Here’s a look at what made news on May 14, 2025.

• President Donald Trump has announced a $96 billion deal for Boeing to supply 210 planes to Qatar, amid controversy over his acceptance of a $400m luxury jet from the Qatari government.
• Texas-based rock band, Lord Buffalo, cancelled its European tour after drummer Yamal Said was detained by US Customs and Border Protection.
• Bruce Springsteen, during his E Steet Band’s European tour, has criticized President Donald Trump, labeling him as ‘corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous.’
• In court, singer and model Cassie Ventura accused Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of assault and shared her struggle with personal shame due to their past relationship.
• Tulsi Gabbard, US director of national intelligence, dismissed two top officials at the National Intelligence Council. This action follows their release of an assessment contradicting Trump’s reason for deporting alleged Venezuelan gang members.
• Russian scientist, Kseniia Petrova, was arrested for smuggling frog embryos into the US. Petrova, a research associate at Harvard University, is likely to face deportation.
• Golfer Rory McIlroy, fresh from completing the career grand slam, is gearing up for the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
• The US women’s soccer team will be the first to don the new primary kit, the “Brilliant Kit,” which is a tribute to trailblazing figures in soccer.
• US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, has instructed the FDA to review regulations around the abortion pill mifepristone, based on new data.
• Baltimore Ravens have signed a record $30m two-year contract extension with running back Derrick Henry.
• Qatari Prime Minister has dismissed controversy over Trump’s acceptance of a Boeing 747-8 from his country, labeling it a “government-to-government transaction.”
• Robert F Kennedy Jr has testified before House and Senate committees, defending the Republican proposal to cut healthcare to fund tax cut extensions.
• Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for making inappropriate comments to game officials.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi sold shares of Trump Media worth between $1 million and $5 million on the same day Trump announced new tariffs.
• GOP divisions are threatening to derail President Trump’s agenda, with Speaker Mike Johnson caught between two factions wanting different things.
• Senate Republicans, including Ron Johnson, are questioning the House budget plan, calling it a “sad joke.”
• Trump’s acceptance of a luxury aircraft from Qatar to serve as a new Air Force One has caused alarm among Republicans.
• Trump has defended his acceptance of a Boeing 747 jet from Qatar, arguing it would be “stupid” to refuse a “free, very expensive airplane.”
• President Trump’s campaign promises are under scrutiny as he has not yet delivered on many of them.