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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 03.05.2026.
It displays 145 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
03.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of Project Freedom
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The dominant story on May 3 was Trump's announcement of 'Project Freedom' to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, following a ship attack near the strait. This came amid ongoing Iran peace proposal negotiations, with Trump expressing skepticism and saying Iran hasn't 'paid a big enough price.' A third assassination attempt on Trump triggered a federal probe. Trump's disapproval rating hit a new high in a Post-ABC-Ipsos poll. Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized in critical condition. Two US service members went missing during a training exercise in Morocco. The day also saw a cargo ship attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran issued threats after Trump's announcement.
03.05.2026
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The Daily Beast
Trump fumed as Fox News praised Maher’s interview with Gavin Newsom.
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump said the U.S. is going to significantly reduce its troop presence in Germany, escalating a dispute with Germany’s leader Friedrich Merz as he seeks to scale back America’s commitment to European security.
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Trump rejected a previous Iranian proposal this week. However, conversations have continued, and the three-week ceasefire appears to be holding. Trump has also floated a new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Washington Free Beacon
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Perspective: With 2028 looming, Democrats are eyeing potential candidates for president. And Harris is making moves.
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The Washington Post
Democrats now hold a five-point advantage in support for Congress, up from two points in February.
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Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fears that Europe can no longer rely on Washington.
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President Donald Trump said Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war. ""I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can't imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years," he posted on Truth Social.
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New York Post
Notorious monsters, including John Lennon’s murderer Mark David Chapman and the Son of Sam killer David Berkowitz, may soon be free men if a pair of woke parole bills pass the state legislature in Albany.
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The New York Times
President Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.
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Nitish Pahwa
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Analysis: Fears of an unreliable information environment have become more acute with each falsehood embraced by mainstream audiences.
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DeVaux became the first woman to train the winning horse at the Derby when Golden Tempo claimed the 152nd Run for the Roses.
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06:30⇢Trump Weighs Iran's 14-Point Offer
⌨The Iran peace proposal remains the dominant story, with Trump reviewing a new 14-point plan but expressing skepticism. Multiple outlets report on the proposal, while some focus on Trump's disapproval rating hitting a new high and the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah exchanges.
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The Blaze
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Polling and fundraising are looking good for Democrats in critical Senate contests, but they still face an uphill climb to a majority.
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Breitbart News
MILAN, Italy — While President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni may have been somewhat feuding over Trump’s criticisms of Pope Leo XIV and NATO during the Iran war, there remains deep ties between the movements that elected both of the leaders in their respective countries.
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President Trump said on Saturday that he is reviewing a new proposal but doubts it will lead to a deal.
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Polling and fundraising are looking good for Democrats in critical Senate contests, but they still face an uphill climb to a majority.
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Civilians Across the Middle East React to the Iran War: 'A Fear That Settles in Your Heart'
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The Washington Post
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The service members were participating in African Lion, the largest joint military exercise on the continent.
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New York Post
Both women suffered similar stab wounds to the neck and torso.
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09:45⇢Trump Doubts Iran's Peace Offer
⌨The Iran war dominates coverage, with Trump expressing doubts about a new peace proposal and saying Iran hasn't 'paid a big enough price.' Multiple outlets report on the proposal, while some focus on Trump's disapproval rating hitting a new high and the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah exchanges.
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American Journeys: This medical odyssey gave him a new lease on life
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President Trump said on Saturday that he is reviewing a new proposal but doubts it will lead to a deal.
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President Donald Trump said he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but cast doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future attacks on Iran. "I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can't imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years," he posted on Truth Social.
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President Donald Trump said he will review a new Iranian peace proposal, but cast doubt over its prospects as he left open the possibility of future attacks on Iran. "I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can't imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years," he posted on Truth Social.
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Todd Blanche said investigators collected evidence for 11 months before returning an indictment against the former FBI director.
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The Daily Beast
The president spent more than 80 percent of his nights posting on social media last month.
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The Washington Post
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An Iranian American reflects on how the diaspora, grieving for the Iranians caught between domestic repression and imperialist intervention, came to be at war with itself.
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President Trump said on Saturday that he is reviewing a new proposal but doubts it will lead to a deal.
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Associated Press
President Trump said on Saturday that he is reviewing a new proposal but doubts it will lead to a deal.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
President Trump said on Saturday that he is reviewing a new proposal but doubts it will lead to a deal.
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In the latter half of the 20th century, labor leader Tony Mazzocchi fought for a progressive political vision that put working-class concerns front and center. His example continues to be invaluable for labor and the Left today.
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12:07⇢Trump Doubts Iran's Peace Offer as Troops Missing
⌨Coverage focuses on Iran's new peace proposal, with Trump expressing doubt and saying Iran hasn't 'paid a big enough price' (AP News, Newsmax, ABC News). Two US service members are missing after a training exercise in Morocco, with a search underway (Daily Caller, Daily Wire, CBS).
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Bertolt Brecht predicted it in 1942: American fascism would be democratic in the American fashion. He was right. That's precisely what makes it so hard to stop.
