Trump has already sanctioned the International Criminal Court once, but a new report says the White House is preparing a far bigger move It could ‘potentially cripple’ the organization We Got This Covered · Sep 21
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump administration over White House ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued the Trump administration after the White House revoked their journalists’ credentials over coverage Trump criticised as negative. The outlets argue the ban amounts to unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination and are asking a federal court in Washington to restore their access. The Economic Times · Sep 21
New poll finds ICE is viewed more favorably than socialism. But both are underwater with voters heading into the midterms Only 21% of voters view socialism positively We Got This Covered · Sep 21
Xi Jinping Is Visiting The U.S. Soon. Washington May Wait To Announce Any Tariffs Until After He Leaves. Trump also will have more latitude in proposing new tariff levels for China thanks to recently passed legislation. International Business Times · Sep 21
Yemen's Houthis pledge not to target US ships after Trump cancels strikes A senior Houthi official said Washington reached out after the group's advance to Bab el-Mandeb, as US media reported Trump cancelled planned strikes at the last minute after a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Euronews · Sep 21
Epstein reckoning on campaign trail In key races from Arizona to North Carolina, Democrats are hammering Republicans for their votes on Epstein files Salon · Sep 21
From the ridicule of Trump to the rise of Jack Welch: how the 1980s shaped and changed America In When America Roared, Pulitzer-winning reporter Jonathan Kaufman looks back to a decade of greed and excess, and uses it to explore where we are today The Guardian - US · Sep 21
The Houthis’ offensive is the latest spillover from Trump’s Iran disaster Trump’s mess has rekindled Yemen’s civil war and a years-long conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia The Guardian - US · Sep 21
Why Trump's $24.3 billion F-35 deal with Saudi Arabia is giving sleepless nights to Israel and US Trump administration has approved a possible $24.3 billion sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a deal that still needs congressional review. If it goes through, Saudi Arabia would become only the second country in the Middle East after Israel to operate the F-35, and that possibility has… The Economic Times · Sep 21
'Only high I.Q. individuals need apply': Trump resists calls to slow AI development The US President plans for the force to be overseen by a new AI Czar to help the sector grow, amid industry calls for a slowdown. Euronews · Sep 21
Kash Patel's $25K Payment Allegedly Came From Filmmaker Linked To Putin-Funded Russian Propaganda Project FBI Director Kash Patel disclosed a $25,000 payment for a documentary interview. The filmmaker behind the project later worked on a Russian influence campaign. International Business Times UK · Sep 21
Reacher star claims Lee Child book adaptation was cancelled after Trump’s re-election Plans to adapt Alan Ritchson’s ‘favourite’ Jack Reacher book were allegedly changed The Independent UK · Sep 21
The Times of India · Sep 21 Trump's $14 billion 'bargaining chip': Taiwan arms sale looms over Xi summit A proposed $14 billion US arms sale to Taiwan is emerging as one of the most sensitive issues hanging over US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, with Beijing pressing Washington to keep the deal on hold while Taipei tries to make the case that…
France 24 · Sep 21 Pope Leo to visit a secular France at odds with Catholic views on abortion, euthanasia Pope Leo XIV on Friday begins a four-day visit to France, where the Catholic Church's views on abortion and euthanasia run counter to the values of a secular country that recently enshrined abortion in its constitution and gave final approval to a bill establishing the right to assisted dying.
The Economic Times · Sep 21 India studying details of US tariffs on Russian oil buyers: Piyush Goyal India is examining details of potential US tariffs on Russian oil buyers, Piyush Goyal says. Washington is increasing pressure on nations still purchasing Russian energy resources. A new US law allows tariffs up to 100% on Russian oil and gas importers. Major buyers like India and China face potential higher…
The Economic Times · Sep 21 Global Market: European shares rise as oil slide boosts risk appetite European shares rose as technology stocks led gains and falling oil prices eased inflation concerns. The STOXX 600 advanced 0.56%, while investors also tracked the upcoming Trump-Xi meeting.
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Trump rails against ‘communist’ Democrats as he rolls out red carpet for Xi Communism, President Donald Trump says, is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced
The Economic Times · Sep 21 Trump’s tariff tantrums return? Gokaldas Exports, other textile stocks drop up to 5% after Trump signs Russia sanctions bill Shares of textile exporters fell after US President Donald Trump signed a law allowing tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, raising concerns over potential fresh duties on Indian exports. Gokaldas Exports fell nearly 5%, while Indo Count Industries and Vardhman Textiles dropped over 3%…
Euronews · Sep 21 'It's been resolved': Trump's ambassador to Belgium trumpets US-Greenland deal Donald Trump's envoy to Belgium Bill White has hailed an agreement between Washington, Nuuk and Copenhagen over Greenland's security status, seemingly ending the transatlantic row over the Danish territory.
The Independent UK · Sep 21 Trump planning sanctions against International Criminal Court over Netanyahu arrest warrant: report Punitive sanctions on the court are expected to cripple its ability to carry out its work prosecuting war crimes
Fortune · Sep 21 The midterms are a stress test for American media Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.
The Economic Times · Sep 21 Bombs were loaded, targets were set, then Trump changed his mind. Behind America’s U-turn on Houthi strikes US President Donald Trump ordered preparations for airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen after Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged US military intervention, but later put the strikes on hold. According to The New York Times, US military preparations had advanced significantly, with target lists approved and warplanes being…
We Got This Covered · Sep 21 Air Force major facing court martial for alleged ‘contemptuous remarks’ about Trump, ‘President Trump is not normal. He has failed us’ "We can change what is happening in our country if we’re just willing to pay a price for it.”