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
POLITICSHow Americans see China nowAs President Trump heads to China this week, a new NPR-Chicago Council-Ipsos poll finds most Americans think U.S. tariffs have hurt both economies, and that the Iran war is bad for America.NPR·May 12, 2026
POLITICSAustralia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.BBC News·May 12, 2026
POLITICSTrump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey GrahamUS president lauds Islamabad, but his Republican ally says he does not trust Pakistan to facilitate Iran diplomacy.Al Jazeera·May 12, 2026
POLITICSAlabama splits U.S. House primaries after court ruling; S.C. redistricting stallsAlabama will hold a special primary election for four of its seven congressional districts, after the Supreme Court cleared the way — and as redistricting ripples through the South.NPR·May 12, 2026
POLITICSCompanies start getting tariff refunds after Supreme Court decisionAfter the Supreme Court ruled some of President Trump's tariffs unconstitutional, the first wave of tariff refunds have begun flowing in.CNBC·May 12, 2026
