HeadlineSquare[Monday, May 19] US News Headlines from r/Conservative
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1. Executive Branch
1.1 Trump Administration Policies
President Trump has secured a legislative victory with his “big, beautiful bill” overcoming internal Republican opposition [1]. The White House economic director projects growth through trade agreements and tax reduction [2], while the administration appears poised to alter the World Bank’s climate-related priorities [3]. Trump has called for investigation into his former electoral opponent, suggesting that Vice President Harris’s campaign may have improperly compensated celebrities including Bruce Springsteen and Beyoncé for their endorsements during the 2024 election cycle [4].
References:
[1] Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ breaks through GOP rebellion in key victory | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trumps-big-beautiful-bill-passes-key-house-hurdle-after-gop-rebel-mutiny
[2] White House economic director predicts liftoff with trade deals and tax cuts, https://www.foxbusiness.com/media/white-house-economic-director-predicts-liftoff-trade-deals-tax-cuts-take-shape
[3] Trump Can End the World Bank’s Climate Hypocrisy, https://www.wsj.com/opinion/trump-can-end-the-world-banks-climate-hypocrisy-5ccf1664
[4] Trump: Probe Harris Paying Springsteen, Beyoncé for Endorsements | Newsmax.com, https://www.newsmax.com/politics/celebrity-endorsements-investigation-kamala-harris/2025/05/19/id/1211446/
1.2 Biden Administration Legacy
Recent reporting focuses on allegations that Biden officials concealed the former president’s cognitive decline. CNN commentator Van Jones stated Democrats will “pay for a long time” for what he characterized as “covering up Biden’s condition,” describing it as a “crime against this Republic” [1][2]. A book cited by The Hill alleges the administration employed scripted Cabinet meetings and multiple camera setups to avoid capturing verbal or physical missteps [3]. Additional reporting claims unusual modifications to emergency communications infrastructure between Washington D.C. and the Pentagon [4].
References:
[1] Van Jones: Dems Will Pay for Covering Up Biden’s Decline for a ‘Long Time’, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/05/18/van-jones-dems-will-pay-for-covering-up-bidens-decline-for-a-long-time/
[2] ‘Crime Against This Republic’: CNN’s Van Jones Says Dems Will ‘Pay For A Long Time’ For Biden Cover-Up, https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/18/crime-against-this-republic-cnns-van-jones-says-dems-will-pay-for-a-long-time-for-biden-cover-up/
[3] “Biden team scripted Cabinet meetings, used multiples cameras to cover flubs, The Hill reports citing book” (X/@TheInsiderPaper), https://x.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/1924592401391251678
[4] What the Biden Team Did to the Hotline Between DCA and the Pentagon Is Something Out of ‘Airplane’, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2025/05/15/the-biden-administration-rendered-the-hotline-between-dca-and-the-pentagon-inoperable-n2657093
1.3 Executive Appointments
The Trump administration has appointed Alice Marie Johnson, whose sentence was previously commuted by Trump, to oversee the federal pardon process as “Pardon Czar” [1]. Media reports have raised questions about Elon Musk’s public visibility, with one headline specifically examining why he has “disappeared from the spotlight” [2]. A former press secretary to Dr. Jill Biden has reportedly expressed willingness to disclose internal information about the previous administration [3].
References:
[1] ‘From Prison House to the White House’—Meet Trump’s Pardon Czar, Alice Marie Johnson, https://redstate.com/beckynoble/2025/05/19/from-prison-house-to-the-white-house-meet-trumps-pardon-czar-alice-marie-johnson-n2189280
[2] Why has Elon Musk disappeared from the spotlight?, https://www.elhayat-life.com/2025/05/19/why-has-elon-musk-disappeared-from-the-spotlight/
[3] HOOBOY! Jill Biden’s Former Press Secretary MORE Than Willing to Spill All the Tea on Biden Admin, https://twitchy.com/samj/2025/05/19/jill-bidens-former-press-secretary-spills-the-tea-n2413000
1.4 Presidential Health Issues
Medical experts have questioned the timeline of former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis, with some calling it “unbelievable this was missed” during his presidency [1][2]. Social media posts circulate video from October 2024 showing Biden allegedly referencing “cancer drugs” during a coughing episode [3]. Biden issued a statement on his diagnosis including the phrase “We are strongest in the broken places” [4], while Donald Trump Jr. has publicly questioned the timing of the announcement [5].
