[Sunday, May 25] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

2025-05-25 1701 words 8 minutes

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1. Trump Administration Policies and Actions

1.1 Government Services and Agency Management

The Trump administration’s Department of Veterans Affairs is addressing a disability claims backlog that accumulated during the Biden administration [1]. Without additional details, the scope of this effort remains unclear. Meanwhile, the administration is promoting legislation called the “Big Beautiful Bill,” with Stephen Miller defending it against criticism [2], though headlines provide no specifics about the bill’s content or purpose.

[1] EXCLUSIVE: Trump VA Takes Machete To Huge Disability Claim Backlog That Piled Up Under Biden |, https://dailycallernewsfoundation.org/2025/05/22/exclusive-trump-va-takes-machete-to-huge-disability-claim-backlog-that-piled-up-under-biden/

[2] Stephen Miller masterfully refutes 3 misconceptions about the Big Beautiful Bill:, https://x.com/stephenm/status/1926715409807397204

1.2 Administration Personnel and White House Operations

Reports present contrasting narratives about the administration. One headline indicates rising approval ratings for President Trump without specifying causes [1]. Concurrently, security concerns have emerged with allegations that an individual identified as Rabiul Chowdhury, described as an “Islamic operative,” has infiltrated the White House [2]. The report characterizes this as a “vetting catastrophe” but provides no details about the individual’s role or the nature of the security breach.

[1] Why is Trump approval rising?, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/daily-memo/3421276/why-is-trump-approval-rating-rising/

[2] Trump Administration’s Latest Vetting Catastrophe: Islamic Operative Rabiul Chowdhury Infiltrates the White House, https://jihadwatch.org/2025/05/trump-administrations-latest-vetting-catastrophe-islamic-operative-rabiul-chowdhury-infiltrates-the-white-house

2. Biden Administration Legacy and Democratic Opposition

2.1 Biden Fitness and White House Operations Revelations

Multiple reports highlight retrospective concerns about former President Biden’s fitness for office. A Wall Street Journal article claims Biden was “unfit” as early as 2020 during his South Carolina campaign appearances [1]. Two reports reference a former Obama administration aide allegedly admitting to concealing concerns about Biden’s “declining health” to ensure electoral victory [2, 3], with the aide quoted saying they “wanted him to f—ing win” and “did everything we could to re-elect him.”

[1] Joe Biden Was Unfit in 2020. I saw him campaign in South Carolina. Anybody with eyes and ears could tell he wasn’t up to the job., https://www.wsj.com/opinion/joe-biden-was-unfit-in-2020-aging-old-capacity-ability-campaign-presidency-coverup-d0346628

[2] Former Aid admits withholding concerns about Biden’s declining health. “Wanted him to f———g win” “did everything we could to re-elect him”, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1926426499323777234?s=46

[3] Ex-Obama aide admits he didn’t mention Biden’s decline because he ‘wanted him to f—king win’, https://nypost.com/2025/05/24/us-news/ex-obama-aide-admits-he-didnt-mention-bidens-decline-because-he-wanted-him-to-f-king-win/

2.2 Democratic Politicians and Ethics Concerns

Reports allege various ethical concerns involving Democratic figures. According to headlines, a new book claims former Vice President Harris used profanity about CNN’s Anderson Cooper following an interview [1]. Rep. Jasmine Crockett reportedly “literally shimmied” when discussing potential investigations of Trump if Democrats regain House control [2]. One headline questions Sen. Raphael Warnock’s wealth accumulation while in office [3], while two separate articles claim the Biden White House was run by what they describe as a covert “politburo” [4, 5].

[1] Harris called Anderson Cooper a ‘motherf—–’ after CNN interview, book claims | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/media/kamala-harris-cursed-out-anderson-cooper-colleagues-after-brutal-post-biden-debate-interview-book-claims

[2] Jasmine Crockett Literally Shimmies At Mention Of Dems Investigating Trump If Party Takes Back House |, https://dailycallernewsfoundation.org/2025/05/25/jasmine-crockett-literally-shimmies-at-mention-of-dems-investigating-trump-if-party-takes-back-house/

[3] Exclusive | Soros-backed Georgia Sen. Warnock, who slammed the rich, doubles net worth since taking office, https://nypost.com/2025/05/24/us-news/soros-backed-georgia-sen-warnock-who-slammed-the-rich-doubles-net-worth-since-taking-office/

[4] This Is Big: Biden White House Run by Covert ‘Politburo’, https://redstate.com/wardclark/2025/05/25/this-is-big-biden-white-house-run-by-covert-politburo-n2189588

[5] The ‘politburo’ members who were really the Biden White House, according to Original Sin, https://nypost.com/2025/05/25/us-news/the-politburo-members-who-were-really-the-biden-white-house-according-to-original-sin/

3. Economic and Regulatory Policy

3.1 Energy Policy and Environmental Regulations

Energy policy developments show contrasting approaches to different energy sources. Trump administration officials intervened to prevent the closure of a Michigan coal power plant that was scheduled for shutdown [1]. A Wyoming senator is promoting a Trump executive order on nuclear energy, characterizing previous renewable energy initiatives as a “Green scam” that is “over” [2]. On the regulatory front, SpaceX has received “another fine” for water pollution in Texas, suggesting ongoing environmental compliance issues [3].

