relaciones internacionales, desde la igualdad soberana de las naciones, hasta la prohibición del uso de la fuerza en las relaciones internacionales. | A pesar de que es miembro fundador, Estados Unidos ha violado constantemente la Carta de la ONU; un ejemplo más que claro es su histórico accionar contra Cuba, y que bajo la administración del presidente Donald Trump se ha intensificado conside…
(2026-05-29). Trump's "Board of Peace" Has No Funds for Gaza Reconstruction. truthout.org President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" fund has no money for the reconstruction of Gaza, despite raising billions of dollars since January. On Wednesday, the Financial Times reported that "Zero dollars have been deposited" into the board's financial fund — but that the body has received donations directly into its JP Morgan bank account, which allows it to override transparency… |
(2026-05-29). Congress Must Preserve Military Women's Ability to Serve in Ground Combat Roles. aclu.org After a decade of progress, the Trump administration wants to turn back the clock for women serving in ground combat roles. Congress must act.
(2026-05-29). Hunger in US Under Trump Reaches Levels Not Seen Since Peak of COVID Pandemic. truthout.org An analysis released this week by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that food insecurity in the US has reached levels not seen since the height of the coronavirus pandemic, underscoring the devastating impact of Republican cuts to federal nutrition assistance and President Donald Trump's inflationary economic and foreign policy decisions. In a blog post, New York Fed researchers… |
(2026-05-29). Making America Whiter Again: White supremacy in action. mronline.org 
There is nothing mysterious about Trump's effort to curb legal immigration. White supremacy is the explanation.
(2026-05-29). US judge orders Trump's name removed from Kennedy Centre. scmp.com ‚Å A judge on Friday ordered the removal of US President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Centre for the ‚ÄåPerforming Arts, ruling that the iconic Washington venue cannot be renamed without an act of Congress. | US District Judge Christopher Cooper in Washington directed the ‚Å Trump administration to take down all physical signage ‚Äåbearing Trump's name and to eliminate any references to a "Trump Kennedy ‚ÄåCentre" from official materials within 14 ‚Å days.
(2026-05-29). Trump ordered to address fraud claims in IRS case that led to 'slush fund' for allies. scmp.com A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump to respond to "grievous allegations" that his deal with the government to create a US$1.8 billion fund to resolve his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service was the result of a "fraud" on the court. | In an order on Friday, US District Judge Kathleen Williams gave the president's personal lawyers until June 12 to respond to a request by a group of former federal judges that she reopen the proceedings to investigate conduct by the president…
(2026-05-29). On the shutdown of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert by CBS. wsws.org The shutdown of Stephen Colbert's The Late Show by CBS after 11 years raises important questions about the consolidation of the corporate media with the drive by the financial oligarchy and the Trump White House to silence opposition and control what the public has access to.
(2026-05-29). Trump pledges to withdraw from Kennedy Center after court strikes his name. aljazeera.com Judge Christopher Cooper ruled against Trump's bid to add his name to the building and close the theatre for two years.
(2026-05-29). Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's "Anti-Weaponization" Fund. truthout.org A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with a fund that opponents fear will be used to pay off the president's political allies. Judge Leonie Brinkema in the Eastern District of Virginia issued a brief order halting the Department of Justice, the Treasury Department and other high-ranking administration officials from taking any additional… |