Marco Rubio reveals favorite junk food as ‘great American innovation’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 12
'MAGA Robot' Jayme Leagh Franklin Says Trump Didn't Fall Asleep During White House Event: 'He Was Looking Down' Jayme Franklin, a conservative media entrepreneur, refutes claims that Donald Trump was asleep during a White House event, attributing the viral footage to misleading camera angles. International Business Times UK · Aug 12
Marco Rubio jokes he would ask Donald Trump to bomb Paraguay if he goes on a keto diet: 'Just because I haven't had any sugar' Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he once tried a keto diet four to five years ago and it was a near-psychotic experience for him without any sugar and carbohydrates. In an interview with Katie Miller, Rubio's wife spilled his love for sugar and divulged his diet while Rubio shared… The Times of India · Aug 12
Trump’s plane-swap guests included Natalie Harp, whose brother called relationship ‘unhealthy.’ He left Marco Rubio on decoy Just two other aides and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are known to have joined the president, as Secretaries of State and Treasury Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent, along with the press corps, remained on the decoy Air Force One flight out of Turkey The Independent UK · Aug 12
Rubio professes his love of Pop-Tarts and hails them as a ‘great American innovation’ The secretary of state defends his love of junk food — especially the ‘60s-era taster pastry — to MAGAsphere influencer Katie Miller The Independent UK · Aug 12
Will Tucker Carlson Run for President? Don't Bet on It. Third-party bids are much more fun to talk about than do. Plus, there's reason to suspect it's all a bid to boost J.D. Vance. Reason · Aug 12
Dan Scavino, Natalie Harp, Walt Nauta: 3 aides were allowed with Trump when he was moved into a catering truck during Turkey emergency No cabinet officials were allowed inside the catering truck, inside which President Donald Trump was snuck away last month in response to a potential Iranian assassination threat in Turkey. Apart from some low-ranking aides, only three individuals were allowed inside the truck, as they are believed to be the closest… The Times of India · Aug 12
US revokes over 600 visas in one month in birth tourism crackdown: Rubio The US State Department has revoked more than 600 visas in one month. This action targets foreign nationals involved in birth tourism activities. A dedicated task force was established to review visa holders' activities. The task force aims to dismantle illegal networks and prevent law abuse. American citizenship is not… The Economic Times · Aug 12
'They're Not Ours': Marco Rubio Admits Alien Tech or Foreign Spies Could Explain Unexplained UAP Sightings Marco Rubio has dismissed claims of a US government cover‑up over alien technology, even as he presses for answers on unexplained objects reported over American military sites. International Business Times UK · Aug 12
Marco Rubio Says Mysterious 'Things' Are Flying Over US Military Bases: 'They're Not Ours' Marco Rubio stresses the need for serious investigation into unidentified objects over US military sites, dismissing alien cover-up claims and highlighting national security concerns. International Business Times UK · Aug 12
Migrant kids are often being held in a South Texas detention center five times longer than a court order allows The nation’s only detention center for families is routinely holding children beyond the 20-day limit, including an Iranian-born “average American kid” who’s been locked up for 123 days and counting. The Texas Tribune · Aug 12
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Kyiv has made significant battlefield gains ‘exactly as planned’ Earlier, Zelensky says his forces struck Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base with drones, missiles and unmanned boats The Independent UK · Aug 12
Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions The lawsuit is the latest example of organizations pushing back on what they call the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine international law The Independent UK · Aug 11
Trump's 'Zapper' Aide Theory Goes Viral as Trolls Claim She Wakes 'Sleepy Don' With a Button on Her Stomach A viral clip suggests a White House aide 'zaps' Trump awake during events, sparking conspiracy theories despite no evidence. The internet remains captivated by the ongoing narrative. International Business Times UK · Aug 11
Euronews · Aug 11 Russia frees former US Marine Robert Gilman after more than four years in prison Gilman was arrested and detained in Russia in 2022, accused of assaulting a police officer following an incident on a train in Voronezh, to the south of Moscow.
The Times of India · Aug 11 ‘Seeking end to sanctions regime’: US human rights groups sue Trump over ICC crackdown Four major US human rights organisations have sued the Trump administration over its sanctions campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC), arguing that the measures are unconstitutional and restrict their ability to work with the court.
The Guardian - US · Aug 11 US state department has canceled more than 175,000 visas since Trump’s return to office Revocations targeted foreign nationals who allegedly broke terms of their visas, government says
The Economic Times · Aug 11 US human rights groups sue Trump over anti-ICC push Four US human rights groups filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's campaign against the International Criminal Court. They argue sanctions prevent vital work pursuing justice for major global crimes. The administration claims the court threatens American sovereignty and personnel. This legal action follows similar suits and past judicial blocks…
The Economic Times · Aug 11 US envoy Sergio Gor meets NSA Ajit Doval; says India-US ties vital for global security US Ambassador Sergio Gor met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss strategic cooperation. This meeting followed Ambassador Gor's discussion with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on bilateral relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke with US Vice-President JD Vance about deepening partnerships. Both leaders noted sustained momentum in high-level…
The Economic Times · Aug 11 A year after Alaska summit, Trump-Putin peace push gives way to war escalation A summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict has failed. Diplomatic initiatives have stalled, and both sides are now escalating attacks. This has resulted in more civilian deaths than at any point since the war's early months. Russia's demands for territorial concessions and sanctions…
The Times of India · Aug 10 More than 1,75,000 visas revoked so far in Trump's second term: Majority due to criminal activities, DUI The US State Department has taken a bold step by revoking more than 175,000 visas for foreign nationals, primarily due to criminal activity and the misuse of the immigration system. This move follows serious law enforcement encounters resulting in visa cancellations. Additionally, the administration is tightening rules that could affect…
Latin Times · Aug 8 Washington Blacklists Cuba's Military Supply Chain, Naming Eight Officials and Five Arms Firms The State Department sanctioned five Cuban companies and eight officials on Aug. 6, accusing them of supplying and repairing military hardware sourced from Russia and China — the fourth such round since May.
International Business Times · Aug 7 Rubio Escalates Cuba Pressure. A Sanctions Campaign Is Set To Target Every 'Escape Valve' Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the Trump administration is executing an unprecedented pressure campaign against Cuba.
Reason · Aug 7 Trump Says He Took Venezuela's Oil. Here's What Actually Happened. Trump put Venezuelan revenues in a secretive bank account overseen by the U.S. government. It's a display of the Treasury's unaccountable power.
Latin Times · Aug 7 As Colombia's Abelardo de la Espriella Takes Power in Cali, Four Decrees Ready for Day One — Not Ninety As Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in as Colombia's president in Cali, four priority decrees — not the full 90 he'd once pledged — mark his first day, alongside sweeping reversals of Gustavo Petro's foreign and security policy.