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US Defense Secretary Defends Trump’s $1.5 Trillion 2027 Military Budget Amid Iran War Cost Concerns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth backed President Trump’s $1.5 trillion 2027 military budget before Congress, amid scrutiny over rising Iran war expenses.
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Long Island Rail Road strike halts busiest US commuter line for first time since 1994
About 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers began a strike May 16, suspending all service and disrupting hundreds of thousands of commuters.
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US and Nigerian forces kill ISIS global second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Nigeria
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS’s global second-in-command, was killed by US and Nigerian forces in a joint operation on May 15, 2026.
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Iraqi man arrested and charged with nearly 20 US and European terror attacks
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi was arrested overseas and faces six terrorism-related charges in the US.
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Pentagon cancels planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland amid Europe reshuffle
The Pentagon canceled the planned deployment of 4,000 US troops to Poland following a decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, surprising allies and Congress.
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FBI Interviews CIA Officials on John Brennan’s 2017 Russia Election Assessment
The FBI has questioned current and former CIA officials about John Brennan’s role and statements on the 2017 Russia election interference report.
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Trump to settle IRS lawsuit with $1.7 billion fund for political allies
Donald Trump plans to drop his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion compensation fund for political allies allegedly targeted by the Biden administration.
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Ukraine advances AI-driven drone swarms to boost military capabilities
Ukraine is developing AI-controlled drone swarms capable of autonomous coordinated attacks to enhance defense efforts.
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US Delegation Disposes of All Chinese Items Before Leaving Beijing on Air Force One
Before departing Beijing on May 15, 2026, Trump’s US delegation collected and discarded all Chinese-distributed items to avoid security risks.
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Trump accepts 20-year Iran nuclear suspension, warns of military action amid conflict
US President Donald Trump said he would accept a 20-year suspension of Iran’s nuclear program while warning of military strike if talks fail.
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Greenland and US continue talks on expanding US military presence, no deal reached
Greenland's prime minister said negotiations with the US on increasing military bases in the territory are ongoing but no agreement has been finalized.
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US Justice Department seeks death penalty in killing of Israeli embassy staff in DC
The US Justice Department announced it will seek the death penalty for Elias Rodriguez over the 2025 killing of two Israeli embassy staff in Washington DC.
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Harvey Weinstein's New York rape retrial ends in mistrial after jury deadlock
Harvey Weinstein's third New York rape trial ended in a mistrial on May 15, 2026, after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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Iran distrusts US on peace talks, open to negotiations only if serious
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran has no trust in the US and will negotiate only if the US shows seriousness in talks.
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German Chancellor Merz Advises Against Children Studying or Working in US Over Social Climate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on May 15 he would not advise his children to live, study, or work in the US due to social turmoil and job scarcity.
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US Justice Department to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over 1996 plane shootdown
The US is preparing to indict 94-year-old Raúl Castro over the 1996 shooting down of planes operated by Cuban exiles, expected to be unsealed May 20.
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Israel sues New York Times over article alleging sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Saar have initiated a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and Nicholas Kristof over sexual abuse allegations.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each in first phase of swap
Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each on May 15, 2026, as part of a US-brokered 1,000-for-1,000 deal.
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Six migrants, including a 14-year-old, found dead in Texas shipping container
Six migrants were found dead inside a shipping container at a Laredo rail yard on Sunday, believed to be victims of human smuggling.
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Donald Trump reports over $220 million in U.S. securities trades in Q1 2026
Donald Trump disclosed at least $220 million in stock and bond transactions, with 3,600-plus trades made in Q1 2026, drawing criticism from Democrats.
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US Justice Department accuses Yale School of Medicine of discriminating against white and Asian applicants
The US Justice Department accused Yale School of Medicine of racial discrimination against white and Asian applicants in its admissions process on May 14, 2026.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe meets Cuban officials in Havana amid US-Cuba tensions
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on May 14 to improve dialogue amid worsening US-Cuba relations.
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US Supreme Court Allows Nationwide Mail-Order Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone Pending Appeal
The US Supreme Court blocked a lower court's ban on mail-order mifepristone, permitting nationwide access pending ongoing litigation.
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US Pledges $1.8 Billion More in Humanitarian Aid to UN with Policy Conditions
The US pledged $1.8 billion in new humanitarian aid to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on May 14, 2026.