[Thursday, May 08] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Trump Administration and Doge Initiatives

1.1 Executive Actions and Policy Changes

The Trump administration is rescinding Biden-era restrictions on AI chip exports [1] and plans to modernize U.S. air traffic control while criticizing former Transportation Secretary Buttigieg’s management [2]. A proposed military parade has faced criticism from liberal media outlets, which have labeled it “authoritarian” [3]. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, reports reducing federal borrowing by $51 billion below projections [4] and has expanded its mandate, conducting hearings on AI’s future implications [5] and transgender athletic policies that “descended into chaos” [6].

[1] Trump administration to rescind Biden-era AI chip export curbs, https://nypost.com/2025/05/07/business/trump-administration-to-rescind-biden-era-ai-chip-export-curbs/
[2] Trump touts ‘rebuilding and modernization’ of US air traffic control, blasts Buttigieg for having ’no clue’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-admin-proposes-new-air-traffic-control-system-enhance-safety-unlock-future-air-travel
[3] Liberal media melts down over Trump’s military parade plan, calling it ‘authoritarian’, https://www.foxnews.com/media/liberal-media-meltdown-over-trumps-military-parade-call-authoritarian
[4] Thanks to DOGE, we borrowed $51 billion less than we thought last month, https://x.com/ThomasSowell/status/1920495900750749745
[5] WATCH LIVE: AI magnate testifies on what key industry will mean for future of human race | Fox News Video, https://www.foxnews.com/video/6372520226112
[6] DOGE hearing on athletes in women’s sports descends into chaos, https://www.foxnews.com/sports/doge-hearing-trans-athletes-womens-sports-descends-chaos

1.2 Administrative Restructuring Challenges

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from dismantling three agencies [1] and the Acting FEMA administrator has been removed after “pushing back against Trump agency plans” [2]. These developments signal significant tension surrounding the administration’s restructuring initiatives.

[1] Federal judge blocks Trump admin from dismantling 3 agencies, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-judge-blocks-trump-admin-dismantling-3-agencies
[2] Acting FEMA administrator out after pushing back against Trump agency plans, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/acting-fema-administrator-out-after-pushing-back-against-trump-agency-plans

2. International Affairs and Foreign Policy

2.1 Security Threats and Iran Developments

Satellite imagery has revealed expanded Chinese surveillance infrastructure in Cuba, triggering alarm among U.S. lawmakers [1]. Separate imagery has reportedly exposed a “secret Iranian nuclear weapons facility” [2], prompting new sanctions on Iranian oil exports [3]. President Trump has halted direct military strikes against Houthi forces, though they remain characterized as a “major threat” [4].

[1] China’s spying in Cuba sparks alarm on Capitol Hill after fresh satellite images show surveillance buildup, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chinas-spying-cuba-sparks-alarm-capitol-hill-after-fresh-satellite-images-show-surveillance-buildup
[2] Satellite images reveal alleged secret Iranian nuclear weapons facility, https://www.foxnews.com/world/satellite-images-reveal-alleged-secret-iranian-nuclear-weapons-facility
[3] Trump targets Iranian oil with sanctions, increasing pressure on Islamic Republic to make deal on nukes, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-targets-iranian-oil-sanctions-increasing-pressure-islamic-republic-make-deal-nukes
[4] Trump halts military strikes on Houthis but expert warns Iran-backed terrorist group remains major threat, https://www.foxnews.com/world/trump-halts-military-strikes-houthis-expert-warns-iran-backed-terrorist-group-remains-major-threat

2.2 Trade and International Relations

The Trump administration has secured a new trade deal with the United Kingdom, which Trump has characterized as “full and comprehensive” [1] and “an incredible day for America” [2]. Pakistan reportedly shot down “more than two dozen drones launched by India” [3], while President Trump has issued what’s described as a “brutal ultimatum” to Russian President Putin [4]. The EU is preparing to “hit U.S. with additional tariffs” if trade negotiations stall [5].

