- Trump threatens to pull Boebert endorsement, calls congresswoman ‘weak minded’ over Massie support May 17, 2026President Trump blasted Rep. Lauren Boebert on Truth Social and threatened to endorse a challenger against her after she joined Rep. Thomas Massie for a campaign event.
- WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a public health emergency after 80 suspected deaths May 17, 2026The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda an international public health emergency after dozens of suspected deaths were reported.
- Trump celebrates after UN climate committee moves away from its most extreme global warming scenario May 17, 2026President Trump blasts Democratic climate policies after scientists move away from one of the most extreme UN-backed global warming scenarios.
- Trump scores major Republican primary victory as Cassidy ousted in Louisiana May 17, 2026Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming top Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is defeated in bid for GOP Senate nomination
- Maduro's alleged 'bag man' Alex Saab arrested less than 3 years after Biden pardon: report May 17, 2026Colombian businessman Alex Saab, described as Maduro's "bag man," was reportedly deported and could become a star witness against his former president.
- Massachusetts governor asks US Navy to help retrieve bodies, evidence from sunken fishing vessel May 17, 2026Gov. Maura Healey asked the U.S. Navy to assist in the investigation of the Lily Jean sinking that killed seven crew members off the Massachusetts coast in January.