[Sunday, May 11] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Trump Administration & Foreign Relations

1.1 US-China Trade Agreement

President Trump has announced a “total reset negotiated” with China during critical tariff talks in Geneva, Switzerland [1]. Multiple sources characterize developments from the US-China trade negotiations as “excellent news” [2]. Details of the agreement are scheduled for release on Monday, with U.S. trade officials expecting the deal to reduce the trade deficit and ease tensions between the world’s two largest economies [3].

[1] Trump says ’total reset negotiated’ with China during tariff talks in Geneva, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-total-reset-negotiated-china-tariff-talks-geneva
[2] Excellent News Is Coming Out of Switzerland From US-China Trade Talks, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2025/05/10/excellent-news-coming-out-of-switzerland-from-us-china-trade-talks-n2656874
[3] US, China strike trade deal after extensive talks in Switzerland as US trade rep touts ‘resolving’ ongoing trade war, https://nypost.com/2025/05/11/world-news/us-and-china-have-hammered-out-a-trade-deal-us-trade-representative-says/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=pasteboard_app

1.2 Diplomatic Initiatives

Russian President Putin has formally proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine to end the ongoing war [1], and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has reportedly accepted an offer to meet [2]. Separately, President Trump has praised a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan as “a job well done” and explicitly vowed to increase trade with both nations [3]. Trump has also committed to mediate the India-Pakistan conflict, which he characterized as lasting “1,000 years.”

In Middle East diplomacy, Trump is reportedly planning a meeting with Saudi leadership that will include representatives from the Palestinian Authority, Lebanon, and Syria [4]. Additionally, Hamas has claimed it will release American hostage Edan Alexander [5].

[1] Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine to end war, https://www.foxnews.com/world/putin-proposes-direct-peace-talks-ukraine-end-war
[2] Zelenskyy accepts offer of meeting with Putin, https://www.foxnews.com/world/zelenskyy-agrees-meet-putin-thursday
[3] Trump vows to increase trade with India, Pakistan after praising ceasefire agreement: ‘A job well done!’, https://www.foxnews.com/world/trump-vows-increase-trade-india-pakistan-after-praising-ceasefire-agreement-a-job-well-done
[4] Trump’s meeting with Saudi ruler said set to include leaders of PA, Lebanon, Syria, https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-meeting-with-saudi-ruler-said-set-to-include-leaders-of-pa-lebanon-syria/
[5] Hamas claims it will release American hostage Edan Alexander, https://www.foxnews.com/world/hamas-claims-release-american-hostage-edan-alexander

1.3 Other International Developments

The United States is approaching a “100% deal” with Mexico to resolve a decades-long sewage crisis [1]. In Canada, separatist sentiment in Alberta has intensified, with advocates declaring “it’s time that we’re set free” [2]. A movement to “Defund The United Nations” has also gained attention [3].

[1] US one step closer to ‘100%’ deal with Mexico ending decades-long sewage crisis gripping vacation hotspot: EPA, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-one-step-closer-100-deal-mexico-ending-decades-long-sewage-crisis-gripping-vacation-hotspot-epa
[2] Alberta’s break up talk with Canada gets real: ‘it’s time that we’re set free’, https://nypost.com/2025/05/10/world-news/albertas-break-up-talk-with-canada-gets-real-its-time-that-were-set-free/
[3] Defund The United Nations, https://issuesinsights.com/2025/05/08/defund-the-united-nations/

2. Domestic Policy & Governance

2.1 Presidential Actions & Initiatives

President Trump has indicated plans to “work something out” with congressional Republicans to defund Planned Parenthood [1]. The administration has redirected funds previously allocated for illegal immigrant housing toward establishing a National Center for Homeless Veterans [2]. Trump also appears to be taking action on pharmaceutical pricing, though specific details remain limited in reporting [3].

[1] Trump Says GOP Will “Work Something Out” to Defund Planned Parenthood, https://www.lifenews.com/2025/05/09/trump-says-gop-will-work-something-out-to-defund-planned-parenthood/
[2] Trump Redirects Illegal Immigrant Housing Funds to Launch National Center for Homeless Veterans, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/05/11/trump-to-use-illegal-alien-housing-funds-to-build-national-warrior-independence-center-n2656872
[3] Trump clashes drug prices, /r/Conservative/comments/1kkdrsb/trump_clashes_drug_prices/

2.2 Congressional & State Legislation

House Republicans have released portions of what they’re calling Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” [1]. At the state level, a Texas State Senator is actively supporting legislation that would ban China, Russia, and Iran from purchasing land in Texas [2]. Republican senators have also launched the MOMS Act aimed at providing support to mothers [3]. New York State’s budget has more than doubled over the past decade, rising from $100 billion to $254 billion [4].

