Trump administration subpoenas New York Attorney General Letitia James James successfully sued Trump for fraud in 2023, sparking the president’s ire and accusations of retaliation. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025
Trump’s trade war about to cost Americans 1.8% more in the short term, Yale analysis finds Trump falsely claims tariffs are paid by foreign countries — they are typically paid by American importers The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97 Astronaut James Lovell, who was commander of the 1970 Apollo 13 mission that managed to get back to earth safely after an oxygen tank explosion, has died The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
What's Going On With Apple Shares Today? Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) shares are trading higher Friday continuing momentum after the company announced a $100 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing and infrastructure. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
Trump boots IRS commissioner after just months on the job: Names Treasury Secretary as interim head The former Missouri congressman had next to no experience with tax law when he was tapped to lead the tax collection agency The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
"Evaluating the 'Woke AI' Executive Order" From Prof. Alan Rozenshtein at Lawfare: Alongside last month's "AI Action Plan"—a broad strategy for promoting innovation while managing risks—last month the Trump… The post "Evaluating the 'Woke AI' Executive Order" appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Aug 8, 2025
Coinbase Stock Pulls Back 30% After July Peak, Analysts Split on Outlook Coinbase (COIN) is down more than 30% from its July highs, but analysts aren't ready to declare the rally over. Mizuho Financial — once openly skeptical of the stock — just raised its price target from $217 to $267, pointing to a rebound in July trading volumes after a sluggish… International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025
Dollar Pressured by Expectations of a More Dovish Fed The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Friday fell by -0.20%. The dollar moved lower on Friday but remained above Thursday's 1.5-week low. The dollar was under pressure after President Trump late Thursday nominated Stephen Miran to be a temporary replacement for Adrianna Kugler as Fed Governor. Miran is currently chairman... Barchart · Aug 8, 2025
Crude Prices Supported by Doubts About Ukrainian Peace Plan September WTI crude oil (CLU25 ) on Friday closed unchanged, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU25 ) closed up +0.086 (+0.41%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Friday settled mixed. Crude finished the session little changed but had support from doubts about whether a US peace plan to end the Russian-Ukraine... Barchart · Aug 8, 2025
South African court tells Zambian ex-president's family to hand over body for burial at home A South African court has ruled that Zambia can repatriate the remains of its former president and bury him in his home country The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Some Republicans Are Questioning Israel's Decision To Occupy Gaza City Some Republicans are voicing their reservations about Israel's intention to occupy Gaza City, according to a new report Latin Times · Aug 8, 2025
Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff The Democratic state lawmaker has inquired about Senate television ad rates, two sources told the Tribune. The Texas Tribune · Aug 8, 2025
Trump Mulls Fannie, Freddie Share Sale—Backed By Bill Ackman Mortgage giants Fannie Mae (OTC:FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) may be on the path out of government conservatorship, as a new report builds on earlier signals from President Donald Trump about plans to return the firms to public ownership. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
US appeals court throws out Trump contempt ruling over deportation flights The decision undoes Judge Boasberg’s finding that Trump officials may be sanctioned for appearing to defy a court order. Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025
Latin Times · Aug 8, 2025 Kristi Noem Slams South Park For Mocking Her: 'Lazy to Make Fun of Women for How They Look' South Park's latest episode has drawn criticism from US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who accused the show of resorting to personal attacks instead of critiquing her work.
Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025 Police Scotland ‘planning’ for US vice president visit as he holidays in UK Senior officers are preparing for a possible visit by JD Vance.
Fortune · Aug 8, 2025 Bank of America sees stagflation, not recession—and no rate cut this year. It’s because of 2 specific Trump policies It all comes down to the labor market, immigration, and tariffs. What is really going on in terms of how many workers are available?
International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025 Swiss Gold Refining Sector Hits US Tariff Mine The first casualty of the imposition of a hefty 39-percent tariff on Swiss imports into the United States may be gold refining after it emerged certain gold bars would face the levy.
Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025 US has ‘no plans’ to recognise Palestinian state, Vance says on UK trip The US vice president reaffirms Washington’s stance as calls for recognition of a Palestinian state gain momentum.
Reason · Aug 8, 2025 From Terror Sanctions to Military Strikes? Trump's Cartel Policy Sidesteps Congress Federal terrorist lists were not supposed to be an open-ended war authorization. But it sure looks like it’s being used as one.
Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2025 Trump signs order authorising military action against cartels: Reports Mexican politicians warn that US action against criminal groups on their soil would be a violation of sovereignty.
Latin Times · Aug 8, 2025 Trump And Netanyahu Phone Call 'Devolved Into Shouting' Over Gaza Humanitarian Situation: Report Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly had a phone call that "devolved into shouting" over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, according to a new report
We Got This Covered · Aug 8, 2025 ‘We get a lot of bulls—thrown at us’: Trump’s Putin bromance is officially over, and Russia has 24 hours left Trump is apparently "fed up" with his former ally.
We Got This Covered · Aug 8, 2025 A ‘valued member of the Justice Department’ told rioters to kill police officers during the Jan 6 riots It's okay if you work for Trump, apparently.
The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025 Sheinbaum rejects US ‘invasion’ after Trump orders military to target Mexico cartels Mexico’s president says ‘there will be no invasion … it’s absolutely off the table’ after news reports of order