Unbiased Updates

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  • Trump says he’s in ‘no hurry’ on Iran deal; SpaceX files for historic IPO

    Iran says it’s reviewing the latest U.S. peace proposal as President Donald Trump shifts between patience and pressure.

    Plus, a legal fight over the new “anti-weaponization fund” reaches federal court. Two officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are trying to block payouts they argue could benefit the wrong people.

    And SpaceX is preparing for a Wall Street launch that could rewrite the record books.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, May 21, 2026.

    10 min
  • Massie loses Kentucky primary; Cassidy flips on Trump in Iran vote

    President Donald Trump gets the result he wanted in Kentucky after longtime critic Rep. Thomas Massie loses his primary fight.

    Plus, critics are calling Trump’s new IRS settlement and anti-weaponization fund a political slush fund. Now the fight over who could eventually qualify for payments.

    And the U.S. is preparing criminal charges against Raúl Castro over a case from 30 years ago.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

    13 min
  • San Diego mosque shooting investigated as hate crime; Ebola deaths rise in Africa

    A shooting outside a San Diego mosque leaves five people dead, prompting investigators to search for answers. Authorities are now examining whether the attack was motivated by hate.

    Plus, President Donald Trump has put planned strikes on Iran on hold as negotiations continue behind the scenes. Who he says urged him to give diplomacy more time.

    And the Ebola outbreak continues to spread in Central Africa as an American doctor tests positive after treating patients in Congo.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

    11 min
  • Trump warns time is running out for Iran; Navy probes Idaho midair jet crash

    President Donald Trump raises the temperature with Iran again, saying time is running short. His latest warning leaves a bigger question hanging: Is another round of fighting getting closer?

    Plus, Ebola cases continue to climb in parts of Africa, and the World Health Organization has now issued a global health emergency declaration.

    And an investigation is underway into how two planes collided during an air show in Idaho, sending thick black smoke into the sky.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, May 18, 2026.

    10 min
  • Trump claims breakthroughs in Beijing; CIA director quietly visits Cuba

    President Donald Trump leaves Beijing claiming progress on trade and Iran after two days with Xi Jinping. But details of any new deals aren’t coming from either side.

    Plus, the Supreme Court keeps the abortion pill available by mail. The legal fight over Mifepristone is still moving, but access stays in place for now.

    And Cuba’s power grid is buckling after the country officially runs out of oil. Blackouts and protests are spreading across Havana as the CIA director quietly visits the island for talks.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 15, 2026.

    10 min
  • Xi issues Taiwan warning during Trump visit; Nebraska race draws national focus

    President Donald Trump lands in Beijing, and Taiwan quickly becomes a flashpoint. The talks with Xi have already come with a warning for the U.S.

    Plus, Nebraska’s “blue dot” is now officially on the board. One House race in Omaha could help decide which party controls Congress next year.

    And the Utah mother who wrote a grief book after her husband’s death is sentenced for murdering him with fentanyl. Her own children told the court they fear what happens if she ever gets out.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, May 14, 2026.

    10 min
  • Trump travels to Beijing for Xi summit; New hantavirus concerns in US and abroad

    President Donald Trump heads to China for a high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping. Trade, war and global power all move to the table at once.

    Plus, a possible new hantavirus case in the U.S. — not tied to the cruise. And one cruise passenger overseas is now critically ill as officials track what could still emerge.

    And a Senate hearing turns into a direct clash. The FBI director and a lawmaker trade accusations, then agree to take the same alcohol test.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

    10 min
  • Trump says Iran ceasefire on ‘life support’ ahead of high-stakes Xi meeting

    The Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread as President Donald Trump heads to China. His next move could shape whether talks hold or collapse.

    Plus, passengers from a deadly outbreak ship are now in quarantine in Nebraska and Georgia. We take you to the facility in Omaha where sixteen passengers remain under close observation.

    And tariff refunds are starting to hit company accounts after the court ruling. Billions are on the line, and not everyone will get paid.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

    11 min
  • Hantavirus ship passengers arrive for quarantine in Omaha; Trump rejects Iran deal

    Passengers from a ship affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have landed in the U.S. and are heading straight into quarantine in Omaha. Straight Arrow will take you inside the medical facility where they’ll be staying.

    Plus, President Donald Trump rejects Iran’s response to end the war, calling it unacceptable. The standoff now centers on nuclear demands with no clear path forward.

    And a federal gas tax break is back on the table as prices climb. But even if it happens, will Americans feel the impact at the pump?

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, May 11, 2026.

    9 min
  • Iran, US exchange fire in Hormuz; Officials race to track virus ship passengers

    Missile strikes hit the Strait of Hormuz again as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks. President Donald Trump says the blockade is now a “wall of steel” and is demanding Tehran take the deal on the table.

    Plus, the cruise ship tied to a deadly hantavirus outbreak is finally heading to port, as health officials try to track down passengers who already left the vessel.

    And the Trump administration wants to let Americans mail handguns through the U.S. Postal Service for the first time in nearly 100 years.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 8, 2026.

    9 min

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