United States · Politics
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Tom Barrack Steps Down as US Special Envoy to Syria but Gains Expanded Regional Role
Tom Barrack’s mandate as US Special Envoy to Syria expired late May 2026; he retains roles as Ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria and Iraq.
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Australia to receive three used Virginia-class nuclear submarines under revised AUKUS deal
Australia will receive three used Virginia-class nuclear submarines from the US within 15 years under a streamlined AUKUS agreement announced in May 2026.
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Trump calls to cancel US 250th Independence music festival amid artist withdrawals
President Trump urged canceling the US 250th birthday music festival after five artists withdrew and floated holding a MAGA rally instead.
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US, UK, and Australia to jointly develop advanced unmanned undersea vehicles under AUKUS
The US, UK, and Australia announced a joint project to develop unmanned undersea vehicles and related technologies at the 2026 Shangri-La Dialogue.
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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovations Underway, Trump Says Ahead of Schedule
Renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool began to fix leaks and repave with a new blue color, aiming for July 4 completion, President Trump said.
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Gas prices rise sharply under Trump’s Iran war but rural Colorado voters remain supportive
Gas prices in rural Colorado surged amid Trump’s war with Iran, yet many voters in Morgan and Weld counties continue backing him despite economic pain.
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US partially retracts policy requiring most Green Card applicants to apply from abroad
The Trump administration reversed parts of its May 22 directive that most Green Card applicants must leave the US to apply, clarifying a case-by-case approach.
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Trump-Xi summit in Beijing yields limited trade gains, no major breakthroughs
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Beijing May 14–15, securing tactical trade wins but no major strategic progress on US-China relations.
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Judge declares mistrial in Harvey Weinstein New York rape case after jury deadlock
A judge declared a mistrial on May 15 in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape case after a jury deadlocked following more than three days of deliberation.
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Spencer Pratt runs for LA mayor amid controversy over 'super meth' and living situation
Spencer Pratt campaigns as an independent for Los Angeles mayor, stirring debate over 'super meth' and clarifying his living arrangements.
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US may seek Israeli release of withheld Palestinian tax funds for Gaza plan
The US is considering asking Israel to release $5 billion in Palestinian tax revenues to finance Trump's Gaza reconstruction plan.
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Retired US Navy Admiral Claims Some UFOs Are Controlled by Non-Human Intelligence
Retired Navy Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet said some unidentified aerial phenomena are directed by higher order non-human intelligence.
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US F-15E fighter jet shot down over Iran by likely Chinese-made missile in April 2026
A US Air Force F-15E was shot down in southwestern Iran in April 2026, likely by a Chinese-made shoulder-launched missile; both crew members survived.
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President Trump in excellent health after May 26 Walter Reed exam, White House says
US President Donald Trump underwent a physical exam May 26 and remains in excellent health, officials reported May 29.
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AI Use Drives 70% Workload Increase at Australia’s Fair Work Commission
Australia’s Fair Work Commission reported a 70% workload rise over three years driven by AI-assisted case filings and other factors.
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US Southern Command Commander Meets Cuban Military Leader near Guantanamo Bay
On May 29, 2026, US Southern Command Commander Francis Donovan met Cuban military officer Roberto Legra Sotolongo near Guantanamo Bay to discuss security.
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NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches Commission on Government Efficiency to cut red tape
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new commission, COGE, to modernize city government and improve services for New Yorkers.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urges Asian allies to raise defence spending amid China concerns
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called on Asian allies to boost defence budgets to 3.5% of GDP to counter China's military buildup at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
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Bus crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia kills 5, injures 44
A bus collided with six vehicles early May 29 on Interstate 95 in Virginia, killing 5 and injuring 44 people including the driver.
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Brazil’s Lula condemns US terrorism designation of major criminal gangs
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejected the US terrorism designation of two Brazilian gangs as a threat to sovereignty and an interference.
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Federal judge orders removal of Trump name from Kennedy Center, blocks renovation closure
A US federal judge ruled May 29 that the Kennedy Center must remove Trump’s name and halted its planned two-year closure for renovation.
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ICE agent Christian Castro arrested in Texas for Minnesota shooting case
ICE agent Christian Castro was arrested in Texas on May 29 for shooting a Venezuelan man in Minneapolis in January.
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White House launches Aliens.gov site to publicize ICE immigration data
The White House unveiled Aliens.gov on May 28, 2026, a website using extraterrestrial themes to display ICE immigration enforcement activity nationwide.
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Gas Explosion and Fire in Dallas Apartment Kills 3, Injures 5
A May 28 gas explosion and fire at The Clyde apartments in Dallas killed three and injured five, officials said.