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‘The party has sailed its ship’: ex-Republican runs as Democrat for Georgia governor’s seat

After being excommunicated from the GOP, Geoff Duncan is trying for a comeback on the Democratic ticket

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Trump's ICE Crackdown Could Get a $72 Billion Boost This Week

President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown is heading into a major Senate test this week as Republicans push a fast-track funding package that would pour nearly $72 billion into immigration enforcement, including tens of billions for ICE and Border Patrol operations through 2029.

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Truth and Justice Commission: Trump's $1.8bn Plan to Compensate Allies 'Wrongly' Targeted by DOJ

A proposed £1.13bn Truth and Justice Commission aims to compensate individuals allegedly wrongly investigated by federal agencies, amid Trump's legal disputes with the IRS over leaked tax records.

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First Thing: Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran to secure peace deal

US president says there ‘won’t be anything left’ of country if it does not reach agreement. Plus, how to become emotionally mature at any age

The Guardian - UK

‘You can bet on it’: Utah lawmakers form united front in push to ban prediction markets

Utah’s heavily Mormon population is largely opposed to all gambling, even on financial exchange platforms

The Guardian - US

Democrats are aiming at Maine for a Senate seat. But will the state give up Susan Collins?

Challenger Graham Platner may have amassed a rare kinetic energy, but the moderate conservative has served the state for almost 30 years

The Guardian - US

State and federal courts have overturned 2.3% of state ballot measures since 1995

Welcome to the Monday, May 18, 2026, Brew.

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Trump Under Fire After Alleged Leaks Claim He Sent Flirty 'Call Me' Messages to Sean Duffy's Wife

Donald Trump faces controversy over alleged flirty texts to Rachel Campos Duffy, sparking debate on boundaries in official communications and fuelling speculation about Melania Trump's absence.

International Business Times UK

'Apocalyptic' Bee Swarm Hits White House Grounds After Similar 'Biblical' Incident in Israel — Coincidence or Warning Sign?

Bee swarms at the White House and in Israel have sparked biblical comparisons. Experts attribute these events to seasonal patterns, emphasising the importance of protecting global bee populations

International Business Times UK

Trump news at a glance: Republicans pledge to secure funding for White House ballroom

Senate parliamentarian ruled a proposal to fund $1bn in security additions for the White House failed to meet procedural rules. Key US politics stories from Sunday 17 May 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

"One nation under God": Rededicate 250

Christian Nationalists gather to pray for a return to America's "Christian roots" to kick off the 250th celebration

Salon

Trump Sparks Historic Health Panic After Calling White House a 'S---house' and Claiming He Paid for It

Donald Trump has drawn fresh scrutiny after calling the White House a 's---house' and claiming he paid for its renovations, prompting online speculation about his health and judgement.

International Business Times UK

Thousands gather in Washington DC for daylong America-themed prayer rally

White House-backed event billed as ‘One Nation Under God’ criticized for blurring lines between church and state

The Guardian - US

Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes ‘desperate’ attempts to oust him in primary

US president writes ‘vote the bum out’ as congressman faces close race against Trump-endorsed Republican

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Thousands flock to the National Mall in Washington for an America-themed prayer rally

Thousands of people have streamed onto the National Mall in Washington for a daylong prayer rally

International Business Times UK

Trump Faces Embarrassing Setback as $1bn Ballroom's 'Security' Funding Gets Torched in Senate

A Senate ruling has blocked parts of a Republican funding plan linked to Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, forcing lawmakers to rewrite key sections of the bill.

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‘Jim Crow 2.0’: Republicans move to oust James Clyburn, South Carolina’s only Black Democratic congressman

James Clyburn could now find his district dismantled after supreme court effectively gutted Voting Rights Act

International Business Times UK

Trump Calls Boebert 'Weak-Minded' and Vows to Back Her Primary Challenger After She Sided With the Epstein Files Push

Donald Trump criticised Lauren Boebert, calling her 'weak-minded' and saying he would seek a primary challenger in Colorado, following her support for a bipartisan petition on Epstein files, straining their alliance.

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It may not feel like it, but hope is on the horizon: Trump, Netanyahu and Putin’s powers appear to be waning

Plummeting approval ratings for these three poisonous comrades-in-arms show voters are demoralised and tiring of forever wars – the west could soon breathe again, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - US

Republican Louisiana senator Bill Cassidy loses primary after Trump intervenes to oust him

Cassidy’s bid for third term was imperiled by his vote to convict Trump after January 6 insurrection

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: billions of taxpayer dollars could go to president and his allies in unprecedented move

If case is settled for full amount Trump is requesting, a $10bn payment would more than double his family’s net worth

The Guardian - US

‘They may draw racist maps, but we are the south’: thousands rally in Alabama for Black voting rights

They may draw some racist maps, but we are the south, this is our south. The south belongs to us.

The Independent UK

Thousands rally to defend Black political representation in the birthplace of Civil Rights movement

Crowds march in Montgomery, Alabama to mobilize support for voting rights amid Republican redistricting campaigns

International Business Times UK

Trump's Health Fears Grow as White House Builds Underground Hospital Inside $400m Ballroom

A court filing reveals Trump's White House ballroom project includes an underground hospital, raising public scrutiny over his health and the project's necessity.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Margo Martin, Trump's 'Most Beautiful' Aide Turned MAGA Powerhouse

Margo Martin, once a junior press aide, has become a key figure in Trump's media strategy, capturing viral moments and redefining political communications in the social media era.

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