Hack Back Plus: Dario Amodei's Epstein-connected wife, immigrant deaths at Delaney Hall, and more... Reason · Aug 14
Indigenous Group Sues to Stop Big Bend Border Wall on Religious Grounds The lawsuit seeks an immediate injunction, arguing that CBP construction and surveying activities in Big Bend violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Texas Observer · Aug 14
Donald Trump Jet Swap Rumours: Senior Staff Express Outrage Over Secret Plane Exchange President Trump's secret jet swap in Turkey, amid an Iranian threat, left White House staff and journalists unaware, sparking backlash over security and transparency concerns. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Vance says keeping gas prices low ‘goal number one’ for Iran war Vice President JD Vance moves to reassure voters that the Trump administration is working to resolve the conflict and bring down the cost of oil, which has spiked with the blockading of the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Aug 14
U.S. Investigated Left-Leaning Groups During Minnesota Immigration Crackdown, Documents Reveal Undercover agents also reportedly attended meetings in churches, libraries and parks, recorded participants' names and license plates and entered Signal chats where activists discussed political views Latin Times · Aug 14
'What I Want People to Be Scared Of': Cyber Expert Warns Elon Musk's DOGE Merged Secret Data Into DHS A new Government Accountability Office report accuses Elon Musk's cost‑cutting agency DOGE of overstating savings as experts warn of lasting damage to US tax enforcement, science and data privacy. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
Trump places 100% tariffs on ‘particularly sensitive’ drones for national security reasons and to strengthen US drone industry Trump wants to strengthen the US drone market and bolster national security, but can the drone market realistically adjust in 21 days? TechRadar · Aug 14
The worst press secretary I've ever seen Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House. She won't be missed by the media she mocked and despised Salon · Aug 14
Tennessee’s Justin Pearson takes on America’s most contentious issues The progressive candidate won a Democratic congressional primary after boldly staking positions on voting rights, datacenters and the US war machine The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Small businesses at the gateways to America’s national parks face 4 big risks – including changing boundaries and extreme weather A record 332 million people visited U.S. national parks in 2024, followed by roughly 323 million in 2025. The Conversation · Aug 14
Plaintiffs Contesting Tren de Aragua Membership Claims / Alien Enemies Act Application Can't Sue Pseudonymously From yesterday's published order in W.M.M. v. Trump (en banc), by Chief Judge Jennifer Walker Elrod: In response to questions… The post Plaintiffs Contesting Tren de Aragua Membership Claims / Alien Enemies Act Application Can't Sue Pseudonymously appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Aug 14
Mexico in the Crosshairs as White House Accuses China of Using It to Evade US Tariffs Mexico is among more than 40 countries identified as possible routes for Chinese goods that are repackaged, minimally processed or relabeled before entering the United States. The report could add pressure to the 2026 USMCA review Latin Times · Aug 14
Why a judge just rejected Trump’s latest legal attack on Harvard A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Harvard University of failing to protect Jewish students. The government did not show an ongoing violation of federal civil rights law. This ruling adds to legal disputes between the Trump administration and the university. The lawsuit sought to recover billions in federal research… The Economic Times · Aug 14
Elon Musk's Pay Was So High He Made a Tesla Worker's Annual Wage in 4 Seconds as Report Exposes Pay Gap Elon Musk's 2025 Tesla compensation reached $158.3 billion, equating to a median worker's annual pay in 4.23 seconds, highlighting a vast pay disparity according to the AFL-CIO report. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
International Business Times · Aug 14 Vice President JD Vance Says The Administration Has a New Primary Goal In The Iran War Vance said the main goal is "keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans all over our country." The second one is preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 'Peanut-Sized Brain': White House Slams Biographer Michael Wolff Over Donald Trump Adult Diaper Rumour The White House criticised Michael Wolff for addressing Donald Trump adult diaper rumours on his podcast, despite Wolff defending the president against the gossip.
International Business Times · Aug 14 U.S. To Focus On Applying Economic Pressure On Iran As War Drags On: 'Never Been Seen' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said tactics will focus on economic isolation and the continued blockade of the country's ports in the Strait of Hormuz.
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Donald Trump Health Crisis: Top Doctor Warns US 'Kept in the Dark' as 22 Consultants Examined POTUS A leading US cardiologist has accused the White House of leaving Americans 'in the dark' over Donald Trump's health, highlighting unexplained bruising, leg swelling and an army of medical consultants.
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Iran's Brutal Trump Strategy: Drag Out the War Until His Presidency Is Over Iran's IRGC adviser says Tehran could prolong the war until Trump leaves office, using attrition to deter future attacks as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 14 First Thing: Court files show how federal agents spied on anti-ICE protesters Undercover agents infiltrated meetings, private chats and local events. Plus Wile E Coyote returns to the big screen
Reason · Aug 14 Trump Is Trying To Spin U.S. History The real goal isn't to promote accuracy, but to encourage agitated conservatives to complain about historical references that make them uncomfortable.
The Independent UK · Aug 14 Gun rights groups capitalize after judge reverses decades-old silencer restrictions ‘This is the first time in 92 years that any gun owner has been able to do this,’ a Gun Owners of America official says
The Independent UK · Aug 14 House Republican says Congress ‘should do a little more’ for the rich Wisconsin’s Glenn Grothman, up for re-election in November, says he believes more should be done to support America’s wealthiest citizens
The Economic Times · Aug 14 US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in Hormuz Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly after two vessels were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely. Iran has resumed attacks on ships it accuses of unauthorized transit. The US plans further economic measures against Iran in the coming week.…
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 US firms that kept DEI policies despite ‘go woke, go broke’ threats thrived Exclusive: Companies that kept policies did just as well financially, even after Trump’s executive order, as those that didn’t