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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Immigrants
The Trump Administration Is Facing Scrutiny for How It’s Handing Out Billion-Dollar Border Wall Contracts. A new lawsuit alleges the Trump administration awarded the bulk of new Texas border wall contracts to two firms without “genuine competitive opportunities.” One of the chosen firms has faced legal issues and claims of shoddy construction work.
https://bigbendsentinel.com/2026/05/21/the-trump-administration-is-facing-scrutiny-for-how-its-handing-out-billion-dollar-border-wall-contracts/
A win for immigrants from Albany, but a setback from D.C: Albany Reins in Police Collaboration With ICE but Doesn’t Ban Informal Cooperation. The legislation comes after months of haggling over how best to protect New Yorkers from President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
https://nysfocus.com/2026/05/22/hochul-budget-new-york-immigration-protections-collaboration-deal
Immigrant detained in Delaney Hall for over 100 days in isolation desperate for medical attention: Emanuel Rodrigues, an immigrant from Brazil who lives with a rare and painful medical condition, has been subjected to mistreatment and medical neglect, he and his lawyer say. It’s cruel and inhumane. But then again, we already know being as cruel as possible, that’s ICE’s — and this depraved Trump administration’s — entire M.O.
https://www.nj.com/essex/2026/05/sick-man-isolated-by-ice-for-more-than-100-days-is-desperate-for-help-they-dont-want-people-to-know-the-truth-calavia-robertson.html
Trump admin. onboards over 80 new immigration judges amid push to speed up deportations: The 77 permanent and five temporary judges have been sworn in following a mass purge of immigration judges over the past year.
https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/more-than-80-new-immigration-judges-appointed-as-trump-pushes-faster-deportations-report/amp-11779371050458.html
One Daughter’s Fight to Free Her Ill Father from ICE Custody. As deaths in ICE detention centers mount, one Brooklyn woman is fighting for the release of her ill father, and is raising concerns about the treatment of detainees with deteriorating health.
https://documentedny.com/2026/05/21/father-detained-by-ice-health/
Immigration Discrimination Complaints Surge in New York During Trump’s Second Term. Immigrant workers in NYC face threats of deportation when seeking compensation for wage theft and injuries
https://documentedny.com/2026/05/20/fear-deportation-immigrant-rights/
# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
The Bond Market Just Handed U.S. Taxpayers $2 Trillion in Bad News
https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/05/20/the-bond-market-just-handed-u-s-taxpayers-2-trillion-in-bad-news/
# Employment / Labor / Unions
US Employers Spend Over $1.5 Billion a Year to Fight Union Efforts, Study Finds. “Union avoidance law firms have constructed an industry providing counsel on union busting,” the report says.
https://truthout.org/articles/us-employers-spend-over-1-5-billion-a-year-to-fight-union-efforts-study-finds/
# Environment / Climate / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands / Water
Scientists Detect Huge Structure Under Ocean Fueling the Deadly Upcoming El Niño. Scientists say they’ve pinpointed the super-warm undersea structure responsible for this year’s El Niño weather pattern. Called a Kelvin wave, scientists have identified a massive pool of warm water in the Pacific carrying temperatures up to 13.5 degrees Fahrenheit above average in similar parts of the ocean.
https://futurism.com/science-energy/scientists-structure-ocean-el-nino
Kelvin wave: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelvin_wave
Finnish divers surfaced from the shark cave and wrote four words on a chalkboard, ending a rescue that had already claimed a sixth life
https://attackofthefanboy.com/social-media/finnish-divers-surfaced-from-the-shark-cave-and-wrote-four-words-on-a-chalkboard-ending-a-rescue-that-had-already-claimed-a-sixth-life/
# Food / Farming / FDA / Agriculture / Ranching / SNAP [Food Stamps] / USDA
Trump official pitched ‘a fit’ at the White House and derailed executive order: The White House refused to respond to requests for comment but stated it “continues to explore policy options to lower beef and other grocery prices.”
