Politics

GOP rushes immigration funding; U.S. indicts Raúl Castro

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Rutte: US Troop Pullback Won't Weaken European Defenses

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday sought to tamp down European fears over pending US troop withdrawals on the continent, saying that the downsizing of the US troop presence in Europe will not harm defensive readiness.

Primaries, Iran Standoff, San Diego Mosque Victims

Massie Ousted, Trump, Vance and Iran, San Diego Mosque Shooting Investigation Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Rep.

Gun Groups Hail 'Golden Age' Under Trump's Second Term

A detailed view of a hat that reads, God Guns and Trump is seen at a campaign event for U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow, a Republican from Louisiana, at Bourne's Restaurant on May 6, 2026 in Franklinton, La. Gun rights groups see 'golden age' under the Trump administration's second term.

Four takeaways from Tuesday's multi-state primaries

An attendee wears party colors at a primary election night party for Georgia gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson on Tuesday in Atlanta. Brynn Anderson/AP hide caption toggle caption Brynn Anderson/AP President Trump got more wins in Republican primaries on Tuesday, most notably in Kentucky. There, Rep.

European Parliament to award inaugural Order of Merit

The European Parliament is to award its European Order of Merit for the first time on Tuesday. Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former Polish President Lech Walesa are among the first laureates, though Zelenskyy will not be attending the presentation ceremony in Strasbourg in person.

How the U.S. Government Uses Spyware — What We Know and Don't

Privacy and civil rights advocates are worried the Trump administration could be persuaded to also lift restrictions placed on NSO Group, an Israeli company that makes the powerful spyware Pegasus that researchers say can turn a phone into a recording device in addition to accessing its contents.