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America at 250: how Trump's foreign policy is redefining the US story

President Donald Trump's foreign policy direction could have lasting effects on America's alliances and global leadership, and it could also speed up the shift to a multipolar world where China plays a bigger role. That is according to Wu Xinbo, dean of the Institute of International Studies at Fudan University ...

Vanessa Cai / South China Morning Post | Thu, 28 May 2026 14:00:10

The Madman Strikes Back

Nixon's theory on the power of unpredictability didn't account for an actual madman adversary.

Daniel W. Drezner / Foreign Policy | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:50:56

Trump Should Just Admit He Screwed Up

The Iran war was obviously a mistake. Why not say so?

Stephen M. Walt / Foreign Policy | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:41:48

Trump Threatens to Blow Up Oman, Vance Uncovers $28 Billion in Fraud, North Korea Tests AI Missiles

Today's Digest covers Trump's Hormuz warning to Oman, US fraud findings, SNAP shipping scandal, corporate voting ruling, pediatric vaccine deaths, pandemic hype critique, North Korean AI missiles, and government privacy issues.

Ivor / Peak Prosperity | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:15:02

Reading Between China's Red Lines

Chinese President Xi Jinping's blunt warning to US President Donald Trump about Taiwan was clearly intended to sharpen the distinction between this ultimatum and the many others Xi has issued. But expanding the number of non-negotiable positions reduces the space for effective diplomacy and raises the risk of accidental conflict.

Stephen S. Roach / Project Syndicate | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:14:55

White House got $620m rare earths deal for firm tied to Trump Jr.

This article was originally published by ProPublica. It is republished with permission. When the Pentagon announced a $620 million loan last year to a small North Carolina startup linked to Donald Trump Jr., defense officials and the company tried to tamp down suspicions of cronyism. The president's eldest son said ...

Robert Faturechi / Asia Times | Thu, 28 May 2026 13:02:49

Why has Trump threatened to bomb Oman, amid Iran war escalation?

The US president has issued a stark warning to a US ally, in a sign of rising tensions over Strait of Hormuz.

Al Jazeera | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:54:26

Trump Gets Major Win in Effort to Rig Midterm Elections

A federal judge refused Thursday to block President Donald Trump's executive order to illegally limit mail-in voting, clearing the way to disenfranchise millions of voters for the upcoming midterm elections. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, a Trump-appointee based in Washington, rejected the challenge from Democrats and civil rights groups. He ...

The New Republic Editors / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:48:09

'Donald Trump' buffalo in Bangladesh will be spared sacrifice

An albino buffalo with a blond forelock has shot to fame in Bangladesh as people say it resembles Donald Trump.

Al Jazeera | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:40:55

No message to Trump, discussions in Kazakhstan: statements by Kremlin aide

Russia has conveyed its recommendations to the US "through the appropriate channels" regarding the Russian military's shift to systematic strikes on defense industry facilities in Kiev, Yury Ushakov said

Tass | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:32:37

Republicans Have a Trump Problem in the Midterms

Seth Masket: "Trump appears to believe that Republican officeholders will fare better if they are seen as closely aligned with him. Perhaps the best expression of this belief is the Republican Party's intended midterm convention this September." "This is a pretty novel move, driven almost entirely by President Trump. Details ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:23:06

A Frustrated President Can't Get the Deal Done

Jonathan Lemire and Nancy Youssef: "Trump's failure to make a deal doesn't stem from a lack of desire. He has spent weeks casting about for a way out of the conflict. He has tried to force Iran's surrender with a series of escalating threats and deadlines. But each time, Iran ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:11:43

Judge Won't Block Trump's Plan for Federal Voter List

"A federal judge has declined to halt Trump's executive order, creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, clearing the way for potential sweeping changes in how American elections are run shortly before this year's midterm elections," the AP reports.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:05:01

Inside Trump's Accelerating Squeeze on Cuba

Axios: "The Trump administration is bracing for the potential collapse of Cuba's totalitarian government as early as this summer, and has war-gamed new military response plans in case the island descends into chaos."

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:03:37

Republicans Face $100 Million Texas Fight

Bloomberg: "As Donald Trump celebrated Ken Paxton's landslide win in Texas, Republican officials were busy gearing up for a brutal fight that may end up costing them more than $100 million to stop a Democrat from flipping a seat in a state the president won by 14 percentage points." "Paxton's ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:02:12

Trump's Bind Deepens on Iran

Bloomberg: "As President Donald Trump continues to suggest a deal with Iran is close, he finds himself caught between two extremes: Tehran's demand for financial relief and an end to attacks, and pressure from Republican hawks to "finish the job" - or at least not to sign a bad deal." ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 12:01:06

The Iran conflict has shattered the mythology of Trump's effectiveness

Throughout his first term and now into his second administration, President Trump has used his aggressive communication style to dominate narratives and portray himself as an effective dealmaker. Christopher Featherstone writes that as his ratings fall among Republicans, the US conflict with Iran has exposed the limits of Trump's persuasive ...

Blog admin / USAPP | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:35:51

Newsom Vows 100% Tax on Trump 'Slush Fund' Payouts

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) pledged to seek a 100% tax on any money Californians receive from President Donald Trump's fund, Mediaite reports.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:23:21

Unusual Machines Shares Surge on Funding Expectations

Wall Street Journal: "Shares in drone-parts maker Unusual Machines surged premarket after The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration was considering funding a group of U.S. drone companies." "The stock jumped over 39% premarket to $26.30, which would be a record if the gains carry over to market ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:13:32

Trump, Xi Must Get Rid of AI Compute

In the recent U.S.-China summit, the two leaders reportedly discussed many topics - from Boeing planes to new bilateral boards of trade and investment. A last-minute addition to the agenda: risks from artificial intelligence. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly discussed AI guardrails, hinting at the idea of the ...

