calling for anti-interventionism

White House defends evacuations of Americans in the Middle East despite major delays; Vice President Vance defends Iran War despite years of calling for anti-interventionism.

Late Night Doesn’t Understand Why America Is Attacking Iran 05/03/2026

“This could be the first war ever launched based on vibes,” Jimmy Fallon said.

Trish Bendix

In a Riskier Era, China Bets on Technology to Resist U.S. Pressure 05/03/2026

China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan to try to reduce its military and industry’s reliance on Western technology.

Chris Buckley and Lily Kuo

Senate Thwarts Bid to Curb Trump’s War Powers on Iran 05/03/2026

Nearly every Republican voted to block a measure that would require that President Trump win authorization from Congress to continue the offensive in the Middle East.

Robert Jimison

China Sets Economy’s Growth Target Below 5% for First Time in Decades 05/03/2026

The goal, announced at a gathering of Communist Party leaders, was the lowest since 1991 and can offer clues about China’s policymaking plans.

Aaron Krolik

Australia’s Sydney Jewish Museum to Memorialize Bondi Beach Massacre 05/03/2026

The country and its small Jewish community are still trying to process the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in December.

Laura Chung and Matthew Abbott

James Talarico Says ‘New Politics Is Being Born’ After Texas Primary Win 05/03/2026

After clinching the Democratic Senate primary, he told supporters in Austin that the country’s real divide is between “top versus bottom,” not the left versus right.

Ramón Ramirez

Contract for El Paso ICE Center Is Under Review, Homeland Security Says 05/03/2026

Camp East Montana in Texas has been under growing scrutiny over its living conditions and has been grappling with a measles outbreak.

Pooja Salhotra and Madeleine Ngo

Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership. 05/03/2026

Several of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s employees are under investigation for official misconduct under her leadership.

Rebecca Davis O’Brien

Daines Drops Re-election Bid in Montana, Upending a Senate Race 05/03/2026

The surprise announcement by Senator Steve Daines could give Democrats a slim opening in the Republican-leaning state in their uphill fight to take the Senate majority.

Kellen Browning

Trump Follows His Gut. His National Security Advisers Try to Keep Up. 05/03/2026

Decisions come fast, even if contradictions and inconsistencies abound. But without much of a process, there is little preparation for how things can go wrong.

David E. Sanger

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