https://www.newsbreak.com/raw-story-2096750/4664309979161-trump-official-pitched-a-fit-at-the-white-house-and-derailed-executive-order-insiders
New SNAP rules cut millions from program nationwide as Texas food banks warn of impact. This marks the largest cut to the program since it began in 1964 and advocates warn the effects are already being felt.
https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/new-snap-rules-cut-millions-from-program-nationwide-as-texas-food-banks-warn-of-impact/4026430/
# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Trump’s acting attorney general seals Ghislaine Maxwell’s fate: “Ghislaine Maxwell directly facilitated the sexual abuse of children,” Krishnamoorthi said. “No pardon. No commutation. No deal.”
https://knewz.com/donald-trump-acting-attorney-general-seal-ghislaine-maxwells-fate/
Epstein’s Assistant Names Three New Abusers in Harrowing Testimony. House Oversight Chair James Comer said Sarah Kellen’s revelation was “what we’ve been waiting for.”
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/comer-says-alleged-epstein-victim-named-three-alleged-abusers-she-was-very
Last Guard To See Jeffrey Epstein Alive Testifies He Received ‘Special Treatment’ In Jail
https://www.imdb.com/news/ni65850580/?ref_=nmnw_art_perm
‘I’ve got seven months left’: Massie lost his primary, but made it clear the Epstein files aren’t going away anytime soon
https://attackofthefanboy.com/politics/ive-got-seven-months-left-massie-lost-his-primary-but-made-it-clear-the-epstein-files-arent-going-away-anytime-soon/
# Gov / Politics
Congress recesses for one week, pushing back consideration of $72 billion reconciliation bill: Lawmakers will now miss the June 1 deadline that President Trump set to push through additional funding for ICE and CBP
https://www.vpm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2026-05-21/senate-republicans-rebel-against-trumps-1-8-billion-fund
Republicans pretend to care about stopping corruption but are SILENT about the blatant and unprecedented corruption coming out of the Trump administration.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d50IuY2tvHM
Inside the Dem maneuver that just blew up Trump’s ballroom
https://www.alternet.org/trump-ballroom-2676920227/
Southern states passing new gerrymanders. In Louisiana and South Carolina, Republicans are in the final stages of dismantling each state’s lone majority-Black district.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/14/southern-states-redistricting-electoral-maps-black-voting-power
If you’re confused about Alabama, you’re not alone. The state held its primary election Tuesday. But Black voters are still trying to stop the gerrymander — and a court could still agree with them and block the map.
https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/alabama-voters-navigate-primary-election-confusion-after-11th-hour-gerrymander/
Chris Christie Warns GOP of Trump’s “Insatiable Hunger” After Ken Paxton Endorsement. “President Trump continues to put his insatiable hunger for revenge ahead of the Republican Party’s success
https://local.newsbreak.com/texas-state/4664303858616-chris-christie-warns-gop-of-trumps-insatiable-hunger-after-ken-paxton-endorsement?s=dmg_local_email_bucket_1.web2_fromweb&emailId=L69CIMX&uid=380210659&exp=nl_bucket_exp26q2-v1,nl_bucket_exp_26_2-v32&nl_tag=morning
Ex-Trump Secretary Blows Up Over President’s Endorsement of Texas AG, Who Agreed to Just ‘ONE DAY IN JAIL’ for Child Molester
https://www.texastribune.org/2026/05/19/ken-paxton-waco-plea-deal-child-sex-abuse-texas-attorney-general/
Trump has launched 622 products since start of second term, and made $8.8 million in one year. President Donald Trump has launched at least 622 products in his Trump Store since the start of his second term, totaling $43,000.Trump Store has continued to churn out hundreds of new products during Trump’s second term in the White House, and he’s raking in a considerable profit from the merchandise.
https://www.themirror.com/news/politics/trump-store-launched-622-products-1848578.amp
‘You Guys Don’t Have the Guts or the Balls!’ McGovern Fumes at Republicans on House Floor as Democrats Go Wild. “Mr. Speaker, can you explain to the members of the chamber what is happening with the Iran war powers resolution that was scheduled to be voted on this evening?” he asked.
