Trump says he signed bill to release Epstein files, then announces meeting with Zohran Mamdani – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2025
‘We both have concerns’: Mike Johnson says Trump may block Epstein files release after all in latest flip-flop This would be Trump's final roll of the dice. We Got This Covered · Nov 19, 2025
Is Nicki Minaj Spreading Fake News at the UN? Fact-Checking Rapper's Extremism Claims Against Christians in Nigeria Rapper Nicki Minaj addressed alleged religious persecution in Nigeria during her emotional speech at the UN Headquarters. International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025
President Trump Gives Cristiano Ronaldo Unexpected Credit During White House Visit Ronaldo has been tipped to take on more of an ambassadorial role in the future. Sports Illustrated · Nov 19, 2025
Toyota CEO Channels Trump Spirit at NASCAR, Announces Nearly $1 Billion US Investment Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda announces a $912 million U.S. investment in hybrid vehicle production after a patriotic NASCAR event in Japan. International Business Times · Nov 19, 2025
McDonald's Receives Unexpected Menu Advice from President Trump at Summit President Trump surprises McDonald's leaders with menu advice while praising the chain during the 2025 Impact Summit. International Business Times · Nov 19, 2025
First Thing: Senate agrees to pass Epstein files bill after near-unanimous House vote The bill’s support in the House and Senate is a rare moment of bipartisan agreement. Plus, Trump shrugs off Khashoggi murder during Saudi prince’s visit The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025
‘Digital sovereignty’: why the EU may be shifting from internet regulation to building homegrown tech Over the past decade, prominent European politicians seemed to think that legal regulation would be enough to control the internet. They focused primarily on drafting laws to regulate foreign platforms rather than prioritising investment in developing European alternatives. This focus contributed to producing the internet Europeans experience today, in which… The Conversation · Nov 19, 2025
Treasury wants Americans to save, not spend, Trump's $2,000 checks The administration hopes Americans will dump the money in "Trump accounts" instead. Axios · Nov 19, 2025
Is Saudi Arabia About To Become Big Tech's Next Billion-Dollar AI Playground? Major U.S. chip stocks, including Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMD), are positioned for fresh momentum as Washington prepares to authorize the first shipments of advanced artificial intelligence chips to Humain, a state-backed Saudi AI initiative. Benzinga · Nov 19, 2025
State department to cut 38 universities from research program over DEI policies Exclusive: Trump administration proposal would exclude elite schools that use diversity, equity and inclusion hiring practices The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2025
Nearly all immigrants detained in Trump Chicago raid had no criminal conviction Data sharply contradicts officials’ portrayal of immigration sweeps as effort to fight ‘worst of the worst’ criminals The Guardian - US · Nov 19, 2025
A small Texas think tank cultivated COVID dissidents. Now they’re running U.S. health policy. People with ties to Brownstone Institute have significant authority over access to vaccines and scientific research. The Texas Tribune · Nov 19, 2025
‘The GOP has a Nazi problem’: Someone finally calls out that the Republican Party is infested with Nazis… and it’s Laura Loomer? Was them saying "I love Hitler" not a big enough clue? We Got This Covered · Nov 19, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Chinese premier's visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access Chinese Premier Li Qiang is making a two-day visit to the southern African nation of Zambia that will focus on the $1.4 billion refurbishment of a Cold War-era railway line to further improve China’s access to critical minerals
Euronews · Nov 19, 2025 ‘Quiet, piggy’: Donald Trump's sexist outburst at female journalist goes viral While hardly surprising coming from a man who has a documented history of making personal attacks on female journalists, one recent outburst from Donald Trump has been trending online...
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025 Mishal Husain calls for end to ministers picking BBC board members amid ‘existential crisis’ Former BBC journalist says change needed to win back public trust, as executives prepare to be questioned by MPs
International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025 Erika Kirk's Alleged 'Love Triangle' with Donald Trump and JD Vance: All You Need to Know Erika Kirk faces renewed claims of ties to Donald Trump as her interactions with JD Vance gain attention following her public return after Charlie Kirk's death.
Benzinga · Nov 19, 2025 Trump Administration Secretly Working With Russia On New Ukraine Peace Plan: Report The Trump administration has reportedly been collaborating with Russia to devise a new peace plan for Ukraine, which is still under wraps.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025 What happened to Jamal Khashoggi? Trump resurfaces memories of journalist’s brutal murder President’s claim that Mohammed bin Salman had nothing to do with 2018 killing contradicts US intelligence
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Fox News host Jesse Watters rails against ABC reporter for asking Trump and Saudi crown prince about murdered journalist Trump claimed the Saudi leader ‘knew nothing’ about the murder of Khashoggi and lauded a new defense deal with the Middle Eastern country
Axios · Nov 19, 2025 Exclusive: AI Infrastructure Coalition launches to push pro-AI policies The group will push for President Trump's AI Action Plan.
International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025 Trump Threatens to Revoke ABC's License Over Reporter's 'Attitude' and Questions on Epstein Files US President Donald Trump lashed out at an ABC reporter and threatened to revoke the network's licence, citing both the reporter's 'attitude' and the network's news as 'fake and wrong.'
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Israeli airstrike kills 1 and wounds 11 including students in southern Lebanon An Israeli airstrike on a car in southern Lebanon has killed one person and wounded 11, including students on a nearby bus, according to the Health Ministry and state media
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 Tennis icon Roger Federer ‘deeply humbled’ as he is elected to Hall of Fame Roger Federer has been elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame after winning 20 Grand Slam singles titles in his illustrious career