Trump administration May 26, 2026 Trump news at a glance: Iran signals ‘bad faith’ US strikes will not hinder peace talks as Trump calls a rare cabinet meeting Despite attack that killed four Iranian soldiers, Tehran has not pulled out of talks that were continuing under the joint mediation of Pakistan and Qatar– ke... Trump news at a glance: Iran signals ‘bad faith’ US strikes will not hinder peace talks as Trump calls a rare cabinet meeting Despite attack that killed four Iranian soldiers, Tehran has not pulled out of talks that were continuing under the joint mediation of Pakistan and Qatar– ke... Share
Trump administration May 26, 2026 ‘Scum’: Trump attacks US states’ efforts to regulate prediction markets President says federal government must retain regulatory authority as concerns grow over ‘addictive’ platformsDonald Trump wrote in a social media post on Tu... ‘Scum’: Trump attacks US states’ efforts to regulate prediction markets President says federal government must retain regulatory authority as concerns grow over ‘addictive’ platformsDonald Trump wrote in a social media post on Tu... Share
Film May 26, 2026 Paddington 4: Armando Iannucci to write bear’s next movie with Thick of It and Veep cowriter Fourth Paddington film will be written by Iannucci and Simon Blackwell, who wrote with Iannucci on The Thick of It, In The Loop and VeepPaddington is about t... Paddington 4: Armando Iannucci to write bear’s next movie with Thick of It and Veep cowriter Fourth Paddington film will be written by Iannucci and Simon Blackwell, who wrote with Iannucci on The Thick of It, In The Loop and VeepPaddington is about t... Share
Texas May 26, 2026 Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas race after scandal-plagued campaign Race had wide implications for Trump’s strength heading into midterms, where Paxton will face Democratic candidate James TalaricoKen Paxton, the Donald Trump... Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas race after scandal-plagued campaign Race had wide implications for Trump’s strength heading into midterms, where Paxton will face Democratic candidate James TalaricoKen Paxton, the Donald Trump... Share
Taiwan May 26, 2026 ‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war While approval is due soon for $14bn deal, actual deliveries to Taiwan are years away – making ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Gulf an unlikely causeThe Trump a... ‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war While approval is due soon for $14bn deal, actual deliveries to Taiwan are years away – making ‘Operation Epic Fury’ in the Gulf an unlikely causeThe Trump a... Share
Elections May 26, 2026 Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump’s Grip on Republican Party Voters Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash... Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn, Solidifying Trump’s Grip on Republican Party Voters Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, overcame scandals and a significant fund-raising disadvantage to win. His victory sets up the general-election clash... Share
O'Hara May 26, 2026 Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara Resigns After Investigation The chief, Brian O’Hara, began leading the department in 2022 as it reeled in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara Resigns After Investigation The chief, Brian O’Hara, began leading the department in 2022 as it reeled in the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd. Share
War films May 26, 2026 Pressure review – Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser can’t save lower-tier D-day drama A behind-the-scenes second world war drama focused on the importance of weather is too stodgy and repetitive to work as anything but a so-so TV movieIn a wor... Pressure review – Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser can’t save lower-tier D-day drama A behind-the-scenes second world war drama focused on the importance of weather is too stodgy and repetitive to work as anything but a so-so TV movieIn a wor... Share
Primaries and Caucuses May 26, 2026 When to Expect Results in the Texas Primary Runoff Unofficial results will start coming in after polls close at 7 p.m. local time. They will be posted on the state’s voter portal. When to Expect Results in the Texas Primary Runoff Unofficial results will start coming in after polls close at 7 p.m. local time. They will be posted on the state’s voter portal. Share
Midterm Elections (2022) May 26, 2026 5 Things to Know About Christian Menefee, Democratic House Candidate in Texas He is one of the newest members of Congress, running on a message of generational change against a fellow Democratic member who is more than twice his age. 5 Things to Know About Christian Menefee, Democratic House Candidate in Texas He is one of the newest members of Congress, running on a message of generational change against a fellow Democratic member who is more than twice his age. Share
Midterm Elections (2026) May 26, 2026 5 Things to Know About Al Green, Democratic House Candidate in Texas He is a veteran lawmaker and a vocal critic of President Trump who is facing a runoff against a fellow Democratic member espousing generational change. 5 Things to Know About Al Green, Democratic House Candidate in Texas He is a veteran lawmaker and a vocal critic of President Trump who is facing a runoff against a fellow Democratic member espousing generational change. Share
United States Politics and Government May 26, 2026 As Republicans Battled in the Runoff, Talarico Sought to Unify Democrats James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, has been raising money and looking to unite his party for the general election. As Republicans Battled in the Runoff, Talarico Sought to Unify Democrats James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, has been raising money and looking to unite his party for the general election. Share
