Trump’s media company, which also owns Truth Social, reports $238m loss Company also announced a paid service for early access to president’s posts on policies to the social media site The Guardian - US · Aug 11
Virginia cracks down on electricity firms hiking prices for AI data centers — move could save ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ for everyday users Virginia now requires data centers to fund their own dedicated power infrastructure, aiming to shield ordinary residents from rising electricity costs. TechRadar · Aug 10
‘We’re reducing them’: Trump targets childhood vaccine schedule, pushes separate MMR jabs US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking sweeping changes to the country’s childhood vaccination recommendations, including reducing the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children and separating combination shots into multiple appointments. The Times of India · Aug 10
Despite federal efforts to drop some children’s vaccine recommendations, Texas requirements unchanged Public health officials said some parents are confused about what vaccines are required to attend Texas schools amid efforts to change recommendations. The Texas Tribune · Aug 10
Foreign Developers Spent Millions Licensing Trump's Name. The White House Says There's No Conflict. International developers paid $59.5 million to license President Trump's name for a variety of projects in 2025. International Business Times · Aug 10
Ilhan Omar questions whether Trump administration has used ICE to ‘surveil’ critics Congresswoman demands answers after a DHS agent was apparently stationed outside her Minnesota town hall The Guardian - US · Aug 10
Trump pushes rethink of school vaccine mandates and MMR shots US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday calling for a rethink of school vaccine mandates and the separation of the combined measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot into three vaccines, despite scientific evidence supporting its safety and amid the country's worst measles outbreak in decades. France 24 · Aug 10
Are Socialists Actually Leaving Wokeness Behind? Plus: the rise of affordability politics, Trump attempts to end birthright citizenship, and the Cambridge plagiarism controversy Reason · Aug 10
Trump insists Netanyahu relationship 'very good' despite Gaza rift WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump insisted on Monday that his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is "very good" despite the Israeli leader's rejection of a US-led Gaza plan. Bangkok Post · Aug 10
US oil reserve just hit a low not seen since 1983 President Donald Trump authorized the release of 182 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in March shortly after launching the Iran War The Independent UK · Aug 10
Trump mocked over apparent zone-out during Oval Office vaccine announcement ‘This is getting ridiculous,” wrote one X user. Another chimed in: ‘Why doesn't the assembled media speak out about this...they all see it’ The Independent UK · Aug 10
Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche sworn in as attorney general Blanche is officially taking over the agency he has led in an acting capacity since Pam Bondi was fired in April The Independent UK · Aug 10
Trump demands Iran pay compensation for decades of US soldier deaths US president’s statement is latest sign that negotations to end war and reopen strait of Hormuz have stalled The Guardian - UK · Aug 10
Stocks Finish Lower as Soaring Crude Prices Spur Inflation Fears The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down -0.06% on Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.34%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell -0.07%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Aug 10
Latin Times · Aug 10 Report: DHS Is Hiring Private Companies to Collect Immigration Fines From Deported Migrants Overseas Records reviewed by WIRED center on the Tracing and Payment Recovery Services Program, which allegedly allows the Department of Homeland Security to fine people for certain immigration-law violations, with those fines remaining owed even after someone has been deported.
Latin Times · Aug 10 July's Jobs Report Fell by 23,000 — And Hid a Deeper Story About Who's Leaving the Workforce U.S. payrolls fell 23,000 in July as Hispanic, teen unemployment dropped — but a shrinking labor force drove the decline, not more hiring.
The Times of India · Aug 10 More than 1,75,000 visas revoked so far in Trump's second term: Majority due to criminal activities, DUI The US State Department has taken a bold step by revoking more than 175,000 visas for foreign nationals, primarily due to criminal activity and the misuse of the immigration system. This move follows serious law enforcement encounters resulting in visa cancellations. Additionally, the administration is tightening rules that could affect…
Ballotpedia · Aug 10 Perez, Braun running in Washington's 3rd, one of 23 Democratic-held seats Trump won in 2024 Incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D) and John Braun (R) are running in the general election for Washington's 3rd Congressional District on November 3, 2026.
Roll Call · Aug 10 Trump order seeks to stagger childhood vaccination administration President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday to drastically change the childhood vaccine schedule by recommending shots be administered in separate visits to the doctor’s office. The executive order acts on Trump’s long-held belief that splitting up routine childhood vaccinations across multiple visits lessens the risk of acquiring…
Reason · Aug 10 Trump Teased a Deal To Open Hormuz 'Tomorrow.' It's Been a Week. The war with Iran continues to hold up oil flows from the Persian Gulf, even though it was supposed to be finished many times already.
International Business Times · Aug 10 The U.S. And Iran Appear To Move Further Away From a Deal To Reopen Hormuz. Stocks Edge Down. Stocks edged down on Monday as traders continue assessing the ongoing dispute between the U.S. and Iran.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 10 What the FIFA, Gianni Infantino Controversy Means for USMNT The Stars and Stripes are set to return to play in September.
Ballotpedia · Aug 10 Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for August 2026 Welcome to the Aug. 10 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Trump unveils new vaccine recommendations for children in ‘gold standard’ executive order IN FULL
Euronews · Aug 10 Todd Blanche sworn in as US attorney general after bruising confirmation fight Blanche won Senate confirmation by 50 votes to 49 after the White House persuaded a handful of Republican holdouts to join the "yes" column.