Trump News for Sunday, May 17, 2026

Trump holds prayer rally to ‘rededicate’ US as ‘one nation under God’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Critics have denounced the event as a blurring of the separation of church and state mandated by the US Constitution.

Christian nationalists pray for a return to America’s “Christian roots”

CK Smith, Salon

Christian Nationalists gather to pray for a return to America's "Christian roots" to kick off the 250th celebration

Vance Gives A Speech And Waits For Applause That Never Comes

Chris capper Liebenthal, Crooksandliars.com

While Trump was off getting humiliated in China, Vance was left behind in the States to humiliate himself. It was no small feat, but one that Vance proved himself quite capable of doing. Vance was supposed to give a speech honoring fallen police officers. How…

887: Two Is One, One Is None!

This American Life, Thisamericanlife.org

One family faces the Trump administration’s ban on trans people serving in the military, and responds with a surprising secret weapon. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.<ul><li>Prologue: Geirid and Chrissy are ex…

Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend

Kayla Hayempour, Mark Hodge, Amina Kilpatrick, NBC News

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s primary loss Saturday brings to an end a two-decade career in public office that was ultimately defined by tensions with President Donald Trump

Dem Rep Tears Into MAGA Cohort: 'You''re A Pharmacist, Buddy. You Know Better Than This.s Chaffetz Badgers Cassidy On Impeachment Vote Ahead Of Primary Loss'

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss was having none of his MAGA Rep. Buddy Carter's nonsense during a panel discussion about Sen. Bill Cassidy's primary loss in Louisiana on CNN's State of the Union this Sunday. Host Dana Bash asked Carter for his thoughts on wh…

“Evidence 2020 was rigged”: Blanche says he’s investigating whether “right people” voted

Alex Galbraith, Salon

Acting AG Todd Blanche believes there's "a ton of evidence" that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump.

‘Won’t be anything left’: Trump issues threat to Iran amid stalled talks

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The US president has pressured Iran to concede to demands including dismantling nuclear programme and missile stocks.

Trump Breaks With Lauren Boebert In Latest MAGA Infighting: ‘Weak Minded’

Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/, Forbes

Boebert is standing by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who is facing a primary challenge from a Trump-backed candidate.

US Says China Agrees to Spend Billions on Agricultural Goods

Yash Roy and Michael Hirtzer, Yahoo Entertainment

(Bloomberg) -- China has agreed to purchase at least $17 billion of agricultural products from the US annually through 2028, the White House said in a fact...

Fox's Chaffetz Badgers Cassidy On Impeachment Vote Ahead Of Primary Loss

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Congressman turned Fox propagandist Jason Chaffetz went after Senator Bill Cassidy over his vote to impeach Trump during an appearance on this Saturday's The Big Weekend Show. Cassidy was trying to make a last ditch appeal to Louisiana voters just ahead of hi…

Mexican officials announce 10 dead in early-morning shooting in Tehuitzingo

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Officials blamed the shooting on 'armed individuals', though no details were provided about attackers or their motives.

Fusion Fuel Green PLC (HTOO): 11 Most Promising Renewable Energy Stocks Right Now

Sajjl Nooranne, Yahoo Entertainment

With an impressive upside potential of 1680.58%, Fusion Fuel Green PLC (NASDAQ:HTOO) is among the 11 Most Promising Renewable Energy Stocks Right Now. On May...

FTC Solar (FTCI) Gets A Target Cut But Analysts Aren’t Fully Backing Away

Sajjl Nooranne, Yahoo Entertainment

With an upside potential of 136.72%, FTC Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:FTCI) is among the 11 Most Promising Renewable Energy Stocks Right Now. FTC Solar, Inc...

Why Analysts See Early-Stage Upside In Bimergen Energy (BESS)

Sajjl Nooranne, Yahoo Entertainment

With an upside potential of 188.18%, Bimergen Energy Corporation (NYSEAMERICAN:BESS) is among the 11 Most Promising Renewable Energy Stocks Right Now. On May...

Tigo Energy (TYGO) Gets A Target Hike As Solar Optimization Momentum Builds

Sajjl Nooranne, Yahoo Entertainment

With an upside potential of 77%, Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:TYGO) is among the 11 Most Promising Renewable Energy Stocks Right Now. Tigo Energy, Inc...

Why Beam Global’s (BEEM) Latest Patent Could Matter Beyond EV Charging

Sajjl Nooranne, Yahoo Entertainment

With an upside potential of 52.97%, Beam Global (NASDAQ:BEEM) is among the 11 Most Promising Renewable Energy Stocks Right Now. On April 30, Beam Global...