[1] House Republicans Release Portions of Trump’s Desired ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’—Here’s What We Know, https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/05/10/house-republicans-release-portions-of-trumps-desired-big-beautiful-billheres-what-we-know-n2188923
[2] State Senator backs bill banning China, Russia and Iran from buying TX land ‘Not giving up an inch’, https://v.redd.it/5s08g5wrr50f1
[3] GOP senators launch new push to back mothers with MOMS Act, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-senators-launch-new-push-back-mothers-moms-act
[4] New York’s Budget Went From $100B to $254B in a Decade, https://www.frontpagemag.com/new-yorks-budget-went-from-100b-to-254b-in-a-decade/

3. Immigration & Law Enforcement

3.1 ICE Operations & Political Confrontations

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have become a flashpoint for confrontation between federal authorities and Democratic politicians. The Department of Homeland Security has released body camera footage allegedly showing Democrats harassing ICE agents [1] and warned that “arrests are still on the table” after New Jersey House Democrats reportedly “stormed” an ICE facility [2]. A Massachusetts politician allegedly assaulted ICE and local officers during an arrest operation [3], and a Democratic gubernatorial candidate was arrested outside an ICE detention facility in Newark [4]. Democratic lawmakers have defended their actions while accusing the Trump administration of “lying at all levels” [5].

[1] DHS Shares Insane Body Cam Footage Of Democrats Harassing ICE Agents, https://www.outkick.com/analysis/dhs-shares-insane-body-cam-footage-democrats-assaulting-ice-agents
[2] DHS says ‘arrests are still on the table’ after New Jersey House Dems storm ICE facility | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-says-arrests-on-table-after-new-jersey-house-dems-caught-camera-storming-ice-facility
[3] Mass. pol allegedly assaulted ICE, local officers during chaotic arrest of accused violent illegal migrant: police union, https://nypost.com/2025/05/10/us-news/chaotic-video-shows-massachusetts-ice-arrest-being-disrupted-by-unruly-crowd-leading-to-2-arrests/
[4] Democratic gubernatorial candidate—was arrested outside the Delaney Hall Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Newark, New Jersey., https://americanliberty.news/government/mayor-running-for-governor-arrested-for-trespassing-at-ice-detention-center/phouck/2025/05/
[5] Dem lawmakers defend ‘storming’ of ICE facility, say Trump admin is ’lying at all levels’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dem-lawmakers-defend-storming-ice-facility-say-trump-admin-lying-all-levels

3.2 Refugee & Asylum Policies

Questions have emerged regarding whether President Trump will protect Christian Afghan refugees who reportedly fled persecution in their home country [1]. The Trump administration has also reportedly granted refugee status to White Afrikaners from South Africa following that country’s expropriation law, drawing criticism from civil rights activist Al Sharpton [2]. Media responses to these refugee policies have also drawn attention [3].

[1] Will President Trump protect the Christian Afghan refugees who fled here to escape martyrdom?, https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/president-trump-protect-christian-afghan-refugees-who-fled-here-escape-martyrdom
[2] Sharpton Slams Trump’s Refugee Status Grant to White Afrikaners in Wake of South Africa Expropriation Law, https://redstate.com/mike_miller/2025/05/11/sharpton-slams-trumps-white-afrikaners-refugee-status-in-wake-of-south-africa-expropriation-legislation-n2188935
[3] Media Suddenly Skeptical of Refugees After Reports of Impending Arrival of White South African Farmers, https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/05/media-suddenly-skeptical-of-refugees-after-reports-of-impending-arrival-of-white-south-african-farmers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=media-suddenly-skeptical-of-refugees-after-reports-of-impending-arrival-of-white-south-african-farmers

3.3 Criminal Justice Developments

FBI Deputy Director Bongino has explicitly announced that “illegal alien criminals and child predators” will be targeted next in an ongoing federal law enforcement crackdown [1]. Texas authorities have halted a proposed development dubbed “EPIC City,” described as a potential Muslim “parallel society” [2]. A California “Teacher of the Year” recipient has been sentenced to 30 years imprisonment for sexual abuse of elementary students [3].

