U.S. Soccer Chimes in on FIFA Controversy, Opposes White House Stance The U.S. is the latest country to pick a side. Sports Illustrated · Aug 10
Flip-flopping Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan but cannot placate all his allies Israeli prime minister faces incompatible demands from his far-right government ministers and from Donald Trump The Guardian - UK · Aug 10
Staggering amount each American is estimated to have paid in taxes for Trump’s deportation push IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 10
Trump extends Jones Act waiver with some limitations, White House official says US President Donald Trump has approved a Jones Act waiver extension. This waiver aims to reduce gas prices by increasing shipping flexibility. The Jones Act requires U.S.-built ships and American crews for domestic cargo. The approved extension includes specific limitations on its application. This decision addresses transport bottlenecks and shipping… The Economic Times · Aug 10
Trump demands reparations from Iran for ‘all the people they have killed’ Demand comes as Tehran takes a hard line on compensation for war Trump started on February 28 The Independent UK · Aug 10
Iranian President shares key health update on Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Iran war news: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is healthy after a lengthy meeting. This comes amid reports of Khamenei's critical condition circulating in Israeli media. Iran also announced a sudden reshuffle at the top of its political and national-security establishment. Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr moved to… The Economic Times · Aug 10
U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve Falls To Its Lowest Level In More Than Four Decades As Hormuz Strait Remains Closed The Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell to its lowest level in more than 40 years as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. International Business Times · Aug 10
Donald Trump turns Iran’s compensation demand back on Tehran, oil jumps 4% US Iran war news: Donald Trump demanded compensation from Iran for conflict victims. Iranian representatives had initially sought damages for their own conflict losses. Trump stated his representatives would include this demand in future negotiations. He cited the USS Cole attack and other combat deaths as reasons. Compensation was also… The Economic Times · Aug 10
A Year After the Atlanta Shooting, CDC Staff Say They Still Do Not Feel Safe at Work One year after a gunman fired on CDC headquarters, employees describe continuing safety fears amid heavy losses across the agency workforce. Medical Daily · Aug 10
Netanyahu Defies Trump on Live Television, Publicly Rejects 15-Point Gaza Peace Plan and Refuses IDF Withdrawal Netanyahu rejects Trump's Gaza peace plan and refuses an IDF withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed, throwing the US-backed roadmap into a dramatic standoff. International Business Times UK · Aug 10
FTSE 100 ends lower as oil price pushes higher The FTSE 100 index closed down 38.59 points, 0.4%, at 10,862.50. Evening Standard · Aug 10
If Democracy Is in Retreat, What About Capitalism? Historian Sheri Berman on the links between declining democracy, neoliberal economics and what’s driving radicalization on the right and left. Capital & Main · Aug 10
Trump generated $59.5M in his first year back in office by licensing his brand overseas Foreign governments are putting money directly ‘into the sitting president’s pocket,’ one critic says The Independent UK · Aug 10
Greenland warns Trump-aligned oil company that brought drilling equipment on land without approval President Donald Trump has insisted the semi-autonomous Danish territory in the Arctic must become part of the U.S. but has so far encountered strong resistance from the island itself and his Nato allies The Independent UK · Aug 10
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Trump steals Game of Thrones ‘Iron Throne’ to declare ‘order restored’ in latest White House pop culture takeover In the minute-long video posted to social media, the Resolute Desk is transformed into the Iron Throne
The Independent UK · Aug 10 DC residents call Trump’s National Guard extension ‘demoralizing’ as they endure a ‘police state’ Extending the deployment into 2029 will cost about $1.4 billion, according to a Defense Department estimate
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Average American pays $2,400 in taxes to fund Trump’s deportation push, analysis finds The Department of Homeland security said the administration’s deportation effort is saving the taxpayer money
Roll Call · Aug 10 10 candidates vie to replace Lindsey Graham in South Carolina Three days after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, his sister, Darline Graham, was sworn in to complete the remainder of the South Carolina Republican’s term. With President Donald Trump’s encouragement, she quickly declared she’d seek a full six-year term. Yet the limited polling available suggests Tuesday’s snap special election primary to…
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 Health Experts Warn Donald Trump's 'Foolish' Daylight Saving Plan Threatens Sleep And Health Trump supports a permanent daylight saving plan but health experts and religious communities raise concerns over biological and practical impacts.
The Guardian - US · Aug 10 Trump admits reflecting pool makeover was rushed but renews vandalism claim US president on Truth Social concedes contractor had cut some corners to finish $14m renovation project by deadline
The Guardian - US · Aug 10 John Oliver on Trump’s DoJ: ‘Potential long-term damage is difficult to sum up’ The Last Week Tonight host discussed how the president has transformed, weakened and weaponised the Department of Justice
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 Iranian Adviser Tells Tehran to Play the Long Game and Outlast Trump Until 2029 An Iranian adviser suggests Tehran should avoid both war and deals with Trump, advocating for strategic patience until his presidency ends in 2029, while denying direct US talks.
Bored Panda · Aug 10 “The Dumbest Thing”: Trans American Comes Running Home After Fleeing US, Recounts Horrors Of European Asylum Center “She found out it's not as easy as people think to seek asylum in other countries…”
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 'Living Separately': Former White House Adviser Anthony Scaramucci Claims Trumps Have Grown Apart Anthony Scaramucci claims Donald and Melania Trump are 'living separately' and describes their relationship as 'distant', though no evidence supports these assertions. Melania's reduced public presence fuels speculation
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Sixty lawmakers launch probe into ‘appalling’ efforts to deport military spouses and families It comes after Trump established the Military Spouse Commission last week to propose policies supporting military families