IDF to continue to 'operate proactively' in Gaza, Israeli military chief says The statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had not agreed to a US-backed plan for Gaza. Euronews · Aug 5
Trump administration offers $25M reward for US citizen accused of leading top cartel During the administration of President Donald Trump, $100 million in rewards was offered for various leaders of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel The Independent UK · Aug 5
Trump's Newest Tariffs Could Protect America From the National Security Risk of Brass Instruments An idea that's wildly out of tune at a time when Americans are trumpeting their worries about affordability. Reason · Aug 5
Senate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate vote The Guardian - US · Aug 5
Understanding reached on coordinates for shipping route through Hormuz, Iran says Joint statement with Oman is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway’s security The Guardian - UK · Aug 5
Mike Lindell quits MyPillow so he can focus on his run for Minnesota governor ‘Minnesota deserves my full attention, and that's exactly what I'm giving it,’ the pro-Trump businessman said The Independent UK · Aug 5
US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and Cameroon The Guardian - US · Aug 5
Brewery under fire for offering half-price beer when Mitch McConnell dies The company previously attracted attention for offering free beer if President Trump dies The Independent UK · Aug 5
Judge signals Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Wall Street Journal may be dismissed again Obama-appointed judge seemed unmoved by Trump attorneys’ arguments in case also naming Murdoch The Guardian - US · Aug 5
Republicans rush to define El-Sayed as Democrats try to move past bitter primary Michigan Democrats sought Wednesday to turn the page on a bitter Senate primary, as Republicans made their opening attacks on newly anointed Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. El-Sayed, a former local public health official running on an unabashedly progressive agenda, narrowly defeated the more centrist Rep. Haley Stevens in a divisive… Roll Call · Aug 5
Crews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays Construction crews have taken apart the massive granite seal for the new White House helipad, signaling potential delays The Independent UK · Aug 5
Why Russia's ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses Ukraine is grappling with the difficulty of intercepting rapid Russian ballistic missiles. While the Patriot system provides a measure of defense, its effectiveness is hindered by the limited number of available batteries. The increasing global demand and production constraints have led to interceptor shortages. To enhance its security, Ukraine is… The Economic Times · Aug 5
Why Russia’s ballistic missiles are increasingly getting through Ukrainian defenses When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defense systems have only minutes — sometimes seconds — to detect and intercept the deadly threat The Independent UK · Aug 5
Brazil hits new diplomatic lows with US and Argentina Brazil faces diplomatic friction with the United States and Argentina ahead of its elections. President Lula criticized the US visa revocation for Brazil's ambassador as irresponsible. Argentina's President Milei's insults led Brazil to recall its ambassador and downgrade ties. Brazil demands respect and rejects foreign interference in its electoral process.… The Economic Times · Aug 5
The Guardian - US · Aug 5 Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed Democrats are ‘united by a common purpose,’ Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say in joint statement
Ballotpedia · Aug 5 Large pension funds oppose SEC climate rule rescission In this week’s edition of Economy and Society:
TechRadar · Aug 5 ‘Our corrupt, AI-addicted President cannot be allowed to sacrifice our federal lands’: A bill to permanently ban AI data centers from federal lands has been introduced to Congress The Trump administration is pushing forward with a huge data center buildout while sidelining environmental concerns and worsening pollution.
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Trump posts fake picture to cosplay as military general after famously skipping draft IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Zelensky asks allies for more missile defences after 17 killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv Kyiv says that Ukraine has been supplied with a third of the air defence missiles it was given in 2025
The Economic Times · Aug 5 Melania Trump earned $10.71 million from Amazon documentary despite $16 million box office haul as Jeff Bezos faces ‘buying influence’ claims Melania Trump earned $10.71 million from the Amazon MGM documentary about her, despite the film bringing in just $16 million at the box office against its reported $75 million production and promotional cost. The financial disclosure also reveals her earnings from her memoir and NFTs, while Amazon founder Jeff Bezos…
Reason · Aug 5 Senators Want To Claw Back Trump's Spending Power. They Should Just Pass a Real Budget Instead. The Senate’s funding bill stops the Trump administration from handing political appointees control over federal grants, but Congress isn’t eager to rein in spending.
Reason · Aug 5 Todd Blanche for Attorney General? Rescinding the egregious Slush Fund Order should not obscure the fact that Blanche was a central participant in, and possibly the architect of, a scheme to defraud the court and the American taxpayer. The one job he is surely not qualified for is the one he now seeks.
The Times of India · Aug 5 Commercial plane takes off as Trump’s helicopter nears airport; FAA investigates An investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration has been initiated concerning a potential safety breach. A commercial aircraft took off just as President Trump’s helicopter was nearing Reagan National Airport, leading to a brief loss of separation. Following a tragic midair collision in 2025, stricter regulations have been enforced. The…
Reason · Aug 5 Abdul El-Sayed's COVID Radicalism Is a Callback to a More United Party The pandemic provided a glue that held the Democratic Party together. Without it, they don't know what they believe.