[1] FBI Deputy Director Bongino: Illegal alien criminals and child predators are next in ongoing crackdown, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-deputy-director-bongino-illegal-alien-criminals-child-predators-next-ongoing-crackdown
[2] Texas Puts the Kibosh on EPIC City, the Proposed Muslim ‘Parallel Society’, https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/05/11/texas-puts-the-kibosh-on-proposed-muslim-parallel-society-epic-city-n2188953
[3] California ‘Teacher of the Year’ sentenced to 30 years for sexual abuse of students, https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-teacher-year-sentenced-years-sexual-abuse-students

4. Legal Affairs & Judicial System

4.1 Supreme Court & Judicial Independence

Chief Justice John Roberts has reaffirmed judicial independence as the Supreme Court considers cases involving President Trump [1]. Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered a speech urging lawyers to “fight this fight,” described by some as an act of solidarity [2].

[1] Roberts reaffirms judicial independence as Supreme Court takes up Trump cases | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chief-justice-roberts-doubles-down-defense-courts-scotus-gears-up-hear-key-trump-cases
[2] “An Act of Solidarity”: Sotomayor Calls for Lawyers to “Fight this Fight” in Controversial Speech, https://jonathanturley.org/2025/05/11/an-act-of-solidarity-sotomayor-calls-for-lawyers-to-fight-this-fight-in-controversial-speech/

4.2 Corporate Lawsuits & Settlements

Google has agreed to pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle claims of unauthorized tracking and collection of private data [1]. Mexico has filed a formal lawsuit against Google over changing the name “Gulf of Mexico” to “Gulf of America” for users in the United States [2].

[1] Google to pay Texas $1.4B to settle claims of unauthorized tracking, collecting of private data, https://www.foxbusiness.com/technology/google-pay-texas-1-4b-settle-claims-unauthorized-tracking-collecting-private-data
[2] Mexico is suing Google over ‘Gulf of America’ name change for US users, https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/mexico-is-suing-google-over-gulf-of-america-name-change-for-us-users-150012599.html

5. National Security & Defense

5.1 Military Technology & Strategy

The United States Marine Corps has created a dedicated attack drone team as competition with Russia and China intensifies into what one source describes as an “arms race” in military technology [1]. The U.S. Army is undergoing a significant transformation of its air assault capabilities, “ditching helicopters for new radical air assault planes” [2].

[1] US Marine Corps creates attack drone team as arms race with Russia, China heats up, https://www.foxnews.com/world/us-marine-corps-creates-attack-drone-team-arms-race-russia-china-heats-up
[2] Army ditches helicopters for new radical air assault planes, https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/army-ditches-helicopters-new-radical-air-assault-planes

6. Social Issues, Education & Culture

6.1 Religious Developments

Pope Leo XIV has delivered his first address, which reportedly drew “similarities to Pope Francis’ papacy while preserving forsaken traditions” [1]. The new Pope, characterized in one headline as “A Yank on the Throne of St. Peter” suggesting American origins [3], delivered his first “Regina Caeli” prayers from St. Peter’s balcony [2]. In Chicago, crowds have gathered near the childhood home of what is being hailed as “the first American pope” [4].

[1] Pope Leo XIV’s first address draws similarities to Pope Francis’ papacy while preserving forsaken traditions, https://www.foxnews.com/world/pope-leo-xivs-first-address-draws-similarities-pope-francis-papacy-while-preserving-forsaken-traditions
[2] Pope Leo delivers first ‘Regina Caeli’ prayers from St. Peter’s balcony, https://www.foxnews.com/world/pope-leo-delivers-first-regina-caeli-prayers-from-st-peters-balcony
[3] A Yank on the Throne of St. Peter, https://europeanconservative.com/articles/commentary/pope-leo-american-pontiff-decline-of-us-catholic-church-hope
[4] Chicago celebrates the first American pope as crowds draw near his childhood | Fox News Video, https://www.foxnews.com/video/6372679844112

6.2 Education & Campus Politics

A West Point professor resigned in protest over Trump administration education reforms, prompting Pete Hegseth to declare, “You Will Not Be Missed” [1]. Maine teenagers are “battling state Democrats on girls’ sports bill after enduring athlete chaos in high school” [2]. Teachers are challenging “Grading For Equity” practices that allow students to retake tests without penalties [3]. UCLA Medical School faces a lawsuit explicitly alleging racial discrimination in its admissions practices [4].

