Middle East Crude-Benchmarks decline after Trump's comment on Iran - TradingView

Middle East Crude-Benchmarks decline after Trump's comment on Iran  TradingView

US Rep. Thomas Massie's GOP primary in Kentucky is the latest test of Trump's power over the party - AP News

US Rep. Thomas Massie's GOP primary in Kentucky is the latest test of Trump's power over the party  AP News

Trump administration unveils $1.7bn fund to compensate his allies as he drops tax lawsuit

The settlement will go towards individuals who allege they were subjected to unfair investigations.

G.O.P. Supporters Back Trump, but a Third Seek a New Direction for the Party

While President Trump remains overwhelmingly popular within the Republican coalition, a New York Times/Siena poll found, a sizable share wants the party’s next nominee to take a different approach.

By Patricia Mazzei, Ruth Igielnik and Camille Baker

Six US states hold primaries as Trump urges Kentucky voters to oust Massie

Republican critic of president faces challenge from Ed Gallrein, while Georgia and Pennsylvania hold key contests The biggest day of primaries yet arrives Tuesday, with voters in Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and Idaho, heading to the polls to select candidates ahead of November’s midterm elections. While many primaries will be resolved with little drama, some have shaped up to be among the most contentious elections of the year so far, serving as gauges of Donald Trump’s c...

By Chris Stein

These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing

Two Black men from Georgia who voted for President Trump in 2024 have very different views of how the country is doing now, in the first installment of Swing Shift from NPR's Tamara Keith.

By Tamara Keith

The US, Israel and the normalisation of scandal

Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump, scandal is now our new normal - call it 'Everythinggate'.

Trump targets Massie in explosive Kentucky showdown as six states hold high-stakes primaries

Six states hold primaries Tuesday testing President Trump's grip on the GOP, with high-profile races in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.

Trump’s compensation plan is a metaphor for a brazen presidency - CNN

Trump’s compensation plan is a metaphor for a brazen presidency  CNN

Invitation for Trump negotiators to visit Kyiv remains in force – deputy head of Zelenskyy's Office

Officials at the Office of the President of Ukraine are saying that the invitation for negotiators representing Donald Trump to visit Kyiv remains valid.

By Mariya Yemets

Trump is gunning for Republican Thomas Massie, who defied him on Epstein files

U.S. President Donald Trump is yet again aiming to show he has an iron grip on the Republican Party, pushing to oust the Republican congressman who stood up to him on the Epstein files.

Calls grow for US-China energy trade expansion after Trump’s visit – but is it feasible?

A prominent American business group in China has called for expanded energy trade between the world’s two largest economies – a move first floated by US President Donald Trump during his state visit to Beijing last week. Analysts, however, warn that uncompetitive pricing could limit Chinese demand. “Energy remains a centrepiece of the bilateral relationship,” said Markel Hubinette, who sits on the American Chamber of Commerce in China’s board of governors. Speaking at the Global Trade and...

By Xinyi Wu

Trump says holding off on strike on Iran at request of Gulf allies

After issuing thinly veiled threats against Iran over the weekend, US President Trump appeared to strike a different tone on May 18. He described ongoing peace talks with Tehran as “very positive” and even claimed he had paused a planned US military strike.

By FRANCE24

PAC doubles spend in key Democratic primary races to fight Trump and RFK Jr’s ‘war on science’

Exclusive: 3.14 Action Fund says has backed candidates with $7.9 million spent thus far in key primaries in an effort to elect more Democratic scientists and physicians to public office

By Andrew Feinberg

Trump traded over $50 million in 'Magnificent 7' stocks last quarter, loading up on Apple and Google and selling Tesla

Sebastian Stan Slams Donald Trump and Says What’s Going on in America Is ‘Not a Laughing Matter’: ‘We’re in a Really Bad Place’

Two years after “The Apprentice” premiered at Cannes, Sebastian Stan reflected on the film during the press conference for his new movie “Fjord,” saying America is “in a really, really bad place.” The actor was asked his thoughts on “The Apprentice,” which premiered just before the 2024 election, now that Trump has been in office […]

By Ellise Shafer

DOJ announces $1.8bn fund to compensate Trump allies

The Trump administration has rolled out the 'AntiWeaponisation Fund', a staggering $1.8 billion initiative aimed at reconciling claims from allies of the former president, who contend they have faced unjust scrutiny from the Justice Department. This fund is a direct result of Trump’s decision to drop his extensive $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS, signaling a shift in strategy.

