[Tuesday, May 27] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. Trump Administration Policies

1.1 Immigration and Border Security

The Department of Justice has petitioned the Supreme Court to allow deportations to South Sudan [1]. Constitutional arguments challenging birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens have gained attention [2]. Administration officials have frozen student visas to strengthen security screening for foreign students [3]. Nashville’s mayor signed an executive order after more than 100 people were detained by ICE [4]. Texas’ governor has issued a directive emphasizing that only U.S. citizens can vote in state elections [5].

[1] DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow deportations to South Sudan, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/supreme-court/3423083/doj-supreme-court-south-sudan-deportations/

[2] Why the Constitution Doesn’t Guarantee Birthright Citizenship, http://dailysignal.com/2025/05/27/why-constitution-doesnt-guarantee-birthright-citizenship/

[3] Report: Trump Admin Freezes All Student Visas to Bolster Security Checks on Foreign Students, https://redstate.com/terichristoph/2025/05/27/trump-admin-reportedly-to-halt-all-foreign-student-visa-applications-pending-social-media-vetting-n2189672

[4] Nashville mayor signs executive order after more than 100 people detained by ICE, https://www.wsmv.com/2025/05/09/nashville-mayor-signs-executive-order-after-more-than-100-people-detained-by-ice/

[5] Texas governor makes it ‘crystal clear’ only U.S. citizens can vote in state elections, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/texas-governor-makes-crystal-clear-only-u-s-citizens-can-vote-state-elections

1.2 Federal Funding and Education Reform

President Trump has announced plans to withdraw all federal funding from Harvard University over its handling of campus antisemitism [6]. The administration is seeking to sever remaining federal contracts with the institution [7]. Harvard’s Kennedy School could lose 60% of its students under what appears to be an international ban [8]. The President is considering redirecting these funds to trade schools, describing such reallocation as a “great investment” [9]. First Lady Melania Trump has publicly addressed conspiracy theories involving Barron Trump and the president’s actions toward Harvard [10]. California has reportedly responded to Trump’s threat to cut Title IX funding [11].

[6] Trump to yank all federal funds to Harvard over school’s mishandling of campus antisemitism, https://nypost.com/2025/05/27/us-news/trump-to-yank-all-federal-funds-to-harvard-over-schools-mishandling-of-campus-antisemitism/

[7] Trump admin seeks to cut all remaining contracts with Harvard | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-admin-asking-federal-agencies-cancel-remaining-harvard-contracts

[8] Harvard’s Kennedy School Could Lose 60% of Students Under International Ban, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/27/harvards-kennedy-school-could-lose-60-of-students-under-international-ban/

[9] Trump weighs plan to reallocate Harvard funds to trade schools: ‘Great investment’, https://v.redd.it/zjdy3uc4lb3f1

[10] Melania Trump quashes conspiracy theory about Barron Trump and why the president is targeting Harvard, https://nypost.com/2025/05/27/us-news/melania-trump-quashes-conspiracy-theory-about-barron-trump-and-why-the-president-is-targeting-harvard/

[11] Here’s CA’s Puzzling Response to Trump’s Pledge to Cut Title IX Funding, https://redstate.com/jenvanlaar/2025/05/27/heres-how-newsom-responded-to-president-trump-calling-out-inequity-of-boys-competing-in-girls-sports-n2189676

1.3 Economic and Trade Policies

A Treasury official has outlined measures restricting cash flows to cartels [12]. Trump’s tariff policies have generated concern within the European Union [13]. Economic indicators show positive movement, with reports of an unexpected surge in a key economic measure during May [14] and improvements in consumer confidence [15].

