Trump welcomes home three Americans released by North Korea

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo secured their release just hours before leaving Pyongyang No Images? Click here   By Paul Vale     Thursday, May 10  THREE FREED Three American prisoners being held in North Korea have arrived safely back in the United States, less than a day after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo secured their release. But for Americans captive in Egypt, Turkey and elsewhere, Donald Trump’s recent actions have likely made their prospects worse. [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] SIDE HUSTLE Trump’s personal lawyer Michael Cohen pocketed millions of dollars selling access to the president via his shell company, according to a list of companies that ponied up. The growing scandal even troubles Fox News, where judicial analyst Andrew Napolitano warned Wednesday that indictment of Cohen could be imminent following revelations he accepted $500,000 in payments from a firm with ties to a Russian oligarch. [HuffPost] ‘DISQUALIFYING’ Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) has urged the Senate to reject Gina Haspel’s nomination to lead the CIA, as her “refusal to acknowledge torture’s immorality is disqualifying.” Here’s a video of Trump’s pick dodging questions on whether it’s ethically right to torture a fellow human being. [HuffPost] SYRIA STRIKE Israel launched airstrikes against Iranian positions in Syria overnight following attacks by Iranian forces on Israeli army outposts across the Syrian frontier. [Reuters] STACHE DASH Rear Adm. Tim Ziemer, the head of global health security on the White House National Security Council, abruptly left the Trump administration Tuesday — the latest exit amid John Bolton’s reshuffle at the NSC. [HuffPost] NET THREAT Senators have forced a vote that may lead to a reversal of the Trump administration's decision to kill net neutrality. [HuffPost]         TEUTONIC TUTORING Diplomats have offered to help Trump’s new ambassador to Germany, after he posted a tweet that upset his hosts in the first hours of his first day on the job. [HuffPost] ‘HARSH INDICTMENT OF INDIFFERENCE’ We asked a Jim Crow historian for his lengthy take on Donald Glover’s “This is America” video. [HuffPost] THE HORROR OF STRANGLING Following the allegations against Eric Schneiderman, we look at why men who strangle their partners are among the most dangerous kinds of abusers. [HuffPost] SINGAPORE SIT-DOWN President Donald Trump’s big summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next month will reportedly be held in Singapore. [HuffPost] SOLAR BEAR Starting in 2020, all new single-family homes and low-rise apartment buildings built in California must have solar power, state authorities declared. [HuffPost] ‘HUGE DESTRUCTION’ A dam has burst in Kenya following torrential rain, killing at least 21 people. [Reuters]       Selena Gomez poked fun at her spray tan mishap after she stepped out at the Met Gala looking orange. Here are five shows on Netflix for fans of “The Office.” Town & Country magazine uninvited Monica Lewinsky from its annual philanthropic summit — because Bill Clinton was attending. These 21 photos show the beauty of postpartum bodies. What’s it like to be kicked off the Harry Potter ride at Universal Studios for being too fat? This writer knows. Chelsea Clinton has slammed the her mother’s former press secretary Philippe Reines as “vile” for posting a gross tweet about Vanessa Trump. If you haven’t read George Will’s brutal takedown of “the worst person in government,” Mike Pence, rectify that now. Dr. Dre has lost a three-year legal trademark battle to gynecologist Dr. Drai. Oliver North, the new NRA president best known for lying about the Iran contra scandal, appeared on Sean Hannity’s show Wednesday to call all Iranians liars.   Ontario, Canada, just issued its first nonbinary birth certificate. Does your Alexa know if you’re gay? We take a look at how Mother’s Day traditions are celebrated around the world. Annette Bening has joined the cast of “Captain Marvel,” according to Variety, with the actress slated to play the superhero’s mom.  How “Sweetbitter,” the Starz adaptation of Stephanie Danler’s novel, really captures the grit and glamour of the restaurant world.  And these are the best Instagram accounts to follow for the royal wedding. And love this newsletter? Share it with a friend!      HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25th 2018 we will be introducing a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most — all with a dash of signature Morning Email snark. Does somebody keep forwarding you this email? Get your own copy. It's free! Sign up here. Check out HuffPost Politics for more of the good stuff. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe     - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe