[Friday, May 16] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Legal System and Justice

1.1 Court Rulings and Judicial Decisions

The Supreme Court has issued two significant rulings limiting the Trump administration’s deportation efforts. The Court blocked attempts to deport Venezuelan migrants under the Alien Enemies Act [1] and separately ruled that members of TdA cannot be deported without receiving “proper” notice [2]. These decisions represent judicial constraints on the executive branch’s immigration enforcement capabilities.

References:

[1] Supreme Court Blocks Trump Effort to Deport Venezuelan Migrants Under Alien Enemies Act, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-blocks-trump-effort-deport-venezuelan-migrants-under-alien-enemies-act

[2] Breaking: Supreme Court Again Blocks Trump Admin From Deporting TdA Members Without ‘Proper’ Notice, https://redstate.com/smoosieq/2025/05/16/breaking-supreme-court-again-blocks-trump-admin-from-deporting-tda-members-without-proper-notice-n2189193

1.2 Legal Controversies and Threats

A controversy has emerged over former FBI Director James Comey’s social media post featuring “86 47,” which the White House condemned as an attempt to put a “hit” on President Trump [1]. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard escalated the response, stating Comey should be “put behind bars” for “issuing a hit” on Trump [2]. President Trump himself addressed the post, asserting that Comey “knew exactly what it meant” and explicitly characterizing it as a call for “assassination” [3]. The Secret Service has launched an investigation into this deleted Instagram post [4]. Reports indicate Trump officials plan to release audio recordings from Biden’s special counsel interview [5].

References:

[1] EX-FBI chief Comey’s ‘86 47’ social media post condemned by White House as attempt to put ‘hit’ on president, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ex-fbi-chief-comeys-86-47-social-media-post-condemned-white-house-attempt-put-hit-president

[2] DNI Gabbard: Comey Should Be ‘Put Behind Bars’ for ‘Issuing a Hit’ on Trump, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/05/15/dni-gabbard-comey-should-be-put-behind-bars-for-issuing-a-hit-on-trump/

[3] Trump says James Comey’s ‘86 47’ post called for ‘assassination’, https://nypost.com/2025/05/16/us-news/trump-james-comeys-86-47-post-called-for-his-assassination/

[4] Secret Service probing ex-FBI chief James Comey for allegedly threatening Trump in since-deleted ‘8647’ Instagram post, https://nypost.com/2025/05/15/us-news/ex-fbi-chief-james-comey-accused-of-threatening-trump-in-since-deleted-8647-instagram-post-deeply-concerning/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=pasteboard_app

[5] “Trump Officials Plan to Release Audio of Biden Special Counsel Interview - NYT” (X/@The InsidePaper), https://x.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/1923500074060910658

1.3 Criminal Prosecution and Law Enforcement

Jeanine Pirro has announced her first criminal sentences as DC prosecutor [1], while the Department of Justice is reportedly preparing charges against Representative LaMonica McIver related to an ICE protest [2]. Social media personality Ed Krassenstein reported that Secret Service agents visited his residence, though the reason for this contact remains unclear [3]. FBI Director Kash Patel announced plans to relocate FBI headquarters from the Hoover Building, a move that reportedly “shocked” the intelligence community [4].

References:

[1] Jeanine Pirro announces first criminal sentences as DC prosecutor, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3410343/jeanine-pirro-sworn-in-announces-first-criminal-sentences-dc-prosecutor/

[2] NO ONE Is Above the Law: NJ Globe Reports DOJ Will Charge Rep. LaMonica McIver Over ICE ‘Protest’ – Twitchy, https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2025/05/16/lamonica-mciver-to-be-charged-nj-globe-n2412899

[3] “Influencer Ed Krassenstein says the Secret Service just showed up at his house.” (X/@CollinRugg), https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1923502625171046459

[4] Kash Patel Shocks Intel Community, Announces He’s Moving FBI Out of Hoover Building: Dan Bongino Reacts, https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2025/05/16/kash-patel-shocks-intel-community-announces-hes-moving-fbi-out-of-hoover-building-n2189172

2. Congressional and Political Developments

2.1 Legislative Actions

Representative Al Green has filed articles of impeachment against President Trump after a previous attempt failed [1]. Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” faces significant legislative obstacles, having suffered a “massive blow” in a key procedural vote [2] and being subsequently voted down in a House panel, prompting angry responses from Trump directed at Republican “grandstanders” [3]. House Republicans are advancing legislation to expand concealed-carry rights for police officers while simultaneously working to protect the National Firearms Act [4]. In a separate development, a congressman has introduced a bill to study “TDS,” described as a psychological condition [5].