References:
[1] Doctors Raise Questions About Timing Of Biden Cancer Diagnosis: ‘Unbelievable This Was Missed’, https://www.dailywire.com/news/doctors-raise-questions-about-timing-of-biden-cancer-diagnosis-unbelievable-this-was-missed?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Virginia+Kruta&category=News&elementPosition=0&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Doctors+Raise+Questions+About+Timing+Of+Biden+Cancer+Diagnosis%3A+%E2%80%98Unbelievable+This+Was+Missed%E2%80%99
[2] Medical Experts Question Biden’s Cancer Timeline, https://www.newsmax.com/politics/cancer-prostate-cancer-joe-biden/2025/05/19/id/1211475/
[3] Here’s a Clip from October of ‘24, in which Biden coughs and says, “cancer drugs” as the reasoning for his coughing fit, https://x.com/speedysmm/status/1846354617875288277?s=46
[4] ‘We Are Strongest In The Broken Places’: Biden Posts Statement On His Cancer, https://www.dailywire.com/news/we-are-strongest-in-the-broken-places-biden-posts-statement-on-his-cancer
[5] Donald Trump Jr. Questions Timing Of Biden Cancer Announcement, https://www.dailywire.com/news/exclusive-donald-trump-jr-questions-timing-of-biden-cancer-announcement
2. Legal Affairs & Judiciary
2.1 Supreme Court Decisions
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to terminate Temporary Protected Status for approximately 350,000 Venezuelans in the United States [1][2]. The ruling enables the government to revoke legal protections previously granted through the Biden administration’s parole program [3], potentially leading to deportation proceedings [4]. The headline suggests at least one justice opposed the decision, though specifics of the vote breakdown remain unclear [3].
References:
[1] Supreme Court allows Trump admin to move ahead with ending protected legal status for some Venezuelans, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-allows-trump-admin-move-ahead-ending-protected-legal-status-some-migrants
[2] Supreme Court Backs Trump on Ending Temp Protected Status for 350,000 Venezuelans, https://www.newsmax.com/us/venezuelan-deportation-temporary/2025/05/19/id/1211500/
[3] SCOTUS allows Trump to revoke legal status of migrants in Biden’s parole program (guess the justice who was against it), https://notthebee.com/article/supreme-court-lifts-lower-court-injunction-allowing-president-trump-to-revoke-legal-status-of-half-million-immigrants-brought-in-by-biden-through-the-chnv-program
[4] Supreme Court allows Trump to strip protections from Venezuelan migrants; deportations could follow, https://nypost.com/2025/05/19/us-news/supreme-court-allows-trump-to-strip-protections-from-some-venezuelans-deportations-could-follow/
2.2 Federal Legal Settlements
According to reports from The Washington Post, the Trump administration has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to the family of Ashli Babbitt, who died during the January 6, 2021, Capitol events [1][2]. The available headlines do not provide specific details about settlement terms beyond the monetary amount, nor indicate whether the agreement includes admission of liability.
References:
[1] “Trump admin has agreed to pay nearly $5 million to family of Ashli Babbitt - Washington Post” (X/@TheInsiderPaper), https://x.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/1924528228762349808
[2] U.S. to pay nearly $5 million to family of Jan. 6 rioter Ashli Babbitt, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-to-pay-nearly-5-million-to-family-of-jan-6-rioter-ashli-babbitt/ar-AA1F4yx2?ocid=BingNewsVerp
2.3 Justice System Developments
Newly elected Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman has pledged stricter enforcement approaches, explicitly committing that “criminals will face consequences in LA” [1]. Separately, the Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Chicago’s employment practices after the mayor allegedly “bragged about racial discrimination” in municipal hiring [2].
