Mark Zuckerberg Blames Biden for 'Government Pressure' To Censor Facebook The Meta CEO says his platforms will not blindly obey the bureaucrats again. Reason · Aug 27, 2024
Does a presidential candidate’s military service still matter to US voters? Experts say that fewer veterans have won the White House in recent years — but a military record can still curry favour. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2024
Did Biden’s White House pressure Mark Zuckerberg to censor COVID content? In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee, the Meta chief said he regretted caving in to government pressure. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2024
Mark Zuckerberg says White House ‘pressured’ Facebook to censor Covid-19 content Meta boss regrets bowing to government power and says he would not make the same choices today The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024
Meta CEO Zuckerberg Vows To Push Back Against Censorship Mark Zuckerberg discloses government pressure on Facebook to censor COVID-19 content, sparking debate on tech companies' role in information dissemination. Top News · Aug 27, 2024
White House Honors Fallen Service Members On Afghanistan Withdrawal Anniversary White House acknowledges sacrifices of military families and emphasizes ongoing support efforts in the wake of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan. Top News · Aug 26, 2024
Trump Hits Harris On US Afghan Withdrawal 'Calamity' Donald Trump on Monday tied Vice President Kamala Harris to the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan as he paid tribute to 13 troops killed in a suicide attack on the third anniversary of their deaths. International Business Times · Aug 26, 2024
Jack Smith urges appeals court to revive Trump’s Mar-a-Lago case after Judge Cannon’s ‘nonsensical’ ruling The special counsel’s office is appealing Judge Aileen Cannon’s decision to shut down the classified documents case The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2024
Senate Democrats "Virtually Certain" to Pass "Supreme Court Reform" Bill By Majority Vote in 2025 Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on what Democrats plan on enacting with control of Congress and the White House. Reason · Aug 26, 2024
Trump Cites Musk's Business Commitments As Barrier For Potential Role In His Hypothetical Cabinet Trump suggested that while Musk might not hold an official position, he could still offer valuable advice, particularly in areas like artificial intelligence. "He can sort of, as the expression goes, consult with the country and give you some very good ideas," the Republican presidential nominee said. International Business Times · Aug 26, 2024
Dealmakers Ponder What's Next After Tough Biden Antitrust Years President Joe Biden's skeptical approach to corporate mergers has been a hallmark of his administration's business policy -- a stance generally expected to ease if Donald Trump returns to the White House. International Business Times · Aug 25, 2024
Let us show Putin we have ability to hit targets deep inside Russia, Ukraine urges west Kyiv wants to launch Anglo-French Storm Shadow missiles at Russia’s heartlands as ‘demonstration’ attacks The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024
Trump Vows to Release Last of JFK Assassination Files as He Welcomes Robert Kennedy Jr. to Rally Stage Kennedy family fumes, Trump and RFK Jr. embrace following his endorsement of the former president International Business Times · Aug 24, 2024
Gaza Talks Set To Resume In Cairo As Fighting Rages Negotiators geared up for a crucial weekend of Gaza ceasefire talks Saturday, as Hamas said it was sending delegates to Cairo but would not participate in the discussions, and fighting raged in the Palestinian territory. International Business Times · Aug 24, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Biden and Zelenskiy talk as Ukraine prepares to mark independence day US president pledges $125m in new military aid for Kyiv, while Narendra Modi tells Zelenskiy he is ready to help secure peace deal. What we know on day 913
Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2024 Third-party candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr suspends US presidential bid Kennedy throws his support to Republican candidate Donald Trump, as he suspends his long-shot run for the White House.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024 RFK Jr ‘suspends’ presidential campaign and endorses Trump as he rails against ‘rigged’ system Kennedy said he would take his name off the ballot in about 10 battleground states ‘where my presence would be a spoiler.’
The Texas Tribune · Aug 23, 2024 Veronica Escobar’s role with the presidential campaign offers exciting and sometimes uneasy spotlight The El Paso Democrat has defended the Biden and Harris campaign through its best — and worst — moments
Roll Call · Aug 23, 2024 After airing grievances, RFK Jr. suspends campaign, endorses Trump - Roll Call Long-shot presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Donald Trump on Friday as he suspended his bid for the White House.
The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2024 Biden promised to clean up heavily polluted communities. Here is how advocates say he did Just a week after taking office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order prioritizing environmental justice
The Guardian - US · Aug 23, 2024 DNC final day: Kamala Harris accepts nomination after whirlwind campaign The vice-president gave the biggest speech of her life to close out a star-studded Democratic national convention
The Conversation · Aug 23, 2024 Project 2025: what is it and why does Trump say he knows nothing about it? Think-tank policy proposals rarely make the headlines, but 2024 is no ordinary year and Project 2025 is no usual set of plans for government. This is a not-very-secret set of plans that Republicans have put together in order to be ready to leap into the White House, if elected, and…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 23, 2024 Friday briefing: Five key takeaways as Harris closes the Democratic national convention In today’s newsletter: The presidential nominee’s big speech, no speaking slot for a Palestinian American, and a glut of celebrities
The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024 Kamala Harris avoids getting specific on climate change — for now Harris has backed away from past climate policies to avoid breaking with Biden. How long will that last?
Reason · Aug 22, 2024 Presidents Don't Create Jobs, No Matter What Bill Clinton Said Dynamic economies operate independently of the political party of whoever was elected most recently.