SUNation Energy (SUNE) Secures Financing Support But Scaling Questions Remain

Sajjl Nooranne, Yahoo Entertainment

With an upside potential of 42.5%, SUNation Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNE) is among the 11 Most Promising Renewable Energy Stocks Right Now. On April 17, SUNation...

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Fails to Read Room on AI. Gets Booed to Oblivion

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

Schmidt is the second commencement speaker this graduation season to receive this highly predictable response.

Why Shouldn’t Yields Rise?

Menzie Chinn, Econbrowser.com

Friday’s jump in 10 year Treasury yields (10 bps), and the 30 year yield nearing 5% alarmed markets. But why? Debt and the debt trajectory are up. Fed Chair Designate Warsh wants to shrink the Fed balance sheet, even as Trump continues his assault on Fed inde…

Major bank drops bombshell on Fed interest-rate bets

Mary Helen Gillespie, TheStreet

After an especially bruising week of hot back-to-back inflation headlines, increasing uncertainties about the end of the Iran war’s energy shocks, and a...

Benchmark’s Bullish View Supports Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT) as a Steve Cohen Large-Cap Pick

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:SPOT) is one of billionaire Steve Cohen’s large-cap stock picks with the highest upside potential. On April 29, Benchmark...

Sea Limited (SE) Stands Out as a Top Steve Cohen Large-Cap Pick on Robust Revenue Growth

Neha Gupta, Yahoo Entertainment

Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) is one of billionaire Steve Cohen’s large-cap stock picks with the highest upside potential. On May 12, Sea Limited (NYSE:SE) delivered...

Ahead of Tuesday primary, GOP Rep. Massie says billionaires trying to 'buy' his seat

Quinn Scanlan, Abcnews.com

Ahead of his primary Tuesday where he's fending off a Trump-backed challenger, Rep. Thomas Massie joined "This Week."

Truist Raises PT on Woodward (WWD) Stock

Bob Karr, Yahoo Entertainment

Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ:WWD) is one of the Best Fundamentally Strong Stocks to Buy Now. On May 5, Truist lifted its price objective on the company’s stock to ...

Hers’s Why NVIDIA (NVDA) Is One of the Best Fundamentally Strong Stocks to Buy Now

Bob Karr, Yahoo Entertainment

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the Best Fundamentally Strong Stocks to Buy Now. On May 13, BofA lifted its price objective on the company’s stock...

National Mall prayer event sparks concern about Trump administration eroding the wall between church and state

Aleena Fayaz, CNN, CNN

An all-day prayer event on the National Mall on Sunday — backed by the White House through a mix of taxpayer funds and private donations — is the most recent...

Bus riders to Montgomery retrace old steps while fighting a new fight

The Associated Press, NPR

Thousands of people rallied Saturday in Montgomery, Alabama, to push back against conservative states' efforts to dismantle congressional districts that helped secure Black political representation.

Rededicate 250: Thou Shalt Not Separate Church And State

Julia Conley, Crooksandliars.com

An all-day prayer event scheduled for Sunday on the National Mall is set to feature evangelical Protestant leaders as well as top White House and Republican Party officials as speakers, and is being promoted as a celebration of “thanksgiving” as well as an op…

Trump advisers fear China may invade Taiwan in next 5 years: Report

Express Global Desk, The Indian Express

During the talks, Xi warned Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push US-China ties toward "clashes and even conflicts", according to reports.

White House Posts Image Of Trump As Famously British 007 Amid James Bond Casting

Glenn Garner, Deadline

With the search officially underway for the next James Bond, it appears Donald Trump is trying to dust off what remains of his onscreen career. On Saturday, the White House reacted to news that casting director Nina Gold (The Force Awakens, Game of Thrones, T…

Taiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: President

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Lai says Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China, but will not forsake its dignity or democratic values.

Bill Cassidy Goes Down In Flames, Takes Shot At Trump

Ed Scarce, Crooksandliars.com

Yesterday's Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Louisiana went about as expected, with the incumbent Bill Cassidy finishing a humiliating third and not making the runoff. On the way out, he had a few not-so-veiled words for Mr. Trump. Source: WWLTV After lo…

Thousands flock to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally

TIFFANY STANLEY, Yahoo Entertainment

Against the backdrop of the Washington Monument, worship music blared from a stage that made clear the event's Christian focus. Arched stained-glass windows...

Gasoline Implications of a Higher EV Fleet Share

Menzie Chinn, Econbrowser.com

One of the reasons why the impact of higher gasoline prices might be muted relative to the past is the increased fuel efficiency of US autos, in small part due to a higher share of electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles in the US fleet. It could’ve been larger…

“The Golden Calf”: Trump’s sculpture artist speaks out

CK Smith, Salon

The Ohio artist tells the story of being hired by "cryptobros" and the constant edits of Trump's "turkey neck"

What to know about Georgia’s primary as Republicans set sights on Senate

Joseph Stepansky, Al Jazeera English

Republicans hope to reclaim Ossoff's Senate seat after 2020 upset; Democrats will pick champion for governor's race.

