Taiwan’s government says US hasn’t notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan hasn’t been notified of any pause in a planned $14 billion U.S. arms sale to the self-governing island, a government official said Friday, after the acting U.S. Navy secretary told a Senate
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 05.22.26

Democrats: The DNC released the autopsy report on why VP Kamala Harris lost the 2024 Presidential election… It was a mess of a report. Here’s What’s Missing in That 2024 DNC Autopsy…and It’s a Glaring Omission (Townhall)
Shoot-and-scoot: Mobile missile launchers play key role in US Pacific deterrence strategy

GOTEMBA, Japan (AP) — With a burst of flame, followed by a thunderclap boom that broke the bucolic serenity of the training area in the foothills of Japan’s Mount Fuji, the first rocket fired by the U.S.
Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system

NEW YORK (AP) — Remember Donald Trump’s response in the 2016 presidential debate, when Hillary Clinton blasted him for paying virtually no federal taxes? “That makes me smart,” Trump said. By that logic, Trump is looking smarter
Karol G to receive ‘International Artist Award of Excellence’ at the 52nd annual AMAs

Global music star Karol G will take center stage at the 52nd Annual American Music Awards, where she is set to receive the prestigious International Artist Award of Excellence and deliver a live performance during the ceremony.
See Sam Worthington in the teaser for ‘I Will Find You’ on Netflix

Netflix has released the first teaser for its upcoming mystery series I Will Find You, a suspenseful adaptation of Harlan Coben’s 2023 novel of the same name. The show centers on David Burroughs (Sam Worthington), a father
Trump won over more Latino voters in 2024. Can he keep them?

PHOENIX (AP) — As Sandra Ramirez watched footage of immigration officers cracking down on migrants over the past year, she knew her 2024 vote for Donald Trump was a mistake. “There are a lot of people who
NATO allies bewildered by Trump’s about-face on US troop moves in Europe

HELSINGBORG, Sweden (AP) — NATO allies and defense officials expressed bewilderment on Friday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to send 5,000 U.S. troops to Poland just weeks after he had ordered 5,000 troops to be pulled
Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘Late Show’

By Alicia Powell and Lisa Richwine NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) – Comedian Stephen Colbert signed off from his late-night talk show on Thursday after 11 seasons with a sentimental chat with Beatles musician Paul McCartney and