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Trump says he will hold off on Iran attacks at request of Gulf states

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 7:13 pm

President Trump will hold off on attacking Iran again at the request of leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, he announced on Monday. Trump in a Truth Social post, said the strike was scheduled for Tuesday, but was asked to hold off because “serious negotiations are now taking place, and that,...

Trump administration proposes to allow some delays for 'forever chemical' regulations

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 7:00 pm

The Trump administration is proposing to allow some delays to the deadline for water systems to regulate toxic “forever chemicals.” Under current regulations, water systems are required to filter out at least some of these toxic substances by 2029. The administration is proposing to allow companies to apply for exemptions to push that deadline back...

Hegseth stumps for Massie challenger in stark break from Pentagon norms

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 6:54 pm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hit the campaign trail on Monday to help former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in his bid to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in a GOP primary, a highly unusual move for any head of the Pentagon. Hegseth appeared alongside Gallrein, who President Trump is backing against Massie, at a rally in...

US rejects new Iranian proposal to end war: Report

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 6:13 pm

The U.S. has again rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict between the two countries, according to a new report. Axios reported Monday that Tehran offered a revised peace proposal that the White House shot down, per a top American official and another source close to the matter. Reuters also reported Monday that the...

Cuba's president warns of 'bloodbath' if US takes military action

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 6:08 pm

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Monday warned of a "bloodbath" if the U.S. were to attack the island country, after Axios reported that Cuba has more than 300 military drones with discussed plans to use them to strike the U.S. military base at Guantanamo Bay or Key West, Fla. Axios cited classified intelligence that showed...

US bans foreign travelers from Ebola-impacted nations

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 5:47 pm

In response to a growing Ebola outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is imposing a ban on foreign passport holders from entering the country if they have been in Uganda, Congo or South Sudan in the previous 21 days.  The agency in a statement said it was invoking Title 42, a law that allows the CDC director to block noncitizens from entering the U.S....

Trump dropped IRS suit in deal to create $1.776B 'anti-weaponization' fund

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 5:36 pm

The Justice Department on Monday launched a nearly $2 billion “anti-weaponization fund” as part of a settlement after President Trump sued the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for $10 billion. The fund, which will receive a total of $1.776 billion dollars, will give payouts as well as issue “formal apologies” to those who pursue settlements after...

Live updates: Hegseth campaigns with Massie opponent; DOJ creates fund for allies

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 5:32 pm

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in northern Kentucky on Monday afternoon, campaigning in a "personal capacity" for former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein for Congress. It's an unprecedented visit that follows President Trump's effort to oust Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) in Tuesday's Kentucky primary. Trump's Justice Department on Monday has moved to create a fund, worth...

A hidden barrier to starting a family

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 5:30 pm

Endometriosis is a widespread disease affecting at least one in eight women, often leading to infertility, which can be prevented with earlier diagnosis and treatment.

Kash Patel abusing his position to live VIP lifestyle 

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 5:29 pm

If you campaign against excess, against elite privilege, against government waste, then you should probably avoid behavior that looks exactly like the thing you condemned.

More than 100K children separated from parents during Trump immigration crackdown: Report

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 5:27 pm

A new report from the Brookings Institution found that more than 145,000 U.S. citizen children have likely been separated from at least one parent due to detention over their immigration status in the second Trump administration. The information released on Monday by Brookings indicated that more than 22,000 children have experienced having all of their...

Thomas Massie smeared by GOP establishment; MAGA is with him!  

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 5:26 pm

There’s at least one Republican who votes the way he promised.  

Graham presses Trump for 'short but forceful' response to Iran

By: The Hill

Published on: May 18, 2026, 5:07 pm

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) pressed President Trump for a “short but forceful response" to Iran as peace talks stay stuck at a standstill. “I have every confidence that President Trump fully understands the situation with Iran and will not continue to tolerate a refusal to negotiate in good faith along with Iran’s defiant aggression in...