[Tuesday, May 20] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Executive Branch and Administration

1.1 Trump Administration Actions and Policies

The Trump administration has raised critical security concerns regarding a potential deal to incorporate Alibaba’s AI technology into iPhones [1], signaling heightened scrutiny of Chinese technology in U.S. consumer products. Reports indicate the administration has reached a $5 million settlement with Ashli Babbitt’s family [2], a significant legal resolution following the January 6 events. President Trump’s recent comments on international sporting events have been characterized as “pure comedy” by supportive media [3].

[1] Trump administration is concerned by deal to put Alibaba’s AI on iPhones: Report, https://m.economictimes.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/trump-administration-is-concerned-by-deal-to-put-alibabas-ai-on-iphones-report/articleshow/121234875.cms

[2] Ashli Babbitt’s family set to receive $5-million settlement from Trump admin, https://notthebee.com/article/ashli-babbits-family-set-to-receiver-5-million-settlement-from-trump-administration

[3] Trump dropped some pure comedy while talking about the Olympics and the World Cup, https://notthebee.com/article/trump-talking-about-booking-the-world-cup-and-the-olympics-and-actually-getting-to-host-them-as-well-is-pure-comedy-gold

1.2 Trump Approval and Public Opinion

President Trump’s approval ratings have surged to 55% according to InsiderAdvantage [1], a development attributed to his recent Middle East diplomatic trip. This positive trend is confirmed by three additional polls showing strong approval numbers [2]. Economic sentiment has dramatically shifted, with a majority of voters now describing the economy as “strong” for the first time in nearly four years [3]. Polling also indicates voters believe Trump is more effective at “protecting the Constitution” than his predecessor [4].

[1] InsiderAdvantage (A Rated pollster): Trump Approval Surges to Fifty-five Percent, Following Middle East Trip, https://www.reddit.com/r/Conservative/comments/1kqu1mx/insideradvantage_a_rated_pollster_trump_approval/

[2] 4 Polls Show Trump With Strong Approval Ratings, https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/donald-trump-national-polls-approval-ratings/2025/05/19/id/1211548/

[3] Majority of voters say economy ‘STRONG’ for the first time in nearly 4 years, now with Trump in charge, https://www.theblaze.com/news/majority-of-voters-say-the-economy-under-trump-is-strong-for-the-first-time-in-nearly-4-years

[4] Voters Say Trump Protecting Constitution Better Than Biden Did, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/05/19/voters-say-trump-protecting-constitution-better-than-biden-did-n3802918

1.3 Biden Legacy and Controversies

Former President Biden’s administration faces ongoing criticism from conservative media, with one outlet describing “Bidengate” as “the antiWatergate — Democracy has died in darkness” [1]. Multiple publications characterize the Biden presidency as “a scandal of historic proportions” [2] and assert a systematic “cover-up” [3]. One particularly pointed headline claims whoever ran Biden’s White House “deserves the plank” for “forcing endless disasters on Americans” [4].

[1] Bidengate is the antiWatergate — Democracy has died in darkness, https://unherd.com/2025/05/bidengate-is-the-antiwatergate/

[2] Biden’s Presidency Is a Scandal of Historic Proportions, https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/05/19/historic-scandal-bidens-deep-state-presidency/

[3] The Joe Biden Cover-Up, https://www.thefp.com/p/the-joe-biden-cover-up

[4] Whoever Ran Biden’s White House Deserves The Plank And More For Forcing Endless Disasters On Americans, https://thefederalist.com/2025/05/20/whoever-ran-bidens-white-house-deserves-the-plank-and-more-for-forcing-endless-disasters-on-americans/

2. Justice System and Legal Affairs

2.1 DOJ and FBI Actions

The Department of Justice has launched a significant race discrimination investigation into Chicago city hiring practices [1], with reports specifically characterizing it as a “Trump DOJ” probe initiated after the Chicago Mayor allegedly “bragged about race-based hiring” [2]. This investigation represents one of the administration’s early civil rights enforcement priorities.

