President Donald Trump’s approval rating has jumped to 55 percent following his recent trip to the Middle East, marking a strong rebound in support among voters, particularly independents. The increase follows a series of bilateral agreements and diplomatic wins secured during the trip, including peace negotiations and economic partnerships.
Jason Kao, a former Bloomberg News graphics reporter and Columbia University alumnus, was arrested on May 7, 2025, during an anti-Israel, pro-Hamas protest that overtook Columbia's Butler Library.
On May 17, 2025, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei publicly accused President Donald Trump of dishonesty regarding his stated intentions for peace in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump returned from a weeklong Middle East tour with over $2 trillion in new economic agreements, drawing praise from top U.S. business leaders.
The Trump administration on Monday, May 12, imposed new sanctions on three top Iranian scientists and a state-linked firm for their direct involvement in advancing Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities.
President Donald Trump urged Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to join the Abraham Accords during a high-stakes meeting in Riyadh on May 14, just one day after lifting all U.S. sanctions on Syria.
A group of Republican senators is calling for the "complete dismantlement and destruction of Iran’s nuclear program" as President Donald Trump's administration holds renewed negotiations with Tehran.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed concerns regarding President Donald Trump's upcoming Middle East trip, firmly denying allegations that the president is leveraging the visit for personal financial gain.
