On Fox News, progressives score points and stumble Top energy trader hails Trump's Venezuela oil deal as a 'generational win' for gas prices Ex-Hillary Clinton staffer warns Democrats that courting far-left could cost them Jewish voters The Memo: GOP sees risks in Trump’s midterm strategy of focusing on himself On Fox News, progressives score points and stumble Top energy trader hails Trump's Venezuela oil deal as a 'generational win' for gas prices Ex-Hillary Clinton staffer warns Democrats that courting far-left could cost them Jewish voters The Memo: GOP sees risks in Trump’s midterm strategy of focusing on himself Politics RFK Jr. Says Pennsylvania Lied About ‘So-Called’ Measles Deaths Republicans are accusing Pennsylvania officials of lying about reported measles deaths in the state. Forbes 3 min read RFK Jr. Says Pennsylvania Lied About ‘So-Called’ Measles Deaths Republicans are accusing Pennsylvania officials of lying about reported measles deaths in the state. World Robinson says confidence in Parades Commission remains low Gavin Robinson was responding after the Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant confirmed he had received a letter from the Parades Commission outlining how it intends to restore public confidence. BBC 5 min read Robinson says confidence in Parades Commission remains low Gavin Robinson was responding after the Northern Ireland Secretary Sir Chris Bryant confirmed he had received a letter from the Parades Commission outlining how it intends to restore public confidence. World A Deal is not a strategy: The danger of accepting Kim Jong Un’s terms The most dangerous agreement is not one that fails, but one that succeeds on paper while advancing the adversary's strategy, columnist argues. UPI 5 min read A Deal is not a strategy: The danger of accepting Kim Jong Un’s terms The most dangerous agreement is not one that fails, but one that succeeds on paper while advancing the adversary's strategy, columnist argues. Politics Trump Reveals His Favorite Journalist at CNN in Rant Calling for New Network Leadership: ‘Don’t Fire Him!’ Trump said the “best person on CNN” is the analyst who presented poll data revealing him as the U.S. president whom Republicans most admire People 4 min read Trump Reveals His Favorite Journalist at CNN in Rant Calling for New Network Leadership: ‘Don’t Fire Him!’ Trump said the “best person on CNN” is the analyst who presented poll data revealing him as the U.S. president whom Republicans most admire Politics 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 2 min read 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 Politics US judge rules against Trump’s effort to deport pro-Palestinian students A federal judge criticised the Trump government for attempting to infringe upon foreign students’ rights to free speech. Al Jazeera 3 min read US judge rules against Trump’s effort to deport pro-Palestinian students A federal judge criticised the Trump government for attempting to infringe upon foreign students’ rights to free speech. US Dem AG Warns Jewish Democrats Are Being Pushed Out of the Party: ‘Off Putting and Offensive’ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned her party that they are pushing out Jewish Democrats with their embrace of far-left critics of Israel. Mediaite 2 min read Dem AG Warns Jewish Democrats Are Being Pushed Out of the Party: ‘Off Putting and Offensive’ Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel warned her party that they are pushing out Jewish Democrats with their embrace of far-left critics of Israel. Business Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both. CBS News 108 5 min read Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show President Trump has accused oil companies like Chevron and ExxonMobil of "making too much money." He owns shares of both. Business The viral leftist teens of Campaign 2020 work for OpenAI now The “Gravel Teens” made their names running an outsider stunt campaign against corporate power and wealth concentration. They just signed with an AI behemoth. CNN 11 min read The viral leftist teens of Campaign 2020 work for OpenAI now The “Gravel Teens” made their names running an outsider stunt campaign against corporate power and wealth concentration. They just signed with an AI behemoth. Politics Indigenous leaders protest Trump's Lake Ontario name change The name Ontario comes from an indigenous language, which chiefs of indigenous nations say is being disrespected. USA TODAY 2 min read Indigenous leaders protest Trump's Lake Ontario name change The name Ontario comes from an indigenous language, which chiefs of indigenous nations say is being disrespected. Politics Seneca Nation fights Trump’s “Lake America” rename The tribe invokes a 232-year-old treaty as Trump celebrates the proposed name change with bizarre AI memes Salon 2 min read Seneca Nation fights Trump’s “Lake America” rename The tribe invokes a 232-year-old treaty as Trump celebrates the proposed name change with bizarre AI memes Politics