US officials accompanying Trump to China face strict digital security measures, leaving personal devices behind to mitigate surveillance risks
Anna Katrina Sevilla
May 13, 2026
Melania has stayed in Washington while Donald Trump begins a high‑stakes state visit to China flanked by Eric and Lara Trump, senior officials and some of America's most powerful chief executives.
Jim Yango Fantonial
May 13, 2026
Sen. Patty Murray tore into FBI Director Kash Patel in a fiery hearing exchange over "branded bourbon," immigration enforcement, and leadership concerns.
Audrey Liza M. Nolasco
May 13, 2026
Chelsea Handler's roast at Netflix's Kevin Hart event targeted MAGA-linked comedians, reportedly leaving Tony Hinchcliffe visibly uncomfortable, who were under fire for joking about George Floyd.
Thea Felicity
May 13, 2026
Plans for Australia's first Trump Tower have been cancelled due to the brand's declining popularity and financial disagreements, leaving a long-term business relationship in ruins.
Chelsie Napiza
May 13, 2026
Donald Trump's use of explicit language in public statements, including threats toward Iran and criticism of the White House, reflects a deliberate communication style that breaks with traditional presidential norms.
Chelsie Napiza
May 13, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel and Sen. Chris Van Hollen clashed in a Senate hearing over drinking allegations and misconduct claims, ending with mutual challenges to take alcohol tests.
Chelsie Napiza
May 13, 2026
Donald Trump says his slow, 'zigzag' walk off Air Force One is a deliberate attempt to avoid a Biden-style fall that would dominate media coverage for years.
Briane Nebria
May 13, 2026
Marco Rubio wore a Nike tracksuit on Air Force One, parodying Venezuelan President Maduro's arrest. The White House framed it a 'full circle moment'
Anna Katrina Sevilla
May 13, 2026
Donald Trump's counterterrorism strategy targets Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes, sparking debate over its focus on political dissent rather than genuine threats.
Chelsie Napiza
May 13, 2026
The death of Brandon Clarke has intensified scrutiny on kratom, a controversial plant-based substance linked to health risks & legal debates in the US
Anna Katrina Sevilla
May 13, 2026
Declassification of UAP files has reignited interest in late anti-gravity researcher Amy Eskridge after a resurfaced video of her suggesting that 'ultraterrestrials' are humans from the future went viral online.
Adrienne Martinez
May 13, 2026
President Trump clashed with female reporters over White House spending and inflation, sparking viral memes and criticism of his combative style.
Ria Pathak
May 13, 2026
British barrister Peter Haynes is the new lead counsel for Duterte's ICC trial, replacing Nicholas Kaufman.
Ana Trenas
May 13, 2026
A French woman is critically ill in Paris due to a hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship, raising concerns of human-to-human transmission.
Ana Trenas
May 13, 2026
President Trump called MS NOW's Akayla Gardner 'dumb' and a second reporter 'stupid' within minutes on 12 May, adding to a growing list of women journalists he has publicly insulted.
Jim Manzon
May 13, 2026
A Texas couple is suing OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised their son on drug mixing, leading to his fatal overdose. The lawsuit highlights growing concerns over AI's role in harmful behaviours.
Rosemarie Zamora
May 13, 2026
Donald Trump shared a Truth Social post calling for Barack Obama's arrest, accusing him of treason, amidst a surge of online activity targeting political opponents.
Michael Toledo
May 13, 2026
A hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has led to international quarantines and emergency measures as cases spread across Europe, Africa, North America, and the South Pacific.
Ana Trenas
May 13, 2026
Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of a US warship using laser weapons against Iranian targets, sparking debate amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Seneca Cabrera
May 13, 2026
The Pentagon's revised $29 billion estimate for the US-Iran conflict is linked to rising fuel prices, sparking consumer complaints of price gouging and political scrutiny over defence spending.
Emmanuel Morilla
May 13, 2026
Kash Patel and Senator Van Hollen engaged in a heated exchange over allegations of drinking on duty, with both parties threatening to undergo tests to prove their sobriety.
Mimi Heimbrod
May 13, 2026
US President Trump insulted female journalists questioning his administration's spending on renovations, sparking controversy over his treatment of women in the media.
Nica Marie Virtudazo
May 13, 2026
Spencer Pratt, ex-reality star, counters 'MAGA Republican' label in his Los Angeles mayoral campaign, emphasising his non-partisan approach and local focus.
Mimi Heimbrod
May 13, 2026
President Trump insulted a female journalist during a budget inquiry, sparking widespread criticism and reigniting debates about his confrontational behaviour towards the press.
Catherine Armecin Martin
May 12, 2026
Teresa Jack from Connecticut plans legal action against cruise passengers refusing to self-isolate after hantavirus cases, aiming to prevent another pandemic like COVID-19.
Mimi Heimbrod
May 12, 2026
Marty Makary resigned as FDA Commissioner amid disputes over mango-flavoured vapes, with speculation that political pressure from Trump influenced his departure.
Marty Vergel Baes
May 12, 2026
Donald Trump criticises Fox News for not challenging Democrat Ro Khanna during an interview, claiming the network is losing favour with MAGA supporters.
Nobelle Borines
May 12, 2026
Brian Driscoll, former acting FBI director, reveals political pressure and wrongful termination under Trump's administration, raising concerns about the independence of federal law enforcement.
Bernadette B. Tixon
May 12, 2026
Claims of cash incentives for attending a JD Vance rally in Iowa have sparked controversy, with screenshots of the offer circulating online, raising questions about event turnout tactics.
Emmanuel Morilla
May 12, 2026
