News for May 4, 2025

Trump’s orders against law firms are raising alarms that he is using presidential power to punish legal opponents and weaken the rule of law.

President Donald Trump said he would not use military force against Canada, but he would not rule it out for Greenland.

Lebanon held its first local elections in almost 10 years, with Hezbollah and the Amal Movement expected to do well in areas hit hard by war and destruction.

H.R. McMaster said the shake-up in President Donald Trump’s national security team reflects a deeper fight over America’s role in the world and a growing push to pull back from global involvement.

President Donald Trump said he is not seeking a third term, even though the Constitution and the Supreme Court make clear that serving more than two terms is not allowed.

Trump said he expects to leave office after two terms and will not try to seek a third term, while also pointing to possible GOP successors.

Elon Musk’s Starbase site in South Texas is on track to become an official Texas city after a local vote largely backed by SpaceX workers.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX won approval to incorporate Starbase as a new Texas city, giving the company greater local control over its rocket base.