The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

Trump Targets Fed Governor Lisa Cook Again With Mortgage Fraud Allegations After Supreme Court Blocked Earlier Firing: Report

President Donald Trump is reportedly again weighing the removal of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, restarting a fight the Supreme Court paused in June.

Benzinga · Aug 8

Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as attorney general

The Senate on Saturday approved acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice after a high-drama confirmation process.  The 50-49 vote to confirm Blanche fell mostly along party lines, with two Republicans breaking ranks to oppose him. Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of…

Roll Call · Aug 8

Funding patch passes Senate to head off fall shutdown

The Senate easily passed a bipartisan continuing resolution early Saturday morning, likely easing the traditional September rush to head off a partial government shutdown in October. On a lopsided vote of 90-6, the Senate passed a measure that would extend current funding through Dec. 11, giving lawmakers about 10 extra…

Roll Call · Aug 8

US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown

Trump ally Abelardo De La ‌Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in

The Guardian - AU · Aug 8

'Airpower has its limits': Top US General looking for a way out from Iran

The United States is looking for a way to wind down its war with Iran as military leaders increasingly believe that airpower alone may not deliver President Donald Trump’s objectives, CNN reported, citing three people familiar with the discussions.

The Times of India · Aug 8

Pentagon strips ex-Air Force secretary Kendall of security clearance over Air Force One claim

Former Air Force secretary Frank Kendall has been stripped of his security clearance and barred from from holding “any sensitive position," after the Pentagon accused him of sharing classified details about Air Force One's capabilities with the media.

The Times of India · Aug 8

Trump Fires Back as Federal Appeals Court Halts His $400 Million White House Ballroom Over Lack of Congressional Approval: 'National Disgrace'

On Friday, President Donald Trump’s $400 million plan to build a massive ballroom at the White House suffered a major legal setback after a federal appeals court ordered his administration to halt above-ground construction.

Benzinga · Aug 8

Washington Blacklists Cuba's Military Supply Chain, Naming Eight Officials and Five Arms Firms

The State Department sanctioned five Cuban companies and eight officials on Aug. 6, accusing them of supplying and repairing military hardware sourced from Russia and China — the fourth such round since May.

Latin Times · Aug 8

Trump-linked fintech firm AI Financial sells unit to Prime Delta

AI Financial will receive a $12 million secured promissory note - with $1 million due next ‌week and ⁠the rest ⁠paid over time - and about 11.6 million shares of Prime Delta stock for the ​sale of ALT5 Sigma Canada, an filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission showed…

The Economic Times · Aug 8

Serve Your Country, Lose Your Family: Military Households Caught in ICE's Net

AP finds ICE has detained over 50 spouses and parents of active-duty troops since 2025, despite a benefit meant to shield military families.

Latin Times · Aug 8