United States · Politics
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits India to boost energy, trade, and defense ties
Marco Rubio visited India May 23–26 to discuss energy security, trade, defense cooperation, and visa issues amid global tensions.
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US Military Plans Against Cuba Gain Momentum Amid Worsening Sanctions and Tensions
US officials have drafted military action plans against Cuba as sanctions deepen a fuel crisis, though no attack decision has been made.
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Democratic National Committee releases contested 192-page 2024 election autopsy report
The Democratic National Committee released a flawed autopsy report on Kamala Harris’s 2024 loss, drawing internal criticism and calls for DNC chair Ken Martin's resignation.
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Air France Flight to Detroit Diverted to Montreal Amid Ebola Travel Restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was diverted to Montreal May 20 after a passenger from DRC boarded in error under US Ebola travel restrictions.
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US envoy Jeff Landry calls to rebuild US military presence in Greenland
US special envoy Jeff Landry urged Washington to restore its presence in Greenland and open new military bases on the Arctic island.
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Former DOJ Prosecutor Charged for Emailing Sealed Trump Investigation Report to Personal Account
Carmen Lineberger faces felony charges for emailing a sealed DOJ report on Trump’s classified documents probe to her personal email disguised as cake recipes.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches Twitch livestream series 'Talk with the People'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani started a recurring Twitch livestream called 'Talk with the People' on May 21, 2026.
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US opens new consulate in Nuuk amid protests over Greenland policy
The US inaugurated a large new consulate in Nuuk on May 21, 2026, as hundreds of Greenlanders protested American influence efforts.
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Pakistan's army chief visits Tehran to mediate stalled US-Iran war talks
Field Marshal Asim Munir traveled to Tehran this week to push US-Iran negotiations aimed at ending the Middle East war.
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US Removes UN Expert Francesca Albanese from Sanctions List After Court Injunction
The US removed UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese from its sanctions list on May 20 following a federal judge's injunction blocking the sanctions.
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Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advance to June 16 runoff in Georgia GOP governor primary
Burt Jones and Rick Jackson advanced to a runoff in Georgia's Republican gubernatorial primary after no candidate won a majority in the May 19 vote.
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Trump-backed Ed Gallrein beats incumbent Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Ed Gallrein, backed by Donald Trump, defeated incumbent Thomas Massie in the Kentucky 4th district Republican primary.
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Two police officers sue Donald Trump over $1.8 billion fund tied to January 6 riot
Retired Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and MPD officer Daniel Hodges sued Donald Trump to dissolve a $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund linked to January 6 rioters.
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Billie Jean King graduates college at age 82 after 62-65 year delay
Tennis legend Billie Jean King earned her bachelor's degree in history from Cal State LA on May 18, 2026, at age 82.
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Ocean Census Project Discovers 1,121 New Marine Species in Past Year
Scientists from the Ocean Census identified 1,121 previously unknown marine species worldwide during the last year.
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Trump says war with Iran will end soon as Tehran seeks deal amid sanctions and talks
US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will end quickly and Iran is eager for a deal as diplomacy resumes alongside new sanctions.
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Joint US-Nigerian air strikes kill 175 Islamic State fighters, including key leader
US and Nigerian forces killed 175 Islamic State fighters, including top commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, in recent strikes in northeastern Nigeria.
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Iran submits new peace proposal to US through Pakistan amid Middle East war talks
Iran sent a new peace plan to the US via Pakistani mediation to end the Middle East war, prompting cautious diplomacy on May 20.
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DOJ Settlement Bars IRS from Auditing Trump and Related Entities on Tax Matters
A DOJ settlement on May 19, 2026, prevents the IRS from auditing or prosecuting Trump, his family, and affiliated businesses on prior tax issues.
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Former US Congressman Barney Frank, Architect of Dodd-Frank, Dies at 86
Barney Frank, former Massachusetts congressman and key author of the Dodd-Frank Act, died at 86 on May 19, 2026.
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US and Israel planned to install Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader after killing Khamenei
The US and Israel planned to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Iran’s leader after airstrikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026.
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British Deputy Ambassador James Roscoe Leaves Washington Post Abruptly
James Roscoe left his role as British deputy ambassador to the US on May 20, 2026, with no official explanation given by the UK Foreign Office.
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Trump tours secure White House ballroom under construction amid $1B security funding dispute
President Trump toured the White House ballroom construction site May 19 as Congress resists $1 billion security funding.
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Trump-backed Ed Gallrein defeats incumbent Thomas Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Ed Gallrein defeated seven-term incumbent Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th district Republican primary Tuesday.