[Monday, May 26] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Trump Administration Policies and Actions

1.1 Executive Orders and Major Initiatives

President Trump has signed executive orders focused on expanding nuclear energy and implementing new scientific standards. These orders aim to “usher in a Nuclear Renaissance” while restoring what is characterized as “Gold Standard Science.” [1] The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by Elon Musk, has been actively involved in administration initiatives. [2]

[1] President Trump Signs Executive Orders to Usher in a Nuclear Renaissance, Restore Gold Standard Science, https://www.energy.gov/articles/icymi-president-trump-signs-executive-orders-usher-nuclear-renaissance-restore-gold
[2] Mike Lee Suggests Senate Could Add ‘Aggressive’ DOGE Cuts to Big Beautiful Bill, https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2025/05/25/mike-lee-senate-doge-cuts-big-beautiful-bill-n2413315

1.2 Budget and Economic Initiatives

Senator Mike Lee has suggested incorporating “aggressive” cuts through DOGE into the “Big Beautiful Bill,” [1] though Senator Rand Paul criticized the bill’s spending cuts as “wimpy and anemic.” [2] On international trade, Trump announced the US and EU have agreed to postpone tariffs, [3] with a related report indicating Trump delayed 50% tariffs on the EU after “its leader blinks.” [4] Separately, Trump’s actions reportedly caused a $1 billion reduction in the Russian stock market within hours. [5]

[1] Mike Lee Suggests Senate Could Add ‘Aggressive’ DOGE Cuts to Big Beautiful Bill, https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2025/05/25/mike-lee-senate-doge-cuts-big-beautiful-bill-n2413315
[2] Sen. Paul: Big Beautiful Bill Spending Cuts ‘Wimpy and Anemic’ | Newsmax.com, https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/rand-paul-big-beautiful-bill-senate/2025/05/25/id/1212295/
[3] Donald Trump says US and EU have agreed to postpone tariffs, https://news.sky.com/story/donald-trump-says-us-and-eu-have-agreed-to-postpone-tariffs-13374764
[4] Trump Delays 50% Tariffs On EU After Its Leader Blinks, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-delays-50-tariffs-eu-leader-blinks?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Daniel+Chaitin&category=News&elementPosition=4&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Trump+Delays+50%25+Tariffs+On+EU+After+Its+Leader+Blinks
[5] Trump wipes US$1 billion off Russian stock market in a few hours, https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/05/26/7514116/

1.3 Trump’s Statements on Russia and Ukraine

President Trump has issued strong criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin following missile strikes and drone attacks on Ukraine. Multiple sources report Trump describing Putin as “absolutely crazy,” [1] questioning “what the hell happened to him,” [2] explicitly criticizing him “for killing people,” [3] and stating Putin “risks ‘The Downfall Of Russia’.” [4] During Memorial Day, Trump criticized the previous administration over immigration policy, referring to them as “scum” in relation to illegal migrants. [5]

[1] Trump Calls Putin ‘Absolutely Crazy’ After Record Drone Attack On Ukraine, https://www.rferl.org/a/trump-putin-russia-ukraine-sanctions-drones/33423768.html
[2] Trump tears into Putin over latest attacks on Ukraine: ‘What the hell happened to him?’, https://justthenews.com/world/trump-tears-putin-over-repeat-attacks-ukraine-dont-know-what-hell-happened-putin
[3] Trump criticizes Putin for killing people in massive Ukraine missile strike | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-says-hes-not-happy-putin-after-massive-ukraine-strike
[4] Trump Says Putin Has ‘Gone Absolutely CRAZY,’ Risks ‘The Downfall Of Russia’, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-says-putin-has-gone-absolutely-crazy-risks-the-downfall-of-russia?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Tim+Pearce&category=News&elementPosition=0&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Trump+Says+Putin+Has+%E2%80%98Gone+Absolutely+CRAZY%2C%E2%80%99+Risks+%E2%80%98The+Downfall+Of+Russia%E2%80%99
[5] Trump rips ‘scum’ Biden admin over illegal migrants in fiery Memorial Day message, https://nypost.com/2025/05/26/us-news/trump-rips-scum-biden-admin-over-illegal-migrants-in-fiery-memorial-day-message/

