[Wednesday, May 07] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Foreign Affairs & International Relations

1.1 India-Pakistan Conflict

India has launched military strikes against Pakistan, described in reports as both “missiles” [1] and “airstrikes” [2]. These strikes were triggered by a terror attack, with Pakistan formally characterizing India’s actions as an “act of war” while claiming to have shot down Indian fighter jets [3]. President Trump has offered to help mediate the conflict, explicitly stating his desire to “see them stop” [4].

[1] Breaking: India Has Launched Missiles Into Pakistan, Which Vows to Retaliate, https://redstate.com/smoosieq/2025/05/06/breaking-india-has-launched-strikes-into-pakistan-which-vows-to-retaliate-n2188762
[2] India Launches Airstrikes On Pakistan As Tensions Explode Over Terror Attack, https://www.dailywire.com/news/india-launches-airstrikes-on-pakistan-as-tensions-explode-over-terror-attack?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Kassy+Akiva&category=News&elementPosition=1&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=India+Launches+Airstrikes+On+Pakistan+As+Tensions+Explode+Over+Terror+Attack
[3] Pakistan calls India’s strikes an ‘act of war’ and claims it shot down Indian fighter jets, https://www.foxnews.com/world/pakistan-calls-indias-strikes-act-war-claims-shot-down-indian-fighter-jets
[4] Trump offers to help India, Pakistan amid growing conflict: ‘I want to see them stop’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-offers-help-india-pakistan-amid-growing-conflict-i-want-see-them-stop

1.2 US-China Relations & Trade

The United States and China are showing progress in addressing their trade dispute. U.S. officials are scheduled to meet with Chinese counterparts in Switzerland [1], and the Trump administration has set a date for direct trade talks characterized as a “breakthrough” [2].

[1] US officials to meet with Chinese counterparts in Switzerland amid trade war, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-officials-meet-chinese-counterparts-switzerland-amid-trade-war
[2] BREAKTHROUGH: Trump Officials Set Date For Direct Trade Talks With China, https://www.dailywire.com/news/breakthrough-trump-officials-set-date-for-direct-trade-talks-with-china?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Daniel+Chaitin&category=News&elementPosition=0&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=BREAKTHROUGH%3A+Trump+Officials+Set+Date+For+Direct+Trade+Talks+With+China

1.3 Middle East Developments

President Trump has announced that three more hostages have died in Gaza, reducing the total number still alive to 21 [1]. Senator Rubio has ordered the State Department to close the Office of Palestinian Affairs [2]. The administration is now focusing attention on Iran, with President Trump planning to rename the Persian Gulf as the “Arabian Gulf” ahead of scheduled nuclear talks [3]. Vice President Vance has provided a preview of these talks, revealing that Trump remains “open” to future discussions with Russian and Chinese officials [4].

[1] Trump: Three More Hostages Die in Gaza, Dropping Total To 21 Alive, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-three-more-hostages-die-in-gaza-dropping-total-to-21-alive?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Kassy+Akiva&category=News&elementPosition=2&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Trump%3A+Three+More+Hostages+Die+in+Gaza%2C+Dropping+Total+To+21+Alive
[2] Marco Rubio Orders State Department to Close Office of Palestinian Affairs, https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2025/05/06/marco-rubio-orders-state-department-close-office-palestinian-affairs/
[3] Trump to rename Persian Gulf the Arabian Gulf ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks, Middle East trip: report, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-rename-persian-gulf-arabian-gulf-ahead-us-iran-nuclear-talks-middle-east-trip-report
[4] Vance previews US-Iran nuclear talks, says Trump ‘open’ to sitting down with Russians, Chinese in future, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/vance-previews-us-iran-nuclear-talks-says-trump-open-sitting-down-russians-chinese-future

1.4 Regional Security & Diplomacy

Senator Rubio has announced the rescue of five hostages held by Venezuela’s Maduro regime [1]. The USS Harry S Truman aircraft carrier has lost another fighter jet, raising operational concerns [2]. Brazil has rejected a U.S. request to classify local gangs as terrorist organizations [3]. Vice President Vance acknowledges Russia’s demands regarding Ukraine are “too high,” but maintains a pathway to “durable peace” remains viable [4]. U.S. intelligence agencies have been directed to gather information on Greenland as the administration considers potential acquisition [5].

