Axios Vibes: Grocery price pain rises, in warning sign for Trump and GOP Almost half of Americans say it's harder to afford their groceries now than it was a year ago. Axios · Oct 2, 2025
China to Launch New Visa to Lure Young Tech Talent Amid U.S. Curbs The K-visa category aims to attract STEM professionals without requiring a local employer, highlighting the diverging immigration policies of Beijing and Washington in their race for tech supremacy Caixin Global · Oct 2, 2025
Supreme Court Thwarts Trump's Bid For Immediate Removal Of Fed Governor Lisa Cook The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor, allowing her to remain in her position for now, putting a temporary halt to the Trump administration’s immediate dismissal efforts. Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025
After California, Trump Freezes $18 Billion In NYC Infrastructure Funds, Calls Contracts 'Discriminatory, Unconstitutional' The Trump administration has decided to withhold $18 billion in federal funds from New York City for two major infrastructure projects. Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025
Veep creator Armando Iannucci insists Hollywood is scared to finance Donald Trump project Veep creator Armando Iannucci is planning a new project based on Donald Trump's speeches, but he's struggling to get financial support from the United States. BANG Premier · Oct 2, 2025
Stars and stripes flags for Trump UK visit had to be changed for brighter red Switch of 66 hand-sewn flags for use along Mall and at Windsor Castle cost estimated £52,800 in public funds The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025
Larry Ellison: The US billionaire who could buy TikTok – and is almost as rich as Musk The billionaire American is about to become a major investor in buying TikTok The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025
Trump adviser: ICE will be present at Bad Bunny’s 'shameful' 2026 Super Bowl halftime show Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny is set to headline 2026’s Super Bowl halftime show. His frequent criticisms of Donald Trump’s immigration raids are angering MAGA. Now, a senior member of the Trump administration has confirmed that ICE agents will be present at next year’s NFL show... Euronews · Oct 2, 2025
Trump Promises To Make Soybeans 'Great Again,' Farmers Await Breakthrough With China Soybean futures rose as much as 1.9% on Wednesday to clock the biggest intraday move since Aug. 21, as President Donald Trump said he would confront Chinese President Xi Jinping this month over the purchase of American soybeans. Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025
Jim Farley Says 5 Years At Ford Were 'Full Of Surprises,' Hails Trump's Relaxation Of Emissions Standards Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) CEO Jim Farley said that his 5-year tenure at the Michigan-based automaker has been full of surprises. Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025
Trump Administration Warns Of $15 Billion Weekly GDP Loss, Over 43,000 Job Cuts If Shutdown Persists: Report The Trump administration has reportedly warned the shutdown could cut billions from weekly GDP and leave 43,000 more people jobless if it lasts a month. Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025
Afternoon Update: Erin Patterson to appeal convictions; PNG’s defence treaty with Australia; and Nirvana’s legal win Patterson’s barrister Richard Edney confirmed she would appeal during a short hearing in Melbourne The Guardian - AU · Oct 2, 2025
There were two paths for America and Lilith Fair was one of them. Sadly it chose the other The all-female music festival from the 90s was a counterpoint to that era’s misogyny. Trump’s US could do with some of that hope and promise today, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025
Jane Fonda's Relaunch Of McCarthy-Era Committee To Fight For First Amendment Rights Slammed By White House: Trump A 'Strong Supporter Of Free Speech' The White House said Wednesday that Jane Fonda is "free to share whatever bad opinions she wants" amid her relaunch of a McCarthy-era free-speech group, while insisting President Donald Trump remains "a strong supporter of free speech." Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025
Euronews · Oct 2, 2025 Supreme Court lets Lisa Cook remain a Federal Reserve governor for now Fed governor Cook will be able to take part in the remaining two Fed meetings in 2025, including the next meeting of its interest rate-setting committee in late October.
International Business Times · Oct 2, 2025 Zelensky At European Summit As EU Seeks To Bolster Backing Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to join talks with leaders from across Europe in Copenhagen Thursday, as the EU seeks to bolster Kyiv's fight against Russia in the face of dwindling US support.
Benzinga · Oct 2, 2025 Ross Gerber Says 'Winter Is Coming' For Tesla As $7,500 Federal EV Credit Ends; Gene Munster Says Traditional Automakers In An 'Awkward Position' As the Federal EV Credit officially ended on Wednesday, October 1st, investors like Gerber Kawasaki's co-founder Ross Gerber and Deepwater Asset Management's investor Gene Munster weighed in on its impact on Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA)
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025 Thursday briefing: Democrats gamble on another government shutdown In today’s newsletter: Shutdowns have become a mainstay of the US political cycle – but will this one make a difference, or play into Trump’s hands?
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025 Trump-Gaza latest: ‘Dozens’ of airstrikes on Gaza despite Trump’s call for Israel to stop bombing immediately Hamas has accepted certain key parts of Donald Trump's plan, including ending the war, Israel's withdrawal and the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian captives
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025 Farage, Trump, Musk: your boy Javier Milei just took one hell of a beating. Why so quiet? The wild politics and chainsaw made Argentina’s president an economic hero for the right. And now, with his nation’s finances in chaos: silence, writes Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
Roll Call · Oct 2, 2025 Supreme Court starts term full of elections, LGBT rights and Trump - Roll Call The Supreme Court begins a new term Monday that could shape the power of the presidency, elections and LGBT rights nationwide.
International Business Times UK · Oct 2, 2025 Trump Goon Threatens ICE Activity at Bad Bunny Halftime Show Corey Lewandowski warns of possible ICE presence at Bad Bunny's 2026 Super Bowl show, prompting backlash from civil rights groups and California officials.
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin says ‘impossible to believe’ Moscow wants a war but warns Trump of escalation Putin warns Trump sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would be 'new stage of escalation'
The Guardian - UK · Oct 2, 2025 American democracy might not survive another year – is Europe ready for that? Trapped between Putin and Trump, EU citizens understand the grave dangers facing the continent. Their leaders urgently need to face reality, too, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst
The Guardian - US · Oct 2, 2025 White House plays racist deepfake video of Democratic leaders on loop JD Vance said he thought the video was ‘funny’ and that the ‘sombrero memes’ would cease if government reopened