2. Domestic Policy and Governance

2.1 Immigration and Healthcare

The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement responding to Tim Walz after he allegedly compared Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the Gestapo. The DHS statement characterizes Walz as “criminal-loving” and his rhetoric as “dangerous.” [1] In a related immigration matter, a headline quotes a “liberal lawyer” for an illegal alien who allegedly killed a trooper saying “not all car accidents are crimes.” [2] In healthcare, a report identified as “MAHA” on chronic disease is expected to significantly reshape healthcare policy, according to the FDA Chief. [3]

[1] DHS Hits Back at criminal-loving Tim Walz’s Dangerous Rhetoric Comparing ICE to Gestapo | Homeland Security, https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/05/19/dhs-hits-back-tim-walzs-dangerous-rhetoric-comparing-ice-gestapo
[2] Liberal Lawyer for Illegal Alien Who Allegedly Killed Trooper Says ‘Not All Car Accidents Are Crimes’, https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2025/05/24/nolte-lawyer-for-illegal-alien-who-allegedly-killed-trooper-says-not-all-car-accidents-are-crimes/
[3] ‘MAHA’ Report On Chronic Disease Will Cause Major Shift In Healthcare, FDA Chief Predicts, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-fda-chief-pushes-for-major-shift-after-maha-report-chronic-disease-children?author=Daniel+Chaitin&category=News&elementPosition=1&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=%E2%80%98MAHA%E2%80%99+Report+On+Chronic+Disease+Will+Cause+Major+Shift+In+Healthcare%2C+FDA+Chief+Predicts

2.2 Economic and Education Matters

Dr. Oz has revealed findings about an alleged $14 billion Medicaid fraud scheme involving dual enrollment. [1] Meanwhile, millions of Americans are experiencing credit score decreases due to student loan default collection activities. [2] In education policy, Trump has indicated he may redirect $3 billion in Harvard grants to trade schools, [3] while separate discussions criticize college admissions essays as hampering merit-based assessment. [4]

[1] Dr. Oz reveals $14 billion Medicaid fraud costing taxpayers through dual enrollment | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/media/dr-oz-says-taxpayers-footing-14-billion-bill-medicaid-fraud-while-eligible-patients-struggle-care
[2] Millions See Credit Plunge Amid Student Loan Default Collection, https://www.newsmax.com/us/credit-score-student-loans-collection/2025/05/25/id/1212303/
[3] Trump says he may shift $3 billion in Harvard grants to trade schools, https://www.reddit.com/r/Conservative/comments/1kw6loq/trump_says_he_may_shift_3_billion_in_harvard/
[4] Kill the Admissions Essay. A longstanding college-application genre is hampering the pursuit of merit., https://jamesgmartin.center/2025/05/kill-the-admissions-essay/

3. Political Landscape

3.1 Democratic Party Developments

Reports indicate the Democratic Party is reassessing its strategy, with members acknowledging the party has “lost credibility.” [1] Former Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly “panicked” over Biden’s “garbage” remark about Trump supporters, [2] while a report states Democrats have set a $20 million plan to win back young male voters. [3] A Biden aide has allegedly admitted that staff did “undemocratic things” based on their perception of Trump as an “existential threat to democracy.” [4] Looking forward, Crockett has stated Democrats will investigate Trump and his family when they regain control of the House. [5]

[1] Democratic Party scrambles to fix image as members acknowledge party ’lost credibility’, https://www.foxnews.com/media/democratic-party-scrambles-fix-image-leaders-acknowledge-party-lost-credibility.amp
[2] Kamala Harris panicked over Biden’s ‘garbage’ remark about Trump supporters, https://www.foxnews.com/media/joe-bidens-garbage-line-about-trump-supporters-sent-kamala-harris-campaign-panic-mode.amp
[3] Report: Democrats Set $20 Million Plan to Win Back Young Men, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/26/report-democrats-set-20-million-plan-to-win-back-young-men/
[4] Biden Aide Admits Staff Did ‘Undemocratic Things’ Because Trump Was ‘Existential Threat To Democracy’, https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/25/biden-aide-admits-staff-undemocratic-trump-threat-democracy/
[5] Crockett: We Will Investigate Trump, Family When Dems Take House Back, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/05/25/crockett-we-will-investigate-trump-family-when-dems-take-house-back/

3.2 Notable Deaths and Transitions

Former Rep. Charlie Rangel, described as a “fixture on Capitol Hill for nearly half a century,” has died at age 94. [1] In separate news, Ukrainian ex-politician Andriy Portnov was reportedly “gunned down in Spain.” [2] From the entertainment world, Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” has died at age 79. [3]