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Associated Press
President Trump said on Saturday that he is reviewing a new proposal but doubts it will lead to a deal.
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The Boston Globe
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The Daily Beast
The off-the-books appointment came during a week when the president seemed unusually fixated on his own mental acuity.
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Liberal icon, former Rep. Barney Frank, who is dying of congestive heart failure, spoke out from hospice to deliver a stark warning to Democrats for swinging too far to the left on social issues — and warned it will cost them with voters.
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In the latest Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll, Trump's disapproval rating reached its highest level across both terms. Here are the top issues.
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Associated Press
President Trump said on Saturday that he is reviewing a new proposal but doubts it will lead to a deal.
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The Epoch Times
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that the Western NATO military alliance is in jeopardy of “disintegration” in the wake of the announced U.S. troop drawdown in Germany.
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Associated Press
President Trump said on Saturday that he is reviewing a new proposal but doubts it will lead to a deal.
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The Blaze
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15:20⇢Iran's Ceasefire Offer Met with Doubt
⌨The media focuses on Iran's new ceasefire proposal and Trump's skepticism, with a ship attack near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's disapproval rating hits a record high. A third assassination attempt on Trump triggers a federal probe. US troop reductions in Germany raise NATO disintegration fears.
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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has warned that the Western NATO military alliance is in jeopardy of “disintegration” in the wake of the announced U.S. troop drawdown in Germany.
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After the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, Richard Brown began lining up the paperwork he needed to get his refund. Experts say many businesses may never get their money back.
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Chirayu Rana, 35, was randomly captured on camera while walking the streets of Midtown Manhattan in May 2024 by a fashion TikTokker.
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Associated Press
U.S. President Donald Trump says a project will start on Monday to help stranded ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, but offers few details.
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Associated Press
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday.
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The Stillaguamish Tribe in Washington state has been buying land in its traditional territory and removing levees. The goal is to turn farmland into wetlands with the hopes of restoring Chinook salmon.
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The announcement comes after a merchant ship reported being attacked by multiple "small" boats off the coast of Sirik, Iran, near the strait.
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President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S. will begin helping neutral vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to "guide their Ships safely out of these restricted Waterways" amid the blockade. Trump said the effort — dubbed "Project Freedom" — will begin Monday morning, adding that the U.S. will "use best efforts to get their Ships and Crews safely out of the Strait."
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The Washington Post
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New York Post
The outbreak was reported aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship during its journey between Argentina and Cape Verde.
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The announcement comes hours after a merchant ship reported being attacked by multiple "small" boats near the Strait of Hormuz.
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The Washington Post
He called the operation starting Monday a humanitarian gesture for nations “that have done absolutely nothing wrong” but whose crews have been stranded for weeks.
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He called the operation starting Monday a humanitarian gesture for nations “that have done absolutely nothing wrong” but whose crews have been stranded for weeks.
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The Daily Beast
The president has reached a new low as Democrats show signs of strength.
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18:43⇢Project Freedom Launched
⌨The dominant story is Trump's announcement of 'Project Freedom' to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, following a ship attack. Multiple outlets report this as a major development in the Iran conflict. A cruise ship hantavirus outbreak killing three also gains attention.
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The New York Times
President Trump offered few details on how the new program would work, but said interference would be dealt with “forcefully.”
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The Washington Post
The president said the operation would be a humanitarian gesture for nations “that have done absolutely nothing wrong” but whose crews have been stranded for weeks.
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Giuliani's spokesman didn't say what prompted the former New York City mayor to be admitted, but added he was "stable."
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Giuliani's spokesperson, Ted Goodman, said in a statement that the former New York City mayor is in "critical but stable condition."
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The Daily Beast
The president is touting a rescue mission for ships stranded in the Persian Gulf as a “humanitarian gesture.”
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The president's announcement comes as a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz was attacked Sunday morning.
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The pellet "definitively" links the suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, to the attack, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro told CNN on Sunday.
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Trump pledged “Project Freedom” will have the U.S. military escort trapped ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is in critical condition at a hospital in West Palm Beach, according to his spokesman. Giuliani was admitted to the emergency room over the weekend and is currently being treated in the intensive care unit. Earlier Sunday, he was placed on a ventilator after experiencing severe respiratory distress, according to a source close to the mayor. His condition is said to be stable.
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Rudy Giuliani's spokesperson, Ted Goodman, said in a statement that the former New York City mayor is in "critical but stable condition."
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The Daily Beast
The president called for one of his enemies in Congress to be impeached.
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Polling and fundraising are looking good for Democrats in critical Senate contests, but they still face an uphill climb to a majority.
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The Washington Post
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States will begin what he dubbed “Project Freedom” on Monday to guide and free foreign ships trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any interference with the humanitarian operation “will be dealt with forcefully” as vessels he described as “neutral and innocent bystanders” remain stranded amid the conflict.
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New York Post
Democrats have spent the last 10 years accusing Donald Trump of being the second coming of Hitler and melting down when Elon Musk or anyone else perceived as close to Trump made a hand gesture they pretended was a Nazi salute.
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