Trump News for Monday, May 25, 2026
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OpenAI needs a 26x revenue increase to justify its buildout
Ellsworth Toohey, Boing Boing
J.P. Morgan ran the numbers on the AI buildout: to clear a 10% return on current capital expenditure, the sector needs to generate roughly $650 billion a year in revenue. The actual run-rate is about $25 billion. The five biggest hyperscalers — Amazon, Alphab…
May 25, 2026, 11:58 PM
Trump renews petition for White House ballroom, pointing to nearby shooting
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
The Trump administration has sought nearly $1bn in taxpayer funds to complete the ballroom project, citing security.
May 25, 2026, 11:34 PM
Tim Cook marks Memorial Day with annual tribute post
Marcus Mendes, 9to5Mac
Apple CEO Tim Cook has published his annual Memorial Day tribute on X, continuing a long-running tradition of recognizing U.S. service members on national remembrance holidays. Read his message below. more…
May 25, 2026, 11:20 PM
Trump to undergo annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday
BBC News
The BBC’s Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.
May 25, 2026, 10:18 PM
US lost 4 million tourists in 2025 — and the World Cup won't fix it
Ellsworth Toohey, Boing Boing
Eighty million more people traveled internationally in 2025 than the year before. But they weren't coming to the United States. CNN's analysis of the tourism collapse: roughly 4 million fewer international visitors and $14 billion in lost spending — a 5.5% dr…
May 25, 2026, 9:43 PM
Ex‑White House Doctors Sound Alarm As President Trump Returns To Hospital For Third Time In 13 Months
Analice Couto, Boredpanda.com
Less than a year after Trump’s chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) diagnosis, ex White House doctors believe the president may be withholding critical information about his health.
May 25, 2026, 9:40 PM
A dog whistle for white nationalists
Nam Henderson, Archinect
Layla A. Jones spoke with a number of architectural historians including Mabel Wilson and Reinhold Martin about federal architecture under President Donald Trump and the attempt to remake DC in his gold-colored image.
May 25, 2026, 8:36 PM
Experts Are Pointing Out The 1 Way Trump Distracts From His Horrible Approval Ratings
Katie Mather, HuffPost
Trump's approval rating has sunk to 37%, the lowest point of his second term.View Entire Post ›
May 25, 2026, 8:28 PM
Trump pays tribute to US troops killed in war on Iran on Memorial Day
Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to US troops killed.
May 25, 2026, 8:24 PM
Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal
Ali Harb, Al Jazeera English
US president says he is 'mandatorily requesting' that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.
May 25, 2026, 7:59 PM
African Health Officials On Ebola: ‘This Is Too Much’ (Live Updates)
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff, Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/, Forbes
Several treatment centers have been destroyed and tensions are rising in Congo, the center of the Ebola outbreak.
May 25, 2026, 7:58 PM
Trump to get "routine annual" medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed
Luke Garrett, NPR
White House boasts Trump's "excellent health" as questions loom over the medical reality of the oldest inaugurated president.
May 25, 2026, 7:28 PM
Rising Beef Prices Are Slaughtering Steakhouses
Alicia Park, Forbes Staff, Alicia Park, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciapark/, Forbes
Beef costs have hit a record high, and the restaurants built around brisket and ribeye are the first to bleed—though not all of them.
May 25, 2026, 7:05 PM
Trump, nearing 80, faces renewed health scrutiny
CK Smith, Salon
Trump’s upcoming medical visit renews debate over presidential age, health transparency and fitness for office
May 25, 2026, 7:00 PM
What smart people are saying about Pope Leo's letter on AI
Amanda Krause, Business Insider
Pope Leo XIV shared his first encyclical on Monday. The writings about AI sparked responses from tech leaders, politicians, and other big names.
May 25, 2026, 6:44 PM
Stephen Colbert follows up Late Show finale by hosting Michigan public access program
Ruben Bolling, Boing Boing
On July 1, 2015, shortly before taking over "The Late Show" on CBS, Stephen Colbert unexpectedly spent an hour at midnight guest-hosting a public access television show in Monroe, Michigan, "Only in Monroe." Matt Solomon, at LateNighter, explains: "There's a…
May 25, 2026, 6:42 PM
Trump Mobile data breach may affect far more than its own customers
Séamus Bellamy, Boing Boing
As Rob mentioned on Friday, the Trump phone can't be found in the wild: the only models out there, as far as any outlet can see, were the units sent to nerds like me for review. But to make up for it, the company selling the things thought they'd do the Trump…
May 25, 2026, 6:38 PM
Trump Lap Dog'Solemn Remembrance' Like Trump Taking A Swipe At ''t Kick His Lap Dogs
Conover Kennard, Crooksandliars.com
Donald J. Trump took a minute on Truth Social to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day — especially the "Dumocrats," because nothing honors fallen soldiers quite like a partisan jab in the opening sentence. Trump acknowledged those who made the ultimate sacrifi…
May 25, 2026, 6:21 PM
Mexico says it will host Iranian team during 2026 FIFA World Cup
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.