[1] Trump officials order Michigan coal power plant must stay open on eve of shutdown, https://www.mlive.com/environment/2025/05/trump-officials-order-michigan-coal-power-plant-must-stay-open-on-eve-of-shutdown.html

[2] ‘The Green scam is over’: Wyoming senator touts Trump’s nuclear energy E.O., https://v.redd.it/442rsd5xcx2f1

[3] SpaceX slapped with another fine for polluting Texas water, https://www.chron.com/culture/article/epa-fine-spacex-texas-water-19760415.php

3.2 Economic Forecasts and Government Spending

A headline indicates economist Paul Krugman is predicting a recession [1], with the headline’s tone suggesting skepticism about his forecasting accuracy. Another headline claims that student loan defaults have increased following the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness programs [2], though no specific data is provided to quantify the scale of the reported increase.

[1] Everybody Rejoice! Paul Krugman Is Predicting A Recession!, https://issuesinsights.com/2025/05/22/everybody-rejoice-paul-krugman-is-predicting-a-recession/

[2] Biden Forgives Student Loans and … Behold, Defaults Skyrocket, https://hotair.com/stephen-moore/2025/05/25/biden-forgives-student-loans-and-behold-defaults-skyrocket-n3803085

4. Immigration and Border Security

4.1 Border Enforcement Actions

According to a headline, the FBI has disrupted a smuggling network that was facilitating the illegal entry of Pakistani migrants through Texas [1]. This operation appears to target organized transnational human trafficking, though the headline provides no details about the network’s size or operational scope.

[1] FBI Breaks Pakistani Migrant Smuggling Network in Texas, https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/05/25/fbi-breaks-pakistani-migrant-smuggling-network-in-texas/

4.2 Immigration Legal Challenges and Statistics

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed concern that a court order regarding deportations to South Sudan is negatively impacting U.S. foreign policy [1]. House Speaker Mike Johnson has claimed that “more than 1.4 million illegal aliens” are receiving Medicaid benefits [2], while another headline references “13 million” unauthorized immigrants in a discussion about due process rights [3].

[1] Rubio warns court order on South Sudan deportees harms US foreign policy, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/rubio-warns-court-order-blocking-deportations-south-sudan-causes-irreparable-harm-foreign-policy

[2] Speaker Johnson: There Are ‘More Than 1.4 Million Illegal Aliens on Medicaid’, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/05/25/speaker-johnson-there-are-more-than-1-4-million-illegal-aliens-on-medicaid/

[3] Due process was never meant to guarantee a courtroom seat for every illegal entrant—especially not 13 million of them., https://amgreatness.com/2025/05/25/due-process/

5. Foreign Affairs and National Security

5.1 Russia-Ukraine War

A headline from the Jerusalem Post indicates that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s helicopter was reportedly targeted in a Ukrainian drone attack while he was visiting Russia’s Kursk region [1]. The headline explicitly notes this is based on a “report” and provides no information on the attack’s outcome or confirmation of Putin’s presence in the helicopter.

[1] Putin’s helicopter caught in Ukrainian drone attack while visiting Kursk region - report, https://m.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-855400

5.2 Israel-Palestine Conflict and Middle East

Headlines highlight ongoing tensions in the Israel-Palestine conflict. According to one report, a pro-Palestinian content creator with 3.4 million TikTok followers has allegedly endorsed violence against Israeli embassy staff [1]. Another headline states that a former Israeli hostage told the French Foreign Minister that the conflict situation is “either us or them” [2]. These headlines suggest both the conflict’s extension into social media and hardened positions among various stakeholders.

[1] Pro-Palestinian TikToker with 3.4m followers, endorses murder of Israeli embassy employees, https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-855237

[2] Former Israeli hostage tells French FM: ‘It’s either us or them’, https://www.jns.org/former-israeli-hostage-tells-french-fm-its-them-or-us/

5.3 International Terrorism and Security Threats

Headlines indicate several security developments. The FBI has arrested a man in New York for allegedly attempting to firebomb the U.S. Embassy in Israel [1]. A Justice Department pardon attorney has pledged to take “a hard look” at the case involving the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor [2]. Another headline claims Iran is seeking a deal with the Trump administration [3], though no details are provided about the nature of such a potential agreement.

