# 'Clock is Ticking', Voting Rights Rallies & Pocket Watch Frenzy - Monday, May 18, 2026

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Podcast: [The NewsWorthy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-newsworthy-503325)
Published: 2026-05-18T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

The news to know for Monday, May 18, 2026! We're talking about President Trump's latest warning for Iran as investigators believe the conflict is inspiring attacks and terror plots beyond the Middle East. Also, a political upset that seems to show, once again, how much sway Trump still has with the G.O.P. Plus, where Americans could face another tornado outbreak today, why the busiest U.S. passenger rail service had to shut down, and how Americans are tipping, depending on where they live. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes! Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups! See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Head to Greenchef.com/50NEWSWORTHY and use code 50NEWSWORTHY to get 50% off your first month, then 20% off for two months. Get Hiya's best-selling children's vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to h iyahealth.com/NEWSWORTHY. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com

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