Unmoved by Trump's Ticking Clock, Iran Forms a New Reality in the Persian Gulf` - Haaretz

Unmoved by Trump's Ticking Clock, Iran Forms a New Reality in the Persian Gulf`  Haaretz

How much is Donald Trump costing America’s economy?

We calculate the drag on growth from fitful presidential policymaking

Netanyahu trial: Case 2000 hearing to end early to due ‘security reasons’

The hearing began with an announcement from presiding judges Rivka Friedman-Feldman, Moshe Bar-Am and Oded Shaham that it would end at 1:30 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m.

Does Donald Trump's Iran Off-Ramp Run Through China, Russia?

China and Russia provide Iran with critical but limited support, including discounted crude oil purchases and satellite intelligence.

Sebastian Stan Reflects On Donald Trump Two Years After ‘Apprentice’ At Cannes: “We’re In A Really, Really Bad Place”

Sebastian Stan was here this morning to talk about his latest movie Fjord at Cannes, however, that’s hard when the last time he was here at the fest, he was playing Donald Trump. The Avengers actor was asked how Trump has evolve since the premiere of The Apprentice two years ago. That pic world premiered […]

By Anthonypauldalessandro

The high cost of Donald Trump’s crony diplomacy

Together, Kushner and Witkoff have spearheaded negotiations on Ukraine, Gaza and Iran.

Jon Stewart Worries About Trump’s Foreign Policy Skills: ‘He Should Not Have This Job’

"You flew there to personally confront our rival superpower on the escalating trade and geopolitical tensions between us, and all you came back with was his Instagram?"

By Emily Zemler

Greenland says US talks make progress but island is not for sale

Greenland's government said Monday ​that progress has been made in high-stakes talks with the US over the territory's ‌future, but that the giant island sought by US President Donald Trump will never be for sale. US special envoy Jeff Landry, appointed by Trump last ‌year to push for American control of Greenland, arrived in Nuuk Sunday and met on Monday with Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Foreign Minister Mute Egede. "We ⁠believe there is progress, and from Greenland's side we are foc

By The Korea Herald

LuxExperience B.V GAAP EPS of -€0.06, revenue of €618.47M; reaffirms FY outlook

[Edgewise] As Trump approval plummets, GOP moves to rig midterm elections

A surge in Democratic and independent turnout could spell disaster for the GOP in November

By Rene Ciria Cruz

Shares and bonds steady as oil eases on Trump's Iran comments

Trump says 'very good chance' US reaches agreement with Iran

By Reuters

Iran War: Trump’s Latest TACO on Iran Strike Pits Gulf States Against Israel; Bond Market Tremors Add to Hard-to-Deny Signs of Economic Stress

Today's Iran war update: Has seemingly irresistible force Israel met immovable objects in the form of Gulf states and the bond markets?

By Yves Smith

Almost All Non-Iran Tankers That Entered The Persian Gulf During The War, Have Successfully Exited With A Cargo

Almost All Non-Iran Tankers That Entered The Persian Gulf During The War, Have Successfully Exited With A Cargo Despite a near-halt in daily Hormuz traffic, Bloomberg reports that almost all large non-Iranian tankers that have entered the Persian Gulf during the war appear to have successfully exited with a cargo, underscoring the emergence of a small group of shipowners willing to risk crossing the Strait of Hormuz. At least 19 oil- and liquefied petroleum gas-carrying ships...

By Tyler Durden

Atiku’s US lobbyist alleges political intimidation, threatens to brief Trump

Former VP Atiku Abubakar’s US lobbyist accuses the Tinubu administration of political intimidation and weakening democracy ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/atikus-us-lobbyist-alleges-political-intimidation-threatens-to-brief-trump/

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Tech stocks retreat, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack - Kuwait Times

Tech stocks retreat, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack  Kuwait Times

Trump says he has suspended a planned attack against Iran on Tuesday - Seneweb

Trump says he has suspended a planned attack against Iran on Tuesday  Seneweb