Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, ‘Department of Fate’ - AP News

Rachel Maddow takes on the DOJ’s 150-year saga in a new book, ‘Department of Fate’  AP News

No deal, no exit: How US-Iran standoff risks fresh conflict - Reuters

No deal, no exit: How US-Iran standoff risks fresh conflict  Reuters

Trump Is Said to Have Proposed a New Helipad at the White House

The exhaust from helicopters’ engines has been known to occasionally scorch the grass on their landing zones.

By Luke Broadwater and Minho Kim

The US and China crave hegemony without responsibility

Beijing has yet to step forward to fill the leadership vacuum left by Washington

Trump’s Fed pick to be sworn in at the White House, not the usual venue

Trump will attend Kevin Warsh's swearing-in at the White House, the first such ceremony there since Reagan hosted Alan Greenspan in 1987.

By Andrew Ackerman

US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil as supply crunch pushes up Brent crude price

Democratic senators called extension ‘indefensible gift’ to Vladimir Putin as supply concerns keep Brent oil above $110 per barrel The US has announced another 30-day extension of a sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian seaborne oil to aid “energy-vulnerable” countries hit by the Iran war, reversing plans not to grant an extension. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent said the Treasury was issuing the 30-day general license after a previous waiver lapsed on Saturday. This will allow temp...

By Reuters

Why you should care about 2 power companies merging. Hint: affordability

NextEra Energy plans to acquire Dominion Energy to create the largest electricity producer in the United States.

By Stephan Bisaha

Maduro ally deported to US over alleged billion-dollar corruption scheme tied to oil, food program

Maduro ally Alex Saab faces federal charges and deportation to the U.S. for allegedly orchestrating a sweeping money laundering and bribery scheme.

Cuba says it has ‘legitimate’ right to defend itself amid US threats

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel says country is not a threat, but will defend itself from aggression if necessary.

Kevin Warsh to be sworn in as Federal Reserve chair on Friday

Trump administration quits Canada-U.S. advisory board on defence

The Trump administration is walking away from a long-running body that works on Canada-U.S. defence initiatives, claiming Canada has failed to meet its commitments on defence spending.

Kevin Warsh will be the first Fed chair sworn in at the White House in almost 40 years

President Donald Trump will host a swearing-in ceremony for incoming Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the White House on Friday, a White House official said.

By Greg Robb

Maduro ally is charged in Venezuela bribery case after deportation to US

Alex Saab, a close ally of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, has been charged in Miami with bribing officials for government contracts

By Joshua Goodman

John Ivison: ‘Dangerous politics’: Trump suspends joint defence board with Canada

'This is politically motivated and fits perfectly into the ongoing tactics of the current administration to undermine Canada in as many ways as possible'

By John Ivison

Cuba: US military action would lead to a ‘bloodbath’

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has issued a stark warning about the potential fallout from U.S. military actions, predicting a 'bloodbath' and significant turmoil across the region. He emphasized that Cuba is not a threat to its neighbors. This statement arises in light of rumors surrounding Cuba’s supposed procurement of over 300 military drones, coupled with plans to attack U.S. interests.

US extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil: What it means for India

US sanctions restrict Russian oil trade but a temporary waiver allows crude already in transit to be delivered to avoid global supply disruptions.

US Justice Department charges Maduro ally Alex Saab with money laundering - The Straits Times

US Justice Department charges Maduro ally Alex Saab with money laundering  The Straits Times

'Sense of vulnerability' affecting Irish in US - minister

The biggest issue for the Irish community in the United States is a current "sense of vulnerability", Minister of State for Diaspora Neale Richmond has said.

Apache Choppers, Howitzers: US Clears $428 Million Defence Sale To India

The approvals come amid expanding defence cooperation between India and the United States, which have steadily deepened military ties over the past decade through arms sales, joint military exercises and technology-sharing initiatives.

‘Make Ireland Great Again’ review: Film showing the perilous state of our long bond with the US makes for dismaying viewing

Richard Chambers’ one-off documentary Make Ireland Great Again (Virgin Media One and Virgin Play, Wednesday, May 20) is not, despite what the title might suggest, about the rise of the far-right in this country – although the subject of American far-right interference in Irish affairs briefly rears its head near the end in the ugly shapes of Steve Bannon and Elon Musk.

Japanese favorability toward U.S. falls below 30%, survey finds

Negative views of the Trump administration might have contributed to the decline, particularly following its military strikes on Iran and the resulting energy crisis.

US extends Russian oil waiver for vulnerable nations

PARIS (Reuters) -- ‌US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday announced another 30-day extension of a sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian seaborne oil to aid "energy-vulnerable" countries hit by the Iran war, reversing plans not to grant an extension. Bessent said in a posting on X that the Treasury was issuing the 30-day general license after a previous waiver lapsed Saturday. This will allow temporary access to ‌Russian oil and petroleum products stranded on tankers without viol

By The Korea Herald

Enel buys 7 solar power plants in the US for $140 million

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 18 - Enel has purchased seven photovoltaic plants already operating in the US from a US utility, with an investment of $140 million (€120 million), the Italian electrical power giant said Monday. The total capacity is 270 megawatts and annual production of 0.4 terawatt hours. The closing of the transaction is expected by the end of 2026 and is subject to the issuance of the permits required by local regulations. The photovoltaic plants are located in Virginia (two with a to...

By ANSA

‘Sweetheart Deal’: Lawmakers Slam Live Nation’s DOJ Settlement & Urge Ticketmaster Breakup

Congressional Democrats held a so-called "shadow hearing" about Live Nation on Monday (May 18).

By Rachel Scharf

DOJ recommends plunder raps vs Estrada – Ombudsman

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman on Monday said the Department of Justice (DOJ) had recommended the filing of cases, including plunder, graft, and bribery, against Sen. Jinggoy Estrada and other former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) officials in connection with flood control project anomalies. Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said the

By cbuban

Thailand addresses US supply concerns

Team Thailand, led by the Ministry of Commerce, has assured the United States that Thailand's supply chains do not use forced labour and firmly rejected allegations of excess production capacity.

Iran says new US aggression will result in 'stronger response'

Iranian FM spokesperson states that nuclear enrichment is Iran's non-negotiable right

By Reuters

Hundreds Of Subpoenas Are Targeting The Russian Collusion Hoax

Hundreds Of Subpoenas Are Targeting The Russian Collusion Hoax According to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Justice Department is hunting the architects of the Russia hoax, and they’re leaving no stone unturned. Blanche sat down with Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss what he says is a sweeping criminal investigation into the origins of one of the most destructive political operations in history.  The Southern District of Florida has an open criminal probe....

By Tyler Durden