References:

[1] As One Effort Fails, Rep. Al Green Files Articles of Impeachment Against Trump, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/rebeccadowns/2025/05/16/as-one-effort-fails-rep-al-green-is-back-to-filing-articles-of-impeachment-against-trump-n2657162

[2] Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ suffers massive blow in key hurdle before House vote | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-suffers-massive-defeat-key-hurdle-before-house-wide-vote

[3] House panel votes down Trump’s ‘ONE, BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL’ as he rages against GOP ‘GRANDSTANDERS’, https://nypost.com/2025/05/16/us-news/house-panel-votes-down-trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-as-he-rages-against-gop-grandstanders/

[4] House Republicans are expanding police officers’ concealed-carry rights while trying to protect the National Firearms Act. The actual heck?, https://notthebee.com/article/the-house-just-passed-a-major-second-amendment-bill-but-the-republicans-on-the-ways-and-means-committee-didnt-get-the-memo

[5] Congressman Introduces Bill to Study Dangerous Psychological Condition Known As ‘TDS,’ and I Had to Laugh, https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/05/15/congressman-introduces-bill-to-study-dangerous-psychological-condition-known-as-tds-and-i-had-to-laugh-n2189162

2.2 Political Commentary and Analysis

Media reports indicate Axios has obtained audio recordings of Special Counsel Robert Hur’s 2023 interviews with then-President Biden, revealing “repeated mental lapses” and struggles to recall words and dates, with claims that the Biden White House withheld these recordings [1]. A Stanford Hoover Institution study has concluded that AI bias predominantly “leans left” [2], while Senator Markwayne Mullin has reportedly challenged media coverage regarding Trump’s Qatar plane [3]. One commentator claimed a Democratic strategist admitted Trump’s legal troubles were an orchestrated hit job [4].

References:

[1] Axios obtained the audio of Robert Hur’s 2023 interviews of Biden which show repeated mental lapses as he struggles to remember words & dates amid long, uncomfortable pauses. Biden WH didn’t release it last year., https://x.com/alexthomp/status/1923507928822108520?s=46

[2] AI bias leans left in most instances, Stanford Hoover Institution study finds, https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/ai-bias-leans-left-most-instances-study-finds

[3] Senator Markwayne Mullin Just Tossed a Big Ol’ Wrench Into the Media Freak Out Over Trump’s Qatar Plane, https://redstate.com/rusty-weiss/2025/05/16/senator-markwayne-mullin-just-tossed-a-wrench-into-the-media-freak-out-over-trumps-qatar-plane-n2189165

[4] Scott Jennings got this Democrat strategist to admit that Trump’s legal troubles were an orchestrated hit job 👀, https://notthebee.com/article/scott-jennings-got-a-democrat-strategist-to-admit-on-cnn-that-all-of-trumps-legal-troubles-were-orchestrated-by-the-democrat-resistance-to-get-trump

2.3 State Governance and Polls

Providence City Hall in Rhode Island has announced plans to fly the Palestinian flag as a diversity initiative [1], while California Governor Gavin Newsom has allegedly acknowledged responsibility for the state’s homelessness crisis in what one source characterized as an “unhinged rant” [2]. In Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu has expressed opposition to an elected school committee while Robert Kraft has advocated prioritizing road repairs over bicycle lane expansion [3]. In polling developments, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has established a substantial lead in the Democratic primary for New York City’s mayoral race [4], while President Trump has received “soaring approval ratings” among millennials in a newly released poll [5].

References:

[1] Rhode Island Providence City Hall planning to fly Palestinian flag for diversity, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rhode-island-capital-hoist-palestinian-flag-city-hall-citing-diversity

[2] In Unhinged Rant, Gavin Newsom Essentially Admits He’s at Fault for Homeless Crisis in CA, https://redstate.com/jenvanlaar/2025/05/14/gavin-newsoms-come-unglued-n2189106

[3] In forum, Wu opposes elected school committee, Kraft calls for prioritizing road repair over new bike lanes, https://www.universalhub.com/2025/forum-wu-opposes-elected-school-committee-kraft-calls-prioritizing

[4] Former NY Gov Cuomo holds double-digit lead in NYC mayoral race Democratic primary, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/former-ny-gov-cuomo-holds-double-digit-lead-nyc-mayoral-race-democratic-primary

[5] Millennials hand Trump soaring approval ratings in new poll, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/3412491/trump-millennials-high-approval-ratings-poll/

3. Trump Administration Actions

3.1 Executive Orders and Operations

The White House is reportedly considering a “major nuclear regulatory shift,” though specific details remain unspecified [1]. President Trump has ordered the Department of Veterans Affairs to construct a homeless veterans center on the West Los Angeles VA campus [2]. A Wall Street Journal article highlighted “broken windows” at the White House as emblematic of alleged disorder requiring Republican intervention [3]. Ed Martin has indicated his “DOJ Weaponization Group” will be scrutinizing unspecified targets, suggesting ongoing oversight of perceived politicization within the Justice Department [4].

