POLITICS‘It’s a failed nation’: Trump pressures Cuba as fuel crisis deepensUS President Donald Trump has called Cuba ‘a failed nation’, as his administration expands its pressure campaign.Al Jazeera·May 13, 2026
POLITICSDominican Republic Agrees to Take Third-Country Migrants Deported by U.S.The agreement, which reverses President Luis Abinader’s previous stance, is part of President Trump’s efforts to find governments willing to accept deportees.NY Times·May 13, 2026
POLITICSFBI Director Kash Patel fires back at drinking allegationsFBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen had a heated exchange during a Senate budget hearing.Al Jazeera·May 13, 2026
POLITICSFormer private prison official to serve as acting ICE chiefCompared to the start of President Trump's second term, David Venturella takes over an agency with a larger workforce, more financial resources — and also a continued funding lapse.NPR·May 13, 2026
POLITICSNebraska Gov. Jim Pillen to Face Democrat Lynne WalzDemocrats face an uphill fight as they seek to unseat Gov. Jim Pillen, who is running for another term in the solidly Republican state.NY Times·May 13, 2026
POLITICSJustice Dept. Officials Consider Settling Trump Suit Against I.R.S.One of the settlement terms under review is for the I.R.S. to drop any audits of the president, his family members and businesses.NY Times·May 13, 2026
POLITICSU.S. Intelligence Shows Iran Retains Substantial Missile CapabilitiesSecret new assessments say Iran has operational access to 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting that its military remains far stronger than President Trump has asserted.NY Times·May 12, 2026
POLITICSPlaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth to unveil ministers for new Welsh governmentAp Iorwerth said it was "the greatest privilege" after he became first minister of Wales on Tuesday.BBC News·May 12, 2026
POLITICSTrump wants gas tax relief. But slim driver savings could strain a key federal fundPresident Donald Trump floated a federal gas tax suspension. If enacted, here's how that could impact consumers.CNBC·May 12, 2026
POLITICSOmaha's U.S. House race tests candidates' ability to reach beyond party linesOmaha, Neb., is home to a toss-up Congressional race this year. Voters have shown a willingness to vote for moderate candidates from both parties, but has the definition of a moderate now changed?NPR·May 12, 2026
POLITICSOpenAI trial recap: Altman testifies he never promised Musk to keep company a nonprofitElon Musk is accusing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman of trying to 'steal a charity.'CNBC·May 12, 2026
POLITICSPM prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisisKing Charles III will attend Parliament to deliver the speech outlining the government's agenda.BBC News·May 12, 2026
