PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: Germany’s domestic intelligence service classified the populist political party Alternative for Germany (AfD), which placed second in the recent federal elections, as an extremist organization. The Trump administration has condemned…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: The U.S. added 177,000 jobs this April, beating employment forecasts for a second consecutive month. Notably, April saw significant job growth across several key economic sectors, with construction employment increasing for the…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: Operation Tidal Wave, a first-of-its-kind joint operation in Florida from April 21 to April 26, 2025, led to the arrest of 1,120 criminal illegal aliens, the largest single-state operation in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: The U.S. is encouraging Congo and Rwanda to sign a peace agreement at the White House within roughly two months, which will include bilateral mineral deals attracting Western investment.👥 Who’s Involved: The Democratic Republic…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: New survey data reveals that an increasing number of Americans are concerned that individuals of Chinese heritage and origin could threaten the country’s national security. Additionally, the survey found that 40 percent of respondents…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he will travel to the White House in Washington, D.C. next Tuesday for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump amidst ongoing trade tensions. The former central banker for both…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: The U.S. State Department confirmed on May 1, 2025, that it will no longer mediate peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, shifting responsibility to Kiev and Moscow to resolve the conflict.👥 Who’s Involved: Vice President J.D.…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: The Trump administration requested the Supreme Court allow its attempt to end a Joe Biden-era immigration program protecting Venezuelan nationals from deportation.👥 Who’s Involved: The key figures include U.S. Solicitor General…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers expressed concern over suggestions from President Trump’s top border adviser that he might face arrest due to guidance he issued to state employees regarding interactions with federal immigration agents.👥…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: Nigel Farage’s Reform Party has achieved a significant breakthrough in England, winning local and mayoral elections and securing a parliamentary seat in a by-election (special election).👥 Who’s Involved: Nigel Farage, voters in…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) presented President Donald J. Trump’s discretionary budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 to Congress. Notably, the Trump White House touts the plan as being a “skinny budget,” with significant…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: TikTok faces a $599 million fine for illegal data transfers to China.👥 Who’s Involved: TikTok, Irish Data Protection Commission, President Donald J. Trump. Newsletter Need to Know. Your free, daily feed from The National Pulse.…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: A musical performance centered on Dolly Parton’s work is scheduled at The Kennedy Center. The National Pulse readers can get five percent off tickets using the code THREADS at checkout. This is not paid advertising, and we do…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese secured a second term in Australia’s national election, defeating the conservative opposition.👥 Who’s Involved: Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia, and Peter Dutton, leader of the conservative…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, made substantial gains in local UK elections, claiming to have replaced the Conservatives as the main opposition to Labour.👥 Who’s Involved: Nigel Farage, Sir Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, local…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: The Department of Justice has reached an agreement in principle to settle a lawsuit filed by Ashli Babbitt’s family over her shooting during the January 6 Capitol riot.👥 Who’s Involved: Ashli Babbitt’s family, U.S. Capitol Police…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is examining two aborted landings at Reagan National Airport. The incidents involved commercial flights being redirected due to the proximity of a US Army Black Hawk helicopter headed…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: President Donald Trump dismissed his national security adviser, Mike Waltz, after reports emerged that Waltz conspired with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to attack Iran.👥 Who’s Involved: Donald Trump, Mike Waltz, Benjamin…

PULSE POINTS:❓What Happened: The U.S. movie industry is facing rapid decline as other countries attract filmmakers with incentives.👥 Who’s Involved: The U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Trade Representative, and foreign nations offering incentives. Newsletter…