Bipartisan group of former judges asks court to investigate Trump’s IRS deal

by Max Rego

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

A group of former federal judges on Wednesday asked a federal court to reopen President Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), arguing that the administration circumvented the court by negotiating a settlement with the president and creating a $1.776 billion fund for those who believe that the government has wronged them.

Donald Trump's approval hits new all-time low with top pollster

Story by Anna Commander • 9h •

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has dipped to a new all-time low across both terms and has surpassed former President Joe Biden’s lowest, a poll from The Economist/YouGov shows this week.

The Rolling Stones Chart A New No. 1 Hit After Nearly 65 Years Together

By Hugh McIntyre 

Senior Contributor 

Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts

May 27, 2026, 08:30am EDT

The Rolling Stones debut new smash "In the Stars" at No. 1 on several charts in the U.K., earning a fifth career champion on both lists. EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - MAY 26: Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger, Steve Jordan , and Keith Richards and of The Rolling Stones perform during 'Stones Tour '24 Hackney Diamonds' at MetLife Stadium on May 26, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

Less than a month ago, the Rolling Stones officially kicked off a new era by delivering a single titled "In the Stars." The song fronts the group's upcoming milestone twenty-fifth album, Foreign Tongues, which had been teased for quite some time, although nothing is ever real until it's officially announced when it comes to one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Foreign Tongues is coming in July, and already both "In the Stars" and "Rough and Twisted," which was originally credited to the fake group the Cockroaches, have reached the charts in the band's home country of the United Kingdom.

“I don’t care about the midterms”. And I am the Queen of England

May 27 2026

In a Trump administration Cabinet meeting—an event usually reserved for sober policy deliberation, the careful balancing of budgets, and the occasional ceremonial passing of a wrench from one adult to another—President Donald Trump delivered remarks on the ongoing conflict with Iran that can only be described as philosophically ambitious.

Bernie Sanders Slams Meta After 8,000 Layoffs And Asks: If Mark Zuckerberg Will Lay Off 10% Of His Staff, What Will AI Do To American Workers?

Ananya Gairola
Mon, May 25, 2026 

7 min read

On Wednesday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt) raised concerns about artificial intelligence and job security after Meta Platforms, Inc. laid off roughly 8,000 employees while accelerating its multibillion-dollar AI expansion.

Manitoba’s Kinew fact-checks Alberta’s Smith on separation in testy exchange

By The Canadian Press
Updated: May 26, 2026 at 7:49PM EDT
Published: May 24, 2026 at 12:33PM EDT

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is urging Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to pause her fall separation referendum. 

Kinew, speaking directly to Smith at the annual meeting of western and northern premiers, said with all provinces signing and building megaprojects — including pipelines — this isn’t the time for such uncertainty.

Thomas, Alito Dissent as Supreme Court Blocks Florida From Suing California

Published May 26, 2026

By Andrew Stanton and Jason Lemon

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Justice Clarence Thomas issued a dissenting opinion joined by fellow Justice Samuel Alito as the Supreme Court on Tuesday threw out a Florida lawsuit against California over allegedly issuing commercial truck driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Top AI Models Showing Disturbing Behavior as They Become More Advanced

Rogue's Gallery
"Given rapidly advancing capabilities, we expect the plausible robustness of rogue deployments to increase substantially in the coming months."
By Krystle Vermes
Published May 24, 2026
We’ve already seen AI go rogue on numerous occasions. Now, new research suggests that we can expect this to become the norm.

Federal court blocks Alabama plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans

U.S. News
By KIM CHANDLER and DAVID A. LIEB
Updated 9:28 AM PDT, May 26, 2026

Federal judges on Tuesday blocked Alabama’s plan to use a congressional map that could give Republicans an advantage in a key U.S. House race in the midterm elections.

When Iran thumbs its nose at the ceasefire, the Trump administration shrugs

Analysis by Aaron Blake

May 26, 2026

The responses to the latest attacks between the US and Iran during the supposed ceasefire have been telling.

Tehran called the US strikes on its missile launch sites and boats a flagrant “violation” of the ceasefire and threatened to retaliate.

Trump Issues Insane Threat in 567-Word Rant

ART OF THE DEAL?

The president might just have made a deal with Iran more implausible.

Leigh Kimmins 

Reporter

Updated May 25 2026 10:46AM EDT Published May 25 2026 9:39AM EDT Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/Getty

President Donald Trump has issued an insane “shooting” threat as his Iran negotiations look to have stalled.

In the Trumpian Universe, Attacking Iran Amidst Ceasefire and War Talks Can Be Dubbed as "Self Defence"

May 25, 2026

One must wonder: if the U.S. can redefine its military provocations as protective measures, what terminology will the Iranians adopt for their potential retaliation? Perhaps "assertive correction" or "reactive justice" would fit the bill?

The United States has initiated aggressive strikes against Iranian missile launch sites and naval vessels, all while keeping the rhetoric of "self-defense" firmly in play. 

What’s in the proposed deal that could end the US-Iran conflict?

By Tim Lister, Frederik Pleitgen and Aida Karimi

Updated 1 hr 48 min ago

Iran and the United States have signaled they are closing in on an agreement to turn the existing ceasefire that ended weeks of conflict into a more long-lasting settlement.

Sanders endorses a working-class 8th-generation Oklahoman Ironworker for the State's 5th district to shutter the Donor establishment

By Yiannis Damellos

May 25th, 2026

Bernie Sanders has made a significant endorsement in the race for Oklahoma's 5th District by backing Trey Martin, an eighth-generation Oklahoman and the leader of Ironworkers Local 48 for nearly a decade. This choice is not just about supporting another political candidate; it symbolizes a broader fight against both Republican and Democratic establishments that often prioritize donors over the needs of everyday people.

Trump weaponizes his lying until reality gets too loud to ignore

The Greek Courier

Sources: CBS News, The Washington Post, Investing

Trump says he “allowed” the Anti-Weaponization Fund, after saying he wasn’t involved. And now, the IRS deal lets him avoid future audits—Forever.

The pattern is familiar: Trump makes a claim that conveniently reduces accountability, then pivots—often within days—when reality gets too loud to ignore.

Crews working California chemical leak in Orange County to conduct "all-night mission" to test tank pressure, officials say

 By Austin Turner, Dean Fioresi, Julie Sharp, Matthew Rodriguez, Chelsea Hylton

Updated on: May 24, 2026 

10:48 PM PDT / CBS LA

California firefighters will conduct an all-night operation to test the pressure inside a cracked tank at the center of a toxic chemical leak in Orange County, officials said Sunday, as more than 50,000 people remain under evacuation orders.

Has the U.S. lost the war in Iran?

May 24, 2026

4:41 PM ET
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ADRIAN FLORIDO, HOST:
It's CONSIDER THIS, where every day we go deep on one big news story. When the U.S.-Israel war against Iran began, President Trump addressed the nation from Mar-a-Lago.

Governor Newsom submits request to President Trump for emergency declaration to support response efforts in Orange County

May 24, 2026

ORANGE COUNTY – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a request submitted last night for an Emergency Declaration to President Donald Trump to support ongoing response operations in Orange County, where state and local officials are actively managing an ongoing incident.