frontpage: fri may 22

A frontpage overview of the news from The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times for May 22. A significant rift has emerged between President Trump and Senate Republicans over a controversial $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate his supporters. Internationally, the reports highlight a war with Iran that has depleted U.S. missile defenses, triggered global oil price hikes, and exacerbated a humanitarian crisis in Somalia. In the technology sector, Elon Musk prepares for a massive SpaceX IPO while the government debates AI oversight. Amidst these crises, communities find solace in Memorial Day tributes, such as the long-standing tradition of Dutch families tending the graves of fallen American soldiers. Over in Los Angeles, reality star Spencer Pratt has emerged as a disruptive force in the mayoral race.