[12] Treasury Official Lays Out How Trump Is Choking Off Cash Flow To Cartels, https://www.dailywire.com/news/exclusive-treasury-official-reveals-how-the-trump-admin-is-choking-off-cartels-cash-flow?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Spencer+Lindquist&category=Exclusive&elementPosition=0&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=EXCLUSIVE%3A+Treasury+Official+Lays+Out+How+Trump+Is+Choking+Off+Cash+Flow+To+Cartels

[13] Why the EU should fear Trump’s tariffs, https://unherd.com/2025/05/why-the-eu-should-fear-trumps-tariffs/

[14] Important Economic Indicator Surprises Experts With Big Surge In May, https://www.dailywire.com/news/important-economic-indicator-surprises-experts-with-big-surge-in-may

[15] Movin’ on Up: Consumer Confidence Does a BOINK!, https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2025/05/27/movin-on-up-consumer-confidence-does-a-boink-n3803167

2. Justice and Law Enforcement

2.1 Federal Investigations

The FBI has reopened its investigation into cocaine found at the White House during 2023 [16]. FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced fresh investigations into several politically sensitive matters, including the pipe bombs left at the DNC and RNC, the leak of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision, and the source of cocaine at the White House [17]. Nashville’s mayor is reportedly under federal investigation for “aiding and abetting” migrants, with accusations that helping violent gangs destroy Tennessee by obstructing ICE could lead to criminal charges [18].

[16] FBI reopens probe into cocaine found at Biden White House in 2023 | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-reopening-investigation-cocaine-found-biden-white-house

[17] FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino Announces Fresh Investigations Into the “Pipe Bombs” Left at the DNC and RNC, the Leak of the Dobbs Decision, and Who Left Hunter Biden’s Cocaine in the White House, https://acecomments.mu.nu/?post=414996

[18] Nashville Mayor under federal investigation for “aiding and abetting” migrants. “If you’re helping violent gangs destroy Tennessee by obstructing ICE—you belong behind bars.”, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1927138997060436252?s=46

2.2 Crime and Public Safety

Recent incidents include a fatal traffic-stop shootout in Virginia involving Jamal Wali, who reportedly declared before the incident that he “should have served with the Taliban” [19]. The Secret Service has suspended officers caught brawling on camera outside former President Obama’s home [20]. There are indications that 2025 might record historically low murder rates [21]. Infrastructure challenges have also been reported, with power outages affecting an unnamed “blue city” during a holiday weekend despite previous warnings [22].

[19] Virginia police shooting driver Jamal Wali declared he should have served with the Taliban before fatal traffic-stop shootout, https://nypost.com/2025/05/25/us-news/virginia-police-shooting-driver-jamal-wali-declared-he-should-have-served-with-the-taliban-before-fatal-traffic-stop-shootout/

[20] Secret Service suspends officers caught brawling on camera outside Obama’s home, https://nypost.com/2025/05/27/us-news/secret-service-suspends-officers-caught-brawling-on-camera-outside-obamas-home/

[21] Could 2025 see the lowest murder rate ever recorded?, https://reason.com/2025/05/27/could-2025-see-the-lowest-murder-rate-ever-recorded/

[22] ‘How Does This Happen?’: Power Outages Hit Blue City On Holiday Weekend After Months Of Warnings, https://dailycaller.com/2025/05/26/new-orleans-power-outages-blackouts-miso-power-grid-holiday-weekend-warnings/

2.3 Legal and Military Matters

The Supreme Court has declined to review a free speech case involving a student [23]. Analysis suggests that the U.S. military’s biggest challenge is “right here at home” [24]. The military also released a new recruitment advertisement [25]. Additionally, BlackRock is reportedly suing UnitedHealth for allegedly providing “too much care” to patients after the CEO was murdered [26].

[23] Supreme Court declines to review free speech case involving student, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/supreme-court-declines-review-free-speech-case-involving-student-who-wore-only-two-genders-shirt

[24] The US military’s biggest challenge is right here at home, https://nypost.com/2025/05/26/opinion/the-us-militarys-biggest-challenge-is-right-here-at-home/

[25] Check out the military’s new recruitment ad that debuted over the weekend, https://notthebee.com/article/check-out-the-pentagons-new-recruitment-ad

[26] .BlackRock is Suing UnitedHealth for Giving “Too Much Care” to Patients After the CEO was Murdered, https://medium.com/@hrnews1/blackrock-is-suing-unitedhealth-for-giving-too-much-care-to-patients-after-the-ceo-was-murdered-4af185038a62

3. Political Landscape

3.1 Biden Administration Scrutiny

CNN’s Jake Tapper has reportedly stated that the Democratic cover-up of Biden’s cognitive decline may be “worse than Watergate” [27]. Reports allege that staffers planned to run the country if an “incoherent Biden” had been reelected [28]. Public polling shows negative reactions to the media’s role in covering up Biden’s mental decline [29]. Vice President JD Vance has criticized Biden for not disclosing his health condition to the public [30].