[1] ‘You Will Not Be Missed’: Hegseth Responds to West Point Professor Who Quit Over Trump Admin Education Reforms | Light Wave, https://lightwavereports.com/you-will-not-be-missed-hegseth-responds-to-west-point-professor-who-quit-over-trump-admin-education-reforms
[2] Maine teens battling state Democrats on girls’ sports bill after enduring athlete chaos in high school, https://www.foxnews.com/sports/maine-teens-battling-state-democrats-trans-athlete-ban-bill-amid-girls-sports-season-chaos
[3] Teachers PUSH Back as “Grading For Equity"Rapidly Grows. Students Re-Taking Tests, NO penalty for late work & NO grades for homework., https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1921683316228399291?s=46
[4] UCLA Medical School Sued for Racial Discrimination in Admissions, https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2025/05/10/ucla-medical-school-sued-for-racial-discrimination-in-admissions-n3802646

7. Technology & Innovation

7.1 Medical & Transportation Developments

A breakthrough rice-sized robot has been developed that could make brain surgery safer and significantly less invasive [1]. Following a fatal midair collision in Washington DC, the family of a deceased pilot has publicly called for immediate air safety reforms while specifically thanking the Trump administration for its swift response to the incident [2].

[1] Rice-sized robot could make brain surgery safer and less invasive, https://www.foxnews.com/tech/rice-sized-robot-could-make-brain-surgery-safer-less-invasive
[2] Family of pilot killed in DC midair crash calls for air safety reforms, thanks Trump admin for swift action, https://www.foxnews.com/media/family-pilot-killed-dc-midair-crash-calls-air-safety-reforms-thanks-trump-admin-swift-action

7.2 Business & Consumer Technology

Reports indicate “Musk-hating Tesla drivers” are facing what one source describes as an “ironic” situation to avoid backlash [1]. Krispy Kreme has abruptly paused its nationwide doughnut rollout with McDonald’s [2]. A woman claims that ChatGPT convinced her to divorce her husband after the AI determined he was “cheating with a younger woman” [3].

[1] Musk-hating Tesla drivers go full irony to avoid backlash | Blaze Media, https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/musk-hating-tesla-drivers-go-full-irony-to-avoid-backlash
[2] Krispy Kreme pauses nationwide doughnut rollout with McDonald’s, https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/krispy-kreme-pauses-nationwide-doughnut-rollout-mcdonalds
[3] ChatGPT Convinced Woman To Divorce Her Husband After Determining He Was Cheating With A Younger Woman, https://www.outkick.com/culture/chatgpt-convinced-woman-divorce-her-husband-after-reading-coffee-determining-he-cheating-younger

8. Media & Political Commentary

8.1 Media & Political Discourse

Saturday Night Live (SNL) has drawn criticism for reportedly mocking “pope’s death” and implying that Vice President JD Vance played a role in a “controversial Trump sketch” [1]. Conservative commentator Mark Levin has characterized President Trump as “Kryptonite to the DC Elite” [2]. Former National Security Advisor John Bolton stated that world leaders should not equate Trump with the American people [3]. A notable poll indicates “1 in 5 Dems Approve of Trump’s Policies” [4].

[1] SNL mocks pope’s death and implies VP JD Vance played a role in controversial Trump sketch, https://www.foxnews.com/media/snl-mocks-popes-death-implies-vp-jd-vance-played-role-controversial-trump-sketch
[2] Mark Levin: President Trump is Kryptonite to the DC Elite, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1921390171846517169?s=46
[3] Bolton: No World Leader ‘Ought to Equate Trump with the American People, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/05/06/bolton-no-world-leader-ought-to-equate-trump-with-the-american-people/
[4] 1 in 5 Dems Approve of Trump’s Policies | Frontpage Mag, https://www.frontpagemag.com/1-in-5-dems-approve-of-trumps-transgender-policies/

8.2 Political Representation & Dynamics

A photograph of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt feeding a baby while working has “gone viral” [1]. Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett has reportedly indicated that Democrats are already backing the “safest white boy” for President in 2028 [2]. DNC vice chair David Hogg commented that Democrats have abandoned male voters “who just want to ‘get laid and have fun’” [3].

[1] Photo of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt feeding baby while working goes viral, https://www.foxnews.com/media/photo-white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-feeding-baby-while-working-goes-viral
[2] Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett Says Democrats Already Backing ‘Safest White Boy’ for President in 2028: ‘One Specific Candidate, https://www.thewrap.com/rep-jasmine-crockett-democrats-pick-safest-white-boy-candidate-2028/
[3] Dems have abandoned men who just want to ‘get laid and have fun,’ vice DNC chair David Hogg says, https://nypost.com/2025/05/11/us-news/david-hogg-dems-have-abandoned-men-who-just-want-to-get-laid-and-have-fun?utm_source=nypost&utm_campaign=android_nyp&utm_medium=social