Seth Meyers ridicules Trump’s DC crime crackdown: ‘Like a dystopian hellhole in a steampunk novel’ ‘Trump should be fact-checked every time he talks about numbers,’ The Late Night host said The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Economists Call Trump's BLS Pick 'Completely Unqualified' For The Job: '...Does Not Have Any Relevant Expertise' President Donald Trump's nomination of Dr. EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is facing swift and intense backlash from prominent economists, who are questioning his qualifications and citing a record that includes only one citation for his academic work. Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth belongs to an archconservative church network. Here's what to know Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has expressed pride in being part of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, a conservative Christian network The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Trump reverses course on Intel CEO amid US-China chip showdown Just days after demanding that Intel's CEO step down over alleged conflicts tied to China, Trump met with him in the White House — a whiplash reversal that sent the company's stock soaring. Euronews · Aug 12, 2025
Markets cashed in on the war in Ukraine but may like peace with Russia even more, top analysts say Russia has broken 190 different “deals” over Ukraine since 1994, so it is unlikely that Europe will stop preparing for future action from Moscow. Fortune · Aug 12, 2025
Trump suggests both Ukraine and Russia will have to give up land for peace IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
Nvidia responds to claim China is urging local companies to avoid Nvidia H20 — report claims authorities have sent notices discouraging use, especially for government-related purposes A new report claims that China is urging local companies to avoid using Nvidia's H20 chip. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 12, 2025
Trump will ignore crime reduction data for the political value of a show of force There’s a downward trend in violence in Washington DC in line with those in other cities – but that may not matter The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2025
‘Changing lives’: Black Trans Travel Fund pushes forward amid Trump’s anti-trans attacks US organization has donated more than $730,000 to help trans women around the world travel safely and cover housing and medical costs since 2019 The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2025
Trump Asks Supreme Court To Bless Racial Profiling by Immigration Agents The federal government has embraced unconstitutional tactics and now wants SCOTUS to do the same. Reason · Aug 12, 2025
Markets are so used to the TACO trade they didn’t even blink when Trump extended a tariff delay with China Once upon a time, a decision to delay sky-high tariffs on China would have been an 11th hour save—but in 2025 markets barely noticed. Fortune · Aug 12, 2025
4 Big Stocks That Rich Investors Never Sell When you catch lightning in a bottle, you may be tempted to cash in quickly, but rich people know that playing the long game can grow your wealth. GOBankingRates · Aug 12, 2025
Donald Trump’s ‘phoney stooge’ ‘outed’ as Supreme Court is asked to cancel same-sex marriages It would just be another promise Trump breaks, but a giant regressive step for the nation. We Got This Covered · Aug 12, 2025
Otter pelts, Orthodox priests and a $7.2m bargain: how Russia sold Alaska to the US Tsar Alexander II sold oil-rich territory to the US in 1867. Will Friday’s high-stakes summit between Putin and Trump result in a warming of historic ties? The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025
Benzinga · Aug 12, 2025 Trump To Judge Putin 'In The First Two Minutes' — Will Walk Out If No Fair Deal: 'That'll Be The End' President Donald Trump signaled his expectations for his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating he was prepared to walk away if a deal could not be reached.
Euronews · Aug 12, 2025 Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel confirms Italian citizenship as Trump targets celebrity opponents Is Jimmy Kimmel the next big American celebrity to move to Europe to escape Donald Trump?
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 Groups seek to influence plastic pollution treaty talks at the UN as negotiations wind down Environmentalists and Indigenous leaders held signs in front of the United Nations buildings in Geneva where talks for a global accord to end plastic pollution are taking place
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 12, 2025 Trump says Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan and his Cabinet to discuss company's future this week, make proposals next week — Intel responds President Donald Trump met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan at the White House, days after calling for his resignation over alleged China-linked conflicts of interest, to discuss the company’s future amid its technology struggles.
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 Trump says he will discuss ‘land swapping’ with Putin at Ukraine war summit The US President has previously criticised Zelensky for refusing to give occupied land to Moscow as part of a peace deal
The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2025 First Thing: Trump slammed for ‘unjustified power grab’ as he seizes control of DC police and deploys national guard Trump forwarded a false narrative around DC crime stats to justify the move. Plus, funeral held in Gaza for five journalists killed by Israeli attack
Roll Call · Aug 12, 2025 Rep. Barry Moore enters race for open Alabama Senate seat - Roll Call Calling himself a “Trump conservative,” the Republican joins a primary field that also includes the state attorney general and a former Navy SEAL.
Barchart · Aug 12, 2025 Inflation Report: Consumer Prices Up 2.7% Annually, Meeting Expectations September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.06%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.02% this morning as investors refrained from making big bets ahead of key U.S. inflation data that could reshape expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
International Business Times UK · Aug 12, 2025 EJ Antoni: From Fox Business Analyst to New Commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics — Education, First Name, and Career Path Trump taps economist E.J. Antoni for Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner role after Erika McEntarfer's removal, pending Senate approval.
BANG Premier · Aug 12, 2025 Dean Cain hits back at John Oliver Dean Cain has hit back at John Oliver after the presenter ridiculed his decision to join US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2025 Some Democrats want to use gerrymandering. That’s a bad idea When a house is on fire, more fire won’t help