Today’s Top News Stories – 11am
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Here is a summary of the top news stories for today, May 20, 2026:U.S. Politics & Elections
Primary Election Results: In a closely watched Kentucky Republican primary, Rep. Thomas Massie was defeated by the Trump-backed challenger, Ed Gallrein. In other races, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro ran uncontested in the Democratic primary, and Keisha Lance Bottoms secured the Democratic nomination for Governor of Georgia.
Barney Frank Passes Away: Barney Frank, the influential former Democratic congressman from Massachusetts who was a trailblazer for gay rights and a key architect of financial reform, has died at the age of 86.
Trump’s Proposed IRS Deal: A controversial legal proposal has drawn bipartisan scrutiny, under which President Trump would reportedly drop a $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for a $1.7 billion compensation fund for his allies (including some January 6 rioters) and the dropping of tax audits of himself and his family.
Coast Guard Commencement: President Trump is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy today.Global Affairs
Indictment of Raúl Castro Expected: U.S. officials in Miami are expected to announce the indictment of Raúl Castro today, relating to the 1996 deadly shootdown of planes operated by the humanitarian group “Brothers to the Rescue.”
Tensions Over Iran: A rift emerged during a House hearing when Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, expressed frustration with lawmakers’ criticisms regarding the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. Meanwhile, the Senate advanced a resolution to block further strikes on Iran with the help of four Republican votes.
Taiwan Arms Purchases: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te stated that, if given the opportunity, he would inform President Trump of Taiwan’s desire to continue purchasing U.S. arms to counter regional threats.National News & Business
Media Acquisition: News industry scion James Murdoch has purchased New York magazine and the news website Vox.
San Diego Mosque Attack: Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego as a possible hate crime, amid concerns over rising anti-Islam rhetoric.
Public Health: U.S. health officials have ordered the quarantine of two passengers from a cruise ship following an outbreak of hantavirus. Concurrently, global health experts are monitoring a returning Ebola threat in the Democratic Republic of Congo.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 20, 2026
Day: May 20, 2026
Indonesia plan to centralise palm oil exports raises fears of supply disruption reut.rs/49bSNq4 reut.rs/49bSNq4
— @Reuters May 20, 2026
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China’s Chery hopes to enter US market at ‘suitable’ time https://t.co/0VitBfo7lz https://t.co/0VitBfo7lz
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 20, 2026
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The most significant difference between new car and used car financing concerns interest rates. According to Equifax, the interest rates on used car loans tend to be higher than those on new vehicle loans. During the first quarter of 2025, the average interest rate for financing a new car was about 6.7%. With a used car loan, the average rate was much higher, rising to 11.9%.
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— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 20, 2026
Within the “Dialogue About Art” project organized by the Culture Ministry’s Scientific, Methodological and Qualification Center for Culture (MEMİM), a meeting has taken place at Sabirabad District Cultural Center with Gulyaz Mammadova, soloist of the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater and the Rashid Behbudov State Song Theater, and People’s Artist of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, AzerNEWS reports.
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US test fires mobile rocket system near Mt Fuji in rapid ‘shoot and scoot’ drill U.S. Marines test fired a dozen rockets from a mobile launcher on Wednesday at a range in the foothills of Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji, in an exercise to keep sharp on a weapon that is a growingly important component of the American military’s arsenal.
