Notorious Ecuadorian crime gang designated a terrorist group by US Trump administration to seek extra funding from Congress to ‘dismantle’ Los Tiguerones over narcotics trafficking The Guardian - UK · Sep 9
The Trump Administration's Long, Fruitless Hunt for Voter Fraud Comes to Rhode Island The Justice Department’s election integrity tour has turned up nothing, while ignoring the threats to elections that voters actually fear. Reason · Sep 9
Trump hit pause on a Great Lakes project. Then a phone call changed the odds The Trump administration abruptly lifted a months-long stop-work order on the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes, hours after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer spoke with President Donald Trump. The Economic Times · Sep 4
Trump doubles down on sanctions, military pressure as Iran refuses to yield The Trump administration employs economic pressure and military threats against Iran. Iran's government has refused to yield to these intense measures. New sanctions face challenges with major trading partners like China. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key point of contention and risk. Both nations face domestic pressures influencing their… The Economic Times · Sep 4
Construction for Trump’s DC arch to start over the next two weeks - despite lawsuit to stop construction The Trump administration also sought to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the arch plans The Independent UK · Sep 4
Judge Rejects Trump Administration's Plan To Break Up Google's Ad Business Punishing a company for building the best product doesn't serve the businesses or users antitrust enforcers claim to protect. Reason · Sep 3
Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal Sells Out Democracy and Free Markets The Trump administration isn't trying to end socialism in Venezuela. Instead, it is doing socialism in Venezuela. Reason · Sep 2
Nicki Minaj Brutally Slammed as a 'Court Jester' After Joining Trump's Million Dollar Pitch Event Nicki Minaj faces intense online backlash after joining the Trump administration's SBA Million Dollar Pitch Competition as a celebrity judge, with critics labeling her a court jester. International Business Times UK · Sep 2
This data has helped fight workplace discrimination for 60 years. The Trump administration plans to delete it Enforcing civil rights without these reports will be difficult for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, pushing US agency closer to Trump’s agenda, experts warn The Guardian - US · Sep 2
Bessent says G20 countries should also use tariffs to protect their industries from cheap imports Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he’s urging his G20 counterparts to take a page from the Trump administration’s playbook of using tariffs to crack down on trade imbalances The Independent UK · Sep 1
Olivia Rodrigo is standing up for the vulnerable. I wish Taylor Swift would do the same This weekend, Rodrigo raised millions for charities that benefit women and girls, and she has previously been vocal about Gaza and ICE. With free speech increasingly under threat, her peers should take note The Guardian - UK · Sep 1
Trump Administration Reportedly Plans to Spend $4M to Support Right-Wing Media Across Europe The Trump administration plans to allocate $4 million to support right-wing media in Europe, raising concerns about US interference in European politics. International Business Times UK · Sep 1
Trump plans $4 million for right-wing media in Europe, sources say The Trump administration plans to allocate at least $25 million to European civil society groups, including $4 million aimed at strengthening right-wing media and journalism. The funding, described by the State Department as supporting free speech and transatlantic ties, has triggered concerns in Europe over potential US interference in domestic… The Economic Times · Sep 1
US army secretary Dan Driscoll steps down amid tensions with Pentagon chief Hegseth: Report Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after about 18 months in the post, becoming the latest senior military official to leave the Trump administration amid a sweeping shake-up of Pentagon leadership. The Times of India · Sep 1
International Business Times UK · Aug 31 Nicki Minaj Goes All-In on Trump Small Business Initiative, Calling It a 'MAJOR, MAJOR KEY' Nicki Minaj has enthusiastically backed the Trump administration's $1 million small business pitch competition.
The Times of India · Aug 31 US treasury excludes several reporters from covering G20 finance meet The US Treasury Department has excluded journalists from several major news organisations, including The New York Times, Bloomberg News and The Wall Street Journal, from covering the G20 finance ministers' meeting in Asheville, North Carolina.
International Business Times UK · Aug 29 Trump Threatens To Oppose Britain's Falklands Sovereignty if Burnham Fails To Raise Defence Spending The Trump administration is considering using the Falkland Islands as leverage to pressure the UK into increasing defence spending, amid ongoing discussions about Nato commitments and military roles.
The Independent UK · Aug 27 Stars and Stripes staffers sue Pentagon over firings alleging First Amendment violations The Pentagon, which provides partial financial backing for the outlet, terminated the three staff members last week
The Conversation · Aug 27 Six months into the US-Iran war, will there be any accountability for potential war crimes? The Trump administration has consistently viewed itself as being above international law. Not only does it claim international law doesn’t apply to the United States, it has imposed sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Roll Call · Aug 26 Kennedy Center’s future takes center stage amid demolition threat Lawmakers are decrying the Trump administration’s threat to demolish the Kennedy Center if a federal judge doesn’t rule in favor of adding the president’s name and closing the building for two years for major renovations. It sets the stage for a high-stakes court hearing on Thursday as President Donald Trump…
Reason · Aug 26 Trump Threatens To Demolish Kennedy Center Unless He Can Put His Name on It Just like he's doing with the White House ballroom, Trump suggests he would rather bulldoze a federal structure and build something else in its place, no matter what the law says.
The Economic Times · Aug 26 US pauses immigrant visa interviews worldwide: Who is affected and what happens next? The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa interviews worldwide for training on identifying applicants who may become dependent on US public benefits. The disruption could delay green cards and family reunification, with the State Department yet to say when normal appointments will resume.
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 Nancy Pelosi Invests Heavily in Intel, Bloom Energy: Both Receive Major Trump Admin Support Nancy Pelosi ramped up investments in red-hot Bloom Energy and Intel stocks, which are directly benefiting from the AI boom and continued support from the Trump Administration.
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 RFK Jr. Raises Eyebrows After Saying 'Interest in Kids' Got Him Trump Admin Job in Viral Clip Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments at a school nutrition event sparked online controversy, overshadowing the Trump administration's announcement of new spending to improve school meals across the US.
International Business Times UK · Aug 25 Trump Admin Reportedly Prepares Largest Mass Visa Revocation in History Targeting up to 200,000 People The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to revoke up to 200,000 US business and tourism visas from people who later sought asylum, in what could be the largest mass visa cancellation in American history.