[Thursday, May 15] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Executive Branch & National Security

1.1 Administration Activities

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has made a statement suggesting that current conditions enable the suspension of habeas corpus [1]. President Trump has issued an executive order that could prevent Americans from being imprisoned for crimes they unknowingly committed [2]. During a speech in Qatar, the President highlighted potential pay raises for U.S. military personnel and discussed military reforms [3].

[1] Noem: Conditions Enable Suspension of Habeas Corpus, https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/kristi-noem-homeland-security-habeas-corpus/2025/05/14/id/1210971/
[2] Trump’s Latest Order Could Keep You Out Of Prison For Crimes You Didn’t Even Know You Committed, https://thefederalist.com/2025/05/15/trumps-latest-order-could-keep-you-out-of-prison-for-crimes-you-didnt-even-know-you-committed/
[3] Trump highlights potential pay raise for troops, touts military reforms in Qatar speech, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-promises-pay-raise-troops-touts-military-reforms-qatar-speech

1.2 National Security Threats

Federal authorities have thwarted multiple terrorist threats. The FBI prevented an ISIS attack targeting an Army facility near Detroit, Michigan [1], with reports describing the suspect’s ideology as “either victory or martyrdom” [2]. The Department of Justice has filed terrorism charges against members of the Sinaloa Cartel, described as the “first ever” such charges against the cartel [3]. A Muslim National Guard member allegedly plotted a terrorist attack on a military base [4]. Former FBI Director James Comey has been accused of plotting against President Trump based on a social media post containing “8647” [5].

[1] ISIS Attack Thwarted at Army Facility Near Detroit, Michigan, https://pjmedia.com/kevindowneyjr/2025/05/14/home-front-alert-isis-attack-thwarted-in-michigan-n4939798
[2] ‘It’s Either Victory or Martyrdom’: FBI Thwarts ISIS-Inspired Terrorist Attack on U.S. Military Base, https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2025/05/15/fbi-foils-planned-terrorist-attack-on-michigan-military-base-n2189121
[3] First Ever: USDOJ Files Terrorism Charges Against Sinaloa Cartel Members, https://www.breitbart.com/border/2025/05/15/usdoj-files-terrorism-charges-against-sinaloa-cartel-members-first-ever/
[4] Muslim National Guard Member Plotted Terrorist Attack on Base | Will we learn anything from this?, https://www.frontpagemag.com/muslim-national-guard-member-plotted-terrorist-attack-on-base/
[5] Ex-FBI chief James Comey accused of plotting Trump assassination after ‘8647’ post | World News - Hindustan Times, https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/exfbi-chief-james-comey-accused-of-plotting-trump-assassination-after-8647-beach-instagram-post-101747343613358.html

1.3 Law Enforcement Issues

A Pentagon-Air Traffic Controller hotline was disconnected in 2022 during President Biden’s administration [1]. Cargo thefts across the United States have reached record highs [2]. Individual criminal cases making headlines include a teacher who allegedly forced an 11-year-old student to touch her and send inappropriate pictures [3], a 15-year-old undocumented immigrant who received probation after causing a fatal crash that killed 24-year-old Colorado rehabilitation worker Kaitlyn Weaver [4], and a 19-year-old from Greenville accused of threatening to kill Representative Nancy Mace [5].

[1] Pentagon, Air Traffic Controller Hotline Disconnected in 2022 During Biden’s Term, https://legalinsurrection.com/2025/05/pentagon-air-traffic-controller-hotline-disconnected-in-2022-during-bidens-term/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pentagon-air-traffic-controller-hotline-disconnected-in-2022-during-bidens-term
[2] Cargo thefts in the US have reached record high. A deep dive into cargo thefts in US, https://crossdockinsights.com/p/us-cargo-theft
[3] Teacher forced student, 11, to touch her, send X-rated pics, https://nypost.com/2025/05/15/world-news/teacher-forced-student-11-to-touch-her-send-x-rated-pics/
[4] Illegal migrant, 15, gets probation and must go to school after killing Colorado rehab worker Kaitlyn Weaver, 24, in high-speed crash, https://nypost.com/2025/05/15/us-news/illegal-migrant-15-gets-probation-and-must-go-to-school-after-killing-colorado-rehab-worker-kaitlyn-weaver-24-in-high-speed-crash/
[5] Officials: Greenville 19-year-old threatened to kill Rep. Nancy Mace, https://www.foxcarolina.com/2025/05/15/officials-greenville-teen-threatened-kill-rep-nancy-mace/

