[Wednesday, May 14] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Executive Authority and White House Initiatives

1.1 Presidential Powers and Constitutional Challenges

President Trump’s birthright citizenship ban has created a challenge that could force the Supreme Court to reconsider nationwide injunctions [1]. Analysis suggests this may be a calculated strategy seeking to reshape judicial review powers beyond citizenship policy [2]. Trump reportedly possesses a “secret weapon” against activist judges on immigration matters [3].

[1] Trump’s birthright citizenship ban could spur Supreme Court to curb nationwide injunctions, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/supreme-court/3410036/supreme-court-trump-birthright-citizenship-ban-validity-nationwide-injunctions/
[2] Why Trump’s Supreme Court challenge against birthright citizenship may not really be about birthright citizenship, https://nypost.com/2025/05/14/us-news/why-trumps-supreme-court-challenge-against-birthright-citizenship-may-not-really-be-about-birthright-citizenship/
[3] Trump has a secret weapon to defeat activist judges on immigration, https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/trump-has-secret-weapon-defeat-activist-judges-immigration

1.2 Department Operations and Policy Changes

Trump’s new pardon attorney will scrutinize Biden’s “11th-hour pardons” [1]. The DOJ has redirected funding from projects and DEI initiatives toward law enforcement [2]. An executive order has established a program to house 6,000 veterans by 2028, funded by redirecting resources from illegal immigrant services [3]. Trump has criticized the “175,000 pages” of federal regulations, calling regulatory crimes “absurd and unjust” [4].

[1] Trump’s New Pardon Attorney to Scrutinize Biden’s 11th-Hour Pardons, https://www.newsmax.com/politics/trump-biden-pardons-ed-martin/2025/05/13/id/1210820/
[2] Trump DOJ moves funds used for projects, DEI to support law enforcement, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-doj-moves-funds-used-transgender-projects-dei-support-law-enforcement/
[3] Trump Signs Executive Order to House 6,000 Veterans by 2028, Redirecting Funds From Illegal Immigrant Services, https://viconsortium.com/vi-federal/virgin-islands-trump-signs-executive-order-to-house-6-000-veterans-by-2028--redirecting-funds-from-immigrant-services
[4] The Federal Government’s 175,000 Pages of Regulations Turn the Rule of Law Into a Cruel Joke. Trump rightly decries the “absurd and unjust” consequences of proliferating regulatory crimes., https://reason.com/2025/05/14/the-proliferation-of-regulatory-crimes-turns-the-rule-of-law-into-a-cruel-joke/

2. Foreign Policy and International Relations

2.1 Middle East Peace Initiatives

President Trump is expanding the Abraham Accords, announcing plans during his Saudi Arabia visit to negotiate an Iran deal and add more nations [1]. Trump has asked Syria to join and normalize ties with Israel, offering sanctions relief [2], and has met with Syria’s interim president [3]. Reports show Syrian citizens celebrating the new diplomatic relations with the United States [4].

[1] Trump, speaking in Saudi Arabia, says he wants Iran deal, will add more countries to Abraham Accords, https://www.foxnews.com/world/trump-speaking-saudi-arabia-says-he-wants-iran-deal-add-more-countries-abraham-accords
[2] Trump asks Syria to join Abraham Accords, normalize ties with Israel in return for sanctions relief, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-asks-syria-join-abraham-accords-normalize-ties-israel-return-sanctions-relief
[3] Why Trump met Syria’s interim president, https://thespectator.com/topic/donald-trump-met-syria-interim-president-ahmed-al-sharaa/
[4] Syrians taking to the street celebrating diplomatic relations with the US, https://youtu.be/snRWcawmSFQ?feature=shared&t=34

2.2 Russia-Ukraine and Qatar Relationships

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been appointed to lead Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, with Trump confirming Rubio will travel to Turkey for these talks [1]. The administration has formalized agreements with Qatar on defense cooperation and Boeing purchases [2], culminating in a $1.2 trillion economic commitment [3]. Trump has defended accepting Qatar’s $400 million aircraft gift [4], while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has moved to block DOJ nominees over the controversy [5].

[1] Trump confirms Marco Rubio will go to Turkey to oversee peace talks between Russia, Ukraine, https://justthenews.com/government/diplomacy/trump-confirms-marco-rubio-will-go-turkey-oversee-peace-talks-between-russia
[2] Trump signs agreements with Qatar on defense and Boeing purchases, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-signs-agreements-qatar-defense-boeing-purchases/
[3] WH announces $1.2T in economic commitment with Qatar, including significant Boeing order, https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/wh-announces-1-2t-economic-commitment-qatar-including-significant-boeing-order
[4] Trump continues to defend Qatar gifting US $400M jet: “We should have the most impressive plane”, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-continues-defend-qatar-gifting-us-400m-jet-we-should-have-most-impressive-plane
[5] Schumer moves to block Trump DOJ nominees over Qatari jet gift, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/schumer-moves-block-trump-doj-nominees-he-seeks-answers-qatari-jet-defense-department

2.3 International Trade and China Relations

The U.S. has cut defense ties with Cuba over “non-cooperation” [1] and reduced tariffs on China to 54% [2]. U.S. officials have discovered unauthorized “rogue” communication devices in Chinese-manufactured power inverters [3] and solar power components [4], raising significant security concerns.

