lördag 30 maj 2026
Trump's USA
Celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States
Historian: Trump won – will enjoy the fruits
Donald Trump won the presidential election, and during the planned celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, he will enjoy the fruits of his success. This is what presidential historian Craig Shirley tells The Hill.
– It's simply how the system works.
The anniversary will be celebrated with, among other things, a two-week music festival, an MMA gala in the White House garden and, if Trump gets his way: a 250-dollar bill with his face on it.
Critics have accused the president of politicizing a celebration that should be about the United States as a country.
Name changes
Trump gives up control of the Kennedy Center
Donald Trump is giving up control of the Kennedy Center cultural center, which he has long tried to put his own name on. The president writes this on Truth Social.
The statement comes after a federal judge ruled that it is illegal for the center to change its name. The judge also ruled that the Kennedy Center will not be allowed to close for renovation.
“We will work with Congress to hand over this ailing institution to them so they can make a decision on what to do with it,” Trump wrote.
President's health
Doctor: Trump is in excellent health – but should lose weight
Donald Trump's health is excellent, but he would benefit from losing weight. This is what his doctor Sean Barbabella wrote in a statement released by the White House, according to several media outlets.
“President Trump continues to be in excellent health and exhibits strong cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological and overall physical fitness,” the statement said.
It also states that the president has gained weight since his last check-up, from 101.6 to 108 kilograms. He also takes three medications, two to lower cholesterol and one to prevent cardiovascular disease.
Raids
New boat attack in the Pacific Ocean – death toll nears 200
Three people were killed when US military forces struck a designated drug boat last night, writes AFP. A video clip that the military has published on X shows how the boat is hit and catches fire. According to the post, the boat was traveling along a "known drug smuggling route".
The death toll during US attacks on ships allegedly smuggling drugs has now reached 198 people, since September.
The attacks have been criticized by both human rights groups and politicians, and no definitive evidence has been presented that the ships have actually been used for smuggling.
US-Cuba Relations
Military leaders from Cuba and the US met at Guantánamo
High-ranking military officials from the US and Cuba met on Friday at the US Guantánamo base in Cuba, reports AP. The meeting was described as a brief conversation about operational security issues.
According to the US Southern Command, the security of the base's personnel and their families, as well as operational readiness, were discussed. Cuba's Ministry of Defense stated that both sides viewed the meeting as positive and that they agreed to maintain communication.
Relations between the countries have recently become increasingly strained. The US has, among other things, cut off oil supplies to the island and Donald Trump has repeatedly hinted that the US may attack Cuba militarily.
High-ranking military officials from the US and Cuba met on Friday at the US Guantánamo base in Cuba, reports AP. The meeting was described as a brief conversation about operational security issues.
According to the US Southern Command, the security of the base's personnel and their families, as well as operational readiness, were discussed. Cuba's Ministry of Defense stated that both sides viewed the meeting as positive and that they agreed to maintain communication.
Relations between the countries have recently become increasingly strained. The US has, among other things, cut off oil supplies to the island and Donald Trump has repeatedly hinted that the US may attack Cuba militarily.
Tensions over Cuba—the issue is relevant
- The United States on May 20 indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro on four counts of murder linked to the 1996 shooting down of two Cuban exile planes.
- Tensions between the United States and Cuba increased after the indictment, with U.S. military ships and flights near Cuba and new sanctions against Cuban leaders.Spänningarna mellan USA och Kuba ökade efter åtalet, med amerikanska militära fartyg och flygningar nära Kuba samt nya sanktioner mot kubanska ledare.
- The Cuban government denounced the indictment as false and warned that the country would defend itself against military attacks, while preparations for invasion were reported.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened regime change in Cuba, saying the country is "next in line" after Venezuela.
- International actors such as China have expressed support for Cuba, while the U.S. offer of emergency aid was conditional and the flow of Cuban refugees to the United States has decreased.
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