[1] DOJ leading race discrimination investigation into Chicago city hiring practices, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3416434/department-of-justice-chicago-mayor-investigation-hiring-practices/

[2] Trump DOJ Probing Chicago Mayor After He Bragged About Race-Based Hiring, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-doj-probing-chicago-mayor-after-he-bragged-about-race-based-hiring

2.2 Legal Charges and Prosecutions

Democratic Representative LaMonica McIver faces federal charges following a confrontation at an ICE facility [1][2]. The specific charges include “assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement” [3], with headlines identifying “U.S. Attorney Alina Habba” as officially filing the charges. Multiple outlets describe McIver as a “Jersey congresswoman” who is reportedly “already crying” in response to the charges [4]. Separately, former FBI Director James Comey has publicly dismissed the possibility of facing charges over an Instagram post containing “86 47,” characterizing such concerns as “ridiculous” [5].

[1] Federal charges filed against Dem congresswoman following confrontation at ICE facility, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/federal-charges-filed-against-dem-congresswoman-following-confrontation-ice-facility

[2] DOJ charges House Democrat LaMonica McIver over ICE facility assault, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3416528/department-of-justice-lamonics-mciver-charged-ice-facility-protest/

[3] U.S. Attorney Alina Habba has officially CHARGED Democrat Rep. LaMonica McIver with assaulting, impeding and interfering with law enforcement., https://x.com/nicksortor/status/1924616997096046888

[4] New: Dem Rep. LaMonica McIver Criminally Charged for Assaulting ICE Agents, and She’s Already Crying, https://redstate.com/bonchie/2025/05/19/new-democrat-rep-lamonica-mcivers-criminally-charged-for-assaulting-on-ice-agents-n2189309

[5] Ex-FBI Director James Comey says he doesn’t expect to be charged over ‘86 47’ Instagram post: ‘Ridiculous’, https://nypost.com/2025/05/20/us-news/ex-fbi-director-james-comey-says-he-doesnt-expect-to-be-charged-over-86-47-instagram-post-ridiculous/

2.3 Court Rulings and Judicial Decisions

In a notable intervention in state legislative affairs, the Supreme Court has ordered the Maine legislature to revoke its censure of Representative Laurel Libby [1]. At the state level, a Florida Appeals Court has issued a ruling upholding parental rights in an unspecified case [2], reinforcing judicial protection of family authority.

[1] Supreme Court orders Maine legislature to revoke censure of Rep. Laurel Libby, https://www.foxnews.com/sports/supreme-court-orders-maine-legislature-revoke-censure-rep-laurel-libby-over-trans-athlete-post

[2] Florida Appeals Court Upholds Parental Rights, https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/05/20/florida-appeals-court-puts-parental-rights-where-belong

3. Congressional and Legislative Affairs

3.1 Legislative Activities and Votes

The Senate has unexpectedly passed the “No Tax on Tips Act” in a unanimous vote [1], demonstrating rare cross-party consensus on tax policy. Despite pressure to accelerate confirmation processes, Senate Republicans have declined to implement a five-day work week schedule to process Trump administration nominees [2], a decision that may significantly impact the pace of executive branch staffing.

[1] Senate unexpectedly passes the ‘No Tax on Tips Act’ in a unanimous vote, https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-unexpectedly-passes-no-tax-tips-act-unanimous-vote-rcna208093

[2] Senate GOP Won’t Work 5 Days A Week To Confirm Trump Picks, https://thefederalist.com/2025/05/20/senate-republicans-wont-work-5-days-a-week-to-confirm-trumps-key-nominees/

3.2 Congressional Controversies

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has drawn sharp criticism for statements attributing blame to President Trump and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) regarding a deadly Mexican Navy crash in New York City [1], with one headline characterizing him as “an idiot.” Reports indicate that Democratic representatives involved in the ICE facility confrontation have financially supported colleagues in competitive districts [2], having “donated thousands to swing-district colleagues.” Representative Nancy Mace has dramatically escalated her allegations against former fiancé Patrick Bryant by displaying explicit photographic evidence during a congressional hearing [3]. According to her social media statements, Mace intended to show “naked body” evidence from videos allegedly taken by Bryant, whom she publicly characterized as a “predator and rapist” who recorded her and “many other women” without consent. Internal party tensions are also evident, with a whistleblower reportedly revealing information that “rattles the party oligarchy” [4], while Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly engaged in a heated exchange with a Maryland senator regarding MS-13 gang members [5].

