Trump News for Thursday, May 14, 2026

The nation's top court extended a stay on a lower court order banning telemedicine access to mifepristone, a drug used in medication abortions—but the order sets up a longer legal fight

Sam Sweeney and Brian Buckmire report on former workers suing Spirit Airlines over claims they were denied pay and benefits after the airline shut down operations.

The comments came as a US delegation led by CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday.

President Trump is expected to drop his $10 billion IRS suit in exchange for the creation of a $1.7 billion fund for victims of governmental "weaponization," sources say.

Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of breaching charitable trust and prioritising profit over AI safety and nonprofit values.

Health officials in the US are monitoring 41 potential hantavirus cases across 12 states, prompting federal response and public health warnings.

The Pentagon decided not to replace a brigade of combat forces.

The US Department of Homeland Security has seen several high-profile departures, including Todd Lyons and Kristi Noem.

The education secretary faced questions about the shrinking of her agency, limits on federal student loan borrowing and oversight of the education of students with disabilities.

Oil prices inched higher on Thursday.

Lebanese officials are hoping that two-day ambassador-level negotiations in the US will yield a new ceasefire deal.

One of the biggest assholes in the Trump regime is Russell Vought — and that’s really saying something; it’s a fierce competition. He’s the guy who said in 2023 that he wanted to put federal worke

President Trump said on Truth Social that he will ask President Xi Jinping to ‘open up’ China

As Trump meets Xi in Beijing for the first time in nine years, can trade war, Taiwan and Iran tensions be contained?

The trial is wrapping up with closing arguments on Thursday, so it's time to speculate!

Today on “Uncanny Valley,” we discuss how Donald Trump’s visit to China could influence conversations between world leaders at a moment when the economic and foreign policy stakes couldn’t be higher.

The "sir" anecdote is always a handy red flag that reality has left the building. Once again, as constant as the northern star, Donald Trump has entered the familiar third act of his scandal lifecycle: after publicly enthusing about his wonderful handpicked g…

TSMC has been the exclusive supplier of Apple's systems-on-a-chip since 2016, but that 10-year streak could be nearing its end. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today said that Intel has "kicked off" small-scale testing of lower-end iPhone, iPad, …

"Please get this crap in the middle east over with. please stop toying with them. I can not afford $5.00 a gallon, for gas..."View Entire Post ›

Trump’s aggressive push for interest rate cuts shaped Powell’s Fed legacy during his tumultuous leadership.

The extra funds come on top of $2bn announced in December but fall short of past commitments from the US.

Richard Danker said the vape authorization "undermines" the department's recent guidance document related to youth risks of flavored nicotine, according to the letter.

We already know how high the stakes are for patients and their families — and rolling over now could hurt all of medicine. The post DOJ Escalates War on Trans Youth Healthcare With Criminal Subpoenas appeared first on The Intercept.

If you talk to folks in the anti-abortion movement, they’re pretty disappointed about the state of things in the US. Despite the headline victories they’ve achieved in recent years — like, say, the overturning of Roe v. Wade (1973) — they thought they’d be ac…

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PM sworn in and 14 ​ministers approved ⁠in new government though parliament fails to reach consensus on several posts.

Convicted killer Mitchell Gaff was sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for the murders of two women in the 1980s.

President Trump said Thursday that Chinese President Xi Jinping committed to withholding military equipment from Iran during the bilateral meeting between...

The woman from Colombia was deported to Africa despite the Congo telling the U.S. it couldn't provide needed medical care for her.

Key takeaways from Day 1 of the high-stakes summit between Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping.

As was covered here last week, ProPublica’s Hannah Allam reached out to Trump’s “terrorism czar” Sebastian Gorka to ask him about the wreckage he’s caused since being elevated to a position of power he clearly has no expertise to handle. Gorka’s no expert in …

Speaking to CBS News’ Face the Nation on Tuesday, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin said ICE agents will be present not to “enforc[e] mass immigration,” but to “enforce the law.” OK!

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A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's sweeping demands for confidential transgender patient information from Rhode Island's largest hospital...

This weekend, an array of Christian religious leaders and government officials are scheduled to gather at the National Mall. They’ll convene to pray, yes, but this rally — organized as part of the White House-backed Freedom 250 celebrations tied to this comin…

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed a man to sue a major logistics company after he lost part of his leg in a semi tractor-trailer crash, a decision that...

White House says the two leaders agree that the strait 'must remain open to support the free flow of energy'.

Xi and Trump agree to frame their relationship as 'constructive, strategic and stable' on the first day of talks.

The federal judge in the case wouldn't even be able to stop the DOJ and IRS from handing billions of taxpayer dollars directly to Trump.

