Here’s a look at what made news on May 10, 2025.

• Newark Mayor, Ras Baraka, is challenging the Trump administration on immigration policies after being arrested during a protest outside a new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Newark called Delaney.
• President Trump has celebrated the progress made in trade talks with China, promising lower tariffs and a fresh start. The positive discussions were held with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
• Despite his arrest, Mayor Baraka remains committed to the fight against the ICE detention center in New Jersey, vowing to persist in court battles against the company that runs the facility.
• Amidst restrictions on admitting refugees into the United States, President Trump has welcomed white South Africans, specifically the Afrikaner ethnic group, who he claims have been victims of racial discrimination.
• U.S.-China tariff talks to be continued on a Sunday, as confirmed by President Trump. The sensitive negotiations are aimed at preventing a potential disruption to the global economy.
• Jay Bratt, a federal prosecutor in President Trump’s classified documents case, is expected to testify before the House Judiciary Committee, as reported by CNN Politics.
• Saudi Arabia seeks U.S. assistance in developing its civil nuclear program, a prospect that the Trump administration is excited about, which could potentially exclude Chinese and Russian involvement.
• A new poll reveals that half of U.S. adults approve of President Trump’s handling of transgender issues, despite the lack of uniform support for his individual policies.
• South Korea aims to become Canada’s top military equipment provider, as reported by CBC News.
• Ramona Sarsgaard, the daughter of actors Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, was arrested during anti-war protests at Columbia University.
• The Trump administration is considering the suspension of habeas corpus, a legal principle that allows individuals to challenge their unlawful detention or imprisonment.
• Over 100 arrests have been made on Tennessee roads as part of President Trump’s deportation plan, causing apprehension within Nashville’s immigrant community.
• Republicans are attempting to balance economic priorities under the Trump administration, navigating between taxing the rich and cutting spending.
• Google has settled data privacy claims with Texas for $1.375 billion, in relation to allegations of violating users’ data privacy.
• The Trump administration is reportedly considering suspending the right to challenge detention in court, a principle known as habeas corpus.
• The Trump administration is relocating a small number of white South Africans to the U.S. as refugees due to their alleged persecution.
• Louisiana Governor, Jeff Landry, has urged President Trump to consider U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow as a primary challenger for GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy in the upcoming Republican primary.
• A 4.1-magnitude earthquake in Tennessee has caused tremors across the southern U.S., with no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
• The U.S. air traffic control system is in crisis after two major communication failures in the past two weeks at Newark Liberty, one of the country’s busiest airports.