Trump grades his economy "A+++++" — most Americans don't agree Trump told Politico that he "inherited a mess" when broached with voters' concerns about the economy. Axios · Dec 9, 2025
Republicans join Democrats to make military pay hikes contingent on Hegseth releasing ‘double tap’ boat strike video This year’s annual defense bill will withhold money for Hegseth’s travel budget unless he releases videos of the boat strike in the Caribbean The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Paramount chief reportedly promised Trump ‘sweeping changes’ at CNN as part of Warner Bros. takeover David Ellison’s father has also brought up with White House officials which CNN anchors they’d like to get rid of if Paramount were to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery. The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Trump administration threatens Chicago with risk of losing funding for public transit Chicago and other Democratic-led cities have been the focus of intense criticism from Trump and his administration The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
ICEBlock creator sues Trump officials after Apple pulled app in ‘unconstitutional’ coercion scheme The app, described as a ‘Waze for ICE sightings’ and based on publicly available data, was downloaded more than a million times after its launch this year The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
The Guardian view on Trump and Europe: more an abusive relationship than an alliance Editorial: The White House is aggressively seeking to weaken and dominate the United States’ traditional allies. European leaders must learn to fight back. The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2025
Skydance, Netflix Vie For Warner Bros. — A Trump-Era Antitrust Meltdown In The Making? Paramount Skydance Corp (NASDAQ:PSKY) has made a hostile all-cash $108-billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:WBD), giving rival bidder Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) a run for its money and turning the streaming wars into a TV drama-worthy showdown. Benzinga · Dec 9, 2025
Noem Accuses Mamdani of 'Violating the Constitution' With ICE Guidance Video: 'Don't Like the Law? Then Go Frickin' Change It' Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said that New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani could be "violating the Constitution" after releasing a video instructing residents on how to respond during encounters with federal immigration agents. Latin Times · Dec 9, 2025
Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body’s ethics investigators The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Trump’s approval rating finally starts to climb as Republicans back his handling of the economy Despite the president claiming affordability is a ‘con job,’ more Americans think he is doing a better job of handling the economy The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
Complaint lodged against Gianni Infantino amid public support for Donald Trump IN FULL The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
What to know about the massive defense bill that seeks release of boat strike videos and more The House is expected to vote this week on a bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025
How China is shackling Trump's cyber agenda The administration has reportedly paused plans for Salt Typhoon sanctions over trade talks. Axios · Dec 9, 2025
Melania Trump Praised, Then Panned: The Trouble With A £2,200 Charity Bag Melania Trump sparked backlash after promoting a $2,800 Gucci handbag for charity. Critics slam the high price amid the cost-of-living crisis, questioning the elitist method. International Business Times UK · Dec 9, 2025
Latin Times · Dec 9, 2025 Mexican President Sheinbaum Says She Expects To Reach Agreement With Trump Over Water Payments Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she expects to reach an agreement with the Trump administration over water payments after the latter threatened to impose a 5% tariff if Mexico doesn't meet its obligations.
Roll Call · Dec 9, 2025 ‘Let’s rock’: Gene Simmons urges Congress to OK radio royalties - Roll Call “It looks like a small issue ... but our emissaries to the world are Elvis and Frank Sinatra,” the KISS bassist said.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Trump goes three-ring circus on Zelensky as he likens Ukraine leader to ‘PT Barnum’ in Greatest Showman-tinged interview Trump previously compared himself to the famed showman and huckster
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Dozens killed in Haiti's capital as armed men break away from gang coalition in bid for power A human rights group says dozens of people in Haiti’s capital have been killed in a clash between a powerful gang coalition and armed men who apparently broke away from it
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2025 Yvette Cooper counters Trump criticism of Khan and praises Europe’s ‘strength’ The Foreign Secretary defended Sir Sadiq Khan’s record in City Hall after the president branded him a ‘disaster’ and a ‘disgusting mayor’.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Yvette Cooper launches staunch defence of Europe and Sadiq Khan after Trump criticism The Foreign Secretary defended Sadiq Khan’s record in City Hall after the U.S. president branded him a ‘disaster’
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 Elise Stefanik gets a new Republican challenger in NY governor race and Trump has already weighed in As a county executive, he pushed through a policy that bans transgender athletes from using county sports facilities
Fortune · Dec 9, 2025 Trump’s $12 billion farmer bailout is a 'Band-Aid on a bigger wound' the American agriculture industry is still reeling from “At the end of the day, the farmers, they just want to conduct business, not necessarily have to get these packages,” one agricultural economist said.
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 US sanctions network recruiting Colombian fighters for Sudanese paramilitary The U.S. has imposed sanctions on four people and four firms for allegedly recruiting former Colombian military members to train soldiers for Sudan's Rapid Support Forces
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 What to know about the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein files The clock is ticking for the U.S. government to open up its files on Jeffrey Epstein
The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025 NYC woman sues Chipotle and DoorDash, claiming she ‘bit into a rodent’ in her burrito bowl Exclusive: ‘[T]he rodent was within the plaintiff’s mouth after biting into the meal,’ Gia Bernhardt’s lawsuit says, but Chipotle told The Independent that it plans to ‘vigorously defend’ against her claims