Trump discusses Venezuela with advisers as Hegseth distances himself from second strike on suspected drug boat –as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2025
Zero Evidence, Zero Statements: Candace Owens' Macron Assassination Allegation Looks Flimsier by the Day Candace Owens faces backlash after accusing France's Macron of plotting her assassination, despite no evidence and firm official denials. International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2025
Stocks Set to Open Lower as Bond Yields Climb, U.S. PCE Inflation Data Awaited December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.57%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.68% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as Treasury yields climbed following hawkish comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda. Barchart · Dec 1, 2025
International climate experts gather in Paris to begin 7th UN report Some 600 experts arrived in Paris on Monday to begin work on the next major UN climate report. The five-day gathering gets underway in the shadow of comments by US President Donald Trump, who deems the science around global warming to be a "hoax". Radio France Internationale · Dec 1, 2025
Major nor’easter snowstorm to bring more travel chaos after thousands of flights cancelled over weekend Over 235 million Americans will experience temperatures either at or below freezing, forecasters say The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Gay ‘conversion therapy’ should be consigned to history. In the US, it could make a comeback Bans on the dangerous practice, condemned by national mental health organizations, could soon be struck down The Guardian - US · Dec 1, 2025
Behind the Curtain: Volatility vortex What the swing voter giveth, the swing voter abruptly taketh away. Axios · Dec 1, 2025
Elon Musk Calls Out H1-B 'Misuse,' But Defends Skilled Immigration, Says Ending Program Will Be 'Very Bad' Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk acknowledged the significant contribution of H1-B talent to the U.S. and called for a more open yet cautious approach to immigration. Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025
Gary Lineker to take over Southbank Centre for The Rest is Fest podcast event Goalhanger are hitting the Southbank Centre next year to give Londoners a chance to see live versions of their hit podcasts Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
Trump's Crypto Advisor David Sacks Hits Back At Conflict-Of-Interest Report As 'A Bunch Of Anecdotes,' Calls It 'Willfully Mischaracterized' David Sacks, the White House AI and crypto czar, strongly denied a New York Times report claiming that his advisory role might advantage his own investments or those of his close associates. Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025
Gary Lineker says BBC has 'tied themselves up in knots' over impartiality rules amid Trump edit row The former Match of the Day presenter, who left the BBC in May after 26 years, reflected on the corporation’s struggles in a new interview with the London Standard Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2025
EU warns Trump that Ukraine peace plan must not pardon Putin for war crimes Concerns are growing in Europe over a US proposal which suggested a ‘full amnesty for actions committed during the war’ The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Trump launches attack on Nashville Democrat for ‘hating Christianity and country music’ President attacks state representative Aftyn Behn, running against MAGA candidate Matt Van Epps, over past comments on Nashville The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Trump doubles down after mental health slur against Tim Walz: ‘There’s something wrong with him’ Trump’s use of the mental health slur cost him the support of at least one Republican senator, whom he had wanted to help redraw congressional district lines The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025
Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025 Sam Bankman-Fried 'Glad; Trump Plans To Pardon Former Honduran President Who Was Once His Prison Inmate Convicted cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried defended former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, calling his arrest for drug-related crimes a “travesty.”
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Watch: Trump lashes out at another female journalist’s question Donald Trump lashed out at a female reporter after she asked what part of his body was checked during a recent MRI scan.
International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2025 'No Dip Buyers' as Bitcoin Slumps Below $87k Bitcoin's lack of dip buyers amid a sharp selloff raises concerns, suggesting persistent structural roadblocks this month. Prices could fall further, analysts warn.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 White House defends Hegseth’s ‘legal’ Venezuela drug boat strikes Congress has opened inquiries into the reported ‘double tap strike’ on the alleged drug vessel in the Caribbean
Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025 Kevin Hassett Calls Fed Chair Nomination Talk A 'Rumor' But Says He'd Be 'Happy To Serve,' As Trump Hints At Decision Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council (NEC) Director, addressed the speculation about his potential nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair by President Donald Trump.
International Business Times UK · Dec 1, 2025 Trump Vows To Release 'Perfect' MRI Result, But Admits Not Knowing Which Part of the Body Was Scanned Donald Trump pledges transparency over recent health checks, including the MRI scan he underwent in October.
Euronews · Dec 1, 2025 'Washington sees Europe as inconsequential,' former US commanding general in Europe tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today, former commanding general of US Army Europe General Ben Hodges warned that the continent is “slowly waking to the realisation” that it cannot count on the US as a fair partner.
The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2025 Is it fair to charge foreigners more to enter tourist sites? The Man Who Pays His Way: There are limits and President Trump’s administration has gone way beyond them
Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025 Scott Bessent Moves To 'Cut Off' These Tax Credits, Other Federal Benefits For 'Illegal Aliens' Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, has revealed that the U.S. Treasury is taking steps to terminate federal benefits for “illegal aliens” amid President Donald Trump‘s directive to safeguard these benefits for U.S. citizens.
Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025 Bernie Sanders Says 530,000 Americans Go Bankrupt Paying Medical Bills Each Year — Attacks 'Unprecedented' Income And Wealth Inequality Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday again cited an estimate of 530,000 medical bankruptcies a year, saying it shows why his Medicare for All plan is urgently needed.
Benzinga · Dec 1, 2025 Trump Tariffs Lead To Erosion Of Goodwill For America Among Japanese: Poll Japanese affection for the United States has dropped sharply after President Donald Trump slapped higher tariffs on imports from Japan, a new government poll shows, even though most people still say the relationship is broadly positive.