Court tosses Trump lawsuit against Maryland judges over US deportations Trump-nominated federal judge said Maryland judges were ‘absolutely immune’ from suits over their judicial actions The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2025
Trump is out to end the Fed’s autonomy. Here’s how he’s trying to get his way A condo is at the heart of extraordinary battle over the future of the Federal Reserve – and its independence The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2025
The markets’ reaction to Trump hides a darker truth that puts the American economy at risk, Piper Sandler warns “The U.S. is moving away from free markets, limited government, and the rule of law at an astonishing pace,” the investment bank says. Fortune · Aug 26, 2025
Trump’s push to fire Fed governor threatens central bank independence − and that isn’t good news for sound economic stewardship (or battling inflation) The fate of Lisa Cook, who is fighting attempts by President Donald Trump to remove her from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, has huge implications for a keystone of good economic policy: central bank independence. The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025
Will Trump Take a Stake in Palantir Stock Next? The U.S. Commerce Secretary says the Trump administration is considering a stake in major defense contractors. Here’s why the government may acquire one in Palantir, and what it will mean for PLTR shares. Barchart · Aug 26, 2025
Melania Trump’s biggest fear about Barron revealed as he begins second year at NYU: ‘She always knows where he is’ Melania Trump reportedly remains intently focused on her 19-year-old son’s college success at NYU The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Lula denounces US decision to revoke visa from Brazilian justice minister The president has denounced Donald Trump’s attacks against Brazilian officials as ‘unacceptable’ amid Bolsonaro trial. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
Trump calls Cracker Barrel logo outrage ‘a great opportunity’ to cash in for restaurant chain that set off MAGA ‘They got a Billion Dollars worth of free publicity if they play their cards right. Very tricky to do, but a great opportunity,’ the president wrote on Truth Social. The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Federal judge allows case against Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan to proceed A federal judge is allowing the case to proceed against a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man in the country illegally evade U.S. immigration agents seeking to arrest him in her courthouse The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
Iran warns European powers of consequences for sanctions at nuclear talks Iran told Germany, France, UK during meeting in Geneva they do not have the right to trigger the ‘snapback mechanism’. Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025
Judge takes on Trump over DC takeover as he tosses Trader Joe’s gun stop case: ‘Lawlessness cannot come from the government’ ‘A high school student would know this was an illegal search,’ the judge slammed The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025
'Make Cracker Barrel Great Again': Donald Trump, Republican Party Weigh In On Restaurant Logo Rebrand Restaurant company Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL) is being offered free advice from President Trump as the company faces potential boycotts over its logo rebrand and changes made inside its restaurants. Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025
Bond ETF Investors On Alert During Fed Shake-Up, Rising Yields Long-term U.S. treasuries were pushed lower Tuesday as the ouster of Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook by President Donald Trump fueled uncertainty regarding the independence of the central bank and monetary policy direction. Benzinga · Aug 26, 2025
Marc Maron also isn’t a Bill Maher fan: “I always had a problem with his tone” "I can’t see past the desperation." The Mary Sue · Aug 26, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Fox News reporter raises eyebrows for pushing back on Trump: ‘Not afraid of pissing off the base’ Jacqui Heinrich recently offered a brutally honest take on Trump’s meeting with Putin, saying the US president was ‘streamrolled’
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 New study shows true power of your social media posts during a time of crisis A new study from the University of Cambridge reveals how a political crisis flips the script on social media
Fortune · Aug 26, 2025 Investors are salivating over rate cuts as Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook opens the door for a GOP Fed majority: ‘This is very positive’ It’s more important to have a dovish Fed than an independent one, investor Jay Hatfield told Fortune.
Latin Times · Aug 26, 2025 DHS Lashes Out At 'Sanctuary Politicians' Who 'Chose to Glorify and Stand' With Abrego García The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) condemned several elected officials on Tuesday for defending Kilmar Ábrego García
We Got This Covered · Aug 26, 2025 Donald Trump targeting programs for Black students as ‘illegal’ Federal investigations into programs for Black kids? Really…
The Guardian - US · Aug 26, 2025 Elon Musk’s Doge put sensitive social security data at risk, whistleblower says SSA official alleges that Doge staff uploaded personal data of hundreds of millions of Americans to vulnerable cloud server
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 A look at Uganda, the east African nation where the US is set to deport Abrego Garcia Uganda has agreed to receive immigrants deported from the United States
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Stephen Miller says only white hippies hate Trump’s takeover of DC. Poll shows nearly 60% of Black people do, too Despite Trump’s claims, almost everyone disapproves of Trump’s takeover of the police department
The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2025 James Dobson obituary Psychologist, author and one of the most influential evangelical leaders of the religious right in the US
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Trump-appointed judge blasts president for ‘smearing’ judiciary as he throws out DOJ lawsuit Federal judge calls lawsuit against entire judicial branch ‘not ordinary’ and says Trump must find ‘proper way’ to handle his ‘grievance’ with judges
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Rhode Island prosecutor put on unpaid leave after warning ‘You’re gonna regret this’ during arrest A Rhode Island state prosecutor was put on unpaid leave for six months after she was captured on police body camera footage warning one of the officers who were arresting her on a trespassing charge that he was “gonna regret it.”