The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Friday briefing: Is Israel’s plan for Gaza City a full-scale assault – or political theatre?

In today’s newsletter: After Israeli officials announced a stepped-up military operation in the city, Palestinians in the world wait to see what happens next

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025

Arthur Hayes Says 'I Want No Cut' At Jackson Hole—Will Powell Bend To Trump Or Channel Volcker 2.0?

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes sparked debate on Thursday ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell‘s pivotal Jackson Hole speech, declaring he wants “no cut” in interest rates to force President Donald Trump into unconventional fiscal measures.

Benzinga · Aug 22, 2025

European diplomacy in Washington must be followed by strength in defence preparedness at home

In Washington, the European message was clear: Europeans were united in their demands for ceasefire, for security guarantees, and support for Ukraine, says Kristine Berzina, a senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.

Euronews · Aug 22, 2025

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration To Cancel $783 Million In NIH Diversity Grants, Igniting National Debate Over DEI Funding

In a 5-4 ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court temporarily allowed the administration led by President Donald Trump to go ahead with canceling hundreds of millions of dollars in National Institutes of Health grants tied to diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Benzinga · Aug 22, 2025

Weeks After Tornado Cash Co-Founder's Conviction, DOJ Official Says 'Well-Intentioned' Developers Not Responsible For Third-Party Abuse

The Justice Department has decided to ease its approach towards developers who create decentralized platforms for sending cryptocurrencies without criminal intent, a key official said Thursday.

Benzinga · Aug 22, 2025

Trump Tariffs Are Shifting The 'Cost Of Taxes' From The Rich To The 'Rest Of America,' Says Ross Gerber

President Donald Trump’s trade and tariff policies in recent months are essentially a tax on American citizens, according to Ross Gerber, the CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management.

Benzinga · Aug 22, 2025

Peter Schiff Dismisses Trump Claim That Fed Rate Cut Will Help Homeowners, Says Maybe Jerome Powell Is 'Helping Housing'

Economist Peter Schiff challenged former President Donald Trump's claim that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is hurting the housing market by delaying rate cuts, arguing the opposite effect is more likely.

Benzinga · Aug 22, 2025

Funeral home owner who stashed 200 decaying bodies set to be sentenced over corpse abuse

Jon Hallford and his wife ran a 'morbid racket' for four years from their Return to Nature Funeral Home

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

Europe’s show of unity at the White House is a plus for Ukraine, but peace is still a distant dream

As Russian drones and missiles continue to rain down death, the prospect of a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting seems unlikely, says author Andrey Kurkov

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2025

Another US military mini shuttle launches on a secret mission

Another U.S. military mini shuttle has blasted off on a secret mission

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025