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Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr faced intense questioning from lawmakers over his handling of the measles outbreak and his vaccine stances, as the Trump administration proposes deep cuts to health budgets. Kennedy defended his record while critics cited rising measles cases and unsubstantiated claims about vaccines.
President Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran while claiming its leadership is divided and 'CRAZY,' alleging Iranians 'have no idea who their leader is.' However, experts offer conflicting assessments, with some arguing Iran demonstrates 'remarkable institutional cohesion' despite recent leadership assassinations, while others acknowledge a transitional vacuum under the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Labor unions, immigrant rights groups and community organizations are planning more than 3,000 May Day actions across the US, calling for an economic blackout with 'no school, no work, no shopping' to protest policies they say favor billionaires over workers. The protests draw inspiration from January's Minneapolis shutdown and are part of a broader push toward a possible 2028 general strike.
President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, citing a request from Pakistan, while confirming the US military blockade remains in place. The decision comes amid uncertainty over peace talks, with Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Islamabad postponed and Iran yet to commit to negotiations.
The United States has halted shipments of nearly $500 million in US banknotes to Iraq and paused some security cooperation programs, pressuring Baghdad to curb Iran-aligned militias. The move follows a series of attacks on US facilities and is part of a broader effort to reduce Iranian influence, as reported by multiple outlets citing The Wall Street Journal.
The Trump administration is reportedly in discussions to relocate around 1,100 Afghan evacuees from a base in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The plan, first reported by the New York Times and confirmed by the advocacy group AfghanEvac, has drawn sharp criticism from groups who call it a veiled attempt to pressure the evacuees into returning to Afghanistan.
Two US officials, reportedly CIA operatives, died in a car crash in Chihuahua, Mexico, alongside two Mexican officials. Mexico's government says the Americans were not authorized to operate in the country, prompting a diplomatic dispute and investigation.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the flu vaccine will no longer be mandatory for military personnel, citing 'medical autonomy' and religious freedom. The policy change, detailed in a Pentagon memorandum, comes amid a broader rollback of vaccine mandates by the Trump administration.
Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chair, has called for a 'regime change' at the central bank, proposing new inflation-control measures and a communications overhaul. His confirmation hearing also surfaced a Republican senator’s conditional support tied to dropping a criminal probe of current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
In a rare bipartisan move, the US House voted 224-204 to extend Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces uncertain prospects and a likely presidential veto.
FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic and reporter Sarah Fitzpatrick over an article alleging excessive drinking and unexplained absences. Patel denies all allegations, while The Atlantic stands by its reporting and vows to defend against the lawsuit.
The US International Development Finance Corporation has invested $50 million in the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project in South Africa, aiming to extract rare earth elements from mining waste. The move underscores Washington's push to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals, even as diplomatic relations between the US and South Africa remain strained.
The Trump administration has launched a refund system for importers who paid tariffs later struck down by the Supreme Court. Over 330,000 businesses may claim refunds totaling more than $166 billion, with payments expected within 60-90 days. Consumers may not see direct benefits unless companies pass on the refunds.
The US military said it killed three men in a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean, the latest in a campaign that has drawn criticism over its legality and lack of public evidence. At least 180 people have been killed since the operations began last year, according to AFP. Critics and experts question the strikes' compliance with international law, while the Trump administration defends them as self-defense against narco-terrorists.
As day 41 of the Middle East war closes, Iran threatens retaliation for Israeli strikes on Lebanon amid confusion over the ceasefire's scope. The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is drawing international criticism, while talks between Israel and Lebanon begin in Washington.
As the US-Iran conflict drives up energy costs and strains alliances, Southeast Asia faces tough choices. While some see China gaining ground, a former US diplomat insists Washington remains indispensable.
A U.S. appeals court has temporarily allowed the Trump administration to continue building a $400 million ballroom at the White House, putting on hold a lower court order that halted above-ground construction. The court has scheduled a June 5 hearing to consider the case, while the National Trust for Historic Preservation's lawsuit challenging the project's legality proceeds.
The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has granted an administrative stay, allowing construction of the underground and above-ground portions of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom to continue. The Trump administration had argued that halting work on the $400 million project posed grave national security risks, leaving the executive mansion exposed. The next hearing is scheduled for June 5.
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing federal agencies to speed up the review of psychedelic drugs, notably ibogaine, for treating PTSD and other conditions. The order includes $50 million in new federal funding for research and has drawn both support and skepticism from experts.
The Trump administration renewed a one-month waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil at sea, reversing an earlier decision not to extend sanctions relief. The move aims to ease global energy prices roiled by the US-Israeli war with Iran, but drew criticism from Ukraine and US lawmakers.