Top News — Thu, May 21, 11:18 PM UTC

Israel Deports 430 Gaza Flotilla Activists, Draws International Condemnation

Israel deported hundreds of foreign activists from the Global Sumud flotilla after detaining them, with activists arriving in Istanbul and recounting alleged violence, while Israel held one Israeli citizen.

Trump Postpones AI Executive Order; Cites Disliked Policy Details

President Trump delayed signing an executive order on artificial intelligence, stating he "didn't like certain aspects" and was concerned it could hinder the US lead in AI, after earlier plans for a signing ceremony.

GOP Lawmakers Seek to Curtail Trump's $1.8 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

Republican lawmakers, including Mitch McConnell, are criticizing President Trump's $1.8 billion Justice Department fund, intended to compensate those claiming weaponization, leading to delays in Senate votes on immigration funding.

US Indicts Raúl Castro; Cuban Pilot Named Defendant

The US Department of Justice charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro in connection with a 1996 plane shoot-down, escalating tensions as the USS Nimitz arrived in the Caribbean and Russia pledged support for Cuba.

NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch Dies at 41

Two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch died at the age of 41 after being hospitalized with a severe illness, with NASCAR expressing devastation over the sudden and tragic passing.

Democrats' 2024 Election Autopsy Criticizes Kamala Harris Campaign

The Democratic National Committee released a post-election autopsy report for 2024, criticizing the Biden campaign for failing to adequately set up Kamala Harris, though some found the report riddled with mistakes.

House Delays Iran War Powers Vote Amid GOP Absences

House Republican leaders canceled a vote on a Democratic-led war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military action against Iran, citing GOP absences that threatened its defeat.

Iran Defies Trump, Will Keep Highly Enriched Uranium

President Trump has vowed the US will retrieve and potentially destroy Iran's enriched uranium, a key point in ongoing peace negotiations, as Iranian sources indicate the regime plans to keep its uranium.

Key federal agency approves Trump's Washington Arch design, reflecting pool plans

A federal agency approved the design plan for Trump’s Washington arch, a 250ft structure near Arlington National Cemetery, while Trump also updated projections for the Reflecting Pool renovation to less than $20 million.

Trump Deploys 5,000 US Troops to Poland, Reversing Earlier Halt

President Trump announced the deployment of 5,000 US troops to Poland, reversing an earlier decision to call off the deployment, as Poland also joined the Pentagon’s counter-drone marketplace.

Last updated: 5/21/2026, 11:18:21 PM