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May 8

Trump pulls his nomination for DC US attorney, says he'll reveal new pick soon

Trump nominated Ed Martin, a former defense attorney who represented Americans charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol, for the role in January.

May 8

Trump signals China 'very much' interested in securing trade deal ahead of Switzerland negotiations

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is poised to launch trade negotiations with China in Switzerland on Saturday.

May 8

One-man Cabinet: Marco Rubio went from rival to Trump's point man, but can he handle it?

Secretary of State Marco Rubio now holds four top roles in the Trump administration, raising questions about power, trust – and whether one man can do it all.

May 8

Ex-CNN journalist speaks out on Biden cover-up, says White House aides made it difficult on press

An ex-CNN journalist admitted there is “ample evidence" former President Biden’s aides covered up his cognitive decline by shaming reporters and making it uncomfortable to seek the truth.

May 8

Legal expert backs Trump admin's crackdown on Harvard: 'Accountability must be enforced'

StandWithUs Saidoff Legal Department Director Yael Lerman said the Trump administration is right to end grant funding to Harvard, noting its lackluster handling of antisemitism.

May 7

Trump offers to help India, Pakistan amid growing conflict: ‘I want to see them stop’

President Donald Trump wants India and Pakistan to cease fighting and is open to helping both countries broker a peace agreement, following strikes from India against Pakistan early Wednesday.

May 7

Trump to rename Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks, Middle East trip: report

Iran's foreign minister torched President Donald Trump's decision to reportedly rename the Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf as "indicative of hostile intent."

May 7

Vance previews US-Iran nuclear talks, says Trump 'open' to sitting down with Russians, Chinese in future

Vice President JD Vance said an Iranian nuclear weapon is "off the table" for the Trump administration before talks in Oman, with "complete cessation" the goal.

May 7

Vance says Russia's demands are too high, but there's still a path to 'durable peace' with Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance said he believed that "durable peace" could happen if Russia and Ukraine agree to terms to end conflict.

May 7

Trump offers to help Obama with presidential library's 'disaster'

President Donald Trump has offered to help out with the development the Obama Presidential Center which has been plagued by huge cost overruns and delays. The project has embraced diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).