'As a friend': Albanese pushes Trump to axe tariffs US President Donald Trump will consider the case to remove tariffs on Australian exports, Anthony Albanese says, following a phone call between the leaders. AAP · Aug 13
US conducted ‘mass spying campaign’ against leftwing groups and anti-ICE protesters, records reveal DHS sent undercover agents to meetings and infiltrated chats of groups opposing Trump’s immigration crackdown The Guardian - US · Aug 13
Judge tosses Trump administration’s antisemitism lawsuit against Harvard University The legal complaint had claimed Harvard failed to adequately shield Jewish students amid pro-Palestinian protests following the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel The Independent UK · Aug 13
Federal judge extends pause on border wall construction at South Texas wildlife refuge An irrigation district claims border wall construction is damaging its property and canal. The Texas Tribune · Aug 13
Cuba's ex-president Raul Castro makes rare public appearance after US indictment Cuba's Raul Castro made a rare public appearance Thursday at a celebration marking the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth. The 95-year-old former president, who was indicted by the US in May over an incident during his tenure as defence minister, received a standing ovation at the secure event in… France 24 · Aug 13
Trump's Unfulfilled Promises Grow, From Discounted IVF Drugs to the DOGE Dividend Cheque That Never Came President Trump demands oil giants cut prices amid rising crude costs, continuing a pattern of unfulfilled financial relief promises, including discounted IVF drugs and agricultural aid. International Business Times UK · Aug 13
Karoline Leavitt Quits as Press Secretary After Scrutiny Over Secret Trump and Natalie Harp Air Force One Escape Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House press secretary, citing family reasons, amid speculation over a secretive Air Force One manoeuvre involving Trump and aide Natalie Harp. International Business Times UK · Aug 13
Morning Mail: One Nation’s undercover videos, Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ fortune, Farage v Binface Pauline Hanson staffer accused of impersonating progressive activists to create online content The Guardian - AU · Aug 13
White House border czar defends ICE electric shock gloves as tools to avoid deadly force White House border czar Tom Homan is defending Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks The Independent UK · Aug 13
Stocks Rally on the Favorable US PPI Report The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday rose +0.65%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rose +1.15%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +0.68%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26 ) rose... Barchart · Aug 13
Trump’s Reflecting Pool mystery now has the Scooby-Doo gang on the case: ‘Jinkies!’ A viral video skewering the president’s fixation has drawn over a million views on social media: ‘And I would've gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for you meddling kids,’ cartoon parody Trump says in typical Scooby-Doo fashion The Independent UK · Aug 13
Marco Rubio brags US citizenship is not for sale - forgetting Trump’s $1M ‘Gold Card’ The Trump administration has vowed to crack down on ‘birth tourism’ while offering U.S. residency in exchange for a $1 million contribution The Independent UK · Aug 13
Nicki Minaj Replacing Karoline Leavitt? Parody X Post Sends Social Media Into Frenzy A viral parody post claimed Nicki Minaj would replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, causing confusion and amusement on social media. The post gained traction due to Leavitt's confirmed departure. International Business Times UK · Aug 13
Trump administration says US food supply is safe despite rising parasite cases IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 13
The Independent UK · Aug 13 There is only one thing Trump has talked more about than his construction projects A new analysis determined Trump talks more about the Iran war and his ongoing construction projects than policies such as immigration and the economy
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Trump’s DOJ could be held in contempt over unredacted Epstein files, judge says: ‘It’s not a threat. It’s a promise’ Federal judge holds public hearing in lawsuit over withheld documents to hear ‘what the hell is going on in this case’
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Kennedy Center Board Risks Court Contempt After Voting To Add Trump Name To Building Despite Ruling The Kennedy Center board's decision to add a Trump inscription has sparked legal controversy, challenging a court ruling that only Congress can rename the federally established memorial to John F. Kennedy.
The Conversation · Aug 13 Friday essay: we’re all ‘political’ now – but can that lead to real change? It was the summer of 2024 in Carindale, Queensland. I had gone to a salon for lashes and somehow found myself inside a political monologue.
Fortune · Aug 13 'Multi-part case study on China’s media' finds that AI models can't hallucinate away Chinese censorship New research suggests Chinese state media and authoritarian speech restrictions can shape the answers produced by leading U.S. AI models
The Guardian - US · Aug 13 Who will replace Karoline Leavitt as the next White House press secretary? Karoline Leavitt’s abrupt departure has sparked a tough race inside Trump’s circle for the prominent position
Bangkok Post · Aug 13 Indicted Raul Castro reappears after months out of public view HAVANA - US-indicted Cuban leader Raul Castro received a standing ovation as he appeared in public for the first time in months Thursday, attending an event in Havana to mark the centenary of his brother Fidel's birth.
International Business Times · Aug 13 Trump-Linked Oil Venture Delays Greenland Drilling Over Government Warning The setback comes as President Donald Trump renews his push for U.S. control of Greenland and the Arctic territory maintains restrictions on new oil exploration.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Trump’s name to be re-added to the Kennedy Center with a slight adjustment IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Judge Demands DOJ Explanation Over Donald Trump Accuser Notes Withheld From Epstein Files Release A US judge is challenging the DOJ over withheld FBI notes related to Jeffrey Epstein, questioning the legality of redactions under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
The Guardian - US · Aug 13 Donald Trump empowers US private companies to conduct cyber-attacks President signed memorandum giving private sector a role in fighting ‘transnational criminal organizations’