William Shatner mocks Trump aide Stephen Miller for criticizing Star Trek: ‘It’s bizarre’ The White House advisor argued earlier this year that the science-fiction franchise should rehire Shatner The Independent UK · Sep 8
Ukraine’s prosecutor general quits after anti-corruption agents raid his office Ruslan Kravchenko resigns over allegations some of his officials were engaged in large-scale money laundering The Guardian - UK · Sep 8
Lindsay Clancy murder case: Lawyer asks Trump to pardon Massachusetts mother after mistrial The lawyer representing Lindsay Clancy, whose trial over the deaths of her three children ended without a verdict, has asked President Donald Trump to pardon her despite the case being prosecuted under Massachusetts state law. The Times of India · Sep 8
Trump takes trade war with Canada to ice The TOI correspondent from Washington : US-Canada ties hit the ice on Tuesday after MAGA boss Donald Trump threatened to shut Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier out of the American market unless it moves production to the US and Ottawa began imposing retaliatory tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on about… The Times of India · Sep 8
Trump just kicked off his 9/11 commemorations in the most unsettling way ANALYSIS: The president showed a stunning lack of empathy during a speech in front of first responders and families who lost loved ones on September 11th, 2001, writes Holly Baxter The Independent UK · Sep 8
Trump's new map swallows Greenland and Iceland, stirring alarm across the North Atlantic President Trump's recent map posts showed North America and Greenland as US territory. Danish officials expressed disturbance and called for reining in his vision. Iceland summoned the US ambassador after Trump mistakenly mentioned their country. Canada also faced Trump's talk of statehood and trade disputes. These actions have caused significant… The Economic Times · Sep 8
Is Hunter Biden's $LAPTOP the Next $TRUMP? His Meme Coin Launches This Week Hunter Biden's $LAPTOP cryptocurrency aims to challenge Trump's crypto empire with innovative tokenomics and charity efforts. It presents unique risks and rewards for investors. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
Trump claims firefighters carried him away from Ground Zero right after 9/11 President boasts about his own presence at World Trade Center site in the aftermath of attack 25 years ago this Friday The Independent UK · Sep 8
'Mexico Is Nobody's Colony': Sheinbaum Strikes Back Against Border Military Map Controversy Trump posted an AI map draping the US flag over Mexico, Canada and 30 more nations. Sheinbaum fired back — here's what's true, and what's spin. Latin Times · Sep 8
Engineer Sues ICE After Agents Allegedly Smashed His Car Window and Dragged Him Out in Maine A Colombian engineer sues ICE after allegedly being unlawfully detained in Maine, highlighting potential new legal avenues for holding federal officers accountable under state civil rights laws. International Business Times UK · Sep 8
US-China AI race takes a dangerous turn: former White House official says Washington must prepare for extreme measures if China reaches AGI first A US official proposed extreme options to counter China's potential artificial general intelligence breakthrough. These options include intelligence operations, cyber activity, and military action against Chinese AI infrastructure. Experts warn that attacking data centers could trigger a direct conflict between nuclear-armed nations. The US currently leads in AI, but China's… The Economic Times · Sep 8
Trump sets off global panic after map suggests large-scale US takeover Officials in Mexico, Iceland and Denmark fire back after Trump posts trollish threat to annex all of North and Central America The Independent UK · Sep 8
Months of Pain, Delayed Care: An Asylum Seeker’s Health Crisis in ICE Custody Mother held at San Diego immigration facility says months of delayed and inadequate medical care have left her with serious kidney infection and worsening pain. Capital & Main · Sep 8
Canada will move faster from US reliance as tariffs take effect and Trump response looms Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada would move faster to reduce its economic reliance on the United States as retaliatory tariffs took effect on about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods and the country braced for President Donald Trump’s response The Independent UK · Sep 8
Roll Call · Sep 8 With Bunch set to depart Smithsonian, Democrats urge ‘full history’ As Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch announced he will be leaving his role by the end of the year, Democrats in Congress praised him for trying to show the “full history” of America. Bunch was the first African American and the first historian to be appointed to the role. He has…
The Guardian - US · Sep 8 Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer urges Trump to consider pardon after mistrial Attorney hopes Trump would consider clemency given ‘the type of person she is’ and ‘what she has been through’
The Guardian - US · Sep 8 Mass polygraphs at the Pentagon show Hegseth’s weakness The more defense secretary Pete Hegseth tries to flex his manly strength, the wimpier he looks
Latin Times · Sep 8 Trump's Georgia Senate Gamble Is Backfiring: Republicans Fear Mike Collins Could Sink the Statewide Ticket - REPORT Republican leaders in Georgia are reportedly preparing for more than a possible Senate defeat. Some fear President Donald Trump's handpicked candidate, Rep. Mike Collins, could lose badly enough to damage GOP candidates across the state.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin says US President Donald Trump told Russian President Vladimir Putin he wanted a swift end to the Ukraine war, the Kremlin said. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin briefed Trump on battlefield developments and Russia’s position, while both leaders backed continued prisoner exchanges and agreed to remain in contact.
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 Donald Trump Health Speculation Grows After MAGA Influencer Shares New Jersey Golf Footage New footage of Donald Trump at his New Jersey golf club has intensified online speculation about the 80‑year‑old president's health.
The Independent UK · Sep 8 Lewandowski pitched himself to Qatari and UAE officials while he was Kristi Noem’s personal aide: report Lewandowski, Trump’s former campaign manager, dismissed the report on social media, writing: ‘The whole story is fiction’
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Why US stocks are falling today: Dow Jones crashes 600 points on Trump threat to intensify US-Canada trade war amid oil price rise Dow Jones dropped significantly as US President Donald Trump threatened Bombardier's market access. This escalation followed Canada's refusal to certify American Gulfstream jets, sparking counter tariffs. Brent crude futures rose above ninety-seven dollars a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure. Higher energy prices are increasing inflation concerns ahead…
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Israel to close British consulate in Jerusalem in response to UK sanction on West Bank settlements The United Kingdom has banned trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel responded by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem and expelling UK representatives. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated settler terrorists perpetrate ethnic cleansing of Palestinians. This move signifies growing international isolation for Israel following the Gaza…
The Guardian - US · Sep 8 Trump’s call to rename New Mexico ‘New America’ is a distraction tactic, Democrats say Amid unpopular Iran war and persistent inflation, governor says state has had its name since before US existed
International Business Times UK · Sep 8 Republicans Give Away Free Tickets to Trump's Dallas Convention as His Approval Rating Drops to New Low The RNC offers free tickets to its Dallas convention as Trump's approval hits 33%. The event aims to energize the GOP ahead of November midterms amid his approval rating challenges.