Federal Budget (US) May 19, 2026 Thune Casts Doubt on Trump Settlement Fund Plan The top Senate Republican cited “blowback” to the idea, while the chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee questioned its legal basis. Thune Casts Doubt on Trump Settlement Fund Plan The top Senate Republican cited “blowback” to the idea, while the chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee questioned its legal basis. See more
Taxation May 19, 2026 With Trump’s Settlement, a Possible $100 Million I.R.S. Penalty Melts Away The tax service argued that the Trump Organization tried to claim the same losses twice. The president said the audit was a “disgrace.” With Trump’s Settlement, a Possible $100 Million I.R.S. Penalty Melts Away The tax service argued that the Trump Organization tried to claim the same losses twice. The president said the audit was a “disgrace.” Share
United States Politics and Government May 19, 2026 What to Know About the Republican Senate Primary in Alabama Three leading contenders, including a Trump-backed congressman, are aiming to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville. The winner will be favored in November. What to Know About the Republican Senate Primary in Alabama Three leading contenders, including a Trump-backed congressman, are aiming to replace Senator Tommy Tuberville. The winner will be favored in November. Share
Federal-State Relations (US) May 19, 2026 Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets Like at least other 14 states, Minnesota has wrestled with how to regulate the popular prediction market sites. Federal officials sued the state over its new... Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets Like at least other 14 states, Minnesota has wrestled with how to regulate the popular prediction market sites. Federal officials sued the state over its new... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) May 19, 2026 Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change a... Early War Goal Was to Install Hard Line Former President as Iran’s Leader An Israeli strike designed to free Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from house arrest in Tehran, U.S. officials said, was part of an effort to bring about regime change a... Share
Theater (Broadway) May 19, 2026 ‘Beaches’ to Close on Broadway Months Earlier Than Planned A musical version of the 1980s tear-jerker will close months earlier than planned after opening in April to negative reviews and soft sales. ‘Beaches’ to Close on Broadway Months Earlier Than Planned A musical version of the 1980s tear-jerker will close months earlier than planned after opening in April to negative reviews and soft sales. Share
May 19, 2026 What did we learn from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s courtroom drama? Whoever the victor, the OpenAI trial demonstrated that a small cabal, mostly men, rules the AI industryHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake... What did we learn from Elon Musk and Sam Altman’s courtroom drama? Whoever the victor, the OpenAI trial demonstrated that a small cabal, mostly men, rules the AI industryHello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m your host, Blake... Share
Kansas City Chiefs May 19, 2026 Chiefs’ Rashee Rice sent to jail after violating probation for highway racing crash Receiver tested positive for marijuanaPlayer must serve 30 days in jailKansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been ordered to serve 30 days in jail afte... Chiefs’ Rashee Rice sent to jail after violating probation for highway racing crash Receiver tested positive for marijuanaPlayer must serve 30 days in jailKansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has been ordered to serve 30 days in jail afte... Share
Arsenal May 19, 2026 Bridesmaids no more: Arsenal’s faith in Mikel Arteta rewarded with the ultimate prize Trusting a rookie coach to rebuild the club in late 2019 was a big call but after three runners-up finishes the Spaniard has delivered a long-awaited titleTh... Bridesmaids no more: Arsenal’s faith in Mikel Arteta rewarded with the ultimate prize Trusting a rookie coach to rebuild the club in late 2019 was a big call but after three runners-up finishes the Spaniard has delivered a long-awaited titleTh... Share
US Senate May 19, 2026 US Senate votes to advance resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers Chamber advances bill for first time as four Republicans join all but one of Senate’s Democrats in favorThe Senate voted on Tuesday to advance a war powers r... US Senate votes to advance resolution to curb Trump’s Iran war powers Chamber advances bill for first time as four Republicans join all but one of Senate’s Democrats in favorThe Senate voted on Tuesday to advance a war powers r... Share
Donald Trump May 19, 2026 Trump leads media tour of ballroom building site as Congress balks at $1bn price tag President says $400m building costs to be funded by private donors, but has asked for taxpayers to cover security costsShouting over the banging and clanging... Trump leads media tour of ballroom building site as Congress balks at $1bn price tag President says $400m building costs to be funded by private donors, but has asked for taxpayers to cover security costsShouting over the banging and clanging... Share
Fitness May 19, 2026 Least fit people need to do more exercise than fittest to get same benefit – study Research appears to challenge previous studies but some experts call aspects of it ‘misguided’People who are the least fit need to do 30-50 minutes more exer... Least fit people need to do more exercise than fittest to get same benefit – study Research appears to challenge previous studies but some experts call aspects of it ‘misguided’People who are the least fit need to do 30-50 minutes more exer... Share
New South Wales May 19, 2026 One person dead and four in hospital after alleged shooting in Sydney’s south-west NSW police establish crime scene at Canley Heights home after two pairs of men present at different hospitalsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest u... One person dead and four in hospital after alleged shooting in Sydney’s south-west NSW police establish crime scene at Canley Heights home after two pairs of men present at different hospitalsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest u... Share
