Florida primaries for governor and Congress test Trump’s grip on his adopted state Trump has had an inconsistent record on picks for governor in primaries this year The Independent UK · Aug 18
UK PM Burnham chats with Trump's chief of staff, who turns out to be impostor In a curious turn of events, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham engaged in conversation with an impersonator claiming to be Susie Wiles. His unease sparked a withdrawal from communication, prompting the British embassy to voice concerns to the White House. In response, a White House representative refuted any allegations of… The Times of India · Aug 17
Trump turns his stalled White House ballroom into a ‘military complex’ in bid to sway courts and Congress The president and administration officials increasingly turn to ‘national security’ arguments to defend the construction of a nuclear-blast-resistant venue The Independent UK · Aug 17
White House denies Trump chief Susie Wiles’ phone was hacked again after UK Prime Minister falls victim to hoax Denial comes after Prime Minister Andy Burnham was taken in by a hoaxer who claimed to be Wiles in a text exchange The Independent UK · Aug 17
Marco Rubio has unique power to promote peace, but he hasn’t. He is almost as bad for the world as Trump As chief US diplomat, Rubio could do great good. His pandering and neglect are a disgrace we shouldn’t ignore, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Aug 16
Marco Rubio opts for Pop-Tarts over MAHA Secretary of state dishes on RFK Jr.'s sauerkraut, Hegseth's 'arrogant' cat and his own disastrous keto experiment Salon · Aug 15
New Mediators Prop Up To End Middle East Impasse. Is Iran Listening To US Musings Secretary of State Marco Rubio met foreign minister of Austria and held a call with the foreign minister of Greece on Wednesday. The US has not acknowledged that these discussions had anything to do with the Middle East conflict resolution talks. International Business Times · Aug 15
Indians celebrate 80th Independence Day across world with cultural events, flag hoisting Indians globally marked the nation's 80th Independence Day with widespread celebrations. Key international partners extended greetings and pledged stronger bilateral relationships. The "Suryapath Tiranga" initiative connected celebrations across various time zones. Local communities and diaspora groups actively participated in these festive events. International leaders reaffirmed commitments to deepening cooperation and… The Economic Times · Aug 15
Independence Day: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends greetings, says US-India ties stronger than ever US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended congratulations to India on its 80th Independence Day. He stated that the bilateral relationship between the United States and India is stronger than ever. This enhanced partnership is attributed to the personal connection between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Collaboration… The Economic Times · Aug 15
Karoline Leavitt is out. Here’s who could be next to dump Trump at the White House ANALYSIS: The midterms typically foretell a Cabinet reshuffle. Now that the press secretary is departing, here are some other key administration officials who might leave before the year ends, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Aug 14
Brazil's Lula triggers reciprocity process against US tariffs in effort to show strength Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says his government has triggered an economic reciprocity law against U.S. tariffs The Independent UK · Aug 14
Donald Trump Jet Swap Rumours: Senior Staff Express Outrage Over Secret Plane Exchange President Trump's secret jet swap in Turkey, amid an Iranian threat, left White House staff and journalists unaware, sparking backlash over security and transparency concerns. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
The worst press secretary I've ever seen Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House. She won't be missed by the media she mocked and despised Salon · Aug 14
Pop-Tarts, Tupac and marriage: Marco Rubio opens up in rare podcast appearance Joined by his wife Jeanette, the US Secretary of State spoke about family life, music, marriage and his eating habits in a wide-ranging podcast interview. Euronews · Aug 14
Latin Times · Aug 14 Hegseth Urges Nearly 20 Latin American Allies to Ditch the ICC as Colombia Signs On to U.S. Coalition Pete Hegseth urged nearly 20 Latin American allies to quit the ICC in Panama, as Colombia joins a U.S.-led anti-cartel coalition reshaping the region.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Marco Rubio brags US citizenship is not for sale - forgetting Trump’s $1M ‘Gold Card’ The Trump administration has vowed to crack down on ‘birth tourism’ while offering U.S. residency in exchange for a $1 million contribution
We Got This Covered · Aug 13 Marco Rubio once thought RFK Jr. was ‘crazy.’ But now his mind has changed …to some extent: ‘Now, I believe half your stuff!’ RFK grew on him.
The Economic Times · Aug 13 'Mr President, we must bomb Paraguay, I haven't had any sugar': Marco Rubio on his ‘near-psychotic’ keto experience US Secretary State Marco Rubio has opened up about his failed attempt at a strict keto diet, joking that going without sugar and carbohydrates left him so angry he might have told Donald Trump, “Mr President, we must bomb Paraguay.” Rubio also discussed RFK Jr.’s meat-and-sauerkraut diet and his love…
Latin Times · Aug 13 Rubio Says U.S. Has Revoked More Than 600 Visas in 30 Days as Part of Crackdown on 'Birth Tourism' "American citizenship is not for sale," Rubio said, accusing some operators of coaching travelers to defraud the visa system
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Can Trump Run in 2028? Why He Admits 'The Law Is Very Strong' but Keeps Floating a JD Vance Route Trump says 'the law is very strong' on a 2028 run, yet keeps floating a JD Vance resign-and-succeed route. Here's why the 22nd and 12th Amendments shut it down.
International Business Times UK · Aug 13 Trump Took Pete Hegseth on Secret Turkey Extraction While Top Officials Stayed Behind on Air Force One A covert operation saw Trump secretly leave Turkey on a military aircraft amid missile threats, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accompanying him. The decoy involved using an older Air Force One.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Iran-US war latest: Hegseth says US can keep up naval blockade ‘indefinitely’ after Tehran vows to prolong war Iran rejects Donald Trump’s claims that the US has ‘total control’ over the Strait of Hormuz
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Rubio, Bessent stayed on decoy flight from Turkiye as Trump switched planes, official says Trump was secretly moved to a smaller military jet after an Iranian threat during his return from the NATO summit in Türkiye. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remained on a decoy aircraft, while journalists and some White House staff believed Trump was aboard.
The Independent UK · Aug 13 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato jets scrambled to shoot down foreign drone after it enters Latvian airspace Finland, another Nato member, also temporarily restricts airspace
The Times of India · Aug 13 Missile threat made Donald Trump move to smaller US jet during Turkey visit: Report US President Trump was secretly moved to a smaller aircraft due to a missile threat. This extraordinary security operation occurred during his return from Turkey last month. The larger presidential plane was used as a decoy while he traveled separately. Secret Service acted on credible and imminent intelligence regarding the…