Trump, Iran, and a Deadly Caribbean Strike: Today’s Top Stories 2026-05-05

Fulton County challenges DOJ subpoena over 2020 election workers Fulton County election subpoena fight: officials seek to block DOJ records request See why Georgia election workers' identities are at stake in this federal dispute Trump criticizes Senate Republicans over filibuster fight Trump on filibuster fight and SAVE America Act Why GOP resistance could stall his voting agenda Rubio to lead White House briefing during Leavitt leave Marco Rubio headlines the White House briefing with a Project Freedom update See how his expanded role shapes foreign policy and the Trump administration U.S. kills 2 suspected drug traffickers in Caribbean boat strike U.S. military strike hits suspected drugtrafficking vessel in the Caribbean Two suspected narcoterrorists were killed as operations intensify in Latin America USbacked pipeline plan seeks to reduce reliance on Strait of Hormuz Hormuz bypass pipeline plan ARAM Express could reshape Gulf energy exports See how new overland routes may cut risk and keep oil flowing if tensions rise Trump says China is not challenging the US on Iran Trump on China and Iran: trade tensions, Xi relationship, and U.S. warnings Ahead of Beijing talks, get the latest on the Strait of Hormuz standoff Hegseth dismisses claim Iran has weaponized dolphins Iran dolphin program rumor sparks Pentagon denial and military history context See what officials said about the claim and the real role of naval dolphins Fireworks plant explosion in China kills at least 21 Liuyang fireworks factory explosion kills 21 in Hunan, injuring 61 See what happened, how crews responded, and why investigators are probing now German officials warn of rising antisemitic attacks Antisemitic incidents in Germany are rising as hate tied to the Gaza war spreads. See how Hesse officials link rhetoric to abuse, threats and growing fear. Amsterdam bans public ads for meat and fossil fuels Amsterdam ad ban targets meat, SUVs and flights to back climate goals See why the new rules are