‘No they’re not’: Trump claims reports that families are worried about man-overboard USS Lincoln crew are lies ‘No, they’re not,’ president snaps after reporters press him on reports of attempted suicides aboard Nimitz-class carrier The Independent UK · Aug 14
There Is No End To The U.S.-Iran War In Sight. Just Two Ships Made It Through The Hormuz Strait On Friday. Oil prices are increasing after the UAE accused Iran of targeting two other ships. International Business Times · Aug 14
Brazil's Lula triggers reciprocity process against US tariffs in effort to show strength Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says his government has triggered an economic reciprocity law against U.S. tariffs The Independent UK · Aug 14
Latino Voters Are 2026's Biggest Swing Bloc — And Neither Party Has Won Them Over Affordability, not immigration, is driving 36 million Latino voters into swing territory ahead of a midterm that could hinge on three House seats. Latin Times · Aug 14
Jeff Merkley Wants To Save Big Government From Donald Trump The Oregon senator's "For Our Republic Act" would check many of the president's abuses while preserving the powerful federal state he commands. Reason · Aug 14
Donald Trump’s spying on leftwing groups recalls J Edgar Hoover’s Cointelpro The FBI from the 1950s to the 1970s tried to infiltrate and discredit leftist organizations. Trump seems to be repeating that sordid practice The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is shut down. The Trump administration says 9 million barrels a day are still getting out “Hefty chunk of non-Iranian crude still getting out, unlike the Iranian crude that isn’t.” Fortune · Aug 14
How Trump and Musk repaired their relationship — and Charlie Kirk’s role in mending those fences The conservative activist Kirk had worked behind the scenes to mend the bitter rift before his shocking slaying The Independent UK · Aug 14
'The Law Is Very Strong' Trump Says Regarding Third Term Despite Giving Fox News Host 'Trump 2028' Hats Donald Trump has hinted at a potential third presidential term, despite acknowledging legal barriers. His comments have sparked mixed reactions and ongoing political tensions. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Suspected arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington, Jeanine Pirro says A suspect has been apprehended for defacing the World War II Memorial, with Melissa L Farris facing serious felony charges for her disgraceful actions. The vandalism involved adding soap bubbles to a fountain and splashing red paint. This incident follows earlier controversies surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's damage, prompting… The Economic Times · Aug 14
Crude Prices Higher on Continued Hormuz Tensions September WTI crude oil (CLU26) is up +0.63 (+0.78%), and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) is up +0.0316 (+1.01%). Crude oil saw some support overnight after reports that two Abu Dhabi oil vessels were attacked by Iran on Thursday night while moving through the Strait of Hormuz. However, oil prices are... Barchart · Aug 14
Donald Trump can’t beat Iran and Nigel Farage can only beat a bin. When it counts, these populists are just losers The pattern in the US and Britain is clear. They serve up stunt after stunt to mask incompetence and the betrayal of all those who trusted them, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland The Guardian - UK · Aug 14
Jimmy Fallon gives hilarious advice to Trump on finding a Karoline Leavitt replacement Late-night host jokes White House press secretary departing chaos of Washington to seek a quieter life in the company of a screaming baby The Independent UK · Aug 14
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Schools serving US military families put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families
Roll Call · Aug 14 Russell Fry endorses Darline Graham in South Carolina primary runoff South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham is consolidating the support of fellow Republicans, including former rival Rep. Russell Fry, ahead of an Aug. 25 runoff to replace her late brother, Lindsey Graham, on the November ballot. Fry finished third behind Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman in Tuesday’s special primary election,…
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Trump DOJ Allegedly Targets Citizens Who 'Angered the Government' in What Expert Calls 'Political Tool' Campaign The US Department of Justice's largest-ever denaturalisation campaign targets 25 naturalised citizens, raising concerns about its use as a political tool under the Trump administration
Reason · Aug 14 I Played a Game Simulating the Aftermath of the 2028 Election. Here's How It Went. The Democratic nominee won five swing states by less than one percentage point. Then things got crazy.
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Donald Trump Diaper Rumours Origin: White House Slams Biographer as 'Lying Sack of S***' in Tirade Donald Trump's adult-diaper rumours are based on unverified claims made by former Celebrity Apprentice staffer Noel Casler
Barchart · Aug 14 Stocks Pressured by Worries About US Economy The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down -0.05%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.06%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.11%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26...
Latin Times · Aug 14 Colombia's New President Has Invited US Troops Into the Fight Against Cartels, Hegseth Says Pentagon chief Hegseth says Colombia's new president, a Miami-tied 'El Tigre,' invited US troops into the drug war as Bogota digs out from a deadly quake.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Trump asks the Supreme Court to back his White House ballroom remodel IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Taylor Swift Forced the White House to Mute a TikTok Video After Trump Used Her Music to Troll Her Taylor Swift has muted a White House TikTok video featuring Donald Trump for the second time, leaving the clip awkwardly silent. This follows a previous incident involving her song 'August'.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Trump ally claims Infantino has taken Fifa to a ‘whole new level’ IN FULL
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14 Peter Singer: ‘Capitalism is still the most productive economic system that ever existed’ Once dubbed ‘the most dangerous man on Earth’, the world-renowned moral philosopher discusses accepting capitalism, the return of Trump and disappointment in his most famous work’s impact