[Wednesday, May 28] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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1. International Affairs

1.1 Israel-Hamas Conflict

Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar has been killed in an Israeli military operation while operating from a tunnel complex beneath Khan Younis’ largest hospital [1]. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed the killing [2]. As the conflict approaches its 600th day, Israel has marked the arrival of its 800th planeload of U.S. arms and ammunition [3]. The IDF’s Iron Beam laser defense system has successfully intercepted dozens of drones and aerial threats during the war [4].

[1] Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar killed while operating with his command group from a Hamas tunnel complex right below Khan Younis’ biggest hospital, https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israeli-airstrike-that-killed-top-hamas-leader-in-gaza-hit-meeting-of-top-militants-1573fc00
[2] Netanyahu confirms killing of senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/world/netanyahu-says-israel-has-killed-hamas-gaza-chief-mohammed-sinwar
[3] Israel marks 800th planeload of US guns, bombs and ammo as war nears day 600, https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/israel-marks-800th-planeload-of-us-guns-bombs-and-ammo-as-war-nears-day-600/
[4] IDF’s Iron Beam laser shot down dozens of drones, aerial threats during war, military reveals, https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-855783

1.2 Russia-Ukraine War

Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented his conditions for ending the war in Ukraine. Putin’s terms include Ukrainian neutrality, recognition of Russia’s hold on annexed territories and a lifting of Western sanctions [1]. Analysis suggests Western misunderstandings of Putin stem from failing to recognize his consistent behavioral patterns [2].

[1] Vladimir Putin issues his conditions for ending war in Ukraine, https://nypost.com/2025/05/28/world-news/vladimir-putin-issues-his-conditions-for-ending-war-in-ukraine/
[2] Why Americans Don’t Understand Vladimir Putin — The Russian president hasn’t just gone ‘crazy.’ He’s always been like this., https://www.thefp.com/p/why-americans-dont-understand-putin

1.3 U.S.-Canada Relations

President Trump has reportedly stated that Canada is “considering” an offer to become the “cherished” 51st state of the United States [1]. King Charles III’s opening speech at the Canadian Parliament was characterized by one outlet as implicitly critical of the United States [2], with questions raised about the appropriateness of his remarks [3].

[1] Trump Says Canada ‘Considering’ Offer To Become ‘Cherished’ 51st State, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-says-canada-considering-offer-to-become-cherished-51st-state?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Leif+Le+Mahieu&category=News&elementPosition=1&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Trump+Says+Canada+'Considering'+Offer+To+Become+'Cherished'+51st+State
[2] King Charles III Opens Up Canadian Parliament With a Speech Not Aimed at the U.S. - Even Though It Was, https://redstate.com/tladuke/2025/05/27/king-charles-iii-opens-up-the-canadian-parliament-with-a-speech-not-aimed-at-the-us-even-though-it-was-n2189681
[3] Has King Charles gone nuts on his Canada trip?, https://thespectator.com/topic/king-charles-gone-nuts-canada-trip/

2. National Security & Health

2.1 Defense Initiatives

Nuclear powers have criticized the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” defense plan as “dangerous and destabilizing” [1]. The specific nuclear powers expressing opposition and details about the defensive system remain unspecified.

[1] Nuclear powers slam Trump’s Golden Dome defense plan as dangerous and destabilizing | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-china-north-korea-condemn-trumps-175-billion-golden-dome-missile-shield

2.2 COVID-19 Developments

A contagious COVID variant has been found in California, coinciding with CDC restrictions on vaccine access [1]. Additionally, a new strain from China that previously caused a “massive hospitalizations spike” has spread to the US [2].

[1] Contagious COVID Variant Found In CA As CDC Restricts Vaccine Access, https://patch.com/california/walnutcreek/s/jcwef/contagious-covid-variant-found-in-ca-as-cdc-restricts-vaccine-access
[2] New COVID-19 strain from China that saw massive hospitalizations spike spreads to US, https://nypost.com/2025/05/27/us-news/new-covid-19-strain-from-china-that-saw-massive-hospitalizations-spike-spreads-to-us/

3. Trump Administration Policy

3.1 Cabinet & DOGE Activities

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) leader Elon Musk has publicly disagreed with President Trump over a major spending bill [1], expressing disappointment in the GOP’s “Big, Beautiful Bill” [2]. The White House is reportedly preparing to send some DOGE-proposed spending cuts to Congress [3]. Additionally, reform efforts at NIH are noted in a separate report [4].

