Former Obama Official: Cuba Military Now 'Shell' of Cold War Force
22 May 12:21 pm EDT - Newsmax
Cuba's military reportedly is "a shell of a shell of what it used to be" and gives no indication it has any offensive capability, despite mounting concerns within the Trump administration over Havana's ties to Russia, China, and Iran.Cuba's once-formidable Cold War military...

CDC: US Seeking Treatments for Congo Ebola Strain
22 May 12:08 pm EDT - Newsmax
The United States 'is "actively engaged" in efforts to find therapies for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus outbreak that 'has resulted in 160 'suspected deaths out of 670 suspected cases in 'the Democratic Republic of Congo, a 'U.S. CDC official said on Friday.

Rubio says Iran imposing tolls on Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable"
22 May 1:00 pm EDT - CBS News
The Secretary of State tempered optimism for a deal to end the Iran war, calling Iran's bid to "create a tolling system" in the Strait of Hormuz "not acceptable.".

How much sway will new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh really have over interest rates'
22 May 12:59 pm EDT - CBS News
Fed chairs usually have a great deal of influence over the committee that sets interest rates, but their power is not absolute. And experts say Kevin Warsh will need to work to form consensus..

Pentagon releases more UFO files: "Speechless after these observations"
22 May 12:59 pm EDT - CBS News
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump..

Rutte and Polish officials cheer Trump's U-turn on NATO troops in Europe - politico.eu

Trump immunity from IRS audit shocks experts, who warn it could undermine trust in tax system - AP News

Republicans call off vote on Iran war resolution that was on the verge of passing - NPR

Poll shows voter confidence in economy plummeting to a nearly 4-year low - The Washington Post

Regional Mediators Rush to Save U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire - The New York Times

'We'll never know if he could have been saved.' The gaps in Trump's rural health fund - NPR

For POLITICO readers: Trump's unsigned AI executive order - Politico

San Diego's Muslim community picks up the pieces after mass shooting: 'We're just your neighbors' - The Guardian