[1] Ex-Rep. Charlie Rangel, fixture on Capitol Hill for nearly half a century, dead at 94, https://nypost.com/2025/05/26/us-news/ex-rep-charlie-rangel-fixture-on-capitol-hill-for-nearly-half-a-century-dead-at-94/
[2] Ukranian ex-politician Andriy Portnov gunned down in Spain, https://nypost.com/2025/05/21/world-news/ukrainian-ex-politician-andriy-portnov-gunned-down-outside-spanish-school/
[3] Phil Robertson of ‘Duck Dynasty’ dies at 79 | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/duck-dynasty-star-phil-robertson-dead-79-legacy-love-god

4. International Affairs and Security

4.1 Middle East Developments

Senior Hamas official Sami Abu Zuhri has made statements downplaying Gaza casualties, claiming that “women’s wombs will produce many more babies” and asserting that 50,000 births occurred in Gaza during the war—a number he compared to the casualty count. [1] Separately, an Iranian regime-affiliated publication has reportedly praised a “D.C. Shooter” as a “Basiji Brother.” [2]

[1] Senior Hamas Official Sami Abu Zuhri Plays Down Significance Of Gaza Casualties: Our Women’s Wombs Will Produce Many More Babies - 50,000 Were Born In Gaza During The War, Just Like The Number Of Casualties, https://www.memri.org/tv/sami-abu-zuhri-hamas-gaza-war-babies-women-wombs-martyred-american-campuses
[2] Iran’s Regime Mouthpiece Praises D.C. Shooter as ‘Basiji Brother’, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/05/25/iranian-regime-likens-dc-jewish-museum-shooter-as-brother-n2657620

4.2 Global Security Incidents

An analysis suggests American military capabilities have been challenged by Houthi forces, characterizing the situation as “America’s military humiliation” and claiming the Houthis have “exposed its waning power.” [1] A military display reportedly took place over Miami Beach, featuring “nearly every type of fighter jet and bomber” in the American arsenal. [2] In South Africa, political figure Julius Malema has reportedly repeated the phrase “Kill the Boer” while President Cyril Ramaphosa has remained silent. [3] European headlines question whether Russia is maintaining a “grudge over Nordstream.” [4]

[1] America’s military humiliation — The Houthis exposed its waning power, https://unherd.com/2025/05/americas-military-humiliation/
[2] Shock and Awe As Nearly Every Type of Fighter Jet and Bomber We Have Flies Over Miami Beach, https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/05/25/must-watch-shock-and-awe-as-nearly-every-jet-and-bomber-we-have-flies-over-miami-beach-n2189603
[3] South Africa’s Malema Repeats ‘Kill the Boer’ as Ramaphosa Stays Quiet, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/25/south-africas-malema-repeats-kill-the-farmer-as-ramaphosa-stays-quiet/
[4] Russia holding grudge over Nordstream?, https://www.reddit.com/r/Conservative/comments/1kw4f8p/russia_holding_grudge_over_nordstream/

5. Legal System and Law Enforcement

5.1 Federal Investigations and Accountability

The Trump administration has reportedly extradited an individual described as Neo-Nazi “Commander Butcher” who was allegedly involved in plotting to poison children. [1] The FBI is reportedly reinvestigating two matters from 2023: the discovery of cocaine at the White House and the leak of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs draft. [2] A separate headline criticizes FBI agents who allegedly “covered up Hunter Biden’s laptop in 2020.” [3] A critique claims the Supreme Court “stands by while lower courts carry on ripping up the Constitution.” [4]

[1] Trump Admin Extradites Neo-Nazi ‘Commander Butcher’ Behind Plot to Poison Children, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/05/25/trump-admin-extradites-leader-of-neo-nazi-murder-cult-n2657608
[2] FBI to reinvestigate 2023 White House cocaine find and leak of supreme court Dobbs draft, https://abc11.com/post/fbi-reopens-investigation-cocaine-white-house-leaked-dobbs-opinion/16555524/
[3] FBI agents who covered up Hunter Biden’s laptop in 2020 must not get away with it, https://nypost.com/2025/05/25/opinion/fbi-agents-who-covered-up-hunter-bidens-laptop-in-2020-must-not-get-away-with-it/
[4] Supreme Court Stands By While Lower Courts Carry On Ripping Up The Constitution, https://thefederalist.com/2025/05/23/supreme-court-stands-by-while-lower-courts-carry-on-ripping-up-the-constitution/