White House Aides Sound the Alarm Over Trump’s Big Obsession White House insiders are sounding the alarm that President Donald Trump is far more interested in building his own legacy than improving the economy or ending his war with Iran. Trump, 80, is frustrating aides by refusing to meaningfully address issues that matter to American voters ahead of the midterms and instead focusing on vanity projects he feels will better cement his place in American history, officials tell the Wall Street Journal. A senior administration official told the paper that Tr The Daily Beast 2 min read White House Aides Sound the Alarm Over Trump’s Big Obsession White House insiders are sounding the alarm that President Donald Trump is far more interested in building his own legacy than improving the economy or ending his war with Iran. Trump, 80, is frustrating aides by refusing to meaningfully address issues that matter to American voters ahead of the midterms and instead focusing on vanity projects he feels will better cement his place in American history, officials tell the Wall Street Journal. A senior administration official told the paper that Tr US Robert F Kennedy Jr Slams The Media and ‘Demagogue’ Politicians For Making Americans Terrified of Measles Robert F. Kennedy Jr. slammed the press and "demagogue" politicians like Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro for trying to terrify the American public over measles. Mediaite 2 min read Robert F Kennedy Jr Slams The Media and ‘Demagogue’ Politicians For Making Americans Terrified of Measles Robert F. Kennedy Jr. slammed the press and "demagogue" politicians like Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro for trying to terrify the American public over measles. World German AfD youth group eyes euro stance at congress ahead of key polls The youth wing of the Alternative for Germany party met for a national congress on Saturday, ahead of a key election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt that could see the far-right AfD take power for the first time. At the event in the eastern city of Magdeburg, the Generation Deutschland (GD) youth organization discussed its stance on European policy, aiming to distance itself from the main party's line. dpa 4 min read German AfD youth group eyes euro stance at congress ahead of key polls The youth wing of the Alternative for Germany party met for a national congress on Saturday, ahead of a key election in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt that could see the far-right AfD take power for the first time. At the event in the eastern city of Magdeburg, the Generation Deutschland (GD) youth organization discussed its stance on European policy, aiming to distance itself from the main party's line. World Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor Senior British conservative politician James Cleverly has said he is quitting the shadow cabinet to stand for London mayor. The former foreign secretary and Braintree MP said the capital needs “more than an administrator” after seeing its reputation “slip, at home and abroad, while too many of its problems have been left to fester. dpa 2 min read Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor Senior British conservative politician James Cleverly has said he is quitting the shadow cabinet to stand for London mayor. The former foreign secretary and Braintree MP said the capital needs “more than an administrator” after seeing its reputation “slip, at home and abroad, while too many of its problems have been left to fester. Politics Why Trump Is Dooming Himself with MAGA Candidates President Donald Trump is dooming himself by backing MAGA “buffoons” who will not have the benefit of sharing a ballot with him in the midterms, his longtime biographer says. Author Michael Wolff tells the Inside Trump’s Head podcast that the all-important difference between a general election and midterms is that Trump’s base is not nearly as energized when he is not at the top of the ticket. With Trump-backed Senate candidates like Ken Paxton in Texas and Mike Collins in Georgia being particul The Daily Beast 3 min read Why Trump Is Dooming Himself with MAGA Candidates President Donald Trump is dooming himself by backing MAGA “buffoons” who will not have the benefit of sharing a ballot with him in the midterms, his longtime biographer says. Author Michael Wolff tells the Inside Trump’s Head podcast that the all-important difference between a general election and midterms is that Trump’s base is not nearly as energized when he is not at the top of the ticket. With Trump-backed Senate candidates like Ken Paxton in Texas and Mike Collins in Georgia being particul Politics Trump Names 'Best Person' On CNN Amid Network 'DEATH SPIRAL': 'Don't Fire Him!' President Donald Trump slammed the network but singled out one on-air personality as the “best person” there. HuffPost 1 min read Trump Names 'Best Person' On CNN Amid Network 'DEATH SPIRAL': 'Don't Fire Him!' President Donald Trump slammed the