Trump put CNN ‘on notice’ years ago when he called it ‘fake news,’ DOJ tells judge The president can target ‘specific’ reporters and outlets at his ‘discretion,’ DOJ says during media ban legal battle The Independent UK · Oct 8
Scott Bessent shreds WSJ with cutting barb after Laura Ingraham asks about reported rage issues Bessent said he was ‘a great employer’ and claimed that the allegations were based on ‘two disgruntled employees’ The Independent UK · Oct 8
Hundreds of thousands of dollars and a Putin ally: Why two Trump operatives' Bosnia work is drawing GOP scrutiny The involvement of Trump associates James Blair and Chris LaCivita in advising Milorad Dodik has raised ethical concerns. Their work for Dodik took place amid significant political changes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. While Dodik previously faced U.S. sanctions, the Trump administration lifted them, creating a complex political scenario. This relationship… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Trump White House in ‘full-on panic mode’ over close advisers hired by pro-Putin Balkans government While Trump is ‘livid’ over his party’s doomed prospects in midterms, some of his top allies are maintaining relationships with Russian-linked leaders The Independent UK · Oct 8
Donald Trump Republican voter enthusiasm takes a big hit: US President’s worst nightmare ahead of midterms? Why new poll is worrisome A new Reuters poll has raised questions about Donald Trump Republican voter enthusiasm ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with only 30% of Trump’s 2024 voters saying they are “very enthusiastic” about voting, compared with 48% of Kamala Harris voters. The findings could pose a challenge for Republicans as Trump… The Economic Times · Oct 8
Republicans Are Getting Grilled Over Trump's Tariffs From Maine to Michigan, voters are fed up with tariffs and trade wars. Reason · Oct 8
Trump rules out Iran strike till 2026 US midterms, vows Tehran will never have a nuclear weapon The United States has confirmed it will not engage in military actions against Iran before the upcoming midterm elections. A naval blockade remains enforced around Iranian ports, despite ongoing discussions between the two nations. Iran seeks to address the blockade and resume nuclear talks, while the US insists on limiting… The Economic Times · Oct 8
The Latest: News organizations banned from White House are back in court Attorneys for three news organizations banished from the White House by the Trump administration were back in court The Independent UK · Oct 8
Top Trump Embassy Aide Accused of Blocking Reports on Israeli Settlements and Palestinian American Deaths Senior Huckabee aide David Milstein is accused of restricting US embassy reports on West Bank settlements, settler violence, and nine American deaths. International Business Times UK · Oct 8
In attacking Talarico for campaign absence, Trump calls for debate that Paxton has avoided The Democrat, off the trail with the flu, quickly accepted the president’s call to “immediately report to a Debate Stage” with Ken Paxton. The Texas Tribune · Oct 8
The Cornell 7 case proves we’re still trapped in a rape culture déjà vu Three years ago, I wrote an article for The Conversation Canada about rape culture when actor Danny Masterson went to jail for sexual assault. His friends from That ’70s Show, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, had written letters of support for him because he was a such a great friend… The Conversation · Oct 8
Trump’s ads paid by taxpayers are not sitting well with Americans: new poll Public expresses strong disapproval over White House issuing partisan ads featuring the president so close to elections The Independent UK · Oct 8
Nvidia employee policy: Extra offs, lucrative monetary incentive, Jensen Huang's 'direct' approach, inside details of world's most valuable company's work-life balance Nvidia is heading for the magical USD 6 trillion market cap and here are details of how the AI chip maker maintains professional relationship with its employees. The Economic Times · Oct 8
ICE reportedly acquires 50 million voter roll records, democracy watchdog says this ‘should concern all Americans’ Tackling "voter fraud" or a potential attack on democracy? We Got This Covered · Oct 8
Evening Standard · Oct 8 US calls for allies to hike defence spending ‘not a hostile thing’, says Rubio America’s top diplomat said members of the Nato military alliance need ‘to be as strong as they can possibly be’.
The Independent UK · Oct 8 Texas Democrat casts himself as David against Elon Musk’s $168 million Goliath in Senate showdown Should he win, Talarico would become the first Democrat to capture a statewide office in Texas in over 30 years
International Business Times · Oct 8 Microsoft Is Suspended From Green Card Program. Vance Accuses Company Of H-1B Abuse. The Trump administration says Microsoft and several other major technology companies are being suspended from a federal program used to sponsor foreign workers for permanent U.S. residency.
The Guardian - US · Oct 8 Trump says he is considering asking FBI to investigate the death of Nolan Wells Lawyers for Wells’s family have called for a federal investigation into 18-year-old’s disappearance and death
The Guardian - US · Oct 8 Seth Meyers on Trump: ‘Speaks in mangled, incoherent half-sentences that no one can understand’ Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s delusions of power, Iran and the US president’s plan for his Florida golf course
The Independent UK · Oct 8 Trump’s Iran conflict sees 81 US aircraft damaged or destroyed costing billions IN FULL
The Economic Times · Oct 8 Trump trust bought millions in Meta, SpaceX in August In August, the trust that oversees Donald Trump's assets embarked on a notable investment campaign, acquiring shares in Meta and bonds from SpaceX. Managed by Donald Jr., this trust executed a remarkable 517 trades during the month. Among these transactions, Meta shares were purchased, valued between $5 million and $25…
The Independent UK · Oct 8 JD Vance wants to win over the manosphere. He plans to tackle ‘institutionalized anti-male discrimination’ to do it Manosphere figures and Republican insiders are divided over whether Vance, 42, is the right man for the job
International Business Times UK · Oct 8 MAGA Stronghold Horror: Congressional Candidate Allegedly Raped While Fixing Campaign Sign Arizona congressional candidate Bernadette Greene-Placentia alleges she was raped while fixing a campaign sign as GOP rival Abe Hamadeh demands investigators find camera footage.
The Economic Times · Oct 8 From Jackie Kennedy to Jill Biden: Michelle Obama looks back at how first ladies changed the White House while protecting its historic legacy Michelle Obama praises Jackie Kennedy for her role in preserving the White House's history and significance. She emphasizes the necessity for first families to respect the building as a public estate. Other first ladies are also recognized for their contributions to maintaining its historic character. The contrast between past stewardship…
Latin Times · Oct 8 Florida Democrats Lose Nearly 95,000 Voters to GOP as Republicans Expand Statewide Lead Nearly 95,000 Florida Democrats have switched to the Republican Party over the last two years, expanding the GOP's statewide voter registration lead to eight percentage points ahead of November's midterms.