2. Immigration & Border Security

2.1 Border Developments & Foreign Nationals

Family members of Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán have reportedly crossed the U.S. border as part of what is described as “an apparent deal with the Trump administration” [1]. The headline does not specify the nature, terms, or purpose of this alleged arrangement. A Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney for Massachusetts, identified as Foley, has publicly committed to prosecuting anyone who obstructs Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Massachusetts [2].

In international developments, a self-described South African “Stalin” has publicly condemned white South Africans who are fleeing what is characterized as persecution [3]. Separately, polling in the United Kingdom reportedly shows overwhelming public support for reducing immigration, with only 5% of respondents supporting the current immigration level of 768,000 in 2024 [4].

[1] El Chapo’s family members cross US border in apparent deal with Trump administration, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/el-chapos-family-members-cross-us-border-apparent-deal-trump-administration
[2] Trump appointed Massachusetts U.S. Attorney Foley Vows to Prosecute Anyone Obstructing ICE Operations in MA, https://i.redd.it/wivbrivhfx0f1.jpeg
[3] Self-Proclaimed South African ‘Stalin’ Condemns White Refugees Fleeing Persecution, https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/14/cyril-ramaphosa-african-national-congress-stalin-afrikaners-refugees/
[4] UK Polling shows overwhelming support to end immigration. Only 5% support immigration at its current level (768,000 in 2024), https://x.com/Scarlett__Mag/status/1922894485081432421

3. Judicial & Legal Developments

3.1 Supreme Court Cases

The Supreme Court is considering cases related to President Trump’s birthright citizenship order, with Chief Justice Roberts “checking” Justice Sotomayor during arguments [1][2]. The Court appears divided on the issue, with “tense questions” directed at the Trump administration’s legal representatives [3].

The Court is also examining the constitutionality of nationwide injunctions [4], with Justice Thomas questioning their basis. According to one source, the Court is “uncertain about solution to nationwide injunction ’epidemic’” [5].

[1] Chief Justice Roberts checks Sotomayor in birthright citizenship hearing | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-chief-justice-roberts-reins-sotomayor-after-repeated-interruptions
[2] Chief Justice Roberts checks Sotomayor in birthright citizenship hearing, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-chief-justice-roberts-reins-sotomayor-after-repeated-interruptions.amp
[3] Supreme Court asks tense questions of Trump lawyer over birthright citizenship, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/supreme-court/3411971/supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-tense-questions-d-john-sauer/
[4] Justice Thomas Destroys the Case for Nationwide Injunctions With One Devastating Question – PJ Media, https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/05/15/justice-thomas-destroys-case-for-nationwide-injunctions-with-one-devastating-question-n4939815
[5] Supreme Court uncertain about solution to nationwide injunction ’epidemic’, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/supreme-court/3412361/supreme-court-nationwide-injunction-solution-trump-birthright-citizenship-order/

3.2 Other Legal Matters

A Wisconsin judge has entered a not guilty plea after being accused of helping an undocumented immigrant evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) [1]. A Verity News report references “The Attempted Trump Assassination, July 13, 2024” [2], though the headline provides no details about this event or related legal proceedings. The Trump administration has identified what one source characterizes as “hanky panky” at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) [3].