Is Christian Zionism in the US on a decline?

Mariya Petkova, Al Jazeera English

Support for Israel among young American conservatives is weakening. That might not bode well for Christian Zionism.

Tarlov: 'The Idea Of The Trump Administration Rooting Out Fraud Is Utterly Laughable'

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Jessica Tarlov cohorts on this Friday's The Five did their best to shut her down when she rightfully pointed out that there's a "for sale" sign on the White House right now. The discussion about JD Vance's joke of a so-called fraud task force went off the rai…

Three-Time Trump Voter Regrets His Vote, Says He 'Should Have Known Better'

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

A self described three-time Trump voter from Hawaii named Thomas called into C-SPAN's Washington Journal this Saturday and told host the host he's got some serious regrets about voting for Trump and should have known better. POPIELARZ: Let's go to Thomas now…

Top Judiciary Democrat Raskin blasts possible Trump-IRS settlement

Quinn Scanlan, Abcnews.com

He calls it a "political slush fund" and says it's unconstitutional.

Merz and Trump weaponize each other’s problems

RT

As ties fray, Berlin and Washington are focusing on critiquing each other’s crises while dodging their own mounting failures Read Full Article at RT.com

Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body

Mariamne Everett, Al Jazeera English

Businessman Yasser Abbas, 64, secured a place on the central committee despite spending most of his time in Canada.

Just What Exactly Do Conservatives Think Inflation Is?

John Tamny, Contributor, John Tamny, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/, Forbes

What fractures globalized production naturally results in higher prices just as what integrates global production naturally results in lower prices.

How will Izz al-Din al-Haddad assassination impact Hamas’s Gaza operations?

Mohammad Mansour, Al Jazeera English

Israel's killing of Hamas's top commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad tests the Gaza ceasefire as the group pledges to adapt.

Jim Cramer on Silicon Motion: “You Buy Some, and Then You Wait for a Pullback”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:SIMO) was among Jim Cramer’s Mad Money stock calls as he urged investors to exercise caution when it comes to...

Donald Trump wants to make China great again

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

Technically, the US is still the dominant global superpower. After last week, it sure doesn't feel that way

Posts claim Trump's mother once called him an 'idiot.' There's no evidence that's true

Caroline Wazer, Snopes.com

Versions of the alleged quote have circulated since at least 2019.

Why Won' It

NewsHound Ellen, Crooksandliars.com

Kudos to The New York Times for not being intimidated by Kash Patel’s harassment of its own reporter and others over unflattering stories. On Friday, The Times published a deep dive into what it blandly described as Patel’s “Ethical Issues.” The rest of us wo…

Oscar-Winner Javier Bardem Blasts Trump, Says Toxic Masculinity Is “Creating Thousands Of Dead People”

Tomt, Deadline

Javier Bardem is in Cannes for the debut of Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s The Beloved, a psychological drama about an Oscar-winning director named Esteban Martinez trying to reconnect with his actress daughter whom he hasn’t seen in 13 years. Oh, and he’s also a recove…

Something Is Going Right at Universities

David Brooks, The Atlantic

There’s a ton of good stuff happening on campus these days, if you’re only willing to see it.

Comment of the Week: ‘I Am Not "Under-Babied," Zero is the Exact Number I Want.’

Claire Guinan, Jezebel

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

Barney Frank’s Second Coming Out

James Kirchick, The Atlantic

In his final act, the liberal stalwart wants to save his party from ideologues.

Breaking: Ukraine Fires Hundreds of Drones at Moscow

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

Zelensky tries to show some muscle in a large drone attack on Moscow. Will Putin finally drop the hammer?

10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Trump’s China Trip Underscores How Power Has Shifted East. Given that Trump explodes at even the most trifling perceived affront—pulling 5,000 American troops out of Ge…

Moms.gov is “propaganda” — not what American moms really need

Nicole Karlis, Salon

The Trump admin says moms.gov is a critical resource. Advocates say it's ideology over substance — and even harmful

Republican Senator Cassidy loses Louisiana primary after opposing Trump

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Bill Cassidy is among seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump after the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

Trump-backed faith event features conservative Christians as critics decry blurring of church-state lines

Yahoo Entertainment

The strike that changed the geometry of war

Nawaf Obaid, Al Jazeera English

Israel's attacks on Doha and Tehran demonstrate a new capability that may make warfare more unpredictable.

The road to Mar-a-Lago was once packed with spectators. Not this year

Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today

President Donald trump has visited Palm Beach County 27 times since being re-elected. This year, security drew the crowds away from his drive.

