Starmer urged to ‘stick to what is right’ in face of Trump anger over Iran IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 8
'Dozy Don'? Trump Caught With His Eyes Closed for 20 Seconds During White House Roundtable Donald Trump's White House sports roundtable was meant to showcase his push to reshape college athletics, but attention quickly shifted to footage showing the president with his eyes closed as Mike Johnson spoke. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
Nuclear stockpile to Kharg Island: Why Trump wants to send special forces to Iran The United States and Israel are reportedly discussing deploying special forces into Iran to secure its highly enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump has not ruled out sending ground troops under exceptional circumstances, emphasizing the need to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Discussions also include options like removing or diluting… The Times of India · Mar 8
Stormy space weather may be garbling messages from aliens, new research suggests Researchers who listen for signs of non-human life say signals ‘can slip below detection thresholds, even if it’s there’ The Guardian - US · Mar 8
Trump Sparks Major Outrage on Social Media After Wearing a Baseball Cap During Transfer of US Soldiers Killed in the Iran War A white baseball cap worn by Trump during a dignified transfer ceremony for six soldiers killed in Iran has sparked widespread criticism. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
Tehran engulfed in thick black smoke after heavy wave of US-Israeli strikes on oil depots Strikes on oil storage facilities lit up the night sky with plumes of orange flame The Independent UK · Mar 8
Two more US aircraft arrive at RAF Fairford Aircraft touch down in Gloucestershire after Trump given use of British bases for defensive operations in Iran The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
Behind Trump’s war fever lies weakness US wages fast-escalating war, with no clear motivation and no realistic plan. It isn’t fooling anyone Salon · Mar 8
How Trump’s EPA rollbacks give US states new tools in climate suits Vermont and New York face high stakes to protect climate superfund laws as it faces attacks from Trump’s DoJ The Guardian - US · Mar 8
The first lesson of war is ‘know your enemy’ – and Britain’s enemy now is Donald Trump As the Iran disaster escalates, the US president should be seen as an enemy whose actions threaten the lawful, democratic way of life everywhere, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
'Will not sign other bills until Save America Act is passed': Donald Trump President Trump declared he will not sign any further legislation until Congress passes the Save America Act, deeming it a top priority. He urged lawmakers to expedite its passage, even suggesting a filibuster. The Times of India · Mar 8
‘They stole our country’: Iranian-Americans rally in Los Angeles backing strikes on Iran regime Hundreds of Iranian-Americans gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday to express their support for recent attacks targeting Iran’s ruling regime, a week after a US-Israeli airstrike reportedly killed the country’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Times of India · Mar 8
UK must be prepared for a price shock from the Iran war Governments are having to wake up to the fact they will have to take a closer interest in supply chains for essentials The Guardian - UK · Mar 8
Judge rules Kari Lake's tenure leading USAGM was invalid The ruling notably invalidates Lake's directive to lay off hundreds of employees across USAGM and the government-funded broadcasters it governs. Axios · Mar 8
GOBankingRates · Mar 8 3 Money Expert’s Hot Takes on Social Security — Are They Valid? Here are three money expert's hot takes on Social Security. Are they valid?
The Guardian - US · Mar 8 Lev Parnas, ex-member of Trump’s ‘cult’, runs for Congress as Florida Democrat Parnas, who worked with Rudy Giuliani to find or manufacture dirt on Joe Biden in Ukraine, says he ‘woke up’
The Guardian - US · Mar 8 White House worries as gas prices jump amid ongoing US-Israel war on Iran US drivers are largely insulated from higher oil prices caused by Middle East turmoil – but only to a point
The Independent UK · Mar 8 Australia urged to grant asylum to Iranian women’s football team after anthem controversy Iran’s national football team finishes Women's Asian Cup group stage and now faces return to a country embroiled in war
Latin Times · Mar 8 Stephen Miller Warns Parties Can 'Import Their Own Voters' as Trump Admin Pushes Voting Restrictions Homeland Security recently launched a nationwide initiative directing investigators to examine whether naturalized citizens may have voted before obtaining citizenship
International Business Times UK · Mar 8 Kristi Noem's Husband Allegedly 'Humiliated' Over Corey Lewandowski Affair Claims, Family Urges Exit A new report says Bryon Noem's relatives want him to leave Kristi Noem after affair allegations involving Corey Lewandowski came to public attention. The account paints a picture of a marriage shaped by faith, loyalty and growing family unease, with key claims still unconfirmed.
GOBankingRates · Mar 8 4 Frugal Habits of Donald Trump He has a taste for luxury, but President Donald Trump isn't always fancy. While he might consider himself a Jay Gatsby — it's not always expensive to be Trump.
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The Independent UK · Mar 8 Labour MPs urge Starmer to ‘stick to what we believe is right’ in face of Trump fury over Iran It comes as Yvette Cooper has also hit back at criticism of Starmer from Tony Blair, telling the former PM: ‘We have to learn the lessons from Iraq’
The Guardian - US · Mar 8 Americans aren’t facing a democratic collapse. We’re living in its aftermath The US was an oligarchy well before Trump’s first term. Recognizing this reality is essential to building a true democracy
The Guardian - US · Mar 8 Court records reveal gutting of DHS oversight: ‘Incredibly dangerous’ White House claims watchdogs perform ‘all required functions’, but number of deaths in custody at 20-year high