[1] DOGE leader Musk breaks with Trump over massive spending bill passage | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/elon-musk-disappointed-trumps-spending-bill-says-undermines-doge-doing
[2] Elon Musk: ‘Disappointed’ in GOP’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’, https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2025/05/27/elon-musk-disappointed-in-gops-big-beautiful-bill/
[3] White House Finally Ready to Send Some DOGE Rescissions to Congress, https://hotair.com/ed-morrissey/2025/05/28/breaking-white-house-finally-ready-to-send-some-doge-rescissions-to-congress-n3803211
[4] Dr. Jay Goes To Washington: Reforming Science From The Inside At NIH, https://www.hoover.org/research/dr-jay-goes-washington-reforming-science-inside-nih

3.2 Federal Funding Decisions

The Trump administration has taken action regarding Harvard University, with reports indicating plans “To Cancel All Federal Funds To Harvard” [1] and that the administration is “poised to cancel Harvard’s remaining $100 million in federal contracts” [2]. President Trump has also threatened to cut funding to California over a high school boy competing in girls’ sports [3], with California subsequently changing its track and field championship rules [4].

[1] Trump Administration To Cancel All Federal Funds To Harvard, https://thefederalist.com/2025/05/27/trump-administration-to-cancel-all-federal-funds-to-harvard/
[2] Trump Admin Poised To Cancel Harvard’s Remaining $100 Million in Federal Contracts, Citing Free Beacon Reports, https://freebeacon.com/campus/trump-admin-poised-to-cancel-harvards-remaining-100-million-in-federal-contracts-citing-free-beacon-reports/
[3] Trump Calls Out Newsom, Threatens To Cut Funding Over High School Boy Competing In Girls’ Sports, https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-calls-out-newsom-threatens-to-cut-funding-over-high-school-boy-competing-in-girls-sports?topStoryPosition=undefined&author=Zach+Jewell&category=News&elementPosition=4&row=1&rowHeadline=Top+Stories&rowType=Top+Stories&title=Trump+Calls+Out+Newsom%2C+Threatens+To+Cut+Funding+Over+High+School+Boy+Competing+In+Girls%E2%80%99+Sports
[4] California Changes Girls’ Track and Field Championship Rules After Trump Threatens Funding, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/27/california-changes-girls-track-and-field-championship-rules-after-trump-threatens-funding-over-trans-athlete/

3.3 Immigration Enforcement

The Trump administration is set to “supercharge” illegal alien arrests and deportations [1]. Border Czar Tom Homan has confronted Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, saying “We Did It” after Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) was charged over an ICE-facility protest [2]. Additionally, Representative Ocasio-Cortez has called to abolish ICE in her “latest campaign pitch” [3].

[1] Trump Admin Set to ‘Supercharge’ Illegal Alien Arrests and Deportations: Report, https://www.westernjournal.com/trump-admin-set-supercharge-illegal-alien-arrests-deportations-report/
[2] “We Did It”: Border Czar Tom Homan Puts AOC On Notice After Democrat Lawmaker Charged, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/we-did-it-border-czar-tom-homan-puts-aoc-on-notice-after-democrat-lawmaker-charged/ar-AA1FEPgf?ocid=msedgntp&pc=W046&cvid=32a6871b344b42219cad948862bf19f5&ei=25
[3] Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Calls to Abolish ICE in Latest Campaign Pitch, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/28/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-calls-to-abolish-ice-in-latest-campaign-pitch/

3.4 Presidential Actions & Approvals

Reports indicate that 50% of respondents now say America is on the “right track” [1] and that “Trump Job Approval Is Rising” [2]. In a notable action, President Trump will reportedly pardon the stars of reality show “Chrisley Knows Best” after fraud sentences [3].

[1] History Made: 50% say America is on the ‘right track’ - Washington Examiner, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/washington-secrets/3422436/trump-approval-rating-america-on-right-track-rasmussen/
[2] Trump Job Approval Is Rising, https://hotair.com/david-strom/2025/05/28/trump-job-approval-not-great-but-rising-n3803154
[3] ‘Chrisley Knows Best’ reality stars to receive Trump pardon after fraud sentences | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/trump-announces-pardon-todd-julie-chrisley-after-reality-tv-stars-fraud-tax-evasion-convictions

3.5 Education Policy

President Trump has proposed a 15% cap on foreign students at Harvard University, stating he wants the Ivy League institution “to be great again” [1].

