Trump team pulls its ‘Build the Wall’ game from its website after Tetris maker’s threats In the short-lived game, users were tasked with repelling a ‘Zombie Border Siege’ The Independent UK · Sep 9
CIA chief Ratcliffe may take bigger role in stalled Russia-Ukraine talks CIA Director John Ratcliffe is poised to take a more active role in US peace talks as the White House contemplates changes to the negotiation team. Stalled progress primarily stems from major territorial and security disputes. Ratcliffe's expertise in intelligence may unlock fresh pathways for dialogue, aiming to breathe new… The Times of India · Sep 9
How Trump's stock portfolio rode oil price rollercoaster: Report Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel amid escalating tensions with Iran. President Trump's disclosed oil investments gained millions during the six months of conflict. His accounts continued trading energy stocks affected by his wartime decisions. The White House maintains independent managers control the portfolio and deny any influence. This… The Economic Times · Sep 9
Santa signed the cheque: Trump's $45,000 Christmas gifts to four White House aides draw ethics scrutiny President Donald Trump gave substantial cash gifts to four White House aides last year. Three aides received $45,000 each, while a fourth received $20,000. These payments are equivalent to a significant portion of their annual salaries. Legal experts are examining these gifts under a federal statute concerning supplemental compensation. The… The Economic Times · Sep 9
As midterms approach, new poll finds that few Americans trust campaigns or Trump Americans now show less trust in federal government information across key areas. This skepticism has increased since 2024 and is higher than previously observed. Partisan divides in trust have widened significantly, impacting perceptions of government data. Concerns about election result accuracy are widespread as midterms approach. Few citizens trust political… The Economic Times · Sep 9
Trump gives Natalie Harp, 2 aides $45,000 each: Why cash gifts are under scrutiny US President Donald Trump gave USD 45,000 (about Rs 42 lakh) in cash holiday gifts to three White House aides, including executive assistant Natalie Harp, according to newly released financial disclosures. Another senior aide received USD 20,000 (about Rs 19 lakh). The Times of India · Sep 9
Donald Trump Is 'Living in Fear' and Building an 'Inner Sanctum' of Loyal Sycophants, Expert Warns Historian Ruth Ben-Ghiat says Donald Trump shows patterns she associates with strongmen, warning that fear, loyalty tests and insulated advisers can erode sound political decision-making over time. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
Trump calls CNN’s Kaitlan Collins ‘very dumb and unhappy’ as he continues attacks on women journalists Trump has repeatedly targeted Collins for ‘not smiling’ The Independent UK · Sep 9
Trump's 9/11 Story Falls Apart Under Questioning, White House Goes on the Defensive Trump's 9/11 rescue story faces fresh scrutiny after he claimed firefighters carried him to safety, while the White House defended him without producing evidence. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
Judge Recommends Fining Delivery Nurse for Vulgar TikTok Video "Wish[ing] a Gruesome Birth Injury on the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, While She Was Pregnant" From Dep't of Health v. Lawler, decided Sept. 1 by Florida Administrative Law Judge Robert Cohen: On or about January… The post Judge Recommends Fining Delivery Nurse for Vulgar TikTok Video "Wish[ing] a Gruesome Birth Injury on the White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, While She Was Pregnant" appeared first… Reason · Sep 9
Trump May Have Broken Federal Law by Giving Natalie Harp, Two Other Female Aides $45,000 Each, Ethics Expert Says Donald Trump's $45,000 holiday gifts to White House aides may violate federal law, raising questions about whether they count as salary supplements. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
'Steep Neurological Decline': Psychologist Raises Alarm Over Donald Trump's Manic-Like Behaviour A psychologist's new YouTube video dissects Trump's Fox interview and Truth Social spree, arguing they suggest 'neurological decline' despite a recent White House report of strong brain function. International Business Times UK · Sep 9
Jon Stewart gives Trump the Elizabeth Holmes treatment in savage Daily Show parody IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 9
White House floods social media with Trump superhero memes as midterms loom Across social media platforms over Labor Day weekend, Trump and the White House released an unusually heavy barrage of memes The Independent UK · Sep 9
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Jon Stewart uses viral Elizabeth Holmes clip to skewer Trump aide Natalie Harp ‘Can we even trust her?’ Steward asked of Trump’s close aide
The Independent UK · Sep 9 Trump’s lavish $45,000 Christmas gift to Natalie Harp revealed in new report Trump gave sizable holiday gifts to four White House aides, according to new financial disclosures released by the administration
The Guardian - AU · Sep 9 Trump administration to confront Australia over Labor’s social media algorithm plan White House warns trading partners against ‘imposing digital services taxes, fines, and other forms of extortion’ on US tech sector
Player One · Sep 9 White House Takes Down 'Tetris' Clone Game After The Tetris Company Threatened Infringement The White House has taken down the Tetris clone after The Tetris Company threated them with copyright infringement.
France 24 · Sep 9 US bans Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as trade spat escalates The US and Canada escalated a bitter trade dispute on Tuesday, with Washington imposing new import bans on Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and dairy products as Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on US goods took effect.
Latin Times · Sep 9 Washington Wants Venezuela's Gold Next, Just Days After Claiming Its Oil — REPORT The White House is weighing an order on Venezuela's gold and minerals, 11 days after claiming its oil — here's what checks out and what doesn't.
The Economic Times · Sep 9 US bans Canadian dairy, motorcycles and alcohol imports as trade war deepens The United States is banning Canadian dairy products and motorcycles. This action escalates the ongoing trade war between the two nations. Canada previously imposed retaliatory tariffs on American imports earlier today. Prime Minister Mark Carney vowed to reduce dependence on the United States. Both countries remain in contact, exploring potential…
France 24 · Sep 9 Smithsonian chief steps down amid Trump pressure over how US history is presented The Smithsonian announced Tuesday that Secretary Lonnie Bunch will leave his post at the end of the year as the institution faces continued scrutiny from the Trump administration over how its museums present US history.
Salon · Sep 8 Smithsonian head retiring amid feuds The move comes after the White House labeled Smithsonian leadership radicals
The Guardian - US · Sep 8 Ex-60 Minutes managing editor says fired staffers ‘refused to be accomplices’ in show’s ‘destruction’ Guy Campanile addresses ouster in Facebook post and says ‘we were told to leave because we insisted on doing our jobs’