[1] Rubio Announces U.S. Rescued 5 Hostages Held By Maduro In Venezuela, https://www.dailywire.com/news/rubio-announces-u-s-rescued-5-hostages-held-by-maduro-in-venezuela?author=Hank+Berrien&category=News&elementPosition=0&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=Rubio+Announces+U.S.+Rescued+5+Hostages+Held+By+Maduro+In+Venezuela
[2] USS Carrier Loses Another Fighter Jet - What’s Going on With the Harry S Truman?, https://redstate.com/wardclark/2025/05/07/uss-carriers-loses-another-fighter-jet-whats-going-on-with-the-harry-s-truman-n2188773#google_vignette
[3] Brazil rejects US request to classify local gangs as terrorist organisations, https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/brazil-rejects-us-request-to-classify-local-gangs-as-terrorist-organisations
[4] Vance says Russia’s demands are too high, but there’s still a path to ‘durable peace’ with Ukraine, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/vance-says-russias-demands-too-high-theres-still-path-durable-peace-ukraine
[5] U.S. Intelligence Agencies Directed To Spy On Greenland As Trump Mulls Takeover, https://www.dailywire.com/news/u-s-intelligence-agencies-directed-to-spy-on-greenland-as-trump-mulls-takeover?author=Nathan+Gay&category=News&elementPosition=2&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=U.S.+Intelligence+Agencies+Directed+To+Spy+On+Greenland+As+Trump+Mulls+Takeover

2. Trump Administration & Executive Actions

2.1 Executive Appointments & Judicial Nominations

President Trump has begun filling 46 judicial vacancies, launching what is described as a “first wave of nominees to restore rule of law” [1]. These nominations have prompted opposition from left-wing activists [2], with a new team guiding the administration’s judicial appointment strategy [3]. The administration has also selected a new surgeon general [4].

[1] President Trump Begins Filling 46 Judicial Vacancies — Launches First Wave of Nominees to Restore Rule of Law, https://politicom.com.au/president-trump-begins-filling-46-judicial-vacancies-launches-first-wave-of-nominees-to-restore-rule-of-law/
[2] Trump Announces First Wave Of Judicial Nominees Amid Fury From Left-Wing Activists, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-announces-first-wave-of-judicial-nominees-amid-fury-from-left-wing-activists?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Mary+Margaret+Olohan&category=News&elementPosition=2&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Trump+Announces+First+Wave+Of+Judicial+Nominees+Amid+Fury+From+Left-Wing+Activists
[3] A new team guides Trump 2.0 as he begins to fill judicial vacancies, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3403141/new-team-guides-trump-judicial-vacancies/
[4] Trump announces new pick for surgeon general, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-announces-maha-advocate-casey-means-new-surgeon-general-nominee

2.2 Government Reform & Policy Implementation

The Senate has announced a bipartisan bill requiring the Federal Reserve’s Inspector General to be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate [1]. The newly implemented REAL ID requirements have created widespread confusion, particularly affecting college-aged travelers [2]. The administration has proposed eliminating federal employee raises for 2026 while recommending significant budget reductions for non-defense agencies [3]. President Trump has challenged California Governor Newsom to run for president in 2028 while criticizing his record on Los Angeles wildfires [4].

[1] Senate announces bi‑partisan Bill requiring Federal Reserve’s Inspector General be named by President & confirmed by Senate., https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1919907019303043078?s=46
[2] New travel rules, same confusion: ‘REAL ID’ raises questions, concerns among college-aged travelers, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-travel-rules-same-confusion-real-id-raises-questions-concerns-among-college-aged-travelers
[3] Trump Proposes No 2026 Raise for Employees, Cuts in Non-Defense Agencies, https://www.fedweek.com/fedweek/trump-proposes-no-2026-raise-for-employees-cuts-in-non-defense-agencies/
[4] Trump dares Newsom to run in 2028, slams record on LA wildfires, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-hed-love-gavin-newsom-2028-presidential-run

3. Economic & Fiscal Policy

3.1 Federal Reserve & Economic Outlook

The Federal Reserve has maintained current interest rates while weighing potential impacts from President Trump’s tariff policies [1]. This decision occurs amid broader economic uncertainty and concerns about potential stagflation [2]. Ford is reportedly planning to increase prices on vehicles made in Mexico due to tariffs [3], with the CEO making statements that reportedly challenge prevailing Democratic narratives about their economic impact [4].