network but singled out one on-air personality as the “best person” there. Politics Bill Gates Hopeful World Leaders Will Take His AI Warning Seriously: ‘I Think There’s a Chance’ Bill Gates said he was hopeful that world leaders like Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take his warnings about AI seriously. Mediaite 2 min read Bill Gates Hopeful World Leaders Will Take His AI Warning Seriously: ‘I Think There’s a Chance’ Bill Gates said he was hopeful that world leaders like Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take his warnings about AI seriously. World Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor The capital is not set to vote on a new mayor until 2028. BBC 3 min read Cleverly quits shadow cabinet to run for London mayor The capital is not set to vote on a new mayor until 2028. Politics Maggie Haberman Hits Back at Trump’s Personal Insults By Tearing Apart WH Claim About Her 9/11 Report New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman responded to President Donald Trump's personal insults over a 9/11 ceremony and dismissed the White House's denial. Mediaite 3 min read Maggie Haberman Hits Back at Trump’s Personal Insults By Tearing Apart WH Claim About Her 9/11 Report New York Times journalist Maggie Haberman responded to President Donald Trump's personal insults over a 9/11 ceremony and dismissed the White House's denial. US Bernie Sanders Vows Legislation to 'Stop Flock and AI Mass Surveillance' The Vermont senator warned that the surveillance company's 120,000-plus AI cameras are pushing the US toward a "surveillance state," adding a prominent voice to a growing bipartisan backlash. Decrypt 2 min read Bernie Sanders Vows Legislation to 'Stop Flock and AI Mass Surveillance' The Vermont senator warned that the surveillance company's 120,000-plus AI cameras are pushing the US toward a "surveillance state," adding a prominent voice to a growing bipartisan backlash. World French election 2027: Poll puts Mélenchon in contention for run-off Eight months before the presidential election, Jean-Luc Mélenchon is surging in the polls. The LFI leader could now reach the run-off, while the left is split between his bid and the alternative championed by Raphaël Glucksmann. Euronews 4 min read French election 2027: Poll puts Mélenchon in contention for run-off Eight months before the presidential election, Jean-Luc Mélenchon is surging in the polls. The LFI leader could now reach the run-off, while the left is split between his bid and the alternative championed by Raphaël Glucksmann.

Politics Trump posts AI video of ‘Lake America’ being protected by an army of bequiffed ‘Donald Ducks’ The post came after the president signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ amid a bitter tariff war with Canada The Independent 143 3 min read Trump posts AI video of ‘Lake America’ being protected by an army of bequiffed ‘Donald Ducks’ The post came after the president signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ amid a bitter tariff war with Canada Politics Trump’s foreign policy is more Don Corleone than Disraeli America has seized the prize. Back in 1989, when George Bush senior deposed the despotic General Manuel Noriega of Panama, the United States embarked upon four-and-a-half years of costly nation-building, constructing the success story we see today: political stability, historically low inflation, relatively high incomes and one of the highest GDPs-per-capita in Latin America. The Telegraph 4 min read Trump’s foreign policy is more Don Corleone than Disraeli America has seized the prize. Back in 1989, when George Bush senior deposed the despotic General Manuel Noriega of Panama, the United States embarked upon four-and-a-half years of costly nation-building, constructing the success story we see today: political stability, historically low inflation, relatively high incomes and one of the highest GDPs-per-capita in Latin America. Business Trump's Venezuela oil deal may not lower gas prices anytime soon President Trump announced the "biggest oil deal in world history," following an agreement involving the Venezuelan government. Newsweek US 6 min read Trump's Venezuela oil deal may not lower gas prices anytime soon President Trump announced the "biggest oil deal in world history," following an agreement involving the Venezuelan government. Politics Trump: Massive Venezuela oil deal will more than double US reserves US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States has reached a deal with Venezuela to take control of more than 65 billion barrels of the country's proven oil reserves. "This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future," Trump said on his Truth Social platform, describing it as the largest oil deal in world history. dpa 3 min read Trump: Massive Venezuela oil deal will more than double US reserves US President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States has reached a deal with Venezuela to take control of more than 65 billion barrels of the