David Krueger / Real Clear Politics | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:09:42

Cornyn's Defeat and the Remaking of the GOP

The results in Texas practically flew in on Tuesday night. As soon as polls closed, the Associated Press called a decisive victory for state Attorney General Ken Paxton, presumably ending Sen. John Cornyn's 35-year political career. The 30-point margin was also another feather in Donald Trump's cap. "Last night was ...

Carolina Lumetta / Real Clear Politics | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:08:26

U.S. and Iran Trade Fresh Strikes

"The United States and Iran traded strikes overnight after President Donald Trump insisted he would not agree to a 'crummy agreement' in the negotiations to end the nearly three-month-old war," the Washington Post reports. "Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said Thursday morning that it had retaliated against a U.S. attack ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:03:42

Trump is pushing Canada and Mexico towards China

The renegotiation of the USMCA deal is peripheral to the green tech revolution in world trade

FT | Thu, 28 May 2026 11:00:04

Trump Refiles $10 Billion Defamation Suit Against WSJ

"Donald Trump has refiled a defamation lawsuit seeking at least $10bn in damages against the Wall Street Journal over its reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, after a judge threw out an earlier version over legal deficiencies," The Guardian reports.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:59:06

Transcript: Trump Blurts Out Surprise Midterm Admission as GOP Panics

The following is a lightly edited transcript of the May 28 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I'm your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump just uttered ...

The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:49:40

Oil markets are betting on a swift end to the Iran war. Investors may regret it

Oil markets remain volatile as traders struggle to interpret contradictory signals on prospects for U.S.-Iran peace agreement.

CNBC | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:44:36

Three Arguments Against Tariffs

It is not enough to lower tariff rates. Congress should make it so that no future president can play games with tariffs like Trump has.

Ryan Young / National Review | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:39

Working Class Voters Sour on Trump

Washington Post: "White voters without college degrees, who have powered Trump's victories since 2016, are growing frustrated with his second term. In a striking shift, the group that voted to reelect Trump by a huge margin is now net-negative on how Trump is handling his job in several polls. They ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:25:56

Officials Push $250 Banknote with Trump's Portrait

"Trump administration officials have pressed the office responsible for printing the nation's money to design a $250 bill featuring the president's portrait, according to four current and former employees, in what would be the first appearance of a living person on U.S. currency in more than 150 years," the Washington ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:23:47

Judges Urge Inquiry Into Deal Trump Struck WithIRS

"A bipartisan group of 35 former federal judges on Wednesday asked the judge who oversaw President Trump's remarkable lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service to reopen the case and conduct an inquiry into whether the hasty deal to resolve it could be challenged as an act of fraud," the New ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:22:14

Can Democrats Sway Young Men?

New York Times: "Propelled by economic anxiety, young men lurched to the right in the 2024 election - a 15-percent swing from 2020 - and helped Mr. Trump win the White House, setting off a round of soul-searching among Democratic politicians and strategists who were dismayed that this once-reliable demographic ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:20:17

The Mideast Is Baffled by Trump's Call

"The social media post by President Trump made it sound straightforward. The United States would orchestrate a deal to end the war with Iran and, in exchange, a slew of countries across the Middle East and South Asia would join an agreement, called the Abraham Accords, establishing relations with Israel," ...

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:18:04

Justice Department Launches Criminal Investigation Into Trump Accuser E. Jean Carroll: What to Know

The criminal probe reportedly focuses on whether the writer, who in 2023 won a defamation suit against Trump that found him liable for sexually abusing her, committed perjury.

Chad de Guzman / Time | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:15:04

US justice department launches criminal investigation into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll, reports say

The case centres on whether the former columnist lied about the funding she received for her civil lawsuit against the US president.

BBC | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:15:03

Trump's Job Approval Dips

A new Emerson College survey finds President Donald Trump with a 39% job approval rating, while 55% disapprove of the job he is doing in the Oval Office.

Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:09:52

US judge allows Trump to implement mail-in voting executive order

A US judge on Thursday declined to block President Donald Trump's executive tightening rules on mail-in voting in a loss for the Democratic Party, whose lawyers argued that it could disenfranchise millions of voters. The decision comes as Trump's Republicans are locked in a tight battle to keep control ‌of ...

Reuters / South China Morning Post | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:02:35

Press review: Gulf states seek US ops limits post Iran as Trump Board of Peace faces doubt

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, May 28th

Tass | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:01

Trump Quietly Weakened Heat Rules Just in Time for a Broiling Summer

Summer is just getting started, and people are already dying. Western Europe is sweltering through a climate-fueled " heat dome " that has trapped hot air from London to Spain, where temperatures have broken new records and surpassed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Seven people are reported to have died in France ...

Kate Aronoff / New Republic | Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00

Trump's First Big Vindictive Prosecution Just Went Up in Smoke

This week's Executive Dysfunction.

Shirin Ali / Moneybox | Thu, 28 May 2026 09:45:00

Americans tell GB News what they think about massive UFC cage being erected at the White House ahead of 'unprecedented' event

Americans have spoken to GB News about the upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) cage match to be held on the White House's South Lawn. President Donald Trump sparked fury in some quarters when announcing a massive mixed martial arts event will be held at the iconic executive residence. A massive ...

Marcus Donaldson / GB News | Thu, 28 May 2026 09:39:41

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