References:

[1] White House Reportedly Weighs Major Nuclear Regulatory Shift, https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/14/white-house-reportedly-weighs-major-nuclear-regulatory-shift/

[2] Trump Orders VA to Build Homeless Veterans Center on West LA Campus, https://www.military.com/daily-news/2025/05/12/trump-orders-va-build-homeless-veterans-center-west-la-campus.html

[3] Broken Windows at the White House. Republicans need to address signs of disorder for their own good and the good of the country., https://www.wsj.com/opinion/broken-windows-at-the-white-house-republican-blind-eye-signs-of-disorder-0b79e925

[4] Ed Martin Teases Potential Target For His DOJ Weaponization Group’s Microscope, https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/15/exclusive-ed-martin-teases-potential-target-department-of-justic-weaponization-group/

3.2 Presidential Communications and Diplomacy

President Trump has issued a warning to musician Bruce Springsteen, stating that “he ought to keep his mouth shut until he’s back into the country” [1]. On the diplomatic front, reports indicate that Trump’s first foreign trip was strategically focused on isolating Iran, allegedly forcing “Tehran to blink” [2]. The administration’s diplomatic engagements included a visit to the United Arab Emirates, where Trump was welcomed by traditional dancers [3]. Additional reporting references a “Qatar Plane Deal” that has generated political commentary [4].

References:

[1] Trump Warns Springsteen: “He Ought to Keep His Mouth Shut Until He’s Back Into the Country”, https://consequence.net/2025/05/trump-warns-springsteen-keep-mouth-shut/

[2] Trump used his first foreign trip to further isolate Iran, and forced Tehran to blink, https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/trumps-four-dimensional-middle-east-diplomacy-isolating-iran

[3] Hair-flipping dancers welcome Trump to UAE: ‘I love it!’, https://nypost.com/2025/05/15/us-news/hair-flipping-dancers-welcome-trump-to-uae-i-love-it/

[4] Here’s What The Left Won’t Tell You About the Qatar Plane Deal, https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/05/16/heres-what-the-left-wont-tell-you-about-the-qatar-plane-deal-n4939849

4. Immigration and Border Security

4.1 Deportation and Enforcement Challenges

The Department of Homeland Security filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court following reports that “violent gang members” have taken control of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility [1]. A judge characterized as “liberal” has ordered ICE to immediately release an Indonesian immigrant accused of overstaying a visa and vandalizing public property [2]. Questions have emerged regarding the feasibility of President Trump’s apparent goal to deport one million migrants within the current year [3]. DHS has issued a denial regarding allegations that Secretary Kristi Noem promoted a reality television show involving migrants [4]. Reports indicate that 17 relatives of notorious drug lord El Chapo, including his ex-wife and daughter, have crossed the U.S. border under what is described as a “surprise deal” [5].

References:

[1] DHS Files Emergency SCOTUS Request After Violent Gang Members Take Over ICE Facility, https://www.westernjournal.com/dhs-files-emergency-scotus-request-violent-gang-members-take-ice-facility/

[2] Liberal judge orders ICE to immediately release Indonesian alien accused of overstaying visa and public property vandalism., https://www.foxnews.com/us/federal-judge-orders-ice-immediately-release-indonesian-man-accused-overstaying-visa

[3] Can Trump Really Deport One Million Migrants This Year?, https://www.thefp.com/p/trump-is-deporting-fewer-illegal

[4] DHS Denies Noem Promoted Reality TV Show for Migrants | Newsmax.com, https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/dhs-kristi-noem-reality-tv/2025/05/16/id/1211224/

[5] El Chapo’s ex-wife, daughter among 17 relatives who crossed US border in surprise deal: reports, https://nypost.com/2025/05/14/us-news/el-chapos-ex-wife-daughter-among-17-relatives-who-crossed-us-border-in-surprise-deal-reports/

5. Economic and Regulatory Policy

5.1 Fiscal and Trade Developments

Moody’s has downgraded the U.S. credit rating, citing rising government debt as the primary factor [1]. On tariff impacts, a Producer Price Index (PPI) report suggests that U.S. consumers are not bearing the cost of tariffs implemented by the Trump administration [2], though Walmart’s CEO has indicated that the retail giant will adjust prices due to tariff-related costs [3]. These contrasting reports point to complex economic effects across different market segments.