[27] Jake Tapper admits Democratic cover-up of Biden’s cognitive decline may be ‘worse than Watergate’, https://nypost.com/2025/05/26/us-news/jake-tapper-admits-democratic-cover-up-of-bidens-cognitive-decline-may-be-worse-than-watergate/

[28] Evil: This Is How Staffers Planned to Run the Country If an Incoherent Biden Had Been Reelected, https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/05/27/terrifying-this-is-how-staffers-planned-to-run-the-country-if-an-incoherent-biden-had-been-reelected-n2189643

[29] Public Reacts With Disgust in New Polling About Media’s Role in Biden Mental Decline Cover-Up, https://redstate.com/bradslager/2025/05/27/new-polling-sees-press-denial-over-a-biden-cover-up-continue-in-the-face-of-public-reactions-of-disgust-n2189668

[30] JD Vance SLAMMED Biden For Not Telling America About His Health, https://youtube.com/watch?v=WJwqOFLEkE0&si=7GDkGJIFYqCt5eTa

3.2 Party Politics and Media Coverage

Reports claim Democrats have formed a “shadow cabinet” to regain power [31]. Another headline characterizes internal conflict with the phrase “The Dems Declare War on the Obama Boys” [32]. One article links “‘Globalize the Intifada’ and the Evils of Left-Wing Political Violence” [33]. Polling headlines describe challenges for Democrats with Hispanic voters [34] and note that the “right track” response has reached 50% for the first time [35]. Additionally, “60 Minutes” anchor Scott Pelley has been criticized for an “angry, unhinged” commencement speech criticizing Trump [36]. The New York Times was also criticized for its Memorial Day print edition, which focused on George Floyd rather than fallen soldiers [37]. Finally, CBS News has been reported to present coverage of Thomas Crooks with “a major coat of sugar” despite emerging disturbing information [38].

[31] Democrats Promote a New ‘Shadow Cabinet’ to Regain Power, and You Might Need to Sit Down First, https://redstate.com/bonchie/2025/05/27/democrats-promote-a-new-shadow-cabinet-to-regain-power-and-you-might-need-to-sit-down-first-n2189646

[32] The Dems Declare War on the Obama Boys, https://pjmedia.com/scott-pinsker/2025/05/27/the-dems-declare-war-on-the-obama-boys-n4940178

[33] ‘Globalize the Intifada’ and the Evils of Left-Wing Political Violence, https://hotair.com/josh-hammer/2025/05/26/globalize-the-intifada-and-the-evils-of-left-wing-political-violence-n3803088

[34] Nightmare Scenario Sets Up for Democrats After Latest Polling Among Hispanics, https://redstate.com/sister-toldjah/2025/05/27/nightmare-scenario-sets-up-for-democrats-after-latest-polling-among-hispanics-n2189650#google_vignette

[35] Nolte: Right Track Number Hits 50% for First Time in Poll History, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/27/nolte-right-track-number-hits-50-first-time-poll-history/

[36] ‘60 Minutes’ anchor Scott Pelley ripped for ‘angry, unhinged’ commencement speech criticizing Trump, https://nypost.com/2025/05/26/media/60-minutes-anchor-scott-pelley-ripped-for-angry-unhinged-commencement-speech-criticizing-trump/

[37] Forget Dead Soldiers: On Memorial Day, NYT Print Edition Commemorates … George Floyd?, https://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/joseph-vazquez/2025/05/27/forget-dead-soldiers-memorial-day-nyt-print-edition-commemorates

[38] New Disturbing Info on Thomas Crooks Emerging As CBS Pours Major Coat of Sugar on It, https://redstate.com/beckynoble/2025/05/27/new-disturbing-info-on-thomas-crooks-emerging-as-cbs-pours-major-coat-of-sugar-on-it-n2189663

4. Health and Social Policy

4.1 Public Health and Welfare Updates

The CDC has removed the COVID-19 vaccine from being recommended to healthy children and pregnant women [39]. Pro-life groups have requested that the Trump administration investigate abortions of five full-term babies [40]. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has announced that Social Security has removed 12.3 million individuals listed as being over 120 years old [41]. In education, a report from the UK indicates that Islamophobia training was cancelled after teachers made anti-Semitic posts [42]. Additionally, Canadian college students are now taking basic life skills classes [43].