[1] Trump suggests 15% cap on foreign students at Harvard, says he wants Ivy ’to be great again’, https://nypost.com/2025/05/28/us-news/trump-suggests-15-cap-on-foreign-students-at-harvard-says-he-wants-ivy-to-be-great-again/

4. Legal & Judicial Matters

4.1 DOJ Actions

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against North Carolina [1] for failing to require a driver-license number or last four digits of a Social-Security number on voter-registration forms, an alleged HAVA violation.

[1] The DOJ Just Sued North Carolina. Here’s Why., https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2025/05/28/doj-sues-north-carolina-n2657731

4.2 Criminal Justice Developments

An illegal immigrant has been arrested after allegedly threatening to assassinate President Trump in a handwritten letter [1], with reports indicating the individual had re-entered the U.S. illegally nine times [2]. In a separate incident, illegal immigrants have been arrested in connection with a jet ski hit-and-run death of an Air Force cadet [3]. Additionally, Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell is under investigation for allegedly “aiding” illegal immigrants [4]. A new video also shows Secret Service agents engaged in a brawl outside former President Obama’s residence [5].

[1] Illegal immigrant arrested after allegedly threatening to assassinate Trump in handwritten letter, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/illegal-immigrant-arrested-after-threatening-assassinate-trump-handwritten-letter
[2] Mexican migrant who re-entered U.S. illegally NINE TIMES has been arrested for threatening to assassinate President Trump and then self-deport, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1927808683452551268?s=46
[3] Illegal immigrants arrested in jet ski hit-and-run death of Air Force cadet: ICE | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/us/ice-identifies-jet-ski-suspects-air-force-cadet-candidate-death-illegal-immigrants
[4] Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell being probed for allegedly ‘aiding’ illegal immigrants, https://nypost.com/2025/05/28/us-news/nashville-mayor-freddie-oconnell-being-probed-for-allegedly-aiding-illegal-immigrants/
[5] New Video Shows Just What the Heck Went Down With Secret Service Agents Brawling Outside Obama’s House, https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2025/05/27/new-video-shows-just-what-the-heck-went-down-with-secret-service-agents-brawling-outside-obamas-house-n2189679

4.3 Civil Rights Issues

A whistleblower alleges that the Biden administration “secretly continued to forgive loans of non-white farmers after judge ordered him to stop” [1]. Additionally, Biden’s USDA is accused of having “excluded white farmers from loan forgiveness,” drawing comparisons to prior “Pigford” settlements [2].

[1] Whistleblower: Biden secretly continued to forgive loans of non-white farmers after judge ordered him to stop, https://notthebee.com/article/watch-usda-whistleblower-exposes-biden-admin-for-forgiving-loans-of-only-non-white-farmers-against-the-law-and-in-secret/
[2] Pigford, Again: Biden’s USDA Allegedly Excluded White Farmers from Loan Forgiveness, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/27/pigford-again-bidens-usda-allegedly-excluded-white-farmers-from-loan-forgiveness/

5. Economic Policy

5.1 Trade & Manufacturing

SpaceX’s Starship Flight 9 ended in failure after a booster loss, with the company stating “Success comes from what we learn” [1]. Additionally, “America’s cheapest car model” is reportedly considering production in the U.S. to escape tariffs—a move described as a “huge victory for Trump” [2].

[1] SpaceX’s Starship Flight 9 ends in failure after booster loss: ‘Success comes from what we learn’, https://www.foxnews.com/us/spacexs-starship-flight-9-ends-failure-booster-loss-success-comes-from-what-we-learn
[2] America’s cheapest car model eyes US production to escape tariffs in huge victory for Trump, /r/Conservative/comments/1kx4606/americas_cheapest_car_model_eyes_us_production_to/

5.2 Energy Policy

A “pro-energy group” has called for an investigation into climate orders from the Biden administration allegedly signed using an autopen rather than by President Biden himself [1].

[1] Pro-energy group demands probe into Biden climate orders allegedly signed by autopen | Fox News, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/watchdog-finds-no-evidence-biden-knew-crucial-climate-eos-demands-answers-who-signed-autopen

5.3 Welfare Programs

The New York Times has reportedly “admitted” that “anchor babies benefit hugely from taxpayer-funded welfare” [1]. Additionally, a Somali individual who claimed to have fed 1 million meals to children was caught fleeing the U.S. after collecting $2.4 million in taxpayer money while spending less than $2,000 on food [2].

