‘We intend to’: Netanyahu’s chilling Gaza takeover threat leaves hostage families fearing the worst He is planning a full invasion and not caring about the irreversible cost. We Got This Covered · Aug 8, 2025
US has 'no plans' to recognise Palestinian statehood, JD Vance says on visit to UK The meeting comes amid debates between Washington and London about the best way to end the wars between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Hamas. Euronews · Aug 8, 2025
US envoy to Israel taunts Starmer and likens Gaza assault to Dresden bombing Mike Huckabee launches undiplomatic harangue after UK prime minister calls for immediate ceasefire The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
Australia and New Zealand embrace in 'uncertain world' Regional security and global uncertainty are dominating discussions during annual talks between Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart. AAP · Aug 8, 2025
Some Democrats Reportedly Regret Supporting John Fetterman Over Democratic Opponent As Sen. Fetterman becomes Trump's "Favorite Democrat," some in the party are reportedly regretting their support, hoping his previous opponent will soon make a comeback. Latin Times · Aug 8, 2025
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan hits back after Trump demands "highly conflicted" leader resign Trump calls for Intel CEO to resign ‘immediately’ following initial reports. TechRadar · Aug 8, 2025
3 reasons Republicans’ redistricting power grab might backfire The gerrymandering drama in Texas – and beyond – has continued to unfold after Democratic state legislators fled the state. The Democrats want to prevent the Republican-controlled government from enacting a mid-decade gerrymander aimed at giving Republicans several more seats in Congress. The Conversation · Aug 8, 2025
Tech Stocks Eye Record Highs As Magnificent Seven Top $19.5 Trillion: What's Moving Markets Friday? Tech stocks staged a full rebound from last Friday's sell-off, with the Nasdaq 100 surging to 23,600 — just shy of the 23,700 all-time high set in late July, as the week’s strong sector earnings and broad gains among the Magnificent Seven fueled the rally. Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025
Hungary's PM says Europe risks being 'sidelined' if Trump-Putin talks happen Orbán, a harsh critic of the European Union, suggested a Europe-Russia summit but one not led by leaders of EU institutions. Euronews · Aug 8, 2025
Divided D.C. Circuit Panel Nixes Judge Boasberg's Criminal Contempt Order Against Trump Administration Judge Katsas and Judge Rao disagreed on the reasons, but both agreed that Judge Boasberg overstepped; Judge Pillard dissented. Reason · Aug 8, 2025
Trump's Tariffs May Soon Make Car Insurance More Expensive Tariffs on auto parts, meant to "protect America’s automobile industry," make repairs more expensive and drive up the cost of insurance. Reason · Aug 8, 2025
3 Sept. 11 victims' remains are newly identified, nearly 24 years later After nearly 24 years, three 9/11 victims’ remains have newly been identified The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Long removed as IRS commissioner two months after confirmation - Roll Call Former GOP Rep. Billy Long has been removed as IRS commissioner by President Trump, a White House official said Friday. Roll Call · Aug 8, 2025
FBI Reportedly Asks Local Police to Add Cartel and Gang Names to Terror List Despite Criticism: 'Major Red Flags' The FBI has instructed local law enforcement agencies to submit names of individuals tied to certain drug cartels and gangs for potential inclusion on the U.S. government's terrorist watch list Latin Times · Aug 8, 2025
Benzinga · Aug 8, 2025 5 Stocks That Are Ready To Rebound It's been a raucous rally ever since the Trump tariffs were canceled a week after the inaptly-named Liberation Day press conference. But now, with Q2 earnings rolling out, we're seeing some stocks get left behind after poor numbers or guidance projections.
Fortune · Aug 8, 2025 The day after Trump called Intel’s chief ‘conflicted,’ former directors call for a new company, a new board, and a new CEO A group of four former Intel board members called for Intel to split its chip manufacturing assets into a new independent company, supported by U.S. government funding, while leaving the fate of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to shareholders and the board.
The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025 US court tosses judge’s contempt order over Trump’s El Salvador deportations Decision from divided three-judge panel vacates a district judge’s finding of contempt against Trump administration
Fortune · Aug 8, 2025 America’s F-35 is stealthy in combat but lights up the radar in Trump’s trade war The latest blowback came after Trump’s 39% tariff on Switzerland went into effect, prompting lawmakers there to demand the government scrap its F-35 order.
International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025 Trump Says Court Halt Of Tariffs Would Cause 'Great Depression' US President Donald Trump warned Friday of cataclysmic consequences on the US economy if a court rules that his imposition of sweeping tariffs constitutes an illegal power grab.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 Man filmed telling rioters to kill cops on Jan 6 is now working at Trump’s DOJ A man who was filmed telling rioters to kill police officers on January 6 is now working at Donald Trump’s Department of Justice.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 DOGE tore through National Weather Service like a tornado with mass firings. Many are being rehired The rehiring comes after deadly flooding in the Hill Country of Texas put the cuts under scrutiny
Reason · Aug 8, 2025 The FBI Has No Business Tracking Down Texas Democrats Using the FBI to track down AWOL Texas Democrats is an unnecessary expansion of federal law enforcement authority.
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 Netanyahu’s plan to take over Gaza sparks anger and threat of sanctions from allies Israeli political-security cabinet approved Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to take full military control of Gaza City, but the move was roundly condemned across Europe
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 Ukrainian troops have little hope for peace as Trump's deadline for Russia arrives Ukrainian soldiers are expressing little hope for a diplomatic solution to the war with Russia as U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline arrives for the Kremlin to stop the killing