From Buckley to Trump, Conservatism Has Endured an Ugly Slide Intellectual curiosity used to define the political right. Now, imbecility rules the day. Reason · Jun 26
Freedom 250 Fiasco: Donald Trump Speech Marred by Mass Walkout at National Mall Donald Trump faced an embarrassing walkout during his Freedom 250 speech at the National Mall. Attendees headed for the exits as the president spoke at the US 250th Independence Day celebration. International Business Times UK · Jun 26
Trump administration asks OpenAI to limit release of GPT-5.6: Report Per the report, the White House's Office of the National Cyber Director and the Office of Science and Technology Policy requested that the model be released first to a small set of government-approved partners rather than the general public. The Economic Times · Jun 26
Supreme Court Paves Way for Trump to Strip Legal Status From 1.3 Million Migrants in Ruthless Border Ruling The Supreme Court's rulings support Trump's immigration policies, potentially deporting millions and reinstating border asylum restrictions, impacting migrants from various nations. International Business Times UK · Jun 26
Trump aide and Democrat involved in heated exchange on social media IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 26
JD Vance, Rubio strike different tone on Iran and Israel US-Iran war: Divergent remarks from Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio regarding Israel's military actions in Lebanon and the U.S.-Iran deal reveal rifts within the Trump administration. While Vance condemned the Israeli bombings, Rubio supported them, showcasing their contrasting foreign policy approaches. This clash offers insights… The Economic Times · Jun 26
Trump Administration Slammed For Letting Google and Meta CEOs Skip Senate Child Safety Hearing The Trump administration is criticised for helping Meta and Google CEOs avoid a Senate hearing on child safety, allowing lower-ranking executives to testify instead, raising accountability concerns International Business Times UK · Jun 26
"America's doors are closed fully to asylum seekers," says US Dy Chief of Staff White House adviser Stephen Miller declared the US is effectively closed to asylum seekers, stating America's doors are fully shut. He asserted that Haitians with Temporary Protected Status should depart, deeming Haiti a safe country. Miller also reiterated the administration's stance on ending birthright citizenship, emphasizing that illegal immigration is… The Economic Times · Jun 26
Majority of Americans say White House is not being truthful about Trump’s health The 80-year-old president has been photographed with bruising on his hand and has been accused of dozing off during public appearances The Independent UK · Jun 26
Trump aide Stephen Miller’s wife resurfaces claim about Haitians ‘eating the dogs’ and cats after ruling win Katie Miller posted video clip on social media of Trump from September 2024 presidential debate, during which Trump made baseless claim The Independent UK · Jun 26
Trump news at a glance: US asylum policy slated to change after supreme court ruling Supreme court ruling will allow Trump administration to block asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border – key US politics stories from Thursday 25 June The Guardian - US · Jun 26
Body-shame brawl sees Trump aide and 83-year-old lawmaker get vicious online: ‘Crazy coming from you’ The online exchange follows a previous incident in April where the official White House account mocked the veteran Democratic lawmaker’s hair The Independent UK · Jun 25
Amid mass layoffs at Bungie, the official White House X account issues sociopathic Destiny 2 meme B2 bombers, a Rolls Royce, and a 4700 power level. PC Gamer · Jun 25
White House lashes out at former CNN reporter over Reflecting Pool report IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 25
The Independent UK · Jun 25 More people have been arrested over the Reflecting Pool than the Epstein files Trump has claimed Reflecting Pool ‘vandals’ could face ‘years in jail.’ By contrast, he’s urged the public to move on from the Epstein files
The Conversation · Jun 25 The US and China are planning Moon bases. It could help improve life on Earth The NASA Artemis program, now supported by 67 countries under the Artemis Accords, plans to return humans to the Moon by 2028. A recent White House Executive Order has gone further, directing NASA to establish a permanent lunar outpost by 2030.
International Business Times · Jun 25 Trump to Push Congress to Make E15 Gasoline Sales Permanent, Seeking Lower Fuel Costs The Trump administration reportedly plans to ask Congress to permanently authorize year-round sales of E15 gasoline, an ethanol-blended fuel that supporters say could lower prices at the pump.
The Independent UK · Jun 25 Trump shows Congress who’s the boss as he beats back rebellion and holds the Hill hostage ANALYSIS: Trump faced down a rebellious GOP Senate caucus on Wednesday and pushed them back into line before they left town, writes John Bowden. But will his voter ID push prevail?
The Guardian - US · Jun 25 White House seeks extra funds for Iran war as part of $87.6bn request Top Democrat signals party will not back paying for unpopular conflict never authorized by Congress
The Independent UK · Jun 25 White House goes after longtime reporter foe who tried to find the 350-foot cut in the Reflecting Pool Former CNN anchor Jim Acosta labelled ‘truly one of the dumbest individuals to have ever existed’ after investigating President Donald Trump’s claim the pool was slashed by saboteurs
International Business Times UK · Jun 25 'A Group Chat With Muted Notifications': Internet Roasts Donald Trump as Approval Ratings Tank to Historic 30% Donald Trump's approval rating has plummeted to a historic 30% in the latest American Research Group poll, with 66% of voters disapproving as recession fears grip the electorate.
Fortune · Jun 25 Larry Ellison quietly gave $45 million to a pro-Trump group—then Oracle landed a starring role in a $500 billion AI buildout While Big Tech's biggest names have publicly courted President Donald Trump, Oracle's billionaire cofounder took a quieter route—one that has reportedly tracked with major wins for his company and his son's media empire.
The Independent UK · Jun 25 Usha Vance pokes fun at NYT after analysis of the $8.75 Old Navy maternity dress she wore during viral interview with JD The paper’s fashion critic argued that Vance, and other MAGA women, have embodied the president’s ‘pro-natalist movement’
International Business Times UK · Jun 25 '22 Specialists, Zero Answers': Doctor Sounds Alarm Over Trump's 'Very Well Concealed' White House Health Crisis A new book and fresh CNN interviews have intensified scrutiny of Donald Trump's health, as reporters detail unexplained ailments and a secretive three‑hour exam with 22 specialists at Walter Reed.
The Guardian - US · Jun 25 Senate Republicans reject Iran war powers measure after Trump pressure Late-night vote came hours after US president berated GOP senators over opposition to the conflict