Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 05.13.26

Democrats: Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed for years has publicly said he’s a physician — but there’s overwhelming evidence that he’s had no experience as a licensed medical doctor. Michigan Senate hopeful El-Sayed calls himself a
AP Exclusive: Senate Democrats plan to force votes on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rollbacks

NEW YORK (AP) — Senate Democrats plan to force several votes on the Trump administration’s dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a maneuver aimed at making vulnerable Republicans take politically difficult votes in an election year.
Inside the furor plaguing Democratic National Committee leader Ken Martin

NEW YORK (AP) — Democrats keep winning at the ballot box. And yet Ken Martin, the man leading the Democratic National Committee, is facing a crisis of confidence among party officials who are increasingly concerned about the
New documentary to explore the life and legacy of Whoopi Goldberg

A feature documentary about the life and career of Whoopi Goldberg is currently in development from Imagine Documentaries and Message Pictures, working with One Hoe Productions. The film will be directed by two-time Academy Award nominee Geeta
HBO shares ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 teaser trailer

HBO has unveiled an early look at House of the Dragon Season 3, offering a glimpse of the high-stakes conflict set to intensify when the series returns June 21. The teaser, featuring Emma D’Arcy and Matt Smith,
Tax cuts collide with inflation as voters weigh Trump’s economy in the midterms

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Standing behind a downtown bar, Evan Duke smiled when he thought about no longer paying federal income tax on the hundreds of dollars in tips he earns on a busy night pouring beers
China criticizes US chip equipment bill in run-up to Beijing talks

By Karen Freifeld May 13 (Reuters) – China is pushing back against proposed U.S. legislation that would curb its chipmakers in the global AI race, making early moves that underscore Beijing’s concerns. The proposal, known as the
Warsh has big plans for the Fed, but results may take time

By Howard Schneider and Ann Saphir WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) – Fifteen years after leaving the Federal Reserve in opposition to an expansive bond-buying program that has since saddled it with a $6.7 trillion portfolio, Kevin Warsh
US grocery prices rose in April, but gas spikes weren’t the only reason

Americans paid more for their groceries last month, but high gasoline prices resulting from the Iran war were only one of the reasons why. Prices for food eaten at home rose 2.9% in April compared to the