Interpreting Lavrov’s Proposal That India Mediate Between Iran & The Gulf Kingdoms

Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com

Russian Foreign Minister offers reminders of BRICS inability to be counterweight to US geopolitical order.

This Big Idea Could Fix America’s Gerrymandering Madness

Ed Kilgore, New York Magazine

There’s a big idea that could fix America’s gerrymandering madness. The Supreme Court’s ‘Callais’ decision put us in a redistricting doom loop. Embracing proportional representation may be the only way out, writes New York’s Ed Kilgore.

At least four killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Russian authorities say three people killed in the Moscow region and one in Belgorod in Ukrainian attacks.

Federal funding for Trump ballroom in trouble after Senate ruling

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Republicans seek to allocate $1bn in public funds for Secret Service security upgrades linked to the plans.

Iran War: More Speculation that US Will Restart War, Along with Possible UAE Operation Against Key Iran Island, Big Explosion at Israel Weapons Factory; Yet More on Imminent Real Economy Damage

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

Today's Iran war news: Rumors on Trump to decide on restarting war, possible UAE action, Israel explosion, plus info on real economy damage

Ten Signs of Fascism. America has all of them

Rutger Bregman, Substack.com

Why historians are now using the f-word to describe what’s happening in America.

Could a leadership change undo Israel’s international isolation?

Simon Speakman Cordall, Al Jazeera English

Opposition leaders hope to end Israel's isolation, even as they retain policies towards Palestinians that led to it.

Iran war day 79: Tehran to unveil Hormuz toll plan; Israel bombs Lebanon

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Iran says it will soon reveal the plan as Trump warns Tehran it will have a 'very bad time' if deal not reached soon.

Trump sent a message by targeting Bill Cassidy. In defeat, Cassidy delivered one back

Patrick Svitek, CNN, CNN

Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy wanted his reelection campaign to be about the “present and the future.” President Donald Trump had other plans.

Senate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget bill

Frank Thorp V, Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News

A GOP bill seeking $1 billion for the Secret Service to help finance President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom is in jeopardy as it faces pushback from a top Senate official.

How White Christian Nationalists are trying to Hijack America’s 250th Birthday

Daniel Martin Varisco, Juancole.com

The proposed national prayer vigil is a politically glorified evangelistic service by ultra-conservative Christian Nationalists.

Trump’s Cleanup Crescendo

Americanthinker.com

Photo Credit: Clarice FIn Latin America, in China, in the Middle East, the outline of Donald Trump's plan of action is becoming clear. It is of a scale to take the breath away.

Time To Rid Government Of Leftism

Americanthinker.com

Photo Credit:ChatGPT ChatGPTAnd restore America to her rightful place as a shining city on a hill.

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s defeat shows the price of dissent in Trump’s Republican Party

Sahil Kapur, NBC News

Sen. Bill Cassidy’s primary loss Saturday brings an end to a two-decade career in public office that was ultimately defined by tensions with President Donald Trump

How the cost of Trump's reflecting pool renovation compares to Obama's

Jack Izzo, Snopes.com

Conservative social media accounts claimed the news had unfairly criticized Trump's repairs while staying quiet on Obama's.

Ben Shapiro's Stock Is Plummeting And MAGA's Going With Him

Oliver Willis, Crooksandliars.com

Right-wing podcaster and co-founder of The Daily Wire Ben Shapiro lashed out at his fellow conservatives Friday—the latest in a series of high-profile conflicts between conservative media personalities. Shapiro’s diatribe came in response to reports of proble…

France opens probe into Jamal Khashoggi killing

RT

A French judge will examine complaints filed by rights groups accusing Saudi Crown Prince of complicity in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi Read Full Article at RT.com

US data centers use enough electricity to power upwards of 16 million homes annually – the statistics on why opposition groups are pushing for People Over Profit

benedict.collins@futurenet.com (Benedict Collins) , Benedict Collins, TechRadar

Data centers are driving up bills, soaking up water, and harming the environment, but at leas the GDP is going up.

Dems Support For Platner Is Nothing Like Republican Cultists For Trump

Steve M., Crooksandliars.com

In a New York Times discussion between two liberal graybeards, E.J. Dionne and Robert Siegel, their young right-wing interlocutor, Sarah Isgur, wags a finger at Democrats while pretending to wag a finger at both parties: Isgur: ... David French wrote this in …

Iran war live: Tehran plans tolls in Hormuz; Trump warns of ‘very bad time’

Faisal Ali, Nils Adler, Al Jazeera English

Iran to reveal its plan for Strait of Hormuz soon as Israel attacks Lebanon and Gaza, killing and wounding dozens.