Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independence The Guardian - US · Aug 7
Argentina’s government posts ICE-style video of immigration operation Social media video shows 60-year-old woman being led away in handcuffs, but she was released minutes later The Guardian - US · Aug 7
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians The Guardian - US · Aug 7
Trump calls ballroom construction ruling ‘horrendous’ and demands Supreme Court overturn it IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 7
Japan has reportedly asked the US to stop using Mario, Pokemon, and others in social media posts It's not just about the sanctity of copyright law anymore—Japan's foreign ministry is apparently worried that the US government is damaging the brands. PC Gamer · Aug 7
Trump isn’t letting 21 straight losses in court slow down demand for voter records IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 7
US Senate approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill targeting energy income The package would impose sanctions on Russian officials, oligarchs, financial institutions and the so-called shadow fleet used to evade restrictions on Moscow's oil exports. It would also allow President Donald Trump to set tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports, including gas and oil. Euronews · Aug 7
Pentagon releases new UFO files: Reports describe 500-foot triangle, mysterious lights and alleged metal sphere with ‘human body’ The Pentagon has unveiled new declassified files detailing unexplained aerial phenomena. These documents include pilot accounts of silent triangular objects and mysterious lights. One report describes a decades-old incident involving a metal sphere and a body. The government aims for greater transparency regarding these anomalous sightings. These released records preserve… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Asian bourses steady as investors weigh data Asian stocks posted mixed trade at the end of the week, as tech shares in South Korea advanced even as investors weighed a cooling, AI-fuelled semiconductor rally, rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions, and upcoming US jobs data. Bangkok Post · Aug 7
The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the controversial FIFA chief? The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss. Euronews · Aug 7
Trump struck out at the Supreme Court to limit birthright citizens. Now he’s copying from Biden’s playbook ANALYSIS: Trump’s latest gambit to revive his birthright citizenship ban looks suspiciously like another election-year move by his predecessor, Andrew Feinberg writes The Independent UK · Aug 7
The White House's Push To Pause the Hemp Ban Smells Like Cronyism The ban would gut a growing industry, but the Trump administration’s position isn’t a principled stand against prohibition. Reason · Aug 7
US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham Late senator spent final days of his life working to advance bill that will now head to the House after 86-11 Senate vote The Guardian - US · Aug 7
Trump says he only talks to his children to say ‘I love you’ not about his billion-dollar crypto businesses In June, a financial disclosure report indicated the president made $1.4 billion from his cryptocurrency businesses The Independent UK · Aug 7
Benzinga · Aug 7 Congresswoman Discloses New Stock Trades Made a Year Ago: Why STOCK Act Violations May Have Hurt Re-Election Efforts Members of Congress are currently allowed to buy and sell stocks, options and cryptocurrency as long as they properly disclose the transactions in a timely manner. A congresswoman recently violated that practice, with some transactions reported 11 months after they were made.
The Economic Times · Aug 7 US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill; new tariff threat for India, China ahead The Senate overwhelmingly approved a Russian sanctions package on Friday. This legislation penalizes countries buying Russian oil and gas exports. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Capitol hours after Senator Graham's funeral. The Senate's action shows strong support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia. President Trump has indicated support for…
The Independent UK · Aug 7 Life in Cuba revolves around small bursts of electricity as blackouts last for days Daily life for Cubans across the island has devolved into a complex web of crises, marking one of the most severe periods since the Cuban revolution
The Independent UK · Aug 7 White House preps order on childhood vaccines and autism: report The move comes despite the political concerns of President Donald Trump’s aides and advisers
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Trump Ballroom Construction Injunction: US court halts $400 million White House project A federal appeals court has halted President Trump's White House ballroom project. The court ruled that major renovations require congressional approval, not presidential decree. This decision prevents above-ground construction while legal challenges continue. The administration argued for security needs, but the court rejected this justification. The Supreme Court may now…
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Trump taps FCC lawyer for commission seat amid broadcaster push President Trump nominated Danielle Thumann Severs to the Federal Communications Commission. This nomination comes as he pressures broadcasters to change programming content. He has urged the FCC to revoke licenses of networks he dislikes. The FCC is currently reviewing ABC stations' broadcast licenses. Critics express concerns about government interference in…
The Independent UK · Aug 7 Trump shares the surprising geographical reason Russia doesn’t worry him IN FULL
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Trump to host mining CEOs as administration seeks minerals for defense supply chains The White House needs critical minerals to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted during the Iran conflict and reduce U.S. dependence on Chinese supply chains.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7 It must be tricky for Farage to remember what’s what. It’s so hideously complicated I can’t pass up the moment the Reform leader celebrates his byelection victory against ‘the establishment’ – a man with a dustbin on his head
The Independent UK · Aug 7 Trump in ‘denial’ and obsessing over pet renovation projects and not America’s issues, insiders say Insiders expressed frustration that Trump ‘has no desire to back off’ when it comes to the war in Iran, his trade tariffs and the overhauling of Washington monuments