[1] Schumer ripped for placing blame on Trump, DOGE for deadly Mexican Navy crash in NYC: ‘He is an idiot’, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/schumer-ripped-placing-blame-trump-doge-for-deadly-mexican-navy-crash-in-nyc-idiot

[2] Report: ICE Facility-Storming Democrats Donated Thousands to Swing-district Colleagues, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/19/report-ice-facility-storming-democrats-donated-thousands-to-swing-district-colleagues/

[3] Rep. Nancy Mace To Reveal Video Evidence Against Ex-Fiance Patrick Bryant Amid Abuse Allegations: In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mace wrote, “Yes. I’m going there. Today I will show my naked body on one of the videos predator and rapist Patrick Bryant took of me and many other women.”, https://www.timesnownews.com/world/us/us-news/rep-nancy-mace-to-reveal-video-evidence-against-ex-fiance-patrick-bryant-amid-abuse-allegations-details-article-151684165

[4] Democratic Loyalist Turned Whistleblower Rattles the Party Oligarchy, https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/05/20/democratic-loyalist-turned-whistleblower-rattles-the-party-oligarchy/

[5] Marco Rubio just bodied the Maryland senator who loves MS-13 gangsters 💀🔥, https://notthebee.com/article/marco-rubio-just-bodied-this-senator

4. Health and Medical Issues

4.1 Medical Research and COVID-19 Developments

A comprehensive scientific analysis published in Pediatric Rheumatology examines potential associations between SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 vaccination, and autoimmune diseases in pediatric populations [1]. In a major policy shift, the FDA has withdrawn its recommendation for COVID-19 shots for most Americans [2], specifically pulling approval for individuals under 65 years of age and stopping recommendations for vaccine boosters for the general population [3].

[1] Investigating the association between SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 vaccination, and autoimmune diseases in a pediatric population: a comprehensive analysis - Pediatric Rheumatology, https://ped-rheum.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12969-025-01093-4

[2] FDA Pulls Recommendation for COVID Shots For Most Americans, Pulls Approval for Under 65s, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/05/20/fda-pulls-recommendation-for-covid-shots-for-most-americans-pulls-approval-for-under-65s-n3802952

[3] FDA Stops Recommending Covid Vaccine Boosters for Most Americans, https://www.thefp.com/p/fda-covid-boosters-vinay-prasad

4.2 Personal Health of Political Figures

Former President Biden’s cancer diagnosis has generated significant controversy, with reports claiming medical professionals question the timing and circumstances [1]. Conservative media characterizes the announcement as strategically timed “to distract from the cognitive decline coverup” [2]. Additional reporting indicates Biden “last underwent common prostate cancer screening in 2014” [3], while suggesting his White House physician had ties to “ex-prez’s shady brother” amid “cancer ‘cover up’ rumors” [4]. Separately, “Dilbert” creator Scott Adams has publicly announced his own prostate cancer diagnosis [5].