May 25, 2026, 6:11 PM
Building A World Class Creative Tech Hub In Vancouver
David Bloom, Senior Contributor, David Bloom, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/dbloom/, Forbes
The Los Angeles film industry is struggling, but Vancouver's similar sector is thriving with a mix of industry attention, government support and educational pipelines.
May 25, 2026, 6:09 PM
Coffee Break: Resistance Meets Reaction, Pope, Pension Funds, Data Centers, Trump Crypto Edition
Nat Wilson Turner, Nakedcapitalism.com
The American technocracy is using corruption, media manipulation, and sectarianism to crush popular (and Papal) resistance.
May 25, 2026, 6:00 PM
Is Yoko Ono the Most Radical Artist of the Trump Era?
Brendan Fitzgerald, Longreads.com
"In the 1960s, she invited an audience to cut off her clothes. As attacks on women’s rights escalate, 'Cut Piece' and other decades-old works of feminist art feel more relevant than ever."
May 25, 2026, 5:52 PM
Subdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation
Justin Salhani, Al Jazeera English
Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.
May 25, 2026, 5:39 PM
The Coming Layoffs and the Revenge of the Measurers
Bilal Tahir, Hackyexperiments.com
AI is gutting the middle of the org chart first. The cuts, the inequality runaway, and why proactive UBI is the only way through the backlash.
May 25, 2026, 5:35 PM
Trump’s holiday message targets “Dumocrats”
CK Smith, Salon
Trump’s Memorial Day posts continued his blending ceremonial patriotism with political combat and online mythology
May 25, 2026, 5:07 PM
Bitcoin, crypto prices tick up as US-Iran peace deal odds climb
Francisco Rodrigues, CoinDesk
Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz and highly enriched uranium, as Pakistan and Qatar are mediating.
May 25, 2026, 4:46 PM
Pope says AI must be ‘disarmed’ to prevent domination, exclusion, and death
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
In his first encyclical, Leo insists ownership of artificial intelligence data must not be left solely in private hands.
May 25, 2026, 4:26 PM
Diamondback Energy (FANG) Gains from Oil Price Shocks
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
Yachtman Asset Management released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for its AMG “Yacktman Focused Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download ...
May 25, 2026, 3:59 PM
Here’s Why EOG Resources (EOG) Surged in Q1
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
Yachtman Asset Management released its first-quarter 2026 investor letter for its AMG “Yacktman Focused Fund”. A copy of the letter is available to download ...
May 25, 2026, 3:51 PM
Rep. Thomas Massie Promises To Remain A Thorn In Trump's Side
Heather, Crooksandliars.com
Rep. Thomas Massie, who recently lost his primary race after Trump endorsed his opponent and then AIPAC and Miriam Adelson pumped millions into his race, promised to remain a thorn in Trump's side this Sunday. Trump has had it in for Massie after he dared to …
May 25, 2026, 3:45 PM
Train bomb in Pakistan’s Baloch region: Why violence is on the rise
Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English
Deadly blast in Pakistan marks uptick in Balochistan separatist violence.
May 25, 2026, 3:43 PM
Anthropic Billionaire Cofounder Joins Pope Leo, Warns AI Job Losses Will Spark "Moral Imperative Of Historic Proportions"
Alicia Park, Forbes Staff, Alicia Park, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/aliciapark/, Forbes
Chris Olah warned the Vatican that his own industry can't be trusted to govern itself.
May 25, 2026, 3:00 PM
Market Insights on Merlin Labs (MRLN)
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
Crossroads Capital LLC, an investment management firm, published its first-quarter 2026 investor letter. You can download a copy here. The Fund increased by ...
May 25, 2026, 2:57 PM
Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords
Al Jazeera English
US President Donald Trump links Iran negotiations to expansion of Abraham Accords.
May 25, 2026, 2:43 PM
USA Emergency Fuel Reserve Shrinking Fast...
