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MORNING GLORY: The war against Iran is the right war at the right time
Is the war with Iran "worth it?""It" is the loss of 13 American soldiers and scores more seriously wounded. If, as widely expected, combat operations resume those human costs will climb.So too will gas prices and the prices of everything that depends upon oil. Some cost hikes will be immediate. Some will be longer in arriving. But the world’s most necessary commodity cannot go from $60-$70 a barrel to $100 and higher without a price shock in the wake of that rise. Every American will be impacted...
LIZ PEEK: President Trump’s China trip sent an important message liberal media missed
President Trump’s critics proclaim the recent trip to Beijing a failure. The New York Times, for instance, says the president "left China without any breakthroughs", meanwhile mocking Trump for calling President Xi "a friend."The narrative is that the summit failed to meet expectations. Given the stock market’s plunge the day after the visit concluded, that assessment seems reasonable. Fortune wrote that the trade deals did not live up to investors’ hopes; probably more important was that there...
Trump loyalty tests, major battlegrounds and more: What to watch in Tuesday’s elections
President Donald Trump’s campaign to suppress dissent in his own party faces its most prominent test yet as he takes aim at Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky, while GOP candidates across the country look to leverage the president’s endorsement in key primaries.
House holds off on prediction market ban despite bipartisan calls for prohibition
Politics House holds off on prediction market ban despite bipartisan calls for prohibition May 19, 20265:00 AM ET Luke Garrett FILE - The prediction market app Kalshi is displayed on a mobile phone, April 16, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File) Erin Hooley/AP/AP hide caption toggle caption Erin Hooley/AP/AP Unlike Senate members and staff, House lawmakers and staff can still bet on prediction markets — where billions are bet each week on sports, culture, policy and elections. But a gr...
These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing
Politics These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing May 19, 20265:00 AM ET Tamara Keith Wally and Gerald are two Black men who voted for Trump but have different views on Trump's performance. Illustrations by Tara Anand hide caption toggle caption Illustrations by Tara Anand Gerald and Wally are Black men who live in the suburbs of Atlanta. Both grew up voting for Democrats and voted for President Joe Biden in 2020. Then in 2024, they switched to voting...
King’s visit to Ireland ‘good news’, Taoiseach says
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Andy Burnham blasted by Claire Coutinho over 'extraordinary' plans to re-industrialise Britain: 'It's madness!'
Claire Coutinho has launched a scathing two-pronged attack on Andy Burnham and Ed Miliband, describing Labour's plans for Britain's energy security as "madness".Speaking to GB News, the Shadow Energy Secretary hit out at Mr Burnham's plans to re-industrialise the UK while the Energy Secretary continues to "shut down the North Sea".In a speech in Leeds on Monday, Mr Burnham argued that Britain had been on the "wrong path for 40 years" with deindustrialisation in the North.He said: "The deindustri...
Trump targets Massie in explosive Kentucky showdown as six states hold high-stakes primaries
HEBRON, KY - Six states from coast-to-coast hold primary elections on Tuesday in one of the busiest and potentially most consequential days of the 2026 midterm calendar.Voters in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania will cast ballots in Democratic and Republican primaries for the U.S. House, Senate and governor, as well as in down-ballot races. The nominating showdowns tee up this autumn's midterms, when Republicans will defend their slim Senate and razor-thin House majori...
Billionaire Mark Cuban deletes 'cursing' post after attending White House event with Trump
Mark Cuban deleted a social media post defending his appearance at a White House event for the TrumpRx platform after facing criticism for endorsing Kamala Harris. Cuban stated his focus was on reducing healthcare costs, not politics, and thanked President Trump for the initiative. Trump, however, humorously referred to Cuban's appearance as a "big mistake."
Putin arrives in China for talks with 'long-time friend' President Xi four days after Trump visit
Putin arrives in China for talks with ‘long-time friend’ President Xi four days after Trump visitBy PERKIN AMALARAJ, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 08:56, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 08:58, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump Threatens Fresh Strikes On Iran. How Tehran Could Respond
Intensifying attacks on Arab energy infrastructure-- like oil fields, refineries and ports -- is one of the most potent ways in which the Islamic Republic could inflict pain on the global economy and put pressure on Trump.
UN security council meets over Ukraine as Russia and Belarus hold nuclear drills – Europe live
Meeting also comes amid recent brutal Russian attacks and Putin’s visit to ChinaThe UN security council is meeting to discuss the situation in Ukraine today in response to recent brutal Russian attacks on the country and joint nuclear weapons drills starting in Russia and Belarus.The meeting – called by Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Liberia, and UK – is expected to cover the latest on “peace and security” situation in Ukraine. Continue reading...
Pocock urges CGT changes as Albanese laughs off AI meme campaign
Independent senator warns budget reform could drive tech investment offshore, as PM thanks startups for ‘very flattering’ imagesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has laughed off an AI-generated meme campaign against capital gains tax changes from startup founders, thanking them for “very flattering” doctored photos of him working in their businesses.But independent politicians representing some of Australia’s startup hotspots have raised alarm over the p...
Middle East crisis live: Trump claims Iran attack ‘on hold’ due to request from Gulf allies
The US president said he called off a planned attack on Iran on Tuesday so that peace talks could continueFull report: Trump claims planned attack on Iran postponed after Tehran makes new proposal to end warWe are restarting our live coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran and the other conflicts in the Middle East. Donald Trump says he has called off a planned attack on Iran on Tuesday at the request of Gulf states so peace talks could continue.In a post on Truth Social on Monday, the US preside...
DCMS on MAFS UK claims: There must be consequences for criminality or wrongdoing
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AOC, Ro Khanna and the media’s rush to flog a contest that is 18 months away
The following is kind of a made-up story, but required reading for anyone with a 2028 fixation.I don’t mean that it’s fictional. This Axios piece is based on real reporting.But it’s just another angle out of a thousand possible angles about who might win the next Democratic nomination.I’m an Axios fan. I’ve written many such stories myself. It’s what you do when there’s no hard news about an event that won’t start for another year and a half. You’ve got to keep feeding the beast.AOC, ASKED ABOU...
PM Shehbaz arrives in Quetta on day-long visit
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Quetta on Tuesday for a one-day visit, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail received the prime minister upon his arrival, his office said on a post on the social media platform X. During the visit, the premier will hold a meeting with the provincial leadership in Quetta and chair a meeting of the provincial apex committee of the National Action Plan, sta...
Externally-sponsored terrorism, propaganda cannot derail Pakistan’s progress: CDF Munir
Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir on Tuesday asserted that “propaganda, fake news or externally-sponsored terrorism” could not derail Pakistan’s progress. The field marshal made the remarks while interacting with officers and troops of formations deployed in Balochistan during his visit to Quetta, according to the military’s media affairs wing. “The field marshal emphasised that Pakistan’s destined rise cannot be obstructed through propaganda, fak...
Fijian migrant defends One Nation leader Pauline Hanson on SBS Insight
READ MORE: Aussie music icon's takedown of Pauline Hanson goes viralBy KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 07:36, 19 May 2026 | Updated: 07:37, 19 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties
World Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties May 19, 20262:02 AM ET By The Associated Press FILE - Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a walk at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing, China, Sept. 2, 2025. Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik Kremlin Pool Photo via AP hide caption toggle caption Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik Kremlin Pool Photo via AP BEIJING — Russian President Vladimir Putin is traveling to China to meet with Chinese leader Xi...