Tuesday Afternoon News Updates: China Just Humiliated Trump — 5/5/26
While missiles fly over the UAE for the second straight day, Trump is falling asleep in the Oval Office and imagining conversations with Iranian leaders
Hi all, Ben here. It’s Tuesday, and it’s been another busy day. Before I dive into the details, here’s a 30,000-foot view of the latest updates. Remember to like this post and re-stack the spread the word.
Stories we are tracking today:
Iran fires missiles and drones at the UAE for the second consecutive day
Pete Hegseth holds a bizarre press conference claiming a “red, white and blue dome” over the Strait of Hormuz
Trump nods off in the Oval Office during a children’s fitness event, then rants about Iran, nuclear war, and the 2020 election to the kids
China invites Iran’s foreign minister to Beijing before Trump even arrives for his summit with Xi
Scott Bessent accuses China of funding terrorism while Trump prepares to visit Beijing
Gas prices hit $4.50/gallon, airlines cancel flights, Chevron CEO warns of physical oil shortages
The Palm Beach Airport renaming deal is packed with Trump business perks
The “free” ballroom Senate Republicans now want $1 billion for security
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