References:

[1] Moody’s downgrades US credit rating over rising debt, https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/moodys-downgrades-us-credit-rating-over-rising-debt?cmpid=FNC_app

[2] PPI Reports Shows U.S. Consumers Are Not Paying the Trump Tariffs, https://link.breitbart.com/view/5d13e215fc942d626ce65d9enr1om.5wqn/2c71f3b8

[3] Walmart to adjust prices due to tariff-related costs, CEO says, https://www.fox13now.com/business/company-news/walmart-to-adjust-prices-due-to-tariff-related-costs-ceo-says?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6-HaQg53vy2jziGD625thi-W1BY7-NkHLK1ZaX_C6t0c71vI81TR2scnT1vA_aem_v2b7tK5sU4vVrRjacBSomw

5.2 Business Regulations

The Trump administration and Congress are targeting “efficiency” regulations for home appliances, which they argue negatively impact product performance [1]. In telecommunications, Verizon has terminated all of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs following pressure from the Federal Communications Commission—a move characterized as a “win” for the Trump administration’s FCC [2]. Additionally, one headline raises the question of whether HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could reduce food prices through revised safety date labeling and consumer guidance [3].

References:

[1] Trump and Congress Target ‘Efficiency’ Rules That Hobble Home Appliances, https://reason.com/2025/05/16/trump-and-congress-target-efficiency-rules-that-hobble-home-appliances/

[2] Verizon Ends All DEI Programs in Win for Trump’s FCC, https://freebeacon.com/trump-administration/verizon-ends-all-dei-programs-in-win-for-trumps-fcc/

[3] could rfk jr reduce food prices by requiring ACTUAL SAFETY dates on food and also ACTUAL CONSUMER guidance on how long things last?, /r/Conservative/comments/1knz5ct/could_rfk_jr_reduce_food_prices_by_requiring/

6. Social Policy Developments

6.1 Health Policy

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced it will stop recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for children and pregnant women [1], marking a significant change in public health guidance. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has initiated an investigation into an abortion medication, described as the “dangerous abortion pill” [2]. In addition, amid broader health concerns, questions have arisen regarding the effectiveness of ADHD medications for male patients—with one headline asserting that these treatments have “failed boys” [3].

References:

[1] HHS to Stop Advising COVID Shots for Kids, Pregnant Women, https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/hhs-covid-shots/2025/05/15/id/1211146/

[2] HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Will Investigate Dangerous Abortion Pill - LifeNews.com, https://www.lifenews.com/2025/05/15/hhs-secretary-robert-kennedy-will-investigate-dangerous-abortion-pill/?cmid=6a481e43-8d75-40b1-8188-c203d7d99a35

[3] ADHD medicine has failed boys, https://unherd.com/2025/05/how-adhd-medicine-failed-boys/

6.2 Education and Cultural Issues

Harvard University is under increased scrutiny, as the institution is being investigated regarding its admissions practices following the end of affirmative action [1]. University officials have expressed concerns that ongoing probes could have criminal consequences [2], although Harvard has reportedly identified alternative funding sources for its research activities [3]. One headline also characterizes opposition to potential South African refugees as exposing discriminatory attitudes [4].

References:

[1] Harvard investigated over admissions after end of affirmative action, https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/15/metro/doj-investigation-harvard-admissions-practices/

[2] NYT: Yumpin’ Yiminy, Harvard Officials Worry Probes Could Put Them In Yail, https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2025/05/16/nyt-yumpin-yiminy-harvard-officials-worry-probes-could-put-them-in-yail-n3802831

[3] Harvard: By Golly, We Found Our Own Money to Fund Our Research!, https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2025/05/15/harvard-by-golly-we-found-our-own-money-to-fund-our-research-n3802798

[4] The Left’s Outcry Over South African Refugees Exposes Their Anti-White Bigotry, https://thefederalist.com/2025/05/16/the-lefts-outcry-over-south-african-refugees-exposes-their-anti-white-bigotry/

7. Federal Agency Actions

7.1 Intelligence Community Changes

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has taken decisive personnel action by terminating two officials at the National Intelligence Council [1]. This staffing change suggests an ongoing administrative restructuring within the intelligence community under Gabbard’s leadership, though details regarding the dismissed officials remain limited.

References:

[1] Tulsi Gabbard Fires Two Officials at National Intelligence Council, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/15/tulsi-gabbard-fires-two-officials-at-national-intelligence-council-as-part-of-mission-to-end-weaponization-of-government/