[1] Wisconsin judge enters not guilty plea after being accused of helping illegal immigrant evade ICE | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/us/milwaukee-judge-hannah-dugan-enter-plea-federal-court
[2] Verity Deep Dives - The Attempted Trump Assassination, July 13, 2024, https://www.verity.news/story/2025/attempted-trump-assassination-july-?p=re3464
[3] Trump Team Ain’t Playin’ Around: More Hanky Panky Busted at the CFTC, https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2025/05/14/trump-team-aint-playin-around-more-hanky-panky-busted-at-the-cftc-n3802772

4. Legislative & Political Developments

4.1 Congressional Actions

A House panel has approved a Republican plan that would cut Medicaid funding by $625 billion and implement work requirements for beneficiaries [1]. In defense policy, the Senate has formed a “Golden Dome Caucus” dedicated to promoting the development of a missile defense shield [2].

[1] US House Panel Passes GOP Plan Cuts Medicaid $625B, Adds Work Requirement, https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-house-panel-passes-gop-plan-cuts-medicaid-625b-adds-work-requirement
[2] Senate forms ‘Golden Dome Caucus’ to champion missile defense shield, https://spacenews.com/senate-forms-golden-dome-caucus-to-champion-missile-defense-shield/

4.2 Political Climate

An AP-NORC poll indicates that Democrats are “deeply pessimistic about the future of their party” [1]. Contributing to these concerns, housing affordability issues in Democratic-governed states are reportedly “costing Democrats voters” [2].

Multiple political controversies are making headlines. Pete Buttigieg has been “implicated” in an air traffic control scandal at Reagan National Airport [3][4], allegedly after initially blaming the Trump administration. A co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream was reportedly arrested while protesting a Senate hearing involving Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., allegedly shouting “RFK kills people” [5].

Other reported incidents include a failed impeachment attempt against President Trump that one source characterizes as ending in “total humiliation” [6], and Representative Rashida Tlaib reportedly crying on the House floor regarding Hamas [7].

[1] Democrats are deeply pessimistic about the future of their party, an AP-NORC poll finds, https://apnews.com/article/poll-democrats-pessimism-sanders-ocasio-cortez-schumer-8dcde90d9666721fb376db90140f8e23
[2] Blue-state housing crisis is costing Democrats voters, https://unherd.com/newsroom/blue-state-housing-crisis-is-costing-democrats-voters/
[3] After Blaming Trump, Pete Buttigieg Implicated in Washington National Air Traffic Control Scandal, https://redstate.com/bonchie/2025/05/14/after-blaming-trump-pete-buttigieg-implicated-in-washington-national-air-traffic-control-scandal-n2189107
[4] Bombshell Revelation Exposes Pete Buttigieg’s Role in Reagan Airport Crash, https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/05/15/bombshell-revelation-exposes-pete-buttigiegs-role-in-reagan-airport-crash-n4939805
[5] Ben & Jerry’s co-founder arrested protesting Senate hearing: ‘RFK kills people’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ben-jerrys-co-founder-arrested-protesting-senate-hearing-rfk-kills-people-hate
[6] Latest attempt to impeach Trump ends in total humiliation: ‘Idiotic’, https://www.theblaze.com/news/latest-attempt-to-impeach-trump-ends-in-total-humiliation-idiotic
[7] Crocodile Tears – Rashida Tlaib Once Again Crying on the House Floor Over Hamas, https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2025/05/15/crocodile-tears-rashida-tlaib-once-again-crying-on-the-house-floor-over-palestinians-n2189125

5. Economy & International Affairs

5.1 Economic Developments

U.S. wholesale prices have experienced their largest decline in five years, contradicting economists’ forecasts [1]. Senator Ted Cruz has proposed a program to give each American $1,000 at birth specifically for stock market investment [2]. Amazon is reportedly opposing efforts by states to remove Chinese-manufactured equipment from government offices [3].