[1] Federal Reserve holds rates steady as it balances risks from Donald Trump’s tariffs, https://www.ft.com/content/a62ab13a-8e2e-4826-9cb3-b49b07643ad4
[2] With the economic tumult, a serious concern has emerged: stagflation, https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/economic-tumult-serious-concern-has-emerged-stagflation
[3] Ford To Jack Up Prices On Vehicles Made In Mexico Over Tariffs, https://www.dailywire.com/news/ford-to-jack-up-prices-on-vehicles-made-in-mexico-over-tariffs?author=Zach+Jewell&category=News&elementPosition=0&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=Ford+To+Jack+Up+Prices+On+Vehicles+Made+In+Mexico+Over+Tariffs
[4] Ford CEO Drops Trump Tariff Truth Dems Will Hate, https://www.westernjournal.com/ford-ceo-drops-trump-tariff-truth-dems-will-hate-working-big-time/

3.2 Federal Spending & Fiscal Oversight

Significant fiscal oversight issues have emerged with reports that over one-third of Treasury payments cannot be tracked to their appropriations [1]. A foreign aid official who reportedly resisted the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been accused of taking secret payments after directing Africa-related funds to an associate [2]. Investigative reports allege an African aid agency systematically utilized foreign pass-through entities to redirect funds to Washington D.C. staff [3].

[1] Insane: Over One‑Third of Payments Issued by Treasury Cannot Be Tracked Back to Appropriation, https://redstate.com/smoosieq/2025/05/06/insane-over-one-third-of-payments-issued-by-treasury-cannot-be-tracked-back-to-appropriation-n2188764
[2] Foreign Aid Official Who Resisted DOGE Took Secret Payments After Steering Africa Money To Friend, https://www.dailywire.com/news/foreign-aid-official-who-resisted-doge-took-secret-payments-after-steering-africa-money-to-friend?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Luke+Rosiak&category=Investigation&elementPosition=4&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Foreign+Aid+Official+Who+Resisted+DOGE+Took+Secret+Payments+After+Steering+Africa+Money+To+Friend%C2%A0
[3] African Aid Agency Used Foreign Pass-Throughs To Hide Money That Went To D.C. Staff, Friends, https://www.dailywire.com/news/african-aid-agency-used-foreign-pass-throughs-to-hide-money-that-went-to-d-c-staff-friends?author=Luke+Rosiak&category=Investigation&elementPosition=1&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=African+Aid+Agency+Used+Foreign+Pass-Throughs+To+Hide+Money+That+Went+To+D.C.+Staff%2C+Friends

4. Immigration & Border Security

4.1 Enforcement & Policy Debates

Law enforcement has reported that 11 teenage members of the Tren de Aragua gang allegedly attacked NYPD officers [1]. In Massachusetts, authorities discovered what they characterized as a “child-rapist alien” from Brazil living at a daycare center in a “wealthy enclave” [2]. Border czar Tom Homan has publicly responded to Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez following what was described as “taunting” at an immigration town hall [3]. Senator Thune has characterized President Trump’s border policies as a “staggering success,” describing their impact as “mind-blowing” [4].

[1] 11 alleged teen Tren de Aragua gang members attack NYPD officers: police, https://www.foxnews.com/us/11-alleged-teen-tren-de-aragua-gang-members-attack-nypd-officers-police
[2] Daycare in wealthy enclave shutters after housing fugitive child predator arrested by ICE: report, https://www.foxnews.com/us/daycare-wealthy-enclave-shutters-housing-fugitive-child-predator-arrested-ice-report
[3] Border czar Tom Homan fires back at AOC for taunting him at immigration town hall, https://www.foxnews.com/media/border-czar-tom-homan-fires-back-aoc-taunting-him-immigration-town-hall
[4] Thune on Trump’s ‘Staggering Success’ at Border: ‘Mind-Blowing’, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/07/exclusive-thune-on-trumps-staggering-success-at-border-mind-blowing/

4.2 Legal Challenges

A federal judge has issued an order compelling the Trump administration to immediately resettle 12,000 migrants [1]. In a separate case, a judge has declined to lift an order requiring the return of a Venezuelan migrant deported under a Trump administration policy [2]. The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Albrego-Garcia’s alleged human trafficking operation [3]. Individuals charged with the murder of an Israeli businessman in Los Angeles have been identified as “illegal immigrants,” with reports highlighting that one suspect had previously been released by a jurisdiction described as a “sanctuary city” [4].