[1] US cuts defense ties with Cuba over ’non-cooperation’ after harboring terror fugitives, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/us-cuts-defense-ties-cuba-over-non-cooperation-after-harboring-terror-fugitives
[2] White House slashes ‘de minimis’ tariffs on China to 54%, https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/white-house-slashes-de-minimis-tariffs-china-54
[3] US Officials Find ‘Rogue’ Communication Devices in Chinese Power Inverters, https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2025/05/14/us-officials-find-rogue-communication-devices-in-chinese-power-inverters-n3802770
[4] What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Communications Devices Found Hiding in Chinese Solar Power Components, https://redstate.com/wardclark/2025/05/14/what-could-possibly-go-wrong-rogue-communications-devices-found-in-chinese-solar-power-components-n2189098

3. Immigration and Border Security

3.1 Immigration Enforcement Actions

Federal courts have backed President Trump’s deportation authority under the Alien Enemies Act for criminal migrants [1] and specifically for Venezuelans [2]. DHS chief Noem has accused lawmakers of “committing felonies” at a Newark ICE facility [3]. The murder of a South Carolina mother allegedly by six illegal migrants has intensified immigration debates [4].

[1] Judge upholds Trump’s authority to deport criminal migrants under Alien Enemies Act, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/judge-upholds-trumps-authority-deport-criminal-migrants-alien-enemies-act
[2] Judge Backs Trump on AEA, OKs Venezuelan Deportations, https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/aea-venezuelans-gangs/2025/05/13/id/1210819/?ns_mail_uid=5491276f-9c72-41f7-bfd0-650bfe7f5b23&ns_mail_job=DM793164_05142025&s=acs&dkt_nbr=010504rca234
[3] DHS chief Noem accuses lawmakers of “committing felonies” at Newark ICE facility: “They should be censured”, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-chief-noem-accuses-lawmakers-committing-felonies-newark-ice-facility-they-should-censured
[4] Six illegal migrants charged in South Carolina mother’s murder defy “decency” in “civilized society”: sheriff, https://www.foxnews.com/us/six-illegal-migrants-charged-south-carolina-mothers-murder-defy-decency-civilized-society-sheriff

3.2 Legal Challenges and Local Resistance

Twenty Democratic-led states have sued the Trump administration over funding tied to immigration enforcement [1]. Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan has been indicted for allegedly helping an illegal migrant evade ICE [2]. Newark’s mayor compared his ICE protest arrest to a biblical narrative, calling it “our David moment” [3]. The Episcopal Church has refused to resettle White South African refugees [4], while California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed changes to Medi-Cal for undocumented adults [5].

[1] 20 blue states sue Trump admin over funding tied to immigration enforcement (do they have a problem with DEMOCRACY??), https://notthebee.com/article/two-lawsuits-from-twenty-states-allege-that-president-trump-is-withholding-billions-in-federal-funds-from-states-because-they-wont-assist-in-immigration-enforcement
[2] Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan indicted over allegedly helping illegal migrant evade ICE, https://nypost.com/2025/05/13/us-news/wisconsin-judge-hannah-dugan-indicted-over-allegedly-helping-illegal-migrant-evade-ice/
[3] WATCH: Newark mayor compares self to biblical hero in wake of ICE protest arrest: “This is our David moment”, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/watch-newark-mayor-compares-self-biblical-hero-wake-ice-protest-arrest-this-our-david-moment
[4] Episcopal Church refuses to resettle White South African refugees in clash with Trump administration, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/episcopal-church-refuses-resettle-white-south-african-refugees-clash-trump-administration
[5] Newsom proposes Medi-Cal changes pertaining to undocumented adults | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/newsom-proposes-freeze-allowing-adult-illegal-immigrants-join-californias-medicaid-program

4. Economic and Fiscal Policy

4.1 Economic Initiatives and Budget Actions

U.S. inflation slowed to 2.3% in April, prompting Trump to press the Federal Reserve to “slash rates” [1]. The administration is pushing welfare reform with work requirements [2], while House Republicans have advanced Trump’s agenda through “all-night committee debate” [3]. Pharmaceutical company Roche has warned that Trump’s drug pricing order could jeopardize its planned $50 billion U.S. investment [4].

