Trump's Ballroom Fight Could Make Courts Rethink 'National Security' Deference Appealing to national security is not a "get-out-of-law-free card," a federal court ruled last week. Reason · Aug 12
Trump hails 'wall of steel' blockade, says US will keep control of Strait of Hormuz Iran maintains it effectively controls much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to the US war launched by Trump on 28 February. Euronews · Aug 12
Mystery Woman Behind Trump Reveals Real Reason For Strange Gesture After It Sparked A Wild Theory "I'm just pregnant, you weirdos," said the mystery woman behind Donald Trump. Bored Panda · Aug 12
Trump's Truth Social Suffers Stunning Double-Digit Traffic Decline Trump's Truth Social suffers a 36% traffic plunge, yet Wall Street firms are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Trump's market-moving posts. International Business Times UK · Aug 12
Trump’s golden touch is tarnished after rough nights for ‘My Pillow guy,’ Lindsey Graham sister and anti-Muslim Ogles ANALYSIS: Trump whiffed on one big endorsement on Tuesday, might have made a bum one in South Carolina and flopped in Tennessee, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Aug 12
Border Patrol Saves America From Canadian Trucker Delivering Goods in New Mexico What kind of country would America be if people were freely allowed to peacefully deliver goods that had been consensually bought and sold? Reason · Aug 12
‘TikTok may be used on government devices’: Trump administration removes TikTok ban on government phones, so employees are now free to doomscroll once again The US government has lifted the ban on TikTok being installed on government devices. TechRadar · Aug 12
Trump Media Is Selling Early Access To The President's Social Media Posts. He Is Now Getting Sued. President Donald Trump has been sued over the sale of early access to his posts on Truth Social. International Business Times · Aug 12
Trump pushes Supreme Court on mail-in voting after losing another legal battle Trump’s legal losses could ‘run out the clock’ on his attempts to implement sweeping restrictions, administration says The Independent UK · Aug 12
Malik Tillman Says What Many Were Thinking About Folarin Balogun Red Card The USMNT striker’s red card was shockingly reversed at the World Cup—an unprecedented decision by FIFA that is still making waves. Sports Illustrated · Aug 12
Pete Hoekstra petition: Thousands of Canadians seek to declare US ambassador ‘persona non grata’ as campaign demands his removal in new twist for Canada-US relations Hoekstra petition: The Pete Hoekstra petition has gathered nearly 30,000 signatures from Canadians calling on the government to declare the US ambassador “persona non grata” and seek his removal. The petition is expected to be presented in Parliament, putting fresh focus on Hoekstra and Canada-US diplomatic relations. The phrase persona… The Economic Times · Aug 12
ESPN Pat McAfee Slammed as MAGA for Cozying up To Trump Despite Insisting He's 'Not a Politics Person' Pat McAfee faces criticism after appearing with Donald Trump at the Patriot Games, challenging his claims of political neutrality. Critics accuse him of aligning with Trump's 'MAGA' image. International Business Times UK · Aug 12
RFK Jr claims he can’t vote in an election because he is homeless Health and Human Services Secretary claims 2024 ruling by New York judge left him with ‘no legal residence’ The Independent UK · Aug 12
Trump’s pet DC golf project is literally sinking into the Potomac ‘Are they completely ignoring the landscape here?’ wonders Ed Stierli of the National Parks Conservation Association The Independent UK · Aug 12
The Guardian - US · Aug 12 Patriot Games: Trump’s ‘freedom finale’ to celebrate 250 is … a school sports day ‘Outstanding young Americans’ came together to catch a tennis ball for freedom
The Guardian - US · Aug 12 Mike Lindell refuses to concede in Minnesota primary despite getting far fewer votes With almost all votes counted in Republican primary for governor, Lisa Demuth is ahead by over 10% of ballots
The Times of India · Aug 12 ‘Until Trump is out’: Iran signals war could stretch for years Iran could seek to prolong its war with the US until President Donald Trump leaves office, a senior adviser to the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said, signalling a potential strategy of "attrition" rather than a quick resolution to the conflict.
Reason · Aug 12 Will Tucker Carlson Run for President? Don't Bet on It. Third-party bids are much more fun to talk about than do. Plus, there's reason to suspect it's all a bid to boost J.D. Vance.
The Times of India · Aug 12 Dan Scavino, Natalie Harp, Walt Nauta: 3 aides were allowed with Trump when he was moved into a catering truck during Turkey emergency No cabinet officials were allowed inside the catering truck, inside which President Donald Trump was snuck away last month in response to a potential Iranian assassination threat in Turkey. Apart from some low-ranking aides, only three individuals were allowed inside the truck, as they are believed to be the closest…
Latin Times · Aug 12 ACLU Sues to Block Trump's Latest Attempt to Restrict Birthright Citizenship "Despite the Supreme Court's clear direction, the President continues to claim for himself the power to identify categories of children whose citizenship he intends to deny," said the organization
The Independent UK · Aug 12 ‘Everybody wants me to’ run in 2028, Trump says when asked about a third term IN FULL
Latin Times · Aug 12 President Trump's Outside Advisers Could Be Shielded From Investigations Under New DOJ Opinion House Democrats are reportedly preparing investigations should they regain the majority, including potential subpoenas targeting contractors connected to Trump's administration, family and political orbit
International Business Times UK · Aug 12 'Alien Technology': Harvard Scientist Warns Declassified Pentagon Files Reveal Huge UFO Discovery Two US military witnesses report a UFO encounter with a 25-minute time discrepancy on an analogue watch, sparking speculation about electromagnetic effects, black projects, or alien technology.
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Trump says US has 'total control' over Strait of Hormuz, calls naval blockade a 'wall of steel' US President Donald Trump has once again claimed "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz in a Truth Social post, calling the American naval blockade a "Wall of Steel" and declaring Iran's military "decimated."
International Business Times UK · Aug 12 Ex-White House Aide Confirms Trump and Melania Act Like They Are in a 'Contractual Relationship' Anthony Scaramucci suggests Donald and Melania Trump's marriage is transactional, though he admits lacking direct evidence.