FBI took iPhones, folders and USB drives in raid on John Bolton’s home In newly released court documents, investigators list items seized from home of Trump’s ex-national security adviser The Guardian - US · Sep 4, 2025
FBI seized phones, computer equipment, folders during search of Bolton's home, records show The FBI seized phones, computer equipment and typed documents from the home of John Bolton as part of an investigation into whether President Donald Trump's first-term national security adviser mishandled government secrets The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025
As Trump continues show of force, DC takes the fight to Congress - Roll Call Local leaders push back as House Republicans tee up bills aimed at the District. But crafting a message won’t be easy. Roll Call · Sep 4, 2025
Pentagon Reportedly Sought To Work Out Legal Authority To Justify Attack On Venezuelan Vessel After The Strike Defense Department officials privately expressed concern about the Trump administration's shifting narratives on the attack against a Venezuelan vessel that killed 11 Latin Times · Sep 4, 2025
Northwestern president announces resignation following tenure marked by White House tension Northwestern University President Michael Schill announced Thursday that he will resign, ending a three-year tenure marked by the freeze of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding by the Trump administration and heated criticism from House Republicans over the university’s response to campus protests The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025
The Guardian view on Xi, Putin and Kim: heed China’s statement of intent, but don’t take it as fact Editorial: Images of the autocrats at Wednesday’s military parade reflected the shifting global order. But Donald Trump is hastening Beijing’s rise The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025
Trump’s DC crackdown is exposing all the FBI’s undercover cars, agents warn FBI agents fearful of potential impact on surveillance operations against drug traffickers, fentanyl suppliers, and Russian or Chinese spies The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025
Noem spent $200M on ads to get people to self-deport via a new app. The exact total who have remains a mystery Those that used the CBP Home app, which the government spent $200 million promoting via nationwide ads, are meant to receive financial assistance of up to $1,000, and a free flight home The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025
Tariff instability and a break with China is hitting American companies hard, and homegrown manufacturer John Deere is no exception Trump’s tariff policies are hitting John Deere’s customers hard. Fortune · Sep 4, 2025
PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set Anthony Albanese has held his fourth phone call with President Donald Trump, but there has been no update on the result of a critical US defence review. AAP · Sep 4, 2025
Guyana’s president wins another term in election watched keenly by Venezuela and US Irfaan Ali, the leader of the People’s Progressive party (PPP), says he has secured a second term as Guyana’s president. The official results from the election on September 1 are yet to be published, but Ali claims his party has won by a “remarkable margin”. The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025
As Trump pushes Supreme Court to uphold his tariffs, he signals trade deals will be defunct if he loses the case: 'I guess we'd have to unwind them' “If we don't win that case, our country is going to suffer so greatly, so greatly,” the president said on Wednesday. Fortune · Sep 4, 2025
Xi Jinping showcases his dream of a China-led ‘new world order’ This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025
Newsom says the ‘political theater’ of Trump’s deployment of National Guard to LA cost taxpayers $120M California Governor’s office evaluated the costs incurred since June, when Trump sent more than 4,200 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines to city The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025
Kiplinger · Sep 4, 2025 Supreme Court Takes on Trump Tariffs: Three Things to Know Now The outcome of this legal battle about tariffs will hit your wallet in one way or another.
International Business Times · Sep 4, 2025 RFK Jr Defends US Health Agency Shake Up, Democrats Call For His Ouster US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy said Thursday that firing a top government scientist was "absolutely necessary," as he faced blistering criticism from Democrats urging him to resign over his steps to curb vaccines.
GOBankingRates · Sep 4, 2025 How Rich Is President Donald Trump? Curious about how he earned (and spends) his billions? Here is a brief outline to detail just how rich President Trump is.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 DC sues Trump over National Guard as Republicans in Congress weigh seizing more control over capital GOP is lining up proposals that include letting the president appoint the capital’s attorney general, a position that is currently locally elected
Fortune · Sep 4, 2025 Trump demands immediate Supreme Court showdown over tariffs, warning of ‘economic catastrophe’ if they don’t remain in place The Trump administration says the court’s decision cast “a pall of legal uncertainty over the president’s efforts to protect our country.”
The Guardian - US · Sep 4, 2025 Rhode Island and Connecticut sue over Trump administration’s wind farm halt States claim Revolution Wind project was stopped illegally, threatening jobs, clean energy and billions in investments
International Business Times · Sep 4, 2025 Trump's Fed Governor Pick Vows To Uphold Central Bank Independence Donald Trump's pick to join the Federal Reserve's board of governors pledged to uphold US central bank independence if confirmed -- but was coy about leaving his current White House role in the process, as the institution faces growing pressure from the president to slash interest rates.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Chinese cyberattacks keep hitting the US. They may have stolen personal information from you and every other American Trump and Vance’s phones were hacked last October while they were on the campaign trail
Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2025 Judge blocks Trump’s bid to cut $4bn in US foreign aid Federal judge says Trump administration cannot refuse to spend funds appropriated by US Congress.
We Got This Covered · Sep 4, 2025 ‘Willing to name names’: Thomas Massie and MTG teaming up to go after Epstein’s network This might finally break up Trump and MTG for good.
The Conversation · Sep 4, 2025 Why Trump’s fight with India could have global repercussions Donald Trump’s tariff policy seems to have morphed into as much of a tool of foreign policy as an economic strategy. But the administration’s decision to impose a 50% tariff on India, a key US ally as part of the Quad (Quadrilateral Security Dialogue) along with the US, Australia and…