POLITICSMexico backs amendment to annul election results over foreign interferenceCritics say measure risks undermining electoral process and creating new avenues for contesting results.Al Jazeera·May 29, 2026
POLITICSKPMG Australia’s CEO Andrew Yates quits over whistleblower scandal<p>Yates says ‘we have let ourselves down’ when dealing with allegations of client information being misused</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/29/australia-news-live-senate-estimates-capital-gains-tax-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-housing-weather-floods-The Guardian·May 29, 2026
POLITICSWhere Do E. Jean Carroll’s Lawsuits Against President Trump Stand?Two monetary judgments against Mr. Trump are winding their way through the legal system, with the Supreme Court likely to be the final word on both.NY Times·May 29, 2026
POLITICSMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Will Not Run for President in 2028The Michigan governor made the remarks to a reporter on Thursday morning. Later, she sounded less definitive. Ms. Whitmer has been viewed as part of a field of possible Democratic candidates.NY Times·May 29, 2026
POLITICSMichael Dell courted Trump early. His company has reaped rewardsThe dynamic is emblematic of how business is seeking to sow favor with the president in his second term, and has departed from the norms of big business philanthropy.CNBC·May 29, 2026
POLITICSTrump’s Iran Approach Sows ConfusionPresident Trump’s pendulum swings on Iran have often seemed driven by mood and moment rather than any discernible strategy.NY Times·May 29, 2026
POLITICSThe GOP’s Attacks on James Talarico Are Straight Out of the Incel HandbookClaims about low testosterone and false accusations of veganism might play well to the online far right, but will they win an election?Wired·May 28, 2026
POLITICSColombia’s first left-wing gov’t has reduced poverty, but has pile of debtA big challenge for Colombia's next president will be how to reduce country's debt without sacrificing social gains.Al Jazeera·May 28, 2026
POLITICSA Democrat’s Dodge on AIPAC Points to the Party’s Tensions Over IsraelA key moment at a Senate primary debate in Michigan showed how pro-Israel Democrats are approaching the issue with caution.NY Times·May 28, 2026
POLITICSGuatemala denies agreeing to US strikes against drug traffickersPresident Bernardo Arevalo's government says it requested security cooperation but did not approve US attacks.Al Jazeera·May 28, 2026
POLITICSIran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over FalloutPresident Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.NY Times·May 28, 2026
POLITICSSwallowing Concerns, G.O.P. Senators Rally Behind PaxtonAfter attacking the Texas attorney general, who won the G.O.P. nomination, Senate Republicans are pivoting sharply to support him in what is now a competitive race.NY Times·May 28, 2026