[1] Biden’s Sudden Cancer Diagnosis Doesn’t Add Up, Doctors Say, https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/19/joe-biden-prostate-cancer-diagnosis-doesnt-add-up-doctors-presidency/

[2] Biden’s Cancer Announcement Was Timed to Distract From the Cognitive Decline Coverup, https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2025/05/20/the-timing-of-bidens-cancer-announcement-is-meant-to-distract-from-the-cognitive-decline-coverup-n4939966

[3] “Biden last underwent common prostate cancer screening in 2014, rep reveals” (X/@TheInsiderPaper), https://x.com/TheInsiderPaper/status/1924936736120947161

[4] Joe Biden’s WH doctor tied to ex-prez’s shady brother — as cancer ‘cover up’ rumors mount, https://nypost.com/2025/05/20/us-news/joe-bidens-wh-doctor-tied-to-ex-prezs-shady-brother-as-cancer-cover-up-rumors-mount/

[5] Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams announces he has prostate cancer, https://www.foxnews.com/us/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-reveals-prostate-cancer-diagnosis-predicts-only-months-live.amp

5. Immigration and Border Security

5.1 Immigration Enforcement and Policies

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has successfully apprehended an individual described as an “illegal immigrant wanted for allegedly killing mom in crash” [1]. Meanwhile, President Trump is reportedly “looking into” former President Biden’s use of an autopen signature mechanism that allegedly approved “open borders” policies [2]. A notable exchange between Democratic Senator Tim Kaine and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding South African refugees has drawn attention [3].

[1] ICE captures illegal immigrant wanted for allegedly killing mom in crash, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ice-captures-illegal-immigrant-wanted-allegedly-killing-mother-dui-crash

[2] Trump ‘Looking Into’ Biden’s Autopen OK to Open Borders, https://www.newsmax.com/politics/autopen-pardons-open-borders/2025/05/20/id/1211639/

[3] Democrat Senator Tim Kaine asks about South African refugees coming to the USA: “Can you have a different standard based upon the color of somebody’s skin?” Marco Rubio: “I’m not the one arguing that. Apparently you are because you don’t like the fact that they are White.”, https://x.com/theblaze/status/1924863225172037815

6. Economy and Business

6.1 Economic Indicators and Consumer Issues

International financial tensions appear to be escalating, with The Spectator reporting that “Mark Carney is ignoring the cartels – and Donald Trump” [1]. Australia’s Unrealized Gains Tax is characterized as a “lesson in economic suicide” [2], while economic commentator Larry Kudlow has published a celebratory piece titled “Happy Birthday Laffer Curve” [3]. Polling data indicates a “majority of voters believe able-bodied people receiving food stamps should be required to work” [4]. The upcoming Memorial Day is reportedly set for the “lowest gas prices in over 20 years,” framed as “promises made, promises kept” [5]. In retail news, Home Depot has announced it “won’t raise prices due to tariffs,” a stance that reportedly “clowned Walmart” for taking the opposite approach [6].

[1] Mark Carney is ignoring the cartels – and Donald Trump, https://thespectator.com/topic/mark-carney-ignoring-cartels-donald-trump/

[2] Australia’s Unrealized Gains Tax Will Be A Lesson In Economic Suicide, https://www.skynews.com.au/business/financial-commentators-lash-labor-for-targeting-unrealised-capital-gains-in-super-warn-of-potential-extensions-to-other-assets/news-story/05ef5fc57f5c5f8e75ff405023693591

[3] LARRY KUDLOW: Happy Birthday Laffer Curve, https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/larry-kudlow-happy-birthday-laffer-curve

[4] Majority of voters believe able-bodied people receiving food stamps should be required to work: Poll, https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/polling/majority-voters-believe-able-bodied-people-receiving-food-stamps-should-be

[5] Promises Made, Promises Kept: Memorial Day Set For Lowest Gas Prices in Over 20 Years, https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2025/05/20/memorial-day-set-for-lowest-gas-prices-in-over-20-years/

[6] Home Depot just clowned Walmart by saying it won’t raise prices due to tariffs, https://notthebee.com/article/home-depot-will-not-raise-prices-due-to-tariffs-as-most-of-its-merchandise-comes-from-the-us

7. Foreign Policy and International Relations

7.1 U.S.-China Relations and Ukraine Conflict

A provocative headline raises the question “Is Chinese Spying Killing Its Own Students?” [1], suggesting potentially fatal consequences for Chinese nationals involved in intelligence operations. Regarding Ukraine, analysis argues that to “end the war in Ukraine,” policymakers must “make Beijing’s bankrolling of Russia’s war machine hurt” [2], explicitly characterizing China as financially supporting Russian military operations.

