POLITICSPeers defy government by pushing for UK social media ban for under-16sThe government is consulting on whether the UK should follow Australia by introducing a ban.BBC News·3w ago
POLITICSMexico will continue accepting Cuban medical workers despite US pressureMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum praises services from Cuban doctors, who often work in underserved rural areas.Al Jazeera·3w ago
POLITICSJames Talarico Responds With ‘Love’ To Hegseth Pastor’s CriticismJames Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, said, “You may pray for my death, Pastor, but I still love you.” The pastor said he was calling for Mr. Talarico’s religious conversion.NY Times·3w ago
POLITICSU.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle EastThe 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.NY Times·3w ago
POLITICSRepublicans balk at Senate Democrats' DHS shutdown counterofferCongress and the White House are working to reach a funding deal before Congress leaves for a scheduled two-week recess on Friday.CNBC·3w ago
POLITICSConvicted spyware chief hints that Greece’s government was behind dozens of phone hacksThe spyware founder's comments are the most direct suggestion yet from anyone inside Intellexa that the Mitsotakis government authorized the hacking of dozens of phones belonging to senior Greek government ministers, opposition leaders, military officials, and journalists.TechCrunch·3w ago
POLITICSWhat to Know About Democrat Emily Gregory’s Win in FloridaA mother of three won a statehouse seat that includes Mar-a-Lago, while a union electrician leads in a State Senate race in conservative West Tampa.NY Times·3w ago
POLITICSIran has no intention to hold talks with U.S; foreign minister says Trump proposal to end war being reviewedPresident Donald Trump has claimed the U.S. and Iran are "in negotiations now." But the Islamic Republic denies any direct talks to end the war.CNBC·3w ago
POLITICSTrump Says He’s Talking With Iran. Iran Says He’s Not. Here’s Why.The president has domestic and international political motivations for touting negotiations to end the war. Iran has similar ones to deny discussions.NY Times·3w ago
POLITICSTrump Had His Eye on China, Then Plunged Into a New Mideast WarThe Trump administration said the Middle East would “recede” in importance as the China challenge took priority. But the president started the war in Iran.NY Times·3w ago
POLITICSWhite House says Trump will meet Xi in China in MayA long-awaited meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, the White House said.CNBC·3w ago
POLITICSTrump says he could send National Guard to airports 'for more help'President Donald Trump says he is considering sending the National Guard to airports where TSA officer absences have led to long lines.CNBC·3w ago