Hugh Cameron, Newsweek
USA Emergency Fuel Reserve Shrinking Fast... (Top headline, 5th story, link) Related stories:Oil Futures Edge Down as Ships Move Toward Hormuz... EXPECTATIONS GAME... Iran 'deal' as divisive as decision to wage war... Tehran says NO a…
May 25, 2026, 2:34 PM
CBS Says It Will Stop Copyright Striking Stephen Colbert’s Viral Public Access TV Show Appearance
Ethan Gach, Kotaku
The former Late Night host's surprise ‘Only in Monroe’ appearance has gone viral
May 25, 2026, 2:15 PM
DOJ filing invokes weekend White House shooting in ballroom case
Steven Portnoy, Abcnews.com
An overnight Department of Justice filing cast Saturday's shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue as another attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
May 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
Tillis Compares Paxton Ethics Scandal To Dahmer's 'Diet Problems'
John Amato, Crooksandliars.com
Sen. Thom Tillis took apart Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton in Texas by making one comparison that undoes any right wing propaganda in support of Paxton that Trump and his allies put forth. Sen. Tillis joined Jake Tapper on CNN and was asked how he felt whe…
May 25, 2026, 2:00 PM
Jebus Johnson Says GOP Is 'Super Excited' For Midterms
Chris capper Liebenthal, Crooksandliars.com
Bootlicker of the House Jebus Johnson went on one of the Trump state TV networks, Fox, to try to sell the idea that the Republicans are all keyed up to win the midterm elections on kitchen table issues: Yeah, it's a big thing. Obviously, we've done a lot of w…
May 25, 2026, 1:59 PM
2026 HIPAA Security Rule Update
Joe Gellatly, Medcurity.com
What the 2026 HIPAA Security Rule actually changes — finalization status, real OCR enforcement signals, and the operational checklist healthcare IT teams need now.
May 25, 2026, 1:55 PM
Trump’s big beautiful income tax dodge
Heather Digby Parton, Salon
The president's settlement with the Justice Department means he could never face IRS audits again
May 25, 2026, 1:30 PM
Could Brazilian oil emerge as one of the big winners of the Iran war?
Caolán Magee, Al Jazeera English
China and India are among those ramping up imports of Brazilian crude amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
May 25, 2026, 1:00 PM
Why It Takes So Long To Build New Air Force One Planes
staff@bgr.com (Gerard Griessel), BGR
Air Force One's revamping has been decades in the making, and still, the project remains delayed due to the investment necessary to build the president's plane.
May 25, 2026, 12:47 PM
WATCH: College athlete's wisdom tooth surgery led to leukemia diagnosis
ABC News, Abcnews.com
"GMA" shares the story of a 21-year-old college volleyball player whose routine wisdom tooth extraction uncovered a shocking leukemia diagnosis.
May 25, 2026, 12:39 PM
Trump says U.S. and Iran nearing a peace deal. And, Pope Leo weighs in on AI's rise
Brittney Melton, NPR
President Trump says that a deal with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated. And, Pope Leo XIV weighed in today on the rise of AI during his first encyclical.
May 25, 2026, 12:31 PM
For Trump, Even 13 Dead US Soldiers Are About Trump
Cliff Schecter, Crooksandliars.com
Former Rep. Joe Walsh and I had a great convo on this edition of Tequila Talk! We began with how Trump got a “kick out of” 13 dead U.S. soldiers in Iran, because of how he looks. We weren't surprised, yet still sickened. Those 13 soldiers died in a war with n…
May 25, 2026, 12:00 PM
Trump’s Trading Volume Just Jumped 10x and Topped All of Congress Combined
Joel South, 24/7 Wall St.
The Slate Money hosts opened their latest episode with a number that should make every investor sit up. President Trump’s stock trading activity jumped...
May 25, 2026, 11:58 AM
The Policy Pivot Trump Needs
Glenn Hubbard, Project Syndicate
As November’s midterm elections approach, US President Donald Trump must stop pushing for a weaker dollar, which will exacerbate the affordability pressures many Americans face and harm the country’s fiscal position. Fortunately, there are several policy inst…
May 25, 2026, 11:30 AM
Pope Leo warns that AI challenges must be confronted with regulation, transparency in his 1st encyclical
CBC News
Pope Leo urged governments to slow down the development of AI systems in the first enyclical of his papacy, warning that they spread misinformation, prioritize conflict and risk leading the world down a path of unending war.
