POLITICSBard College’s President, Leon Botstein, Will Retire After Epstein RevelationsThe president, Leon Botstein, who had run Bard for 50 years, faced scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.NY Times·May 1, 2026
POLITICSUS said to be withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran war spatPresident Donald Trump has feuded with European allies over their reluctance to step up support for war on Iran.Al Jazeera·May 1, 2026
POLITICSSouthern States Move to Redistrict Under Weakened Voting Rights ActRepublican-led legislatures in Tennessee and Alabama will reconvene in the coming days. Unlike in Tennessee, however, a new map in Alabama will require Supreme Court action.NY Times·May 1, 2026
POLITICSTrump considering option to ‘blast the hell out of’ IranUS President Donald Trump said he is "not happy" with the latest peace proposal from Iran.Al Jazeera·May 1, 2026
POLITICSTrump Tells Congress Why He Doesn’t Need Its Authorization for the Iran WarIn letters to the House and Senate, the president asserted that the hostilities had “terminated,” in an apparent attempt to avoid having to seek congressional approval.NY Times·May 1, 2026
POLITICSTrump tells Congress hostilities in Iran 'have terminated' as war powers deadline hitsTrump said there "is tremendous discord" among Iran's leaders, which has complicated efforts to end the war that the United States began in late February.CNBC·May 1, 2026
POLITICSPalestinian football boss refuses Israeli handshake at FIFA eventPalestine’s FA President, Jibril Rajoub, explained his refusal to shake hands with Israeli FA representative.Al Jazeera·May 1, 2026
POLITICSRebel checkpoints reported around Mali’s capital, northern town seizedJNIM and Tuareg separatists continue their attacks against Mali's military government.Al Jazeera·May 1, 2026
POLITICSTrump Threatens Higher Tariffs on European CarsPresident Trump said that the European Union was not upholding its part of a trade agreement and that he would increase tariffs next week.NY Times·May 1, 2026
POLITICSObamacare Enrollment Drops Sharply as Costs RiseAmericans can’t afford the higher health insurance premiums that resulted from Congress’s refusal to extend federal tax credits.NY Times·May 1, 2026
POLITICSTrump's new executive order, with help from Congress, could increase U.S. retirement wealth up to 77%, researchers findTrump's executive order created a new way for Americans to save for retirement and called on Congress to expand the parameters of the deal.CNBC·May 1, 2026
POLITICSSix months out, control of the Senate is a dead heat, traders on Kalshi sayWhile Democrats are favored to flip control of the House of Representatives, the upper chamber is a much closer race, traders believe.CNBC·May 1, 2026