[1] Man arrested by FBI agents in New York for attempted firebombing of US Embassy in Israel, https://wjla.com/news/local/man-attempts-to-firebomb-us-embassy-branch-office-tel-aviv-israel-german-citizen-joseph-neumayer-arrested-by-fbi-agents-at-jfk-airport-new-york-molotov-cocktails-found-in-backpack-threats-towards-president-donald-trump-washington-dc-pam-bondi-kash-patel

[2] U.S. Justice Department pardon lawyer pledges ‘hard look’ at plot to kidnap Michigan governor, https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2025/05/23/justice-department-michigan-governor-whitmer-kidnapping-plot/83825764007/

[3] Why Iran wants a deal with Trump, https://thespectator.com/topic/why-iran-wants-a-deal-with-trump/

6.1 Gender and Religious Policy Developments

The House of Representatives has passed a tax bill that would prohibit Medicaid from covering transition-related healthcare [1]. At the state level, the Texas House has passed legislation requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools [2], with the headline framing this as part of a “Make America Christian Again” movement.

[1] House passes tax bill that would ban Medicaid from covering transition-related care, https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-politics-and-policy/house-passes-tax-bill-bans-medicaid-covering-transition-related-care-rcna208618

[2] Make America Christian Again. Texas House passes bill requiring display of Ten Commandments in Public Schools, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1926748247453753655?s=46

Headlines marking the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s death present critical perspectives. Articles suggest Floyd’s death and subsequent protests moved America politically rightward [1] and characterize the narrative around Floyd as a “myth” [2]. The judge who presided over Derek Chauvin’s trial has criticized “defund police” advocates for complicating the proceedings [3]. Television personality Mike Rowe has expressed concern about declining work ethic among younger generations, referring to them as “snowflakes” who face “fewer consequences” [4].

[1] How George Floyd dragged America to the right, https://www.spiked-online.com/2025/05/25/how-george-floyd-dragged-america-to-the-right/

[2] Five Years After The Fires, The Myth Of George Floyd Remains, https://thefederalist.com/2025/05/25/five-years-after-the-fires-the-myth-of-george-floyd-remains/

[3] Judge in Derek Chauvin case breaks silence, calls out ‘defund police’ crowd for complicating trial, https://nypost.com/2025/05/24/us-news/judge-in-derek-chauvin-case-breaks-silence-calls-out-defund-police-crowd-for-complicating-trial/

[4] Mike Rowe warns of declining work ethic problem as younger generation ‘snowflakes’ face fewer consequences, https://www.foxnews.com/media/mike-rowe-warns-declining-work-ethic-younger-generations

7. Media, Free Speech, and Public Discourse

7.1 Content Moderation and Free Speech Issues

Content creator Hasan Piker, described as a “leftist,” has been removed from the streaming platform Twitch following comments about a terrorist attack in Washington, D.C. [1]. Other headlines reference free speech issues, with one describing a “vindication” for commentator Mark Steyn as “a triumph for free speech” [2]. One headline criticizes journalists who are described as “sympathetic” and “well-meaning” but suffering from “poor integrity” [3].

[1] Leftist Hasan Piker Booted From Twitch Over Remark About D.C. Terror Attack, https://www.dailywire.com/news/leftist-hasan-piker-booted-from-twitch-after-suggesting-d-c-terror-attack-was-false-flag

[2] Mark Steyn’s Vindication: A Triumph for Free Speech and Personal Fortitude, https://pjmedia.com/david-manney/2025/05/24/mark-steyns-vindication-a-triumph-for-free-speech-and-personal-fortitude-n4940136

[3] Decline Absolution: Sympathetic, Well-Meaning Journalists With Poor Integrity, https://freebeacon.com/culture/decline-absolution-sympathetic-well-meaning-journalists-with-poor-integrity/

7.2 Political Communications

Headlines address political messaging challenges. One report suggests that Democrats face difficulties connecting with podcast host Joe Rogan’s audience that “a giant pile of money won’t fix” [1]. Other headlines reference specific political exchanges, including former Obama advisor David Axelrod allegedly failing to criticize a Trump speech at West Point [2] and Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly “schooling” an unnamed Democrat in a contentious exchange [3].

[1] A giant pile of money won’t fix Democrats’ Joe Rogan problem, https://reason.com/2025/05/22/a-giant-pile-of-money-wont-fix-democrats-joe-rogan-problem/

[2] OPEN YOUR FREAKIN’ EARS! David Axelrod Tries – and Fails – to Dunk on Trump’s West Point Speech, https://twitchy.com/grateful-calvin/2025/05/25/open-your-ears-david-axelrod-tries-and-fails-to-dunk-on-trumps-west-point-speech-n2413300

[3] WATCH The Chaos As Rubio Schooled A Democrat, https://youtube.com/watch?v=rQRYyEXfxsY&si=JEWlJcKXLFGjOw38