https://www.mediaite.com/media/tv/you-guys-dont-have-the-guts-or-the-balls-mcgovern-fumes-at-republicans-on-house-floor-as-democrats-go-wild/
Majority of voters say Trump is using his office for personal gain as president promises ‘America is thriving.’ As Americans struggle with soaring gas prices and high grocery bills, Trump boasted about the ‘thriving’ country at a White House picnic
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-personal-gain-poll-affordability-b2979947.html
Trump’s revenge tour against Republicans is turning into a series of ‘self-owns’ that could stall his agenda
https://www.mediaite.com/politics/trumps-revenge-tour-against-republicans-is-turning-into-a-series-of-self-owns-that-could-stall-his-agenda-report/
‘It’s worth losing my job’: Lindsey Graham says he would sacrifice Senate seat to stop Iran’s ‘religious Nazis’ acquiring nuclear weapon
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/4571910/lindsey-graham-lose-job-iran-war-midterms/
New report exposes how Donald Trump’s DHS allegedly used taxpayer money to overpay for warehouses owned by the president’s own allies. The price tag of Trump administration’s massive real estate purchases in the metro Atlanta market has drawn criticism and conspiracy theories.
https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/03/ice-spent-200-million-on-two-georgia-warehouses-did-the-feds-overpay/
‘Get ready for the handcuffs’: No nonsense district attorney puts Trump allies on notice. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner made it crystal clear on Thursday that any Donald Trump ally, or any federal agent, who attempts to interfere at polling locations in November will quickly be arrested and prosecuted.
https://www.rawstory.com/ice-november-polls/
Trump says he doesn’t need Congress to OK his 250-foot arch as team says they authorized it 100 years ago. Trump’s hand-picked panel gave the design of the 250-foot arch the nod Thursday and the president weighed in from the Oval Office, ‘We don’t need anything from Congress’
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-arch-congress-approval-b2981265.html
‘The Trump Dynasty Is Here to Stay’ — Prez ‘Using His Own Children and Grandkids’ to Build MAGA Empire That Will Last Beyond His Presidency. PR expert David Johnson told Radar that Trump’s decision to prominently feature his relatives has become one of the defining characteristics of his political brand.
https://www.aol.com/articles/exclusive-trump-dynasty-stay-prez-172409437.html
The Democratic National Committee released what it said was its full, unredacted autopsy of the 2024 presidential election on Thursday after months of mounting pressure on party chair Ken Martin, who was keeping the report secret. Democrats are still debating and arguing over what went wrong in 2024 as they try to find a way forward and retake the White House in 2028.
https://www.axios.com/2026/05/21/democrats-2024-autopsy-released
Trump’s approval rating hits rock bottom in US but it’s OK, apparently he’s going to be PM of Israel: Trump says he could run for prime minister in Israel claiming ‘99 percent approval rating.’ Trump remarks come as his popularity with American voters continues to plummet, with a new poll showing growing disapproval over the Iran war and the economy
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-approval-ratings-economy-iran-war-b2980955.html
# Gov / Politics / Global
‘Multipolar world’: What Xi and Putin announced after Beijing summit. The Russian and Chinese leaders agreed on bilateral cooperation during Putin’s visit to China.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/20/multipolar-world-what-xi-and-putin-announced-after-beijing-summit
# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court / United Nations (UN)
Has the Supreme Court set the stage for a new civil war? John Roberts and his Republican bench mates have issued a blistering succession of dangerously polarizing decisions that have brought the country to the brink.
https://www.truthdig.com/articles/has-the-supreme-court-set-the-stage-for-a-new-civil-war/
Trump Demands Jail for Pam Bondi After She Submits Explosive Melania Audio Recording in Court
In this breaking political update, Donald Trump reportedly reacts strongly after Pam Bondi presents an alleged audio recording connected to Melania Trump during court proceedings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B2ZAXxmPuU
8 Democrats Help Pass GOP Bill Forcing Teachers To Out Transgender Students. The ACLU and the House Equality Caucus blasted their fellow Democrats and the Republicans who voted to pass a bill threatening to censor educators nationwide and compel them to out transgender students against their will. It would also ban schools nationwide from acknowledging that transgender people even exist.
