Trump says Reflecting Pool vandalism ‘probably’ inspired by old foe IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 10
Reform pledge to 'deport 10k prisoners to El Salvador' and open pop-up jails REFORM UK have claimed they are in talks with the country of El Salvador about a deal to “deport all foreign nationals” from UK jails ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 10
NORAD intercepts planes violating airspace near Trump’s golf club in Bedminster President Donald Trump was spending his weekend at New Jersey course when three civilian aircraft breached temporary flight restrictions, forcing F-16 fighter jets to be dispatched to escort them clear The Independent UK · Aug 10
'We're Potentially the Klingons': Robert Bigelow Tells Donald Trump Why Aliens Have Not Contacted Us Billionaire Robert Bigelow briefed Donald Trump on UAPs and extraterrestrial presence, suggesting humanity's spiritual immaturity may deter alien contact. The discussion also covered the SpaceX rocket crash on the Moon International Business Times UK · Aug 10
Doctors and lawmakers condemn Trump order calling for sweeping changes to childhood vaccines – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Aug 10
Benjamin Netanyahu Rejects Trump-Backed 15-Point Gaza Plan, Says Israel Won’t Withdraw Until Hamas Is Disarmed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed a U.S.-endorsed Gaza disarmament plan, refuting allegations that Israel had given its approval to the proposal. Benzinga · Aug 10
Trump’s Transportation Secretary Touts 2,000 New Air Traffic Controllers After Gamer Hiring Push: ‘Game Changer’ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the FAA has hired more than 2,000 new air traffic controllers as the Trump administration’s push to recruit gamers helps accelerate hiring. Benzinga · Aug 10
MAGA misses the pandemic Renewed harassment of Dr. Anthony Fauci is a sad attempt to reclaim a Covid-era victim narrative Salon · Aug 10
First Thing: Netanyahu rejects US-backed 15-point Gaza peace plan Israeli PM is insisting on a full Hamas disarmament before the deal can be implemented The Guardian - UK · Aug 10
Reform ‘financing brutality with UK taxpayer money’ with pledge to deport foreign criminals to El Salvador Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has opened talks with the government of El Salvador on potentially renting prison spaces The Independent UK · Aug 10
‘Shoved the tube so hard it tore my nose’: Kurdish film-maker recounts ‘inhumane’ ICE force-feeding Gabar Choli tells of how, for months, he was shackled, pinned and forcibly fed – and the physical and emotional scars the ordeal has left The Guardian - US · Aug 10
Trump officials offer cities tens of millions for Memphis-style police surges – with conditions DoJ to give $300m for enforcement surges in four cities, as long as they abandon progressive ideologies on policing The Guardian - US · Aug 10
Dr Fauci made mistakes. But his persecution is a travesty It’s easy to second-guess decisions made during the pandemic. That doesn’t justify the Republicans’ politicized response The Guardian - US · Aug 10
Kurdish hunger striker says ICE force-feeding ‘mentally broke me’ Exclusive: Film-maker Gabar Choli describes how he endured coercive treatment over eight months in detention in Texas The Guardian - US · Aug 10
Salon · Aug 10 Trump slams data center opposition The president’s comments come just days after Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide pause of data center approvals
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 Carrie Underwood's MAGA Fans Cry 'Keep Her!' After NFL Backlash Over Trump Inauguration Performance Carrie Underwood faces backlash from NFL viewers over her performance at Trump's inauguration, but her supporters rally to defend her, urging NBC to keep her as the voice of Sunday Night Football.
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 MAGA Voter Who Backed Trump Says He Regrets His Vote After 10 Years Waiting for Immigration Case A Hispanic voter, once a Trump supporter, shares his decade-long struggle with the US immigration system, highlighting personal challenges and questioning his political choices.
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 Melania Trump Accused of Allegedly Allowing Elder Abuse as Trump's Arm Sparks Bizarre Physical Harm Claims Photos of Donald Trump's bruised arms during a golf outing have sparked online speculation about his health and unfounded allegations involving Melania Trump.
Benzinga · Aug 10 Sen. Dave McCormick Praises Democrat John Fetterman for Defying His Party: ‘I Really Respect...’ Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) praised Pennsylvania colleague Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for challenging his own party, saying Fetterman has become "very popular" by resisting what McCormick called Democratic "craziness."
Ballotpedia · Aug 10 Maryland Democrats put measure on 2026 ballot, making it the fourth state to take action towards redistricting ahead of 2028 Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, Brew.
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 Can a Trump-Linked Oil Firm Drill in Greenland? Officials Issue Clear Warning Greenland's government warns a Trump-linked oil firm against unauthorised drilling, highlighting the territory's control over its resources amid growing global interest.
The Independent UK · Aug 10 Trump drags former FBI director James Comey into Reflecting Pool debacle President Donald Trump says Lincoln Memorial vandals ‘probably’ took inspiration for graffiti from ex-FBI director’s ‘86 47’ seashell picture, which the Department of Justice has alleged was meant as an assassination threat
The Economic Times · Aug 10 Stock Market: Senate moves to advance Crypto Clarity Act in major win for Trump, industry US Senate Majority Leader John Thune has moved to advance the Clarity Act, a proposed framework for regulating cryptocurrencies. The bill could face a 60-vote hurdle in the Senate, with Democrats seeking stronger safeguards. Its passage would mark another major crypto policy win for President Donald Trump.
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 MAGA Men Branded 'Cucked' Trump Worshippers After Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General Senator Bill Cassidy's support for Todd Blanche as attorney general has drawn criticism, highlighting tensions within the Republican Party and questioning Cassidy's independence from Trump.
Benzinga · Aug 10 Tim Scott Says Abdul El-Sayed Is ‘Making It Easier’ for Republicans to Flip Michigan Senate Seat, Calls Democrat ‘Wrong’ for Key Swing State Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is "making it easier" for Republicans to flip the battleground seat, arguing that the progressive candidate is out of step with Michigan voters.