Tennessee’s Republican-led Legislature passed a new congressional map dividing up the state’s lone majority-Black district, swiftly responding to the U.S. Supreme Court’s major redistricting ruling last week. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The redrawn district lines, which Gov. Bill Lee signed into law, put Republicans in position to gain a seat in this fall’s midterm elections and secure full control over Tennessee’s congressional delegation. The new map carves up a Memphis-based seat held by longtime Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., into three districts, spreading the Democratic voters into more rural, Republican … Read more

May 22, 2026

Trump turns toward Russia, breaking with decades of U.S. policy

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President Donald Trump has said Ukraine — not Russia — started the war. He’s called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — not Vladimir Putin — a dictator. Meanwhile, Trump’s administration is standing down on a suite of tough anti-Kremlin policies. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In just over a month, Trump has executed a startling realignment of American foreign policy, effectively throwing U.S. support behind Moscow and rejecting the tight alliance with Kyiv cultivated by former President Joe Biden. The extraordinary pivot has upended decades of hawkish foreign policy toward Russia … Read more

May 22, 2026

Record-breaking U.S. Deployment in Middle East Amid Trump’s Nuclear Ultimatum for Iran

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The U.S. military has carried out its largest offensive deployment to the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, according to a Haaretz analysis of open-source aviation data. In recent weeks, Washington has sent squadrons of fighter jets, stealth bombers and large quantities of weaponry to the region – amid its ongoing campaign in Yemen and ahead of the ultimatum issued by President Donald Trump to Iran over its nuclear program. At least 140 heavy transport aircraft landed in Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Jordan during the month of March, originating from … Read more

May 21, 2026

Tariff wars: Has Donald Trump killed the WTO? | Trade War News

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Earlier this year, world leaders gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, to mark the 30th anniversary of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the international body established in 1995 to reduce global trade barriers and promote sustainable development. Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala spoke at the event, underscoring the WTO’s role as a foundation of predictability amid the current turmoil surrounding global trade. “Uncertainty around global trade has reminded many members why they value the WTO as a bedrock of predictability in the global economy – and as a platform for dialogue and cooperation on trade,” she said. The “uncertainty”, of course, was a reference … Read more

May 21, 2026

Russia warns Cuba fuel situation critical; Havana slams ‘cruel’ US tactics | Donald Trump News

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Cuban foreign minister accuses US of trying to break the ‘political will’ of Cubans, hints at diplomacy with Washington. Published On 10 Feb 202610 Feb 2026 Russia has warned that Cuba’s energy crisis is becoming critical, as it accused the United States of using “suffocating measures” against the socialist island-state. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov raised the alarm on Monday, saying Moscow is discussing “possible solutions” to provide Havana with “whatever assistance” it needs. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Cuba is reeling after US President Donald Trump cut off oil shipments from Venezuela, following the abduction of Venezuelan President … Read more

May 21, 2026

Trump weighing several options for U.S. troops inside Iran

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America’s Gulf state allies want to see an end to the war, with some of them concerned about the U.S. leaving Iran’s hard-line regime in power and vengeful, NBC News has reported. Trump also is increasingly navigating criticism from some of his own supporters over his decision to go to war in Iran. Amanda Robbins told NBC News this week that she regrets voting for Trump three times in her home state of Pennsylvania because of rising gas prices due to the war in Iran. “That was my bad,” Robbins said of her vote. The majority of voters — 54% … Read more