[1] Trump: Trade Deal With UK Is ‘Full and Comprehensive’, https://www.newsmax.com/headline/trump-trade-deal-uk/2025/05/08/id/1210043/
[2] Trump unveils new UK trade deal, calls it ‘incredible day for America’, https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/trump-unveils-new-uk-trade-deal-calls-incredible-day-america
[3] Pakistan shoots down more than two dozen drones launched by India, https://www.foxnews.com/world/pakistan-shoots-down-more-than-two-dozen-drones-launched-india
[4] Trump Just Issued a Brutal Ultimatum to Putin – the Clock Is Ticking, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2025/05/08/trump-give-update-on-russia-and-ukraine-war-n2656789
[5] E.U. Reveals Plan To Hit U.S. With Additional Tariffs If Trade Talks Stall, https://www.dailywire.com/news/e-u-reveals-plan-to-hit-u-s-with-additional-tariffs-if-trade-talks-stall

3. Justice and Law Enforcement

3.1 Judicial Affairs and FBI Developments

Florida’s Attorney General has confronted a judge who halted the state’s immigration law, telling them to “Stay in your lane” [1]. Kash Patel has warned the “FBI mission [is] at risk” due to “massive FBI budget cut[s]” under the Trump administration [2]. Reports indicate former Attorney General Merrick Garland approved financial settlements to former FBI officials Peter Strzok ($1.2 million) and Lisa Page ($800,000) [3]. A Philadelphia police officer was “shot in stomach while responding to dispute near high school” [4].

[1] Stay in your lane: Florida AG fires next volley against judge halting state immigration law, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/stay-your-lane-florida-ag-fires-next-volley-against-judge-halting-state-immigration-law
[2] Kash Patel warns FBI mission at risk under Trump admin’s massive FBI budget cut, https://www.foxnews.com/us/kash-patel-warns-fbi-mission-risk-under-trump-admins-massive-fbi-budget-cut
[3] Merrick Garland approved a 1.2M payout for traitor Peter Strzok and 800k for Lisa Page, https://x.com/catturd2/status/1920487446124413239
[4] Philadelphia police officer shot in stomach while responding to dispute near high school, https://www.foxnews.com/us/philadelphia-police-officer-shot-stomach-while-responding-dispute-near-high-school

4. Economic and Fiscal Policy

4.1 Federal Spending and Monetary Policy

Trump Energy Department officials have identified what they characterize as a “dubious spending spree” of energy loans during the previous administration [1]. In New York, controversy has erupted over a budget proposal that could require taxpayers to fund legal defense for Attorney General Letitia James [2], with New York Republicans condemning it as a “slush fund” [3]. President Trump has criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, reportedly calling him a “fool” after the Fed maintained current interest rates [4].

[1] Biden’s Energy-Loan Free-For-All. Trump Energy Department officials discover a dubious spending spree., https://www.wsj.com/opinion/bidens-energy-loan-free-for-all-a2942e81
[2] Taxpayers could be forced to fund Trump foe Letitia James’ legal defense if Dem budget item passes, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/taxpayers-could-forced-fund-trump-foe-letitia-james-legal-defense-dem-budget-item-passes
[3] ‘Epitomizes the Cesspool of Corruption in Albany’: NY Republicans React to ‘Slush Fund’ for AG James, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2025/05/07/elise-stefanik-on-kathy-hochuls-slush-fund-for-letitia-james-n2656700
[4] Trump calls Fed’s Powell a ‘fool’ after central bank holds interest rates steady, https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/trump-calls-feds-powell-fool-after-central-bank-holds-interest-rates-steady

5. Religious and Cultural Developments

5.1 First American Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th Pope, taking the name Leo XIV - the first American pontiff in history [1]. The election was confirmed by white smoke from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel chimney [2]. President Trump called the election a “great honor” for the United States [3].

[1] Cardinal Robert Prevost announced as first American pope, taking name Leo XIV, https://www.foxnews.com/world/cardinal-robert-prevost-announced-first-american-pope-taking-name-leo-xiv
[2] New Pope Elected, White Smoke Billows from Vatican Chimney, https://www.newsweek.com/new-pope-elected-white-smoke-billows-vatican-chimney-2069285
[3] President Trump says first American pope, Pope Leo XIV, is ‘great honor’ | Fox News Video, https://www.foxnews.com/video/6372535778112

5.2 Gender and Cultural Policies

Reports indicate “More Maine schools ban athletes from girls sports, defying Dem leadership and siding with Trump” [1]. LGBTQ+ policy implementation is being contested between levels of government, with “Blue cities adopt Pride flags as official symbols in bid to skirt red-state laws” [2]. Public art in New York City has become contentious after the installation of a “12-foot-tall woman” statue described as a “‘stark contrast’ to statues of White men” [3] and the removal of a Thomas Jefferson statue [4].

