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The Latest: Trump says Venezuela agreed to give US control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves

President Donald Trump says Venezuela has agreed to give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country’s untapped oil reserves, at cost

The Independent UK · Aug 31

A 300,000 Metric Ton Beef Import Expansion Begins Tuesday and Every Pound Must Clear the Same Federal Checkpoint

A proclamation effective September 1 admits 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings in three tranches, all through one port-of-entry inspection step.

Medical Daily · Aug 31

'Beyond ridiculous': if you're seeing Lake Ontario renamed as Lake America on Google Maps, here's why

After an executive order from the White House, Google Maps is relabeling the Great Lake in its apps.

TechRadar · Aug 31

White House Teleprompter Operator Fined $172K for Insider Trading Using Trump Speech Drafts

Gabriel Perez, a White House teleprompter operator, was fined £126,900 for insider trading on Trump's speeches, exploiting non-public information to profit from prediction markets.

International Business Times UK · Aug 30

Is Karoline Leavitt Joining 'The View'? Former WH Official Could Appear on Show Trump Called 'Stupid'

Karoline Leavitt, former White House press secretary, may join ABC's 'The View' as a guest, despite past tensions with the show. Official negotiations for a permanent role have not begun.

International Business Times UK · Aug 29

Judge rules against Trump in freedom of speech case brought by Stanford newspaper over Israel coverage

Federal judge warns against ‘downward spiral’ for First Amendment after administration threatens to revoke visas over pro-Palestine views

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Michael Wolff Calls Trump a '300-Pound Man Who Stuffs Himself With Poison' While Discussing His Mortality

Biographer Michael Wolff claims President Trump is worried about his mortality, citing health concerns and recent celebrity deaths, sparking renewed debate over his fitness for office

International Business Times UK · Aug 29

Federal Judge Rules That 'Paying Hush Money to an Adult Film Star' Is Not Protected by Immunity

A New York federal judge rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his state hush money conviction on presidential immunity grounds, ruling private cover-ups are not official acts.

International Business Times UK · Aug 29

Trump slammed over latest ‘disgusting’ attack on another female reporter: ‘Filth’

Trump labeled New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman ‘unattractive’ and a ‘stalker’ after she reported on his plans for the 25th anniversary of 9/11

The Independent UK · Aug 29

Donald Trump's Swollen Leg Condition May Lead to 'Wounds That Don't Heal' in Time, Doctor Warns

A vein specialist warns that Donald Trump's chronic venous insufficiency and visibly swollen legs could progress to permanent skin damage and 'wounds that don't heal' without careful management.

International Business Times UK · Aug 29