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State escalates trade row with China over Iran war ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Published: May 9, 2026 12:10
Trump will depart for Beijing in just under a week, alongside a delegation of U.S. CEOs primed to stake out deals with the country’s geopolitical rival.
Trump says there will be 3-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/08/russia-ukraine-war-trump-ceasefire-00912463
Published: May 8, 2026 14:27
The president said he facilitated the deal, which includes a prisoner swap, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly signaled his support. But past ceasefires have crumbled.
Pentagon releases swath of UFO files
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/08/pentagon-ufo-files-released-00911352
Published: May 8, 2026 09:04
The government gave no analysis of the files, suggesting it is up to Americans to draw their own conclusions.
GOP polls show they have a shot at flipping House Dem districts Trump won
Published: May 8, 2026 04:00
The GOP’s House campaign arm shared five new battleground polls with POLITICO, its first publicly released surveys this cycle.
Comey seeks to cancel upcoming court appearance in North Carolina in Trump threat case
Published: May 7, 2026 20:57
The former FBI director had already surrendered in Virginia on charges that he threatened the president by posting an Instagram photo of seashells in the numerical arrangement of “86 47.”
US and Iran launch attacks amid tenuous ceasefire
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/07/us-iran-trade-fire-amid-ceasefire-00911016
Published: May 7, 2026 18:10
The U.S. said it was responding to Iranian forces attacking Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Disaffected Mamdani allies press him for stricter rules on NYPD interactions with ICE
Published: May 7, 2026 15:59
The demand from the six elected officials comes amid a broadening rift between Mamdani and elements of his base.
Trump calls for Jeffries to be charged with ‘inciting violence’ in social media post
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/07/trump-jeffries-charge-inciting-violence-00909976
Published: May 7, 2026 10:17
Trump in the post implied Jeffries' call for "maximum warfare" against the GOP in redistricting efforts was connected to a shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner three days later.
Hochul cinches budget deal to address costs, confront Trump
Published: May 7, 2026 09:01
The final spending agreement will be more than a month past its due date.
DOJ can keep 2020 Fulton County election records it seized, judge rules
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/06/fulton-county-records-judge-ruling-00909583
Published: May 6, 2026 19:32
The judge said that flaws in the basis for the search warrants did not meet the high standard needed to order the materials returned to the county.
‘This is a very clear warning’: After Indiana, redistricting pressure mounts in the South
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/06/trump-redistricting-south-carolina-midterms-00909253
Published: May 6, 2026 17:32
Trump flexed his political muscle Tuesday, and the results are putting the spotlight on Republicans who aren’t eager to take up redistricting before the midterms.
Another federal appeals court rejects ICE’s mandatory detention policy
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/06/appeals-court-mandatory-detention-ice-ruling-00909352
Published: May 6, 2026 17:09
A panel of the Atlanta-based 11th Circuit deepens an appeals court split and suggests a likely trip to the Supreme Court.
The biggest obstacle to an Iran deal may be Trump’s ego
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/06/iran-deal-obstacle-trump-ego-00909102
Published: May 6, 2026 17:00
Arab and U.S. officials say Iran will need to save face if the goal is a comprehensive agreement.
DC mayoral candidates contend with Trump’s shadow
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/06/dc-mayoral-race-donald-trump-00908554
Published: May 6, 2026 15:04
The two frontrunners said they’ll have a more confrontational relationship than outgoing Mayor Muriel Bowser.
DOJ seeks to take on Trump’s E. Jean Carroll case
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/06/e-jean-carroll-justice-department-supreme-court-00908303
Published: May 6, 2026 12:29
It would be highly unusual for the government to intervene on the president’s behalf post trial and verdict.
Trump administration axes fast-track training for new ICE recruits
Published: May 6, 2026 04:00
The Department of Homeland Security is overhauling its training program for immigration agents, including restoring training that had been shortened amid a rush to put agents on the street.
Federal discrimination watchdog sues New York Times for editor snub
Published: May 5, 2026 16:55
It is the latest broadside between the Trump administration and the press.
Another appeals court rejects ICE’s mandatory detention policy
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/05/mandatory-detetion-appeals-court-ruling-00906943
Published: May 5, 2026 15:10
Appeals courts have split 2-2 on the immigration detention issue, setting up a possible path for it to reach the Supreme Court.
Donald Trump's revenge tour hits its first big test
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/05/trump-indiana-primary-test-00906107
Published: May 5, 2026 04:55
Indiana's Tuesday primaries are the first big test for whether the president still has an iron grip over his party.
Secret Service shoots armed man near White House
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/04/secret-service-shoots-armed-man-near-white-house-00905911
Published: May 4, 2026 17:34
The individual’s intentions were not immediately clear.
DeSantis keeps the door open for a 2028 presidential run
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/04/ron-desantis-2028-presidential-run-00905514
Published: May 4, 2026 15:03
The Florida governor, who is term-limited, said he’d have a “good story to tell” if he were to run for president.
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in ‘critical but stable condition,’ spokesperson says
Published: May 3, 2026 19:23
President Donald Trump blamed his ally's condition on Democrats.
Trump says US will help free ships stuck in Strait of Hormuz
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/03/trump-free-ships-strait-of-hormuz-00904160
Published: May 3, 2026 17:51
The U.S. will work to guide vessels out of the strait beginning Monday morning, according to the president’s announcement.
Tillis calls Comey 'biggest disappointment' but stands against 8647 indictment
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/05/03/tillis-comey-8647-indictment-00903992
Published: May 3, 2026 09:52
The North Carolina senator said he does not support a “vindictive prosecution.”