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May 25, 2026: US-Iran negotiations are underway, with President Trump stating a deal with Iran is nearly finalized. The agreement aims to gradually reopen the Strait of Hormuz while postponing discussions on Iran’s nuclear program. The DRC Ebola outbreak continues to expand.
May 24, 2026: The Trump administration is reversing climate policies, impacting efforts to reduce planet-warming pollution. Cities and states, however, are progressing with local climate action strategies, highlighted in NPR’s story by Julia Simon.
May 23, 2026: The U.S. has increased pressure on Havana, while criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia were dismissed in Tennessee. Rising electricity costs are expected due to warmer weather.
May 22, 2026: President Trump’s push for immigration enforcement funding encountered GOP resistance, raising questions about internal party dynamics.
May 21, 2026: Republicans are navigating immigration funding challenges, with Trump demanding more time for negotiations with Iran and facing reactions to ballroom funding conflicts.
May 20, 2026: After losing his seat in Kentucky, Thomas Massie becomes another GOP congressman ousted by Trump. Democratic primary voter turnout was substantial across six states.
May 19, 2026: A San Diego mosque shooting is under investigation as a hate crime, with several victims affected.
May 18, 2026: Senator Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana primary, amidst pressure on disloyal party members. An Ebola outbreak and a lawsuit between Musk and Altman over OpenAI are unfolding.
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