[1] NY Times Admits: Anchor Babies Benefit Hugely from Taxpayer-Funded Welfare, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/27/ny-times-admits-anchor-babies-benefit-hugely-taxpayer-funded-welfare/
[2] Somali Who Lied About Feeding 1M Meals to Kids Caught Fleeing U.S. | She collected $2.4 million in taxpayer money, but spent less than $2,000 on food., https://www.frontpagemag.com/somali-who-lied-about-feeding-1m-meals-to-kids-caught-fleeing-u-s/

5.4 State Financial Initiatives

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that Florida “will recognize gold, silver as legal tender” [1].

[1] DeSantis says Florida will recognize gold, silver as legal tender, https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-allows-gold-and-silver-coins-transactions/64894100

6. Cultural & Social Issues

6.1 Higher Education

Harvard President Alan Garber has reportedly admitted that the “lack of conservative views on campus” is a “problem” [1]. A Harvard professor was fired “for being dishonest in study about dishonesty” [2]. An opinion piece titled “American Universities Should Put America First” questions who higher education serves [3], while another analysis examines reform challenges in “The Missing Link in Higher Ed Reform” [4].

[1] Harvard President Alan Garber admits Lack of conservative views on campus a ‘problem’, https://nypost.com/2025/05/28/us-news/harvard-president-alan-garber-lack-of-conservative-views-on-campus-a-problem/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news_alert&utm_content=20250528?&utm_source=sailthru&lctg=607d91df4adeb921db19b3b8&utm_term=NYP%2520-%2520News%2520Alerts
[2] Harvard professor fired for being dishonest in study about dishonesty, https://notthebee.com/article/harvard-professor-fired-for-being-dishonest-in-a-study-about-dishonesty
[3] American Universities Should Put America First — Trump’s moves force all of us to ask: Who is higher education for? And what is its purpose?, https://www.thefp.com/p/trump-harvard-america-first
[4] The Missing Link in Higher Ed Reform — Without building a talent pipeline to rival that of the DEI cartel, reformers’ efforts to fix universities are bound to fall short., https://www.city-journal.org/article/higher-education-reform-talent-scholar-activist-pipeline

6.2 K-12 Education

Milwaukee Public Schools are planning a “Pride Week of Action” instead of emphasizing core subjects like reading and math [1]. Separately, San Francisco high schools will implement a “Grading for Equity” system this fall [2].

[1] Milwaukee Public Schools Plans ‘Pride Week of Action’ Instead of Teaching Kids Reading and Math, https://twitchy.com/amy-curtis/2025/05/28/milwaukee-public-schools-pride-week-of-action-n2413430
[2] Grading for Equity coming to San Francisco high schools this fall, https://thevoicesf.org/grading-for-equity-coming-to-san-francisco-high-schools-this-fall/

6.3 Media & Political Discourse

An undercover Project Veritas video allegedly shows gun control activist and “DNC Vice Chair” David Hogg stating that Jill Biden’s Chief of Staff was running the Biden White House [1, 2]. Additionally, Bill Maher has called out liberals for backing Hamas despite the terror group’s extremist views [3]. There are also reports that France is experiencing a rise in anti-Christian sentiment—and violence [4]—with a poll indicating that 80% of French women support army intervention to protect them from migrant criminals [5].

[1] DNC Vice Chair David Hogg admits in Project Veritas undercover video that Jill Biden’s Chief of Staff was operating Biden White House, https://x.com/tpantheman/status/1927787239125188790?s=46
[2] “David Hogg says Jill Biden’s Chief of Staff Anthony Bernal secretly ran the Biden White House in bombshell footage filmed by Project Veritas.” (X/@CollinRugg), https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1927765648924369061
[3] Maher calls out liberals backing Hamas despite terror group’s extremist views, https://www.foxnews.com/media/maher-calls-out-liberals-backing-hamas-despite-terror-groups-extremist-views
[4] France is seeing a rise in anti-Christian sentiment — and violence, https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2025/05/27/anti-christian-sentiment-in-france/
[5] Migrant hell: In France, 80% of French women want the army to protect them from migrant criminals –poll, https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2025/05/migrant_hell_in_france_80_of_french_women_want_the_army_to_protect_them_from_migrant_criminals_poll.html