Tuesday, May 26, 2026

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

A photo illo illustration of Donald Trump yelling with a 567-word TruthSocial rant from May 25, 2026 in the background in red and black.
ART OF THE DEAL?

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

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. 

Monday, May 25, 2026

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.

Sunday, May 24, 2026

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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Transcript
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.

Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv


BY SAMYA KULLAB AND VASILISA STEPANENKO
Updated 5:55 AM PDT, May 24, 2026

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) —
Russia used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv on Sunday that killed at least two people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday, marking the third time the weapon has been used in the four-year war.

The Democrats Don’t Need More Scolding—They Need a Break. If They Lose in November, We Should Build a Progressive Party



By Yiannis Damellos

May 24, 2026

I’m not the only one to be exhausted by a familiar ritual on the liberal circuit: a dependable round of “stop blaming Democrats,” delivered with the certainty of a doctor insisting the bleeding is happening somewhere else. Whenever progressives argue that the Democratic Party’s policy trajectory—over decades—has not merely failed to protect working people, but has actively redirected power toward corporate donors, critics get told the same thing: don’t confuse structural critique with “both-sides” equivalence. Don’t imply the Democrats are “like the GOP.” Don’t demand accountability. Don’t make trouble. But this scolding misunderstands both the diagnosis and the goal.

How Indigenous rights are a major hurdle for Alberta secession: explained



By The Canadian Press
Published: May 24, 2026, at 2:55PM EDT
Three political scientists say Indigenous treaty rights represent a significant legal hurdle for separatists in Alberta.

Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez Try Boosting Progressives in Red Districts


Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont said running candidates who stand up for the working class should be a “winning formula in almost every part of the country.” 

By Kellen Browning
May 24, 2026

In highly competitive House races that Democrats need to flip in November, the left is betting that calls for universal health care and taxing the wealthy will resonate — even among Republicans.

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Report: Iran has agreed to relinquish stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of deal with US



May 23, 2026
Sources: The New York Times and The Times of Israel

Iran has agreed to relinquish its stockpile of highly enriched uranium as part of a deal with the United States to end the ongoing war, two U.S. officials inform the New York Times.

According to the officials, Iran has made a general commitment to give up the uranium, but they have not finalized the specifics on how this will be accomplished. The exact details will be negotiated once a formal agreement is reached.

Who was Nasire Best, suspected shooter, killed by U.S. Secret Service agents near the White House?


Published May 23, 2026
Source: FOX News

A suspect accused of firing shots near the White House on Saturday night was shot and killed by U.S. Secret Service agents, according to officials. 

Details are still emerging about the individual involved in the shootout with the Secret Service. The incident occurred after the man approached a White House security checkpoint and opened fire. The suspected shooter has been identified as 21-year-old Nasire Best, a Maryland resident, according to multiple sources.

Iran Deal to be announced soon, says Trump—but experts say nuclear terms hinge on whether the war keeps going


World Report / Iran 
May 23, 2026

President Donald Trump said Saturday that a U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is “largely negotiated” and will be announced soon—an effort that could quickly reshape a conflict that has disrupted global energy markets and helped push U.S. inflation to its highest levels in years.

Sunday shows preview: Trump compensation fund fallout hangs over lawmakers’ recess


THE HILL
A new “anti-weaponization fund” unveiled by the Justice Department this week faced swift backlash from Republican and Democratic legislators on Capitol Hill.
by Sarah Davis - 05/23/26 4:12 PM ET

The fund is the result of a negotiated settlement for President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the fund will “issue formal apologies and monetary relief” to those claiming they were wrongfully targeted by the Trump administration.

Thousands still evacuated amid Orange County toxic chemical leak that could lead to explosion

by: Will Conybeare
Posted: May 23, 2026 / 07:28 AM PDT
Updated: May 23, 2026 / 07:28 AM PDT

Evacuations remain in place on Saturday due to a 34,000-gallon tank leaking toxic chemicals in Garden Grove

The leak was reported at the GKN Aerospace facility at 12122 Western Ave. around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Orange County Fire Authority crews responded and determined the tank was leaking methyl methacrylate, a volatile and flammable liquid used to make acrylic plastics.