5.2 Crime and Public Safety

An American citizen has been arrested and charged with plotting to firebomb the U.S. Embassy in Israel. [1] In the United Kingdom, a vehicle drove into a crowd of Liverpool soccer fans during a celebration, with reports indicating a man was “detained” following the event. [2][3] Additional reports include the arrest of three Chilean nationals in connection with a burglary ring [4] and a UK man being charged with racism for “mocking Islamic terrorists” with claims that police searched for “offensive material.” [5]

[1] American Citizen Arrested, Charged In Plot To Firebomb U.S. Embassy In Israel, https://www.dailywire.com/news/american-citizen-arrested-charged-in-plot-to-firebomb-u-s-embassy-in-israel?author=Virginia+Kruta&category=News&elementPosition=0&row=3&rowHeadline=Latest+News&rowType=Vertical+Carousel&title=American+Citizen+Arrested%2C+Charged+In+Plot+To+Firebomb+U.S.+Embassy+In+Israel
[2] Vehicle plows into crowd of Liverpool soccer fans during celebration, https://www.foxnews.com/world/driver-arrested-vehicle-plows-into-crowd-liverpool-soccer-fans-celebration
[3] BREAKING: Man ‘Detained’ After Plowing Into Crowd of Liverpool Football Revelers, https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2025/05/26/liverpool-terror-attack-n2413361
[4] Three Chilean nationals arrested in Brentwood, Nashville burglary ring, https://newschannel9.com/news/local/three-chilean-nationals-arrested-in-brentwood-nashville-burglary-ring
[5] UK Man Charged With Racism for Mocking Islamic Terrorists | “Two police vans and six officers turned up at our house to search for ‘offensive material’”, https://www.frontpagemag.com/uk-man-charged-with-racism-for-mocking-islamic-terrorists/

6. Society and Cultural Affairs

6.1 Memorial Day and Community Events

President Trump participated in Memorial Day events, including a tribute ceremony and an appearance at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier alongside Cabinet members. [1][2] Media coverage emphasized themes of military respect and historical perspectives on sacrifice. [3][4] In a separate community story, New Jersey police officers were involved in a rescue operation, saving a driver “moments before oncoming train.” [5]

[1] Watch Live: Donald Trump Participates in Memorial Day Tribute, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/26/watch-live-donald-trump-participates-in-memorial-day-tribute/
[2] Trump and members of his Cabinet spoke at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier today. Here are the highlights., https://notthebee.com/article/trump-and-members-of-his-cabinet-spoke-in-arlington-today-here-are-the-highlights
[3] This Memorial Day, New Respect for the Military, https://spectator.org/this-memorial-day-new-respect-for-the-military/
[4] ‘No Heroic Sacrifice Is Ever Lost’. — Speech delivered on May 30, 1868, by then Ohio Rep. James Garfield before a crowd of 5,000 at Arlington National Cemetery., https://issuesinsights.com/2025/05/26/no-heroic-sacrifice-is-ever-lost/
[5] New Jersey police officers save driver moments before oncoming train in dramatic video, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1927089333422436766?s=46

6.2 Religion and Society

Reports indicate that a Christian group was attacked during an event in Seattle, with controversy arising after the city’s mayor allegedly criticized the Christians rather than the attackers. [1] A separate headline suggests Generation Z may be “rebelling” against prevailing trends by embracing religion, with claims that “American Christianity’s decline may have halted” due to twentysomethings turning to churches. [2] Another headline references an “Open Letter to American Parents” from an organization called MassResistance. [3]

[1] Radical Seattle mayor smears Christians after leftists physically attacked prayer rally attendees — even cops got clobbered, https://www.theblaze.com/news/radical-seattle-mayor-smears-christians-after-leftists-attack-prayer-rally
[2] Gen Z Is Rebelling—by Getting Religion — American Christianity’s decline may have halted, thanks in part to twentysomethings turning to the church., https://www.city-journal.org/article/gen-z-religion-christianity-church
[3] MassResistance’s Open Letter to American Parents, https://amgreatness.com/2025/05/26/massresistances-open-letter-to-american-parents/