References:
[1] Tough-on-crime DA Nathan Hochman vows criminals will face consequences in LA, https://www.foxnews.com/us/la-county-da-nathan-hochman-promises-crackdown-illegal-immigrants-the-fun-over
[2] DOJ opens investigation into Chicago’s employment practices after mayor bragged about racial discrimination, https://notthebee.com/article/the-doj-is-opening-an-investigation-into-chicagos-employment-practices-after-its-mayor-bragged-about-racial-discrimination
3. International Affairs
3.1 Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Diplomatic initiatives regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict have intensified following a reported two-hour phone conversation between President Trump and Russian President Putin [1]. Contradictory accounts have emerged about progress toward ending hostilities, with one report indicating Trump announced Russia and Ukraine would “immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire” [2], while Fox News subsequently reported “no ceasefire advances were made” during the call [3].
References:
[1] Trump-Putin phone conversation kicked off, https://en.apa.az/america/trump-putin-phone-conversation-kicked-off-467959
[2] Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations toward a ceasefire and an end to the war, President Trump says after his phone call with Putin., https://x.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1924523182909747657?s=46
[3] Trump, Putin wrap 2-hour call, no ceasefire advances made | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/world/trump-says-russia-ukraine-start-ceasefire-negotiations-after-putin-call
3.2 International Security Concerns
The RAND Corporation has published analysis examining artificial general intelligence development and national security implications [1]. Separately, France has announced plans to construct a specialized “jungle prison” designed to detain drug kingpins [2].
References:
[1] Five Questions: Jim Mitre on Artificial General Intelligence and National Security, https://www.rand.org/pubs/commentary/2025/05/five-questions-jim-mitre-on-artificial-general-intelligence.html
[2] France to build jungle prison to hold drug kingpins, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/18/france-build-jungle-prison-drugs-guiana-smuggling-dangerous/
4. Congressional Affairs & Immigration
4.1 Legislative Initiatives
House Speaker Mike Johnson has affirmed that President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” reportedly including $900 billion in spending cuts, remains “on track” despite opposition from some Republican legislators [1]. Real Clear Politics reports on the America First Policy Institute, described as a “MAGA Think Tank” providing staffing resources for the president’s second term [2].
References:
[1] Speaker Johnson: Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ with $900B In Cuts Still ‘On Track’ Despite GOP Defectors, https://www.oann.com/newsroom/speaker-johnson-trumps-big-beautiful-bill-containing-900b-in-spending-cuts-still-on-track-despite-gop-defectors/
[2] MAGA Think Tank Staffing Trump 2.0: America First Policy Institute, https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/05/19/maga_think_tank_staffing_trump_20_america_first_policy_institute.html
4.2 Immigration Policies
State-level immigration funding has emerged as controversial in Illinois, with a legislator criticizing the Democrat-led government for allegedly allocating $3.2 billion for “illegal immigrants” while neglecting “working American families” [1]. At the federal level, reports indicate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz previously characterized ICE as a “modern-day Gestapo,” prompting response from the Trump team [2]. In an enforcement action, ICE has deported a Chinese national convicted of conducting drone photography of American military installations [3].
References:
[1] Democrat-led Illinois prioritizes $3.2 billion dollars for illegal immigrants, leaves working American families behind: Legislator, https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_b7099305-d374-404e-8bfd-ee4bc3037919.html
[2] Tim Walz called ICE a “modern-day Gestapo” and the Trump team had the perfect response, https://notthebee.com/article/watch-tim-walz-call-ice-agents-modern-day-gestapo-during-a-university-commencement
[3] ICE Deports Chinese National Convicted of Drone Photography of American Military Installation Site, https://www.ntd.com/ice-deports-chinese-national-convicted-of-drone-photography-of-military-site_1068198.html
5. Economic Affairs
5.1 Economic Performance & Policy
Money Wise reports the U.S. Treasury recorded a $258 billion surplus, described as the second-largest monthly surplus in American history [1]. Questions have emerged regarding potential changes to taxation policy for Social Security benefits [2]. Separately, financial services firm Moody’s decision to downgrade U.S. federal bonds has drawn criticism from economic commentator Stephen Moore, who suggests political bias motivated the downgrade [3][4].
