Obama Claims Government Is 'Less Corrupt' and Women Are Better Leaders. There's a Problem With Both Ideas. There's a lot of flaws in both sweeping claims—and one that they have in common. Reason · Sep 28
Trump Jr.'s Ex, Now US Ambassador to Greece, Reportedly Said America Helped Topple Romania's Government: 'We Can Do That Here' US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle reportedly made a striking comment about regime change at a private Athens dinner, but her lawyer disputes the account and no evidence shows Washington caused Romania's government collapse. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Barron Trump's Reported Crypto Earnings Draw Scrutiny After Report Cites Forbes Estimate Near $40 Million Barron Trump has been linked to an estimated $40 million from the Trump family's World Liberty Financial venture, but ownership details and any personal payment remain unconfirmed. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Trump Jr.-backed Unusual Machines, US asset manager invest $10 million in Canada's Draganfly The Trump family's investments in several companies have drawn scrutiny amid concerns about potential conflicts of interest, particularly its stakes in defense firms that regularly compete for government contracts. The Economic Times · Sep 28
Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms Democrats are preparing to investigate Trump family business deals, corporate donors and companies tied to the administration if they win control of either chamber of Congress in the midterms. Control of the House or Senate would give them subpoena power, potentially opening probes into crypto ventures, defence-linked investments, political donations… The Economic Times · Sep 28
GOP revolt grows over Don Jr.’s wedding gift from Putin-linked oligarch IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 28
Republican blasts Donald Trump Jr as ‘stupid on stilts’ for wedding party bankrolled by Putin pal Senator Thom Tillis, who is retiring in January, said he would ‘like to see the rationale’ for the president’s son allowing a Russian to fund his wedding festivities The Independent UK · Sep 27
Who is Christos Marafatsos, the Greek-American businessman accompanying Kimberly Guilfoyle to key meetings? US Ambassador to Greece and Donald Trump Jr's ex Kimberly Guilfoyle has come under scrutiny over the prominent role played by Greek-American businessman and lobbyist Christos Marafatsos during her efforts to promote US energy interests across southeastern Europe. A Wall Street Journal investigation reported that Marafatsos, 39, has frequently accompanied… The Times of India · Sep 26
House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an option House Democrats are planning significant oversight investigations targeting President Trump and his administration after the elections. They expect to hold them accountable for alleged corruption and abuses of power. Key areas of inquiry will include Trump family business dealings and various civil rights violations. The Economic Times · Sep 26
Former Youth Pastor With Liberty University, Trump Family Connections Faces 60 Charges Zachary Radcliff, a former Michigan youth pastor with Liberty University and Trump family connections, faces 60 criminal charges and multiple civil lawsuits involving alleged sexual abuse International Business Times UK · Sep 24
After so long in Trump’s sights, hopeful Greenlanders breathe a collective sigh of relief Locals hope agreement signed this week is step towards independence and end to US threats to annex island The Guardian - UK · Sep 24
Donald Trump and Natalie Harp Face Lawsuit Over $100,000-A-Month Truth Social Subscriber Plan American Oversight and Campaign for Accountability are suing Trump, Natalie Harp and others, alleging Truth API gives paying subscribers earlier access to official government posts. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
Trump administration faces fresh scrutiny after DoJ drops bribery case against Indian billionaire Warren and Blumenthal raise concerns about case against Gautam Adani, who promised to invest $10bn in US The Guardian - US · Sep 24
Trump Pushes Back on AI Safeguards as Family Investments Grow Across Booming AI Industry Trump opposes stricter AI safeguards as his family's investments in AI, data centres, and defence-linked companies fuel conflict-of-interest scrutiny. International Business Times UK · Sep 24
The Guardian - UK · Sep 23 First Thing: Trump addresses UN with mixture of boasts, threats and jibes US-Iran meeting takes place on sidelines despite president’s threat to ‘annihilate’ Tehran regime. Plus, one man’s month-long pilates odyssey
We Got This Covered · Sep 23 John Cornyn lost his primary after Trump backed his opponent. He’s now supporting a probe into Trump Jr. Donald Trump Jr. has faced backlash over foreign gifts
International Business Times UK · Sep 23 Kid Rock-Billed Freedom Fest Cancelled for a Third Time Since 2023, When It Was Pulled Twice in Three Weeks Freedom Fest cancelled again: Eric Deters has scrapped his free Kentucky rally. Learn who he blames for the shortfall and what he plans next.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22 Morning Mail: US warns Albanese over algorithm opt-out, cost of raising children rising, and a hot chook taste test Albanese government plan would be seen as ‘censorship’ as US ups the ante in tech battle; find out which supermarket has the best roast chicken
Roll Call · Sep 22 Not a ‘toaster’: GOP senator urges Judiciary panel to probe Don Jr. wedding party At least one Senate Republican is calling for an investigation of wedding after-party celebrations for President Donald Trump’s eldest son, which were financed by a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin. The topic created waves on Capitol Hill on Tuesday thanks to a letter sent by Sen. John Curtis,…
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Republicans begin to turn on Trump, blasting him for Iran war, oil prices and unpopular policies With the midterms just six weeks away, a small group of GOP lawmakers and candidates have begun bucking the president
The Guardian - US · Sep 22 Republican calls for Senate investigation of Trump Jr wedding paid for by Russian oligarch Putin ally helped cover cost of renting private island in the Bahamas for wedding of Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson
The Independent UK · Sep 22 GOP senator calls for probe of Donald Trump Jr. over Russian-funded wedding IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 22 Republican senator says Donald Trump Jr should be subpoenaed over wedding party funded by Putin-linked oligarch Utah Sen. John Curtis also called for Hunter Biden to be subpoenaed
International Business Times UK · Sep 22 Organiser Blames Wealthy Donors After Cancelling Kid Rock MAGA Festival Because Only Six VIPs Sold Patriots Day Freedom Fest, featuring Kid Rock and Republican Rep. James Comer, was cancelled days before its 26 September date after only six $1,000 VIP tickets were sold.
The Independent UK · Sep 22 MAGA Freedom Fest with Kid Rock cancelled after only handful of VIP tickets sold ‘I am never ever, ever, ever, ever doing this event again. Ever,’ the organizer said, adding that ‘rich people suck’