U.S. World Business Lifestyle
Today: May 29, 2026
Today: May 29, 2026

Trump administration

Health|Science|World

US planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola, sources say

The U.S. is discussing with Kenya opening a facility there to quarantine American citizens who become exposed to the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two

US planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola, sources say
Africa|World

South African government and Afrikaners reject US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people

South Africa's government and Afrikaner advocacy groups reject the notion of a humanitarian emergency affecting white people in the country

South African government and Afrikaners reject US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people
Education|Opinion

Chilling effects of Trump’s war on free speech extend far beyond campus walls – and that’s the point

A persistent government strategy to sow fear through punitive measures has corroded freedom and democracy.

Chilling effects of Trump’s war on free speech extend far beyond campus walls – and that’s the point
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards

President Donald Trump's administration has announced a new policy requiring green card seekers to apply from their home countries instead of in the U.S. This change has left many immigrants and attorneys confused and concerned

Trump’s latest immigration move clouds the path to green cards
Crime|Political|World

Deported Cuban migrants are stranded in Mexico after suffering mistreatment in US detention centers, report says

Deported Cuban migrants are stranded in Mexico after suffering mistreatment in US detention centers, report says

Deported Cuban migrants are stranded in Mexico after suffering mistreatment in US detention centers, report says
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies

The Trump administration is working on a deal to give weapons-grade plutonium to energy companies
Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks

The Trump administration wants all current and future federal employees to sign non-disclosure agreements, part of a continuing crackdown on leaks to the media

Trump administration proposes NDAs for federal employees to stop media leaks
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown

Iran has denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of bad faith as negotiations press on toward a possible deal to end the war

Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and begins restoring internet after long shutdown
Africa|Political|US|World

Trump administration raises US refugee cap, but only for white South Africans

President Trump has announced that the U.S. is admitting 10,000 additional white South Africans as refugees, citing persecution in their home country

Trump administration raises US refugee cap, but only for white South Africans
Political|World

Veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day

Veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day

Veterans protest against Trump administration's military interventions on Memorial Day
Business|Economy|Political

As Fed leashes bank examiners, Wall Street pushes for more wins, sources say

Wall Street banks are pushing the Federal Reserve behind the scenes to cement its new supervisory regime so the changes cannot easily be reversed by

As Fed leashes bank examiners, Wall Street pushes for more wins, sources say
Crime|US|World

This interpreter helped migrants navigate immigration court. Then she was detained by DHS

This interpreter helped migrants navigate immigration court. Then she was detained by DHS

This interpreter helped migrants navigate immigration court. Then she was detained by DHS
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up

The U.S.

Big Tobacco comes out on top after US FDA shake-up
Business|Economy|Finance|World

How Trump's bank regulators are paring back supervision

Republican President Trump's regulators are undertaking the biggest overhaul of bank supervision since the 2008 financial crisis.

How Trump's bank regulators are paring back supervision
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|Technology

Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies

Anna Gomez, the sole Democrat on the Federal Communications Commission, is urging media companies to resist what she sees as the Trump administration's crackdown on free speech

Q&A: Anna Gomez is the sole Democrat on the FCC. She has a warning for big media companies
Crime|World

Trump's no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, Washington

Four immigration judges in Washington state were ahead of a sea change in immigration enforcement that has reversed a long American tradition

Trump's no-bond policy for immigrants in custody played out for years in Tacoma, Washington
Economy|Political|World

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal

Regional officials say the United States is close to a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants

The Department of Justice is acknowledging it's removed from its website news releases about criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot

Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela

(Corrects details of 2024 election to say Machado's opposition movement was widely seen as the legitimate winner of the contest that Maduro was accused of rigging, instead of that she won the election

Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela
Economy|Political|World

Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?

U.S.