[39] CDC removes COVID-19 vaccine from being recommended to healthy children or pregnant women in new guidance., https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1927436017268674568?s=46

[40] Pro-Life Groups Ask Trump Admin to Investigate Abortions of Five Full-Term Babies, https://www.lifenews.com/2025/05/27/pro-life-groups-ask-trump-admin-to-investigate-abortions-of-five-full-term-babies/

[41] DOGE: Social Security Officially Removes 12.3 Million Individuals Listed Ages 120+, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/26/doge-social-security-officially-removes-12-3-million-individuals-listed-age-120/

[42] Islamophobia training cancelled over teachers’ anti-Semitic posts, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/05/24/islamophobia-training-cancelled-teacher-anti-semitic-posts/

[43] Canadian college students are now taking basic life skills classes and it’s even sadder than I thought, https://notthebee.com/article/canadian-college-students-are-taking-basic-life-skills-classes-now-because-no-one-taught-them-what-they-need-to-survive

5. International Affairs

5.1 Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Ukraine has reportedly gained approval for unrestricted range use of Western-donated rockets [44]. A Wall Street Journal article suggests that Senate Majority Leader John Thune should advance Senator Lindsey Graham’s secondary sanctions bill against Russia [45]. Russia has suggested that Donald Trump is suffering from “emotional overload” as a deflection from his criticism of its drone strikes on Ukraine [46].

[44] Ukraine Gains Unrestricted Range for Western Donated Rockets | Sweden Herald, https://swedenherald.com/article/ukraine-gains-unrestricted-range-for-western-donated-rockets

[45] Time for a GOP Senate Revolt on Sanctions Against Putin. John Thune can move Lindsey Graham’s secondary sanctions bill and send a message to the White House and the Kremlin., https://www.wsj.com/opinion/donald-trump-vladimir-putin-senate-sanctions-bill-lindsey-graham-280e7fbb

[46] Russia suggested that Donald Trump is suffering from “emotional overload” to try to deflect his criticism of its record drone strikes on Ukraine at the weekend., https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/05/26/us-trump-russia-criticism-record-drone-strikes-ukraine/

5.2 Global Issues and Foreign Influence

Eurovision has reportedly excluded Israel from its official 2025 album reel [47]. One headline criticizes those who characterize Israel’s provision of food to Gaza as a “crime” [48]. Reports indicate that Qatari foreign agents frequently donate to the congressional offices they lobby [49]. In Germany, two separate stabbing incidents involving young foreign nationals have been reported [50]. French President Emmanuel Macron has warned against what he characterizes as “conspiratorial” claims of Muslim Brotherhood infiltration [51]. Lastly, social media has reacted to reports that French President Macron’s wife allegedly slapped him [52].

[47] Eurovision cuts Israel from official 2025 album reel, https://www.jns.org/eurovision-cuts-israel-from-official-2025-album-reel/

[48] Israel’s latest crime? Feeding the people of Gaza, https://www.spiked-online.com/2025/05/27/israels-latest-crime-feeding-the-people-of-gaza/

[49] Qatari foreign agents frequently donate to the congressional offices they lobby, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/3420993/qatar-lobbying-foreign-agents-frequently-donate-congressional-offices/

[50] Germany: 13-year-old Arab stabs his classmate in Berlin, hours later an 11-year-old Iraqi stabs his classmate in NRW, https://rmx.news/article/germany-13-year-old-arab-stabs-his-classmate-in-berlin-hours-later-an-11-year-old-iraqi-stabs-his-classmate-in-nrw/

[51] Macron Warns of ‘Conspiratorial’ Muslim Brotherhood Infiltration Claims, https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/05/27/macron-warns-of-conspiratorial-or-paranoid-claims-about-muslim-brotherhood-infiltration/

[52] The Reactions to French President Macron Getting Slapped by His Wife Were Social Media Gold, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2025/05/27/the-reactions-to-french-president-macron-getting-slapped-by-his-wife-were-social-media-gold-n2657657