[1] U.S. Wholesale Prices See Biggest Drop In 5 Years, Flying In The Face Of Economists’ Predictions, https://www.dailywire.com/news/u-s-wholesale-prices-see-biggest-drop-in-5-years-flying-in-the-face-of-economists-predictions
[2] Ted Cruz wants to give Americans $1K at birth to invest in the stock market, https://www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/ted-cruz-tax-cut-plan-20324854.php
[3] Amazon wages quiet war to stop states from taking Chinese equipment out of government offices, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3410536/lobbyists-amazon-chinese-goods-state-governments-mark-cochran-legislation/

5.2 International Affairs

The Hoover Institution has published an analysis titled “The Plane Truth,” covering U.S.-China relations characterized as “playing chicken,” President Trump’s diplomatic activities in Gulf states, and tensions in South Asia [1]. Finland is implementing legislation to criminalize Holocaust denial [2].

[1] The Plane Truth: Playing Chicken With China, Trump Goes Gulf-ing, Tensions In South Asia, https://www.hoover.org/research/plane-truth-playing-chicken-china-trump-goes-gulf-ing-tensions-south-asia
[2] Finland to criminalise Holocaust denial, https://yle.fi/a/74-20162044?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR5dO3-j_bSxw1GtrQw05zvMLvDfpOC5T4iAR4VUC9rp1465AJ6EPzHHf0zb7w_aem_V97JAxscM86YDOf5PFkvUQ

6. Media & Culture

6.1 Cultural Issues

A Planned Parenthood report has revealed record numbers of abortions and taxpayer funding [1]. The University of Redlands has created a “Queer Dictionary” designed to help students understand “queer existence” [2].

In entertainment news, actress Halle Berry has stated that making the James Bond character a woman would not be “the right thing to do” [3]. Musician Bruce Springsteen is facing calls for retirement from Trump supporters following what is described as a “blistering” critique of President Trump during a performance in the United Kingdom [4].

[1] Planned Parenthood Report Reveals Record Abortions, Taxpayer Funding, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/14/planned-parenthood-2023-2024-annual-report-reveals-record-abortions-taxpayer-funding/
[2] University of Redlands offers ‘Queer Dictionary’ to help students understand ‘queer existence’, https://www.campusreform.org/article/university-redlands-offers-queer-dictionary-help-students-understand-queer-existence/27954
[3] Ex-Bond girl Halle Berry doesn’t think making 007 a woman is ’the right thing to do’, https://www.foxnews.com/media/ex-bond-girl-halle-berry-doesnt-think-making-007-woman-the-right-thing-do
[4] Bruce Springsteen, 75, faces ‘RETIREMENT’ calls from furious Trump fans as he unleashes blistering US President attack at UK show, https://www.gbnews.com/celebrity/bruce-springsteen-donald-trump-backlash-manchester-retirement

6.2 Media Coverage

Several articles discuss media coverage patterns. CNN’s Jake Tapper has reportedly admitted to participating in what one source describes as “the Biden decline cover-up” [1]. Media outlets are allegedly “missing the big story” regarding who effectively ran the government during the previous administration [2]. Other headlines claim that media organizations have made “jaw-dropping” admissions about fears related to tariffs as Trump’s polling numbers increase [3], and that the New York Times negatively framed Trump’s reduction of animal testing [4].

[1] Jake Tapper admits that he too was part of the Biden decline cover-up, https://notthebee.com/article/even-jake-tapper-is-now-saying-even-he-was-part-of-the-biden-decline-cover-up/
[2] Media Still Missing the Big Story - Who Ran The Country For Four Years?, https://hotair.com/generalissimo/2025/05/15/media-still-missing-the-big-story-who-ran-the-country-for-four-years-n3802773
[3] Media Makes Jaw-Dropping Admission About Fear of Tariffs As Trump Polls Start to Rise Again, https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2025/05/15/what-media-is-saying-now-about-tariffs-trump-polls-rising-again-n2189138
[4] The NYT blames Trump for Reducing Animal Testing - Spins Animal Welfare as Negative, https://i.redd.it/1sojxo5orz0f1.jpeg