Three months in, is Trump losing the Iran war?
World

Trump administration upends green card process, potentially compelling hundreds of thousands to leave US to apply

Trump administration upends green card process, potentially compelling hundreds of thousands to leave US to apply

Trump administration upends green card process, potentially compelling hundreds of thousands to leave US to apply
US|World

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad

The Trump administration is announcing a new policy that requires foreigners in the U.S. to leave and apply for a green card from their home country

Trump administration to force foreigners in the US to apply for a green card abroad
Political|US|World

Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday she was resigning from her job as President Donald Trump's director of national intelligence, saying her

Gabbard resigns as Trump's top US intelligence official
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump's Cuba strategy echoes his Venezuela playbook. But there are key differences

The Trump administration’s strategy against Cuba is looking a lot like the playbook for Venezuela

Trump's Cuba strategy echoes his Venezuela playbook. But there are key differences
Europe|Political|World

Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid

A bipartisan group of senators is pushing back on delays by the Department of Defense in sending roughly $600 million in security aid to Ukraine and other allies in eastern Europe

Senators from both parties push Hegseth for action on Ukraine aid
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Technology|US|World

Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

U.S.

Trump official tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories
Health|Political|Science|World

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say

US funding cuts have hampered response to the deadly Ebola crisis, aid workers say
Crime|Political|World

Cubans gather before US embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment

Thousands of Cubans gathered on Friday before the U.S. embassy in Havana to protest a U.S. decision to indict former president Raul Castro over the downing

Cubans gather before US embassy in Havana to protest Raul Castro indictment
Crime|Political|US|World

Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raúl Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president

Raúl Castro rarely makes public appearances these days

Rare public appearances, low profile mark Raúl Castro's life since stepping down as Cuba's president
Arts|Economy|Opinion|World

America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’

The Trump administration has made many threats against nonprofits whose missions it disagrees with.

America’s nonprofit sector is pushing back against an ‘authoritarian playbook’
Health|Political

Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans

An advocacy group is suing President Donald Trump's administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their family members who depend on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare

Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs

The Trump administration is loosening a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment

Trump eases refrigerant rule in a bid to address surging grocery costs
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent

The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N.

Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

Trump to delay Biden-era refrigerant rules in push to ease costs

The Trump administration intends to delay compliance with two Biden-era rules governing refrigerants as part of a broader effort

Trump to delay Biden-era refrigerant rules in push to ease costs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund

Senate Republicans were meeting with Acting U.S.

U.S. Senate Republicans meet with AG Blanche on Trump fund
Business|Political|Science|Technology

White House postpones executive order on AI

White House postpones executive order on AI

White House postpones executive order on AI
Business|Economy

Fact check: Vance touted a rebound in manufacturing jobs. The US is down 77,000 this term

Fact check: Vance touted a rebound in manufacturing jobs. The US is down 77,000 this term

Fact check: Vance touted a rebound in manufacturing jobs. The US is down 77,000 this term
Education|Health|Political|Science|US|World

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US

Confronted with Trump Administration threats to gender-affirming care for young transgender people, American families are weighing moves out of their states to gain

Families weigh moves with gender-affirming care access under assault in US
Business|Economy|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows

The Trump administration on Thursday plans to launch a new program to entice foreign firms to buy U.S.

Trump administration seeks to supercharge US AI exports with billions in financing, document shows
Political|Technology|World

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel

Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, already producing drones, according to US intel
MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid

President Donald Trump's administration threatened to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations if the Palestinian ambassador

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports

Beijing is holding up a proposed visit by the Pentagon's under-secretary of defence for policy, Elbridge Colby, as China pressures U.S.

Pentagon official's Beijing visit in doubt over $14 billion US arms package for Taiwan, FT reports
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund

Since President Donald Trump's administration announced the creation of a $1.776 billion fund for Americans deemed to be victims of political "

'I'm not greedy': January 6 rioters and Trump allies eye $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund
Crime|Political|US|World

US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges

Federal prosecutors have announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes operated by Miami-based exiles

US raises pressure on Cuba with indictment of former leader as island's president condemns charges
Crime|Political|World

What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island

What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Business|Economy|Political|Travel

House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening

A House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors

House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
Health|Political|Science|World

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings

The Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans

RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
Americas|Crime|Economy|Political|US|World

US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba

The United States announced murder charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro on Wednesday, a major escalation in

US charges Raúl Castro with murder as Trump escalates pressure on Cuba
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal

U.S.

Trump says willing to wait for a few days to get 'right answer' on Iran peace deal