[1] Is Chinese Spying Killing Its Own Students?, https://johnkassnews.com/is-chinese-spying-killing-its-own-students/

[2] To end the war in Ukraine, make Beijing’s bankrolling of Russia’s war machine hurt, https://nypost.com/2025/05/19/opinion/to-end-the-war-in-ukraine-make-beijings-bankrolling-of-russias-war-machine-hurt/

7.2 Other International Developments

Reports from the United Kingdom indicate the Free Speech Union has condemned a “grossly disproportionate” court ruling that jailed a mother over a social media post related to Southport, with trust in British authorities reportedly “in free fall” [1]. In a diplomatic achievement, Trump Envoy Grenell has successfully negotiated the “release of US Veteran from Venezuela” [2]. A particularly alarming headline claims “Canada Moves to Begin Euthanizing Children Without Parental Consent” [3], though specific legislative details are not provided.

[1] Lucy Connolly: FSU condemns ‘grossly disproportionate’ court ruling as mother jailed for Southport post learns fate - Trust in British authorities ‘in free fall’, https://www.gbnews.com/news/lucy-connolly-free-speech-union-condemns-grossly-disportionate-court-ruling

[2] Trump Envoy Grenell Gets US Veteran Released From Venezuela, https://www.newsmax.com/us/venezuela-ric-grenell-joseph-st-clair/2025/05/20/id/1211648/

[3] Canada Moves to Begin Euthanizing Children Without Parental Consent, https://slaynews.com/news/canada-begin-euthanizing-children-without-parental-consent/

8. Media and Public Discourse

8.1 Media Coverage and Political Messaging

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has called for a hearing on NBC and Saturday Night Live regarding “equal time” matters [1], suggesting potential regulatory scrutiny of political balance in broadcast media. PBS’s “Firing Line with Margaret Hoover” has featured historian Niall Ferguson [2], while conservative commentary claims “the ugly truth is that ‘pro-Palestinian’ now means antisemitic” [3].

[1] Brendan Carr wants hearing on NBC, SNL “equal time” matter, https://thedesk.net/2025/05/carr-fcc-equal-time-wnbc-hearing/

[2] Niall Ferguson on Firing Line with Margaret Hoover, https://www.tpt.org/firing-line-with-margaret-hoover/video/niall-ferguson-2dahi7/

[3] The ugly truth is that ‘pro-Palestinian’ now means antisemitic, https://www.jns.org/the-ugly-truth-is-that-pro-palestinian-now-means-antisemitic/

8.2 Media Personalities and Public Discourse

Media personalities have engaged in public disputes over coverage of Biden’s cognitive health, with Jon Stewart reportedly “ridiculing Jake Tapper for hawking book on Biden cognitive decline in one brilliant sentence” [1]. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced he will scale back his political campaign spending, stating he has “done enough” and will spend “a lot less” on future political campaigns [2].

[1] Jon Stewart Ridicules Jake Tapper for Hawking Book on Biden Cognitive Decline in One Brilliant Sentence, https://redstate.com/mike_miller/2025/05/20/jon-stewart-totally-blisters-jake-tapper-for-hawking-book-on-biden-decline-in-one-brilliant-sentence-n2189340

[2] ‘I’ve Done Enough’: Musk Says He Will Spend ‘A Lot Less’ On Future Political Campaigns, https://www.dailywire.com/news/ive-done-enough-musk-says-he-will-spend-a-lot-less-on-future-political-campaigns?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Zach+Jewell&category=News&elementPosition=0&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title='I've+Done+Enough'%3A+Musk+Says+He+Will+Spend+'A+Lot+Less'+On+Future+Political+Campaigns