[1] US inflation slows unexpectedly to 2.3% in April — Trump presses Fed to slash rates: ‘Just let it all happen’, https://nypost.com/2025/05/13/business/us-inflation-slows-unexpectedly-to-2-3-in-april/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=pasteboard_app
[2] The GOP’s Work for Welfare Advance. A food stamp plank in the budget bill would curb state dodges., https://www.wsj.com/opinion/food-stamps-work-requirement-welfare-reform-house-gop-bill-07568e06
[3] House GOP moves Trump’s agenda forward after all-night committee debate, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-gop-moves-trumps-agenda-forward-all-night-committee-debate
[4] Roche says Trump’s drug price order threatens its $50 billion US investment plans, https://www.fidelity.com/news/article/top-news/202505141004RTRSNEWSCOMBINED_KBN3HG1EM-OUSBS_1

5. Legal System and Judicial Affairs

5.1 High-Profile Legal Cases

Minneapolis and state leaders are reportedly preparing for a potential Derek Chauvin pardon [1], while a federal judge has seized control of Rikers Island from New York City authorities [2]. UCLA Medical School faces litigation claiming continued use of race in admissions [3]. Sinaloa cartel leaders face narco-terrorism charges after authorities seized 1.65 tons of fentanyl [4].

[1] Minneapolis and state leaders are reportedly preparing for potential Derek Chauvin pardon, per ABC News., https://x.com/kstp/status/1922488560101314664?s=46
[2] Federal judge seizes control of Rikers Island from NYC, https://www.foxnews.com/us/federal-judge-seizes-control-rikers-island-from-nyc
[3] UCLA Medical School and Racial Bias. A lawsuit says the school continues to use race in admissions., https://www.wsj.com/opinion/ucla-med-school-and-racial-bias-lawsuit-race-supreme-court-university-0a1f1971
[4] Sinaloa cartel leaders charged with narco-terrorism after authorities seize 1.65 tons of fentanyl, https://www.foxnews.com/us/sinaloa-cartel-leaders-charged-narco-terrorism-after-authorities-seize-1-65-tons-fentanyl

6. Political Opposition and Partisan Dynamics

6.1 Democratic Resistance and Impeachment Efforts

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has warned that the Trump administration will have a “problem” if more Democrats are arrested [1] and says the DOJ “won’t respond” to her inquiry [2]. A Democratic congressman has initiated impeachment proceedings against Trump based on comments about a third term [3], while Representative Shri Thanedar’s impeachment effort has failed [4]. Capitol Police arrested protesters disrupting a budget markup, with Senator Cory Booker thanking them for “defending Medicaid” [5].

[1] AOC Warns: Trump Admin Will Have ‘Problem’ if More Democrats Arrested, https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/05/13/ocasio-cortez-warns-trump-administration-problem-more-democrats-arrested/
[2] AOC says DOJ ‘won’t respond’ to her inquiry on potential probe, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aoc-says-doj-wont-respond-her-inquiry-potential-probe
[3] Dem Congressman Moves to Impeach Trump for Talking About a Third Term, https://www.frontpagemag.com/dem-congressman-moves-to-impeach-trump-for-talking-about-a-third-term/
[4] Rep. Shri Thanedar’s effort to impeach President Trump has failed., https://x.com/LeadingReport/status/1922762105326858690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1922762105326858690%7Ctwgr%5Ebe9fa1e29b00d9f081c8df3cccf11dc57ed4d1e1
[5] Capitol Police arrest protesters disrupting budget markup as Cory Booker thanks them for defending Medicaid, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/capitol-police-arrest-protesters-disrupting-budget-markup-cory-booker-thanks-them-defending-medicaid

6.2 Biden Administration Legacy and Democratic Party Dynamics

Biden’s former energy loan official, who directed “billions” to green companies, is now reportedly working “to move them overseas” [1]. Biden aides had reportedly “discussed whether president would need wheelchair if re-elected” [2]. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has suggested that Biden’s decision to seek reelection in 2024 may have been a mistake [3]. Sports commentator Stephen A Smith has suggested AOC would alienate centrist voters if she pursued a presidential run [4].

[1] Biden’s Energy Loan Czar Gave Green Companies Billions. Now He’s Working To Move Them Overseas., https://freebeacon.com/biden-administration/bidens-energy-loan-czar-gave-green-companies-billions-now-hes-working-to-move-them-overseas/
[2] Biden aides discussed whether president would need wheelchair if re-elected, https://nypost.com/2025/05/13/us-news/biden-aides-discussed-if-president-would-need-wheelchair-if-re-elected/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=pasteboard_app
[3] Pete Buttigieg says Biden running again was ‘maybe’ a mistake, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pete-buttigieg-says-biden-running-again-maybe-mistake
[4] Stephen A Smith agrees AOC would ’turn off’ centrists if she ran for president, poses question to Dems, https://www.foxnews.com/sports/stephen-smith-agrees-aoc-would-turn-off-centrists-she-ran-president-poses-question-dems