May 25, 2026, 11:23 AM
Trump Says He Told Negotiators 'Not to Rush Into' a Deal With Iran
NBC, Yahoo Entertainment
The Trump administration and Iran both say progress is being made to end the war but there’s no deal yet. President Donald Trump says he’s told his represent...
May 25, 2026, 11:21 AM
Golden Dome Marks A Moment Of Truth For Military Tech Firms
William Hartung, Contributor, William Hartung, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/williamhartung/, Forbes
A leak proof Golden Dome missile defense system is physically impossible and the quest for one would be inordinately expensive.
May 25, 2026, 11:21 AM
Jensen Huang is really leaning into his street-food influencer era
Joshua Nelken-Zitser, Business Insider
Nvidia's CEO was spotted at a night market in Taiwan. There's now a list compiling all the foodie pit stops he makes.
May 25, 2026, 11:16 AM
Trump’s war loop: Escalate, retreat, repeat
Al Jazeera English
Stuck in a quagmire of a war, Trump chafes at negative coverage while Iran digs its heels in.
May 25, 2026, 11:12 AM
Iran War: Trump-Claimed Agreement Coming Apart as Iran Sticks to Long-Held Positions and Republican Stalwarts Rebel; Experts Argue It May Be Only to Temporize
Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com
Today's Iran war news: As the latest Iran war "deal" comes unglued, it looks like it was intended merely to hit the pause button....why?
May 25, 2026, 10:54 AM
For some veterans, the Iran war has a silver lining
Russell Payne, Salon
The widespread opposition and mobilization against the Iran war offers hope
May 25, 2026, 10:30 AM
U.S.-Iran peace deal emerging, while war threats still loom
Jane Arraf, NPR
President Trump and other administration officials are tempering expectations raised of an imminent agreement to end the war in Iran while Iranian officials have signalled there are still disagreements on key issues.
May 25, 2026, 10:16 AM
Nvidia's Jensen Huang says CEOs who blame AI for layoffs are giving a 'lazy' excuse
Huileng Tan, Business Insider
Huang said some executives were blaming layoffs on AI "to sound smart."
May 25, 2026, 10:03 AM
Trump admin faces scrutiny for how it’s handing out billion-dollar border wall contracts
Sam Karas, Big Bend Sentinel, Perla Trevizo, Misty Harris, Salon
Lawsuit says admin gave contracts to just 2 firms — one of which faced legal issues and claims of shoddy work.
May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
Who Do Members of the Military Serve?
Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com
A Memorial Day look at a military recruitment crisis in a country being feasted on by transnational capital.
May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
Trump faces health questions ahead of another Walter Reed trip
Dan Diamond, (c) 2026 , The Washington Post, Yahoo Entertainment
President Donald Trump on Tuesday is expected to undergo his third scheduled medical checkup in 13 months, as outside physicians say they have persistent...
May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
How Problematic Is Patriotism?
Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker
Arthur Krystal explores what it means to be patriotic when American patriotism has become associated with diehard, Trump-inspired nationalism.
May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
Can Anything Stop Donald Trump’s Corruption?
John Cassidy, The New Yorker
The President’s stock dealing, $1.8-billion “anti-weaponization” slush fund, and grant of immunity from the I.R.S. demonstrate the need for major ethics reforms. John Cassidy reports.
May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
Will the U.S. invade Cuba?
CBC News
Following the indictment of former Cuban president Raúl Castro, is the U.S. preparing for a Venezuela-style invasion?
May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
Nancy Pelosi caught heat for $59M in trades over 3 years. Trump just disclosed up to $750M in 3 months.
Rudro Chakrabarti, Yahoo Entertainment
Nancy Pelosi disclosed about $59 million in trades over three years, which inspired a Senate bill bearing her name. But President Donald Trump disclosed up...
May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
Did Warren Buffett warn of Trump declaring martial law and 'canceling' democracy? Here's the truth
Emery Winter, Snopes.com
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett criticized U.S. President Donald Trump and warned of martial law while on a studio television broadcast in May 2026.
May 25, 2026, 10:00 AM
Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto
NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press, KAITLYN HOUMANI Associated Press, PAOLO SANTALUCIA Associated Press, Abcnews.com
Pope Leo XIV has called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence and for its developers to work for the common good rather than profit
May 25, 2026, 9:54 AM
You Can Now Track FAA Efforts To Fix ‘Antiquated’ Air Traffic Control
Marisa Garcia, Senior Contributor, Marisa Garcia, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisagarcia/, Forbes
A new FAA website lets you see just how far the $12.5 billion allotted to fixing the National Airspace System has gone.
