4+ hour, 33+ min ago  (860+ words) President Donald Trump escalated a high-stakes political campaign in Kentucky on May 18, 2026, targeting incumbent Republican Representative Thomas Massie ahead of Tuesday's primary election. Trump has endorsed former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in a bid to oust the iconoclastic libertarian lawmaker…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (399+ words) The United States Senate confirmed 49 of President Donald Trump's civilian nominees on Monday evening, clearing a major backlog of political appointments across several federal agencies and judicial districts. The package of nominees passed the Senate floor in a 46-43 vote under…...

6+ hour, 18+ min ago  (346+ words) A $72 billion reconciliation package intended to fund border operations for three and a half years faces potential failure in the Senate due to internal party opposition regarding a $1 billion security request for President Donald Trump's ballroom. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N....

7+ hour ago  (300+ words) A month-long leadership search at the University of Florida advanced on Monday, May 18, 2026, when the institution's Presidential Search Committee officially designated Dr. Stuart Bell as the sole finalist to become the next permanent president in Gainesville. The recommendation now moves…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago  (414+ words) Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorsed San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan on Monday to succeed her as the city's representative in Congress, as reported by The Guardian. The announcement arrives as early mail-in ballots begin arriving ahead of the June…...

13+ hour, 15+ min ago  (659+ words) Northwestern University named Purdue University President Mung Chiang as its 18th president on Monday, May 18, 2026, following an extensive global search led by the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, alumni, and students. Chiang will make history as the first Asian American president…...

14+ hour, 43+ min ago  (242+ words) Pakistan deployed 8, 000 troops, a fighter jet squadron, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia on Monday, May 18, 2026, to strengthen bilateral military cooperation under a mutual defense pact while Islamabad simultaneously acts as the primary mediator in the Iran war....

6+ hour, 24+ min ago  (797+ words) Cuban President Miguel D'az-Canel warned on Monday, May 18, 2026, that any United States military intervention against the island nation would lead to a catastrophic confrontation amid escalating diplomatic pressures and intelligence reports regarding Cuban drone acquisitions. The statement follows an Axios…...

7+ hour, 48+ min ago  (377+ words) United States lawmakers criticized Amazon founder Jeff Bezos following his $10 million sponsorship of the Met Gala, sparking intense debates over billionaire wealth and labor practices in May 2026. The high-profile event drew sharp rebukes from progressive politicians who questioned the economic…...

7+ hour, 7+ min ago  (261+ words) President Donald Trump plans to expand the number of medications available on the government-hosted discounted-drug website Trump Rx during a White House healthcare affordability event on Monday. An anonymous White House official previewed the remarks, noting that the expanded offerings…...