Press review · Thursday, 7 May 2026
07 May 2026
11,829 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
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nbcnews.com
Sen. Bill Cassidy loses GOP primary in Louisiana, as two rivals advance to a runoff
Rep. Julia Letlow, who had Trump’s endorsement, advanced to a primary runoff against state Treasurer John Fleming, NBC News projects.
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pbs.org
U.S. and Nigerian mission kills Islamic State group leader, Trump says
Trump made the announcement of the joint operation to take out Abu-Bilal al-Mainuki in a late-night social media post Friday that offered few details.
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nbcnews.com
Trump says he’s not thinking about Americans’ finances ‘even a little bit’ in Iran talks
Trump said the “only thing” that matters is Iran “can’t have a nuclear weapon.”
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inquirer.com
John Fetterman casts deciding vote against limiting Trump's war in Iran
The Pennsylvania Democrat has voted repeatedly to support the war. With a few Republicans deflecting, it was now the first time his vote was decisive.
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usatoday.com
Trump says Iran war worth economic pain and these rural voters agree
Rural Trump supporters in Colorado say they will accept higher gas prices for Iran policy goals and to prevent Iranian nuclear threat.
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foxnews.com
Second FDA executive departing organization in less than a week as top drug regulator claims she was fired
FDA acting drug chief Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg claims she was fired, becoming the second high-ranking official to leave after Commissioner Makary resigned.
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theguardian.com
Tommy Robinson tells tens of thousands at London rally to prepare for ‘battle of Britain’
Turnout down at second ‘unite the kingdom’ march featuring Islamophobic and ethnonationalist hate speech and flyers
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Trump disparages incumbent Sen. Cassidy and tries to propel his challenger in Louisiana GOP primary
Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow over Cassidy, in an unusual attempt to dislodge an incumbent senator. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial.
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motherjones.com
Ahead of Louisiana primary, Trump calls GOP Sen. Cassidy a “disloyal disaster”
The president’s retribution campaign heads to the ballot box.
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Trump's comment about negotiations on Taiwan heightens concerns over China
Recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that arms sales to Taiwan are a “very good negotiating chip” in the United States’ dealings with China are heightening anxieties on the island democracy that Beijing claims as its own. Trump made the comment in a Fox News interview with Bret Baier that aired right after the U.S. president wrapped up a high-stakes visit to China on Friday. China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province, to be
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nbcnews.com
‘Perfect statement’: Trump defends saying he isn’t thinking about Americans’ finances amid Iran talks
The president also said he’s not considering the political implications of the Iran war for the midterms, when Republicans will be defending slim majorities in each chamber.
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baynews9.com
Supreme Court rejects Virginia's bid to restore House map favoring Dems
The court's order, issued without any noted dissent, is the latest twist in the nation's mid-decade redistricting competition
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foxnews.com
Supreme Court deals blow to Virginia Democrats in fight over state court election map ruling
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia Democrats’ emergency appeal seeking to revive a voter-approved congressional redistricting overhaul, leaving intact a Virginia Supreme Court ruling that struck down the effort as unconstitutional.
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slate.com
Trump Just Gave China’s President Exactly What He Wanted
The world's most powerful men met this week. What happened?
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Live Results: Louisiana midterm state and congressional primaries
Louisiana voters will participate in a revamped and stripped-down state primary Saturday and decide the political fate of an embattled Republican U.S. senator targeted for defeat by President Donald Trump.
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foxnews.com
Murkowski vs Trump: Senator sides with Democrats on Iran after series of breaks with president
Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped Democrats challenge Trump's Iran war powers, highlighting her independent streak in the Republican-led Senate.
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foxnews.com
Trump admin launches 'summer surge' of feds to make DC safest city in America ahead of 250th anniversary
Federal law enforcement launches massive summer surge in D.C. ahead of July Fourth America 250 celebrations, citing a 26% drop in crime and nearly 13,000 arrests in one year.
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foxnews.com
Trump reveals Xi’s stance on arming Iran as Hormuz tensions rattle markets
President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged not to supply Iran with military equipment, calling it a major win from the bilateral summit.
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Colorado Gov. Polis commutes ex-election clerk Tina Peters' sentence after Trump pressure
Trump has championed the case of Peters, a 70-year-old former county clerk who was sentenced to nine years behind bars after being convicted in a scheme to make a copy of her county’s election computer system. She gets released June 1.
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nbcnews.com
Trump says ISIS second-in-command killed in Africa
President Donald Trump said that Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed in an operation in which American forces partnered with Nigerian forces.
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Trump says sculpture garden honoring prominent Americans is planned for park along Potomac River
President Donald Trump plans to build an exhibit of statues featuring prominent Americans in a tightly regulated park along the Potomac River, potentially opening a new legal fight over whether his administration is ignoring the approvals process that typically governs Washington's monumental core.
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nbcnews.com
Court fight over Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map kicks off in Florida
Opponents argue DeSantis’ House map violated the state constitution because it relied on political data. The case may be Democrats’ last chance this year to sway redistricting.
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Louisiana senate passes new U.S. House map that would eliminate majority-Black district
The new U.S. House districts, which still need House approval, would be used for primary elections poised to be postponed from Saturday until November. This as South Carolina's governor pushed for congressional redistricting and could call lawmakers into a special session.
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calmatters.org
Everyone ganged up on Democrat Becerra in the last governor’s debate. He seemed to love it
Xavier Becerra was attacked from all sides in California's final governor debate. His response? 'This is what happens when you take the lead.'
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foxnews.com
Trump touts ‘fantastic trade deals’ in final Xi meeting amid tariff standoff
President Donald Trump touts an incredible visit and fantastic trade deals with China after his final meeting with Xi, as Beijing agrees to order 200 Boeing jets.
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foxnews.com
GOP can't agree on key part of Trump's housing affordability push as infighting continues
Trump urged Congress to pass housing affordability legislation, but House Republicans balked at the Senate bill and pitched a modified rival proposal.
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Samuel Alito Is Fuming That Blue States Outsmarted His Dobbs Decision
The Supreme Court restored telehealth access to abortion pills on Thursday.
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Indicting Raúl Castro could set up US military action in Cuba
U.S. moves to indict former Cuban President Raúl Castro could be the prelude to invading Cuba or another pressure tactic.
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wtop.com
Supreme Court rejects Virginia’s bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats - WTOP News
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats in the closely divided House of Representatives.