The News Divide: May 18, 2026

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Israel says it will sue New York Times over article on sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners

Supreme Court sends closely watched Native American voting rights decision back to lower court

Associated Press

Trump drops lawsuit against IRS amid talks of establishing a $1.8 billion fund for allies

What's the Deal With US News' Best Countries Rankings?

U.S. News & World Report

Jewish lawmakers face an explosion of antisemitism

What GOP officials are hopeful — and worried — about six months from the midterms

NBC News Digital

Texas executes 600th inmate since death penalty was reinstated in 1976

The Texas Tribune

Trump moves to dismiss $10B suit against the Internal Revenue Service over leak of tax returns

Associated Press

Some items in Luigi Mangione's backpack won't be used as evidence in trial, judge rules

One thing is holding back the biggest housing law in decades

CENTER

Israel to sue New York Times over Palestinian prisoner rape allegations

Judge rules gun, writings are admissible in Luigi Mangione's New York murder trial

Nearly half of Americans anxious about finances amid frustrations with Trump's handle on economy: Poll

Sweeping the Graves: An Homage to Decoration Day

The Daily Yonder

When (if ever) it's appropriate to make jokes, take selfies, or curse before the court

Military caregivers are America's next great bipartisan win

Fidelity agrees to $2.5M settlement with payouts up to $5K: Do you qualify?

https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5882949-fired-teacher-facebook-posts/

Am I part of the luckiest generation in history?

China to buy at least $17 billion in US agricultural products annually, White House says

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Israel to Sue NY Times, Accusing Paper of 'Hideous and Distorted Lies'

US government missing out on up to $250B in cost savings due to unimplemented recommendations: GAO

Mamdani Announces First City-Owned Grocery Store Will Open Next Year

National Review (News)

America's Spiritual Revival Just Sent A Powerful Message

Jackson protests as Supreme Court uses Louisiana gerrymandering ruling to instruct lower courts

Fox News Digital

The Hidden 'Tax' That's Bleeding Your Wallet Dry

The Daily Caller

Why law enforcement fears new 'ghost gun' bans won't stop the surge

Washington Examiner

Trial begins for assistant principal when 6-year-old brought gun to Virginia school, shot teacher

Surprise arrest during Trump's border crackdown opens door to Cuba-shaking Raul Castro indictment

Arizona governor backs proposed natural gas pipeline

The Center Square

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