Top News — Tue, May 19, 9:09 PM UTC

Trump Endorses Paxton, Ditches Cornyn for Texas Senate Runoff

President Trump has officially endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's Republican Senate primary runoff, a move that could significantly impact the race against incumbent Senator John Cornyn.

US Sanctions Iran Currency Exchange, Shipping Firms Amid Nuclear Talks

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on an Iranian foreign currency exchange and 19 vessels, accusing them of facilitating illicit funding for terrorist purposes, as Vice President JD Vance reports progress in nuclear talks with Iran.

Gunman Kills Three at San Diego Mosque; Guard Hailed as Hero

Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, including security guard Amin Abdullah, who is being hailed as a hero for his actions during the attack; two teenage suspects later killed themselves.

Trump Touts White House Ballroom's ‘Drone-Protected’ Security

President Trump gave reporters a tour of the White House ballroom construction site, highlighting its security features, including a 'drone port' and a flat roof designed for protection.

Kansas City Chiefs Receiver Rashee Rice Jailed for Probation Violation

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been jailed for 30 days after testing positive for THC, violating his probation from a 2024 driving charge that resulted in two felonies.

NATO Jet Downs Suspected Ukrainian Drone Over Estonia; Russian Jamming Blamed

A NATO F-16 jet shot down a suspected Ukrainian drone over Estonian territory, with officials blaming Russian electronic jamming for the drone straying into alliance airspace.

US Vice President Vance Hails Iran Talks Progress, Deflecting Trump's ‘Big Hit’ Threat

President Trump has threatened a 'big hit' on Iran if a peace deal is not reached soon, stating he was an hour away from striking but postponed it for negotiations, while Vice President JD Vance affirmed the US is 'locked and loaded'.

DOJ Settlement Bars IRS From Auditing Trump's Past Tax Returns

President Trump has settled his lawsuit against the IRS, resulting in a fund of over $1.7 billion to compensate allies allegedly targeted by the Biden administration, with the IRS now barred from auditing Trump's past tax returns.

Putin meets Xi in China, solidifying strategic partnership

Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting Beijing to strengthen ties with China, following a recent trip by Donald Trump, as Moscow seeks to reinforce its partnership with China and reduce vulnerability to U.S. influence.

DOJ Charges Chinese Executives, Shipping Firms in Container Price-Fixing Cartel

The U.S. Justice Department has charged seven Chinese executives and four major shipping container companies with conspiring to restrict supply and fix prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wildfire Forces 17,000 Evacuations in Southern California; Homes Threatened

Thousands of residents in Southern California are under evacuation orders as wind-driven wildfires, including the Sandy Fire and Bain Fire, threaten homes in Simi Valley and Jurupa Valley, with at least one home already destroyed.

Google Debuts New AI Models and Smart Glasses at Developer Conference

Google unveiled advanced AI models and personal AI agents at its annual developer conference, alongside a first look at new audio smart glasses set for a fall launch, as it aims to keep pace with competitors like OpenAI and Anthropic.

Last updated: 5/19/2026, 9:09:18 PM