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

Today, I’m talking with Brendan Ballou, founder of the Public Integrity Project and author of a new book, called When Companies Run the Courts, about the rise of forced arbitration. Brendan’s actually been on the show before — his previous book, Plunder, was …

Brigitte Macron broke her silence on allegations that she confronted French President Emmanuel Macron about apparently exchanging flirty texts with an actress.

The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.

No Republican has infuriated President Donald Trump more than Rep. Thomas Massie, which has placed him in a precarious position heading into Tuesday’s...

Single father Scott Naso was sued by his late wife's parents for visitation rights with his daughter in a Rhode Island case that lasted two years.

The Chinese leader cautions the US president that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path.

AI and the bit barns that power it have developed a serious PR problem

A new “Christian” mobile phone provider named Radiant Mobile is promising to offer a wireless service that censors all LGBTQ+ content. The MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), which runs on the T-Mobile network, says it’s keen to deliver “faith-focused mob…

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. The shock of seeing your body used in deepfake porn When Jennifer got a research job in 2023, she ran her new professiona…

Eileen Wang, now the former mayor of the City of Arcadia, agreed to plead guilty to one felony charge that she acted as an illegal foreign agent of China.

US President Donald Trump described his country’s relationship with China as ‘one of the most consequential’.

An oddly precise "glitch" in The Morning newsletter from The New York Times made two of America's prominent women politicians look foolish.

President Trump is vying to make deals with China during his visit with President Xi Jinping. And, the Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the next leader of the Federal Reserve.

Top executives hope to expand their businesses in China as Trump aims for win ahead of midterm vote.

Yes, literally

Elementary school students are holding lemonade stands and bake sales to help save an eagle habitat from being developed into luxury homes.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 'more than 1,560 drones' at Ukraine since Wednesday.

Crypto executive Chris Larsen has spent millions fighting billionaire tax measures, and he’s the largest individual donor to a PAC backing Wiener. The post Scott Wiener Opposes a California Billionaire Tax. So Do His Tech CEO Backers. appeared first on The In…

Annie Hylton writes about the people affected by the Trump Administration’s refugee policies.

A law passed after Watergate makes Presidential records government property. The Trump Administration has declared it unconstitutional.

President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

US sanctions imposed on UN expert Francesca Albanese by the Trump administration temporarily ⁠blocked by a judge.

An appeals court is set to hear arguments Thursday over the Trump administration's bid to reinstate executive orders that sought sanctions against four elite law firms.

Until recently, Jonathan Gross was a Trump political appointee at the Department of Justice and worked on its "Weaponization Working Group." He has now become a vocal critic of the department.

Much of the focus of the ongoing redistricting war has been on which political party will come out on top. But it's voters who will pay a cost, say voting experts and voting rights advocates.

President Trump meets with Chinese President Xi Jingping for summit during first day in the country, what Asia thinks of Trump's visit, appeals court hears arguments from law firms targeted by Trump.

Redistricting, a looming federal criminal trial and a primary with racial undertones are just a few of the dynamics shaping the race to represent the Broward...

Trump praises China as he ignores question about Taiwan

The state secretary, who is under Chinese sanctions, is on a state visit to Beijing under the name 'Marco Lu'.

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

US Vice President Vance says progress is being made in talks with Iran as President Trump begins his trip to China.

Trump visits Beijing for high-stakes summit with Xi as Iran, trade and Taiwan strain US-China ties.

TAIPEI, May 14 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government said on Thursday it was considering resubmitting to parliament a request for items cut by lawmakers from a...

Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, killing one person and injuring at least 31. Local authorities report damage across six districts.

Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump say they’re looking forward to US-China talks.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is welcoming US President Donald Trump to Beijing for high-level talks. Tariffs, competitio

The foreign ministers meeting is taking place before the 2026 BRICS summit in India in September.

With the global race for artificial intelligence and robotics technology in full swing, David Muir takes a closer look at the humanoid robots being built in China – and how it could help humans.

Maggie Rulli reports from Florence, Italy, as more Americans are leaving the U.S. behind and starting over overseas because of burnout, political views or their dream of living “la dolce vita.”

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claimed that he only had three "meaningless and inconsequential" interactions with his billionaire neighbor Jeffrey Epstein.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has returned to his show after being hospitalized for viral pneumonia

Vice President JD Vance offered a starkly different message than his boss did the day before.

CBS News said that a cameraman is “okay and recovering” after he suffered a media emergency during a live broadcast of CBS Evening News from Taiwan. Anchor Tony Dokoupil was toward the end of the broadcast when he stopped and said, “Is he OK? We’re going to t…

China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue is not handled properly, an...

Some units at the US funding giant are so understaffed, they are focusing on mandated grant renewals rather than new awards.

Trump and Xi's summit comes at a crucial moment for the global economy, as the war on Iran continues to disrupt trade.