May 25, 2026, 9:30 AM
Private Equity Now Owns 1 in 8 Apartment Units, a 50 Percent Increase Since 2021
Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com
Private equity’s expansion into housing comes at the same time as Americans are increasingly struggling to afford rent.
May 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Dollar drifts lower as oil falls on Hormuz deal optimism
By Gregor Stuart Hunter and Lucy Raitano, Yahoo Entertainment
By Gregor Stuart Hunter and Lucy Raitano SINGAPORE/LONDON, May 25 (Reuters) - The dollar fell against major currencies on Monday as hopes of a deal to reopen...
May 25, 2026, 8:51 AM
Morning news brief
Steve Inskeep, NPR
Trump touts breakthrough in negotiations to end Iran war, Middle Eastern countries react to news of a potential deal to end war, Africa races to contain a fast-spreading Ebola outbreak.
May 25, 2026, 8:42 AM
Reporter Breaks Silence After Oblivious Reaction To Violent Incident While Broadcasting Live Triggered Viewers
Karina Babenok, Boredpanda.com
The internet roasted the news reporter’s response, claiming she has the “survival skills of a potato” and the “situational awareness of a house plant.”
May 25, 2026, 8:21 AM
Gold Gains as Prospects of Iran Deal Temper Inflation Concerns
Yihui Xie, Yahoo Entertainment
(Bloomberg) -- Gold advanced as signs the US and Iran are closing in on a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz tempered inflation concerns.Most Read...
May 25, 2026, 8:09 AM
Netanyahu's future uncertain as Israel starts to prepare for national election
CBC News
While Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been focussed on “total victory” for Israel since the Hamas-led attack on the country on Oct. 7, 2023, his own victory in a coming national election is far from certain.
May 25, 2026, 8:00 AM
Iran war day 87: Trump says US not in rush to sign deal, dashing optimism
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Trump says Washington not in rush to sign a deal with Iran as Iranian media warn of disagreements on some key issues.
May 25, 2026, 7:50 AM
Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
US secretary of state says a 'pretty solid' deal is on the table in terms of opening up the Strait of Hormuz.
May 25, 2026, 7:33 AM
Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to man who rescued people on 9/11
Rob Taub, Newsnationnow.com
Welles Crowther, who died on 9/11, was honored by President Trump for his heroic efforts on Friday. Crowther saved an estimated 18 lives, for which his...
May 25, 2026, 7:00 AM
Rubio: ‘Trump’s not going to make a bad deal’
Al Jazeera English
Rubio: 'Trump's not going to make a bad deal'
May 25, 2026, 6:51 AM
Iran live updates: Peace deal a 'work in progress,' Rubio says
David Brennan, Abcnews.com
President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.
May 25, 2026, 5:43 AM
Tokyo stocks hit record, oil and dollar ease on Middle East peace hopes
By Ankur Banerjee and Ruth Chai, Yahoo Entertainment
By Ankur Banerjee and Ruth Chai SINGAPORE, May 25 (Reuters) - Stocks surged on Monday while the U.S. dollar and oil prices slid as the prospect of a deal to ...
May 25, 2026, 5:38 AM
Colbert’s Next Act?: Ex-‘Late Show’ Host’s New YouTube Channel Way More Interesting Than BS That CBS Tried To Quash His Public Access Special
Dominic Patten, Deadline
Stephen Colbert may have revealed what his next move is now the Late Show is over on CBS, and CBS looks to still working with their ex-late night main man – at least when it comes to his vMay 22 Michigan public access special. In the usual online rush to judg…
May 25, 2026, 4:27 AM
Silicon Valley takes its AI pitch to Pope Leo
Insider Inc., Business Insider
As Leo XIV prepares his first encyclical, tech firms and Western diplomats have worked to make their case for AI inside the Vatican.
May 25, 2026, 3:02 AM
Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding
YURI KAGEYAMA, Yahoo Entertainment
Global shares mostly rose Monday and oil prices sank more than $4 after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing. ...
May 25, 2026, 2:35 AM
Oil prices fall amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace deal
John Power, Al Jazeera English
Japan's stock market surges to record high on hopes of an end to US-Israel war on Iran.
May 25, 2026, 1:55 AM
Trump’s War Is Staggering to an Incoherent Defeat
Tom Nichols, The Atlantic
Even the president’s supporters are alarmed.
May 25, 2026, 12:12 AM