Right Street Journal: Top Ten Stories

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Each week, Right Street Journal delivers ten handpicked stories shaping America’s future — from Capitol Hill to your hometown.

  1. Fox News: White House Warns 9 Million Could Lose Health Insurance if Trump's Budget Bill Fails
    A White House study warns that as many as 9.2 million Americans could lose their health insurance if President Trump's budget bill fails to pass. The analysis ties potential insurance losses to rising inflation and stalled Medicaid expansion, raising concerns about a looming recession. The administration is urging swift congressional action to avert economic consequences and protect access to healthcare.
    URL: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/wh-study-warns-9-million-americans-could-lose-health-insurance-major-recession-trump-budget-bill-fails
  2. Daily Wire: Top Business Leaders Celebrate Trump's Economic Success in Middle East
    Business leaders are applauding President Trump's economic diplomacy following his trip to the Middle East. A series of major investment and trade deals were announced, bringing billions in new capital to U.S. energy and manufacturing sectors. CEOs from multiple industries praised the administration's commitment to revitalizing American enterprise abroad.
    URL: https://www.dailywire.com/news/top-business-leaders-jubilant-over-trumps-economic-success-in-middle-east
  3. Breitbart: Executives Praise Trump After Trillions in Middle East Deals
    Corporate leaders are hailing President Trump's recent Middle East negotiations as a historic economic breakthrough, with over $2 trillion in trade and investment deals reportedly secured. The president's strategic approach to diplomacy, emphasizing free enterprise and bilateral agreements, has drawn support from American businesses eager to expand into new markets.
    URL: https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/05/17/executives-laud-trump-after-middle-east-trip-trillions-deals-made/
  4. Washington Examiner: J.D. Vance Leads 2028 GOP Primaries as Harris and Buttigieg Lag
    Senator J.D. Vance has emerged as the leading candidate for the 2028 GOP presidential nomination, according to new polling. While Democrats Kamala Harris and Pete Buttigieg struggle to gain traction, Vance has consolidated support across conservative blocs with his populist messaging and focus on domestic manufacturing and border security.
    URL: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/washington-secrets/3412235/2028-election-primaries-poll-jd-vance/
  5. The Federalist: New Solicitor General Targets Nationwide Injunctions at Supreme Court
    The Trump administration's newly appointed Solicitor General, D. John Sauer, is preparing to challenge the use of nationwide injunctions issued by lower courts. Legal scholars say the move could reshape how constitutional challenges are litigated. The case is expected to appear before the Supreme Court later this term.
    URL: https://thefederalist.com/2025/05/14/new-solicitor-general-prepares-to-take-on-nationwide-injunctions-at-scotus/
  6. Fox News: Trump Administration Fires Top U.S. Copyright Official
    In another shakeup at the Library of Congress, the Trump administration has fired Shira Perlmutter, the head of the U.S. Copyright Office. The move comes just days after the dismissal of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. Sources say the shakeup is part of a broader effort to streamline federal cultural institutions.
    URL: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-admin-fires-top-us-copyright-official-days-after-terminating-librarian-congress
  7. Daily Wire: DOJ Redirects Funds from Transgender Grants to Law Enforcement
    The Department of Justice has announced it will halt federal grants for certain transgender advocacy programs and redirect the funds to local law enforcement. Officials say the decision reflects a commitment to public safety, though progressive advocacy groups have strongly criticized the shift.
    URL: https://www.dailywire.com/news/exclusive-trump-justice-department-cuts-transgender-grants-will-use-money-to-fund-law-enforcement
  8. Breitbart: Trump Announces Lifting of Sanctions on Syria
    President Trump has announced the U.S. will lift longstanding economic sanctions on Syria. The administration says the move is part of a strategy to stabilize the region and open new diplomatic channels. Critics warn it could ease pressure on the Assad regime.
    URL: https://www.breitbart.com/news/u-s-to-remove-brutal-and-crippling-sanctions-on-syria/
  9. Washington Examiner: Smartmatic Faces Legal Setback in New York Court
    In a major legal development, a New York judge has dismissed key claims in Smartmatic’s defamation suit against Fox News. The decision weakens the voting technology company’s case and bolsters the network’s defense of its election coverage in 2020.
    URL: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/3409871/smartmatic-bribery-fox-news-new-york-court/
  10. The Federalist: Biden's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Draws Bipartisan Support
    News of former President Joe Biden’s diagnosis with aggressive prostate cancer has sparked an outpouring of support from across the political spectrum. President Trump, as well as numerous GOP and Democratic leaders, issued public statements wishing Biden a speedy recovery.
    URL: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/3415361/harris-democrats-republicans-wish-biden-well-cancer-diagnosis/