[1] Federal judge orders Trump admin to immediately resettle 12K migrants, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-orders-trump-admin-immediately-resettle-12k-migrants
[2] Judge won’t lift order requiring return of Venezuelan migrant deported under Trump policy, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-orders-return-deported-migrant-us-rejecting-trump-request
[3] DOJ Now Investigating Albrego-Garcia’s Human Trafficking Operation, https://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=414731
[4] Thugs charged with savage murder of Israeli businessman in his LA home are illegal immigrants — and one was released by a sanctuary city, https://nypost.com/2025/05/05/us-news/thugs-charged-with-murdering-israeli-businessman-in-la-home-are-illegal-immigrants/

5. Law Enforcement & Justice

5.1 Federal Investigations & Public Safety

A major federal operation targeting sexual predators has resulted in 205 arrests, announced by officials Patel and Bondi [1]. Authorities rescued over 100 children in what was characterized as a “historic bust” [2]. Concerns have been raised about a “dangerous air traffic controller shortage” affecting aviation safety, with Republicans claiming the administration inherited an FAA with critical staffing shortages [3]. A study has found that “defund the police” policies resulted in increased killings [4]. In a high-profile case, a jury has acquitted all officers of all charges in the Tyre Nichols beating death [5].

[1] 205 arrested in FBI child sex operation, Patel and Bondi announce, https://www.foxnews.com/us/205-arrested-fbi-child-sex-operation-patel-bondi-announce
[2] Bondi Announces The Rescue Of Over 100 Children In Historic Bust Of Sexual Predators, https://www.dailywire.com/news/bondi-announces-the-rescue-of-over-100-children-in-historic-bust-of-sexual-predators?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Spencer+Lindquist&category=News&elementPosition=2&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories
[3] Trump inherited FAA rocked by staffing issues that earned little attention from Dems shifting blame, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-inherited-faa-rocked-staffing-issues-that-earned-little-attention-from-dems-shifting-blame
[4] Duh! Study shows ‘defund the police’ resulted in more killings, https://nypost.com/2025/05/06/opinion/duh-study-shows-defund-the-police-resulted-in-more-killings/
[5] Jury acquits officers of all charges in Tyre Nichols beating death, https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2025/may/07/hamilton-county-jury-acquits-memphis-officers-in-fatal-beating-of-tyre-nichols/

6. Social, Religious & Cultural Affairs

6.1 Religious Developments

A poll has reportedly found that a majority of American Muslims do not oppose Trump’s Gaza plan, directing their dissatisfaction toward Democrats instead [1]. The Catholic Church plans to excommunicate priests who comply with a Washington state law requiring the reporting of child abuse confessions [2]. The Church is also in the process of selecting a new pope, with cardinals gathering for a final Mass before the conclave [3].

[1] Shock Poll: Majority of American Muslims DON’T Oppose Trump’s Gaza Plan; Take Anger Out on DEMOCRATS!, https://pjmedia.com/scott-pinsker/2025/05/06/shock-poll-majority-of-american-muslims-dont-oppose-trumps-gaza-plan-take-anger-out-on-democrats-n4939520
[2] Catholic Church to excommunicate priests for following WA law requiring child abuse confessions to be reported, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/catholic-church-excommunicate-priests-following-wa-law-requiring-child-abuse-confessions-reported
[3] Cardinals gather in St. Peter’s Basilica for final Mass before conclave to choose new pope, https://www.foxnews.com/world/cardinals-gather-st-peters-basilica-final-mass-before-conclave-choose-new-pope

6.2 Education & Media

Columbia University has terminated 180 researchers following a loss of federal funds [1] and faces criticism over its Pulitzer Prize decisions while dealing with disruptive campus activities during examination periods [2]. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Committee plans to hold a hearing on athletes in women’s sports [3]. Media reporting practices have come under scrutiny, with the New York Times reportedly removing terms like “China virus” from early pandemic coverage without acknowledgment [4], while ABC News has altered its characterization of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from “Maryland man” to “Salvadoran man” without formal correction [5].

[1] Columbia Terminates 180 Researchers After Loss of Federal Funds, https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2025/05/06/columbia-lays-off-180-researchers-after-loss-of-federal-funds-n3802510
[2] Agitators take over part of Columbia University library during finals, call it ’liberation zone’, https://www.foxnews.com/us/anti-israel-agitators-take-over-part-columbia-university-library-during-finals-call-liberation-zone
[3] DOGE Committee to hold hearing on athletes in women’s sports, congressman reveals, https://www.foxnews.com/sports/doge-committee-hold-hearing-trans-athletes-womens-sports-congressman-reveals
[4] New York Times silently scrubbed ‘China virus,’ ‘Wuhan virus’ from early pandemic coverage., https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/01/new-york-times-stealth-edits-early-pandemic-coverage/
[5] ABC News has quietly changed their reporting on Kilmar Abrego Garcia from “Maryland man” to “Salvadoran man”. (X/@Patri0tsareinContr0l), https://x.com/Patri0tContr0l/status/1920116040412856525