References:
[1] The US Treasury just shocked Americans with a $258 billion surplus — its 2nd biggest monthly surplus in history. Is Trump’s plan surprisingly working?, https://moneywise.com/news/economy/the-us-treasury-just-shocked-americans-with-a-258-billion-surplus-is-trumps-plan-surprisingly-working
[2] What Happened To No Tax on Social Security?, /r/Conservative/comments/1kqbip7/what_happened_to_no_tax_on_social_security/
[3] STEPHEN MOORE: Why Moody’s credibility should be questioned after downgrade of US federal bonds, https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/stephen-moore-why-moodys-credibility-should-questioned-after-downgrade-us-federal-bonds
[4] STEPHEN MOORE: Moody’s federal credit downgrade shows political bias against Trump tax cuts, https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/stephen-moore-why-moodys-credibility-should-questioned-after-downgrade-us-federal-bonds
5.2 Corporate Policy Changes
Verizon has terminated its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and associated diversity goals, according to Fox Business [1]. The headline offers no additional information regarding rationale or scope.
References:
[1] Verizon ends DEI programs, diversity goals, https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/verizon-ends-dei-programs-diversity-goals-seeks-approval-frontier-acquisition
6. Media & Political Discourse
6.1 Media Organization Changes
CBS News President/CEO Wendy McMahon has unexpectedly resigned amid legal disputes with the Trump administration [1]. The New York Post reports her departure stems from internal disagreement over settling a lawsuit filed by former President Trump regarding a “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Harris during the 2024 campaign [2]. McMahon’s statement indicates fundamental disagreement with corporate leadership: “it’s become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward” [2].
References:
[1] CBS News president Wendy McMahon abruptly resigns amid Trump lawsuit | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/media/cbs-news-ceo-wendy-mcmahon-abruptly-resigns-cites-disagreements-company-amid-challenging-period
[2] CBS News CEO unexpectedly steps down: ‘It’s become clear that the company and I do not agree on the path forward." She has opposed settling the Trump lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview with Harris, https://nypost.com/2025/05/19/business/wendy-mcmahon-stepping-down-as-president-and-ceo-of-cbs-news-stations-media-ventures-the-past-few-months-have-been-challenging/
6.2 Media Coverage and Political Communications
Questions have emerged regarding foreign influence in American media, with reports indicating documents showing Qatar’s lobbying efforts within U.S. conservative media organizations [1]. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has generated attention for characterizing Republican women as “handmaidens of the patriarchy” [2]. Political cartoonist Scott Adams has disclosed a prostate cancer diagnosis [3]. Reports note the apparent absence of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s engagement ring while raising questions about benefits received by her fiancé [4]. Additional headlines highlight contentious interactions between Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders [5], with Sanders reportedly acknowledging Democratic Party primary process concerns [6].
References:
[1] Qatar lobby reaches deep into US conservative media, documents show, https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/hjuuz7p11xe
[2] Hillary Clinton bashes Republican women as a ‘handmaiden of the patriarchy’ | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/media/hillary-clinton-bashes-republican-women-says-gop-female-president-would-handmaiden-patriarchy
[3] Scott Adams Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2025/05/19/scott-adams-reveals-prostate-cancer-diagnosis/
[4] Marriage Mystery: AOC’s Engagement Ring Disappears From Her Hand As Fiancé Reaps Benefits, https://freebeacon.com/democrats/marriage-mystery-aocs-engagement-ring-disappears-from-her-hand/
[5] When Elizabeth Warren Confronts Bernie Sanders About LYING Accusation, https://youtube.com/watch?v=VBQXl-axpyM&si=aAvnz7nmjHTI5Cpn
[6] Bernie Sanders admits that the Democratic Party is a threat to democracy, https://notthebee.com/article/comedian-andrew-schulz-gets-bernie-to-admit-that-democrats-are-a-threat-to-democracy-because-they-havent-had-a-fair-primary-since-2008-im-not-going-to-argue-with-you-on-that-point
6.3 Digital Platforms
The Free Press published an article arguing positively for artificial intelligence use in educational settings [1], while Reddit users have shared strategies for navigating cross-community moderation practices affecting conservative participants [2].
References:
[1] Everyone’s Using AI To Cheat at School. That’s a Good Thing., https://www.thefp.com/p/ai-everyones-cheating-thats-good-news
[2] Here’s a list of all the bots you need to block to avoid being auto-banned in other subreddits for participating in this one (I’m not a conservative but i value conservative opinions so i’m sharing this), https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1kqkyne