The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

A Border Patrol agent killed a migrant in Texas last December. Officials are still withholding details.

The federal agent said he shot the man in self defense last December amid a fight that erupted after agents tried to arrest the migrants who were retreating to Mexico.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 6

Trump administration refunds $100 billion in “Liberation Day” tariffs

The refunds follow a February US Supreme Court 6-3 ruling stating that Trump had acted beyond the Congress’ tax-setting authority and had no constitutional authority to impose these import taxes.

Euronews · Aug 6

‘Morocco feels emboldened’: Trump’s influence in spotlight after Ceuta disaster

Washington-Rabat ties under scrutiny as questions swirl over what led to deadly influx into tiny Spanish territory

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6

‘Like if John Sayles directed Forrest Gump’: the incredible life of historian Howard Zinn

The life of the hugely influential ‘people’s historian’ is explored in a wide-ranging new book that brings in everything from wars to civil rights to Matt Damon

The Guardian - US · Aug 6

Human-driven climate crisis fuels Canada’s deadly wildfires, study finds

Current blazes roaring across country more than twice as likely to occur because of fossil fuel-driven global heating

The Guardian - US · Aug 6

Adam Schiff Warns Trump Research Cuts Put US Innovation Edge at Risk: 'We Cannot Let These Harmful Policies…'

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) warned that reductions in federal research funding under the Trump administration could weaken America’s position as a global innovation leader and allow rivals to gain ground in critical technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Benzinga · Aug 6

When will the Strait of Hormuz reopen? What we know

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 6

Kathy Griffin claims 'former friend' Dave Grohl ignored her at airport after Donald Trump photoshoot

Kathy Griffin said she and Dave Grohl "used to be kind of friendly" before her controversial May 2017 Trump-head photoshoot.

BANG Premier · Aug 6

JD Vance Attacks Michigan Senate Primary Winner Abdul El-Sayed as Fake 'Working-Class Hero' Backed By 'Wealthy White Liberals'

Vice President JD Vance said Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed presents himself as a "working-class hero" but draws support from "wealthy white liberals," opening a Republican attack before November.

Benzinga · Aug 6