[1] More Maine schools ban athletes from girls sports, defying Dem leadership and siding with Trump, https://www.foxnews.com/sports/more-maine-schools-ban-trans-athletes-from-girls-sports-defying-democrat-leadership-siding-trump
[2] Blue cities adopt Pride flags as official symbols in bid to skirt red-state laws, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/blue-cities-adopt-pride-flags-official-symbols-bids-skirt-red-state-laws
[3] Times Square touts new statue of 12-foot-tall woman as ‘stark contrast’ to statues of White men, https://www.foxnews.com/media/times-square-touts-new-statue-12-foot-tall-black-woman-stark-contrast-statues-white-men
[4] ‘Tasteless’: NYC Tears Down Statue Of Thomas Jefferson, Erects 12-foot Statue Of Overweight Woman, https://redstate.com/katie-jerkovich/2025/05/07/tasteless-nyc-tears-down-statue-of-thomas-jefferson-erects-12-foot-statue-of-overweight-black-woman-n2188813

6. Education and Campus Issues

6.1 Campus Protests and Education Policy

Columbia University has implemented security measures amid ongoing protests, requiring protesters to identify themselves or face arrest [1] after “Masked pro-Hamas protesters storm[ed] Columbia library” [2]. Reports indicate “mostly women arrested in Columbia University library takeover” [3]. UCLA’s medical school faces a class-action lawsuit alleging continued use of “race-based admissions process” [4], while a Virginia student faces “investigation for questioning girl in boys’ locker room” [5].

[1] Palestine Protestors FAFO at Columbia University - Required to Identify Themselves or Face Arrest., https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1920239746736865741
[2] Masked pro-Hamas protesters storm Columbia library, shove past security as Ivy Leaguers prep for finals, https://nypost.com/2025/05/07/us-news/masked-anti-israel-protesters-storm-columbia-library-shove-past-security-as-ivy-leaguers-prep-for-finals/
[3] Mostly women arrested in Columbia University library takeover: NYPD, https://www.foxnews.com/us/mostly-women-arrested-columbia-university-library-takeover-nypd
[4] UCLA medical school hit with class-action lawsuit for allegedly still using race-based admissions process, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ucla-medical-school-hit-class-action-lawsuit-allegedly-still-using-race-based-admissions-process
[5] Student facing investigation for questioning girl in boys’ locker room | Fox News Video, https://www.foxnews.com/video/6372462209112

7. Electoral Politics and Political Figures

7.1 Political Developments

Former President Biden has hired a “veteran Democrat communicator” to help “defend [his] tarnished reputation” [1] while appearing on “The View” to contest accusations of a “health cover-up” [2]. House Republicans are advancing what is described as a “big, beautiful bill” [3], though questions about congressional effectiveness have emerged [4]. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez appears to be considering a presidential run [5], while Senator Bernie Sanders has stated that “both parties in the political system are ’largely corrupt’” [6].

[1] Biden hires veteran Democrat communicator as former president aims to defend tarnished reputation, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-hires-veteran-democrat-communicator-former-president-aims-defend-tarnished-reputation
[2] Joe and Jill Biden fire back on ‘The View’ against accusations of health cover-up, call stories ‘wrong’, https://www.foxnews.com/media/joe-jill-biden-fire-back-the-view-against-accusations-health-cover-up-the-view
[3] Horse Sense: House Republicans work to pass ‘big, beautiful bill’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/horse-sense-house-republicans-work-pass-big-beautiful-bill
[4] What Is The Point Of Having A GOP Congress? - What’s become increasingly clear is that absent Trump and a few Republicans, the GOP lacks the willingness and ability to govern., https://thefederalist.com/2025/05/08/what-is-the-point-of-having-a-gop-congress/
[5] AOC’s constituents weigh in on presidential run, recall her stunning 2018 political upset, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aocs-constituents-weigh-presidential-run-recall-her-stunning-2018-political-upset
[6] Sen. Bernie Sanders: Both parties in the political system are ’largely corrupt’ | Fox News Video, https://www.foxnews.com/video/6372490294112