https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/8-democrats-abandon-trans-kids
# Medical / Nursing / Biologicals / Pharmaceutical / Chemistry / FDA / CDC / Recalls
CDC Warns of Blood Parasite: Babesiosis is a disease caused by microscopic parasites that infect red blood cells. A parasite is an organism (living thing) that lives on or inside another organism. Since the parasites attack red blood cells, babesiosis can lead to hemolytic anemia. Hemolytic anemia occurs when your red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be replaced.
https://www.cdc.gov/babesiosis/about/index.html
# Military / Department of Defense [DOD] / NATO / Boat Strikes
Trump announces US to send 5,000 troops to Poland
https://www.axios.com/2026/05/21/trump-us-send-troops-poland-5000
New report exposes the true cost of Trump’s Iran war that Pentagon Pete tries to hide: The Pentagon recently raised its official direct cost estimate for the war with Iran to $29billion. Independent analysts, internal Pentagon evaluations, and war economists suggest the true cost could ultimately reach into the trillions, driven by hidden operational expenses, equipment replacement, base repairs, and long-term veterans’ care
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/true-scale-trump-secret-military-125854271.html
Automatic Draft Registration Undoes a Victory Decades in the Making: Mass resistance led Congress to end compulsory draft registration, but a plan for automatic registration threatens that victory.
https://wagingnonviolence.org/2026/05/automatic-draft-registration-undoes-a-quiet-resistance-victory/
Senators Propose To Head Off ‘Automatic’ Draft Registration by Repealing Selective Service. This bipartisan bill to abolish the Selective Service System (SSS) and end preparations for a military draft has been proposed in each session of Congress since 2019, but has yet to get a hearing or a floor vote in either the House or Senate.
https://original.antiwar.com/edward_hasbrouck/2026/05/19/senators-propose-to-head-off-automatic-draft-registration-by-repealing-selective-service/
# Planetary / Solar Activity
The Sun Just Broke Its Own Radio Record. 19 days. The previous record was five. Four spacecraft tracked the same burst across 220 degrees of the inner solar system. Three back-to-back solar explosions kept refuelling a magnetic trap 2.1 million kilometres wide.
https://science.nasa.gov/blogs/science-news/2026/05/14/nasa-missions-track-record-breaking-radio-burst-from-sun/
# Social Services / Programs / Social Security / Disability
Social Security’s Judgment Day Is Rapidly Approaching, and President Donald Trump May Force the Fed’s Hand. It doesn’t matter if you’re 66 or 6 (you’re going places if you’re reading this at 6!), Social Security will matter for you. Unfortunately, the program is barreling down a path that could render it less effective.
https://247wallst.com/personal-finance/2026/05/20/social-securitys-judgment-day-is-rapidly-approaching-and-president-donald-trump-may-force-the-feds-hand/
# Technology / AI / Data Centers / Robotics
Texas Ag Commissioner calls for pause on new AI data centers. “What I’m saying is, hey, let’s just take a pause, put everything on hold, and let’s figure this out,” Miller said. “We have no oversight, no guardrails, nothing. We don’t know how many acres they’ve taken up. We don’t even know how many of them there are, can’t even count them.”
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/texas-agriculture-commissioner-calls-pause-202649395.html
# UFO / UAP Disclosure
Pentagon Poised to Release New Batch of UAP Videos Under PURSUE Initiative. “The lack of disclosure regarding the very real threat posed by UAPs in and around U.S. restricted airspace is concerning.” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
https://thedebrief.org/pentagon-poised-to-release-new-batch-of-uap-videos-under-pursue-initiative/
# Veterans / VA
Appeals court upholds order reinstating VA’s union contracts. A unanimous three-judge panel found that only a district judge’s requirement that the Veterans Affairs Department “comply” with its collective bargaining agreements should be put on hold while litigation proceeds.
https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2026/05/appeals-court-upholds-order-reinstating-vas-union-contracts/413710/
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