country's proven oil reserves. "This Historic Transaction MORE THAN DOUBLES American Oil Reserves, greatly increases our Oil Supply, and will substantially lower Gas Prices for all Americans, long into the future," Trump said on his Truth Social platform, describing it as the largest oil deal in world history. Politics Seneca Nation Calls on Trump to Reverse ‘Lake America’ Name Change: ‘Lake Ontario Is Not a Political Pawn’ “The President cannot assert ownership over our culture or erase it through irresponsible political action,” the tribe leader said after Wednesday’s executive order People 60 5 min read Seneca Nation Calls on Trump to Reverse ‘Lake America’ Name Change: ‘Lake Ontario Is Not a Political Pawn’ “The President cannot assert ownership over our culture or erase it through irresponsible political action,” the tribe leader said after Wednesday’s executive order World Opinion - The Pentagon’s new nuclear doctrine needs congressional guardrails Critics in Congress and the arms control community are right: Any doctrine premised on “limited” nuclear use invites the illusion of control. The Hill 5 min read Opinion - The Pentagon’s new nuclear doctrine needs congressional guardrails Critics in Congress and the arms control community are right: Any doctrine premised on “limited” nuclear use invites the illusion of control. World US ‘to own Venezuela’s oil for 100 years’ in Trump deal The United States could own a significant share of Venezuelan oil for 100 years as part of Donald Trump’s “biggest oil deal in world history”. The Telegraph 4 min read US ‘to own Venezuela’s oil for 100 years’ in Trump deal The United States could own a significant share of Venezuelan oil for 100 years as part of Donald Trump’s “biggest oil deal in world history”. Politics Tucker Carlson Wants Trump ‘Immediately’ Removed From Office: 'That's Gotta Be The Red Line' “Why isn’t there an attempt to remove him from office, like, immediately?” Carlson asked. HuffPost 2 min read Tucker Carlson Wants Trump ‘Immediately’ Removed From Office: 'That's Gotta Be The Red Line' “Why isn’t there an attempt to remove him from office, like, immediately?” Carlson asked. Politics Democrats' chances of flipping Alaska governor after Tom Begich drops out Democrat Tom Begich suspended his Alaska governor bid on Friday, adding new uncertainty to the state's ranked-choice race. Newsweek US 6 min read Democrats' chances of flipping Alaska governor after Tom Begich drops out Democrat Tom Begich suspended his Alaska governor bid on Friday, adding new uncertainty to the state's ranked-choice race. Politics 69 Years Ago Today, A 24-Hour Filibuster Failed To Stop America’s First Modern Civil Rights Law On August 29, 1957, Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act—the first federal civil rights law since Reconstruction. It was limited, but it broke a historic barrier. Men's Journal 2 min read 69 Years Ago Today, A 24-Hour Filibuster Failed To Stop America’s First Modern Civil Rights Law On August 29, 1957, Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act—the first federal civil rights law since Reconstruction. It was limited, but it broke a historic barrier. Politics Trump aide fined after making $100k betting on president’s speeches Donald Trump’s teleprompt operator has been fined after he admitted making more than $100,000 (£74,000) betting on Mr Trump’s speeches. The Telegraph 2 min read Trump aide fined after making $100k betting on president’s speeches Donald Trump’s teleprompt operator has been fined after he admitted making more than $100,000 (£74,000) betting on Mr Trump’s speeches. Politics Another Trump Cabinet member is mulling a 2028 run for president: report In recent months, 2028 speculation has largely focused on two figures: JD Vance and Marco Rubio The Independent 3 min read Another Trump Cabinet member is mulling a 2028 run for president: report In recent months, 2028 speculation has largely focused on two figures: JD Vance and Marco Rubio Politics Trump announces 'historic' US-Venezuela oil deal that he says will lower gas prices In a social media post, Trump called it "THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY" ABC News 4 min read Trump announces 'historic' US-Venezuela oil deal that he says will lower gas prices In a social media post, Trump called it "THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY" US West Virginia lawmakers press Flock after testimony raises data-access concerns "I care deeply about privacy, and some of what I've read in that testimony sounded problematic." The Cool Down 2 min read West Virginia lawmakers press Flock after testimony raises data-access concerns "I care deeply about privacy, and some of what I've read in that testimony sounded problematic." US Map shows property at center of Yosemite land swap proposal Supporters say the deal follows federal law, but critics fear it could open national parks to future development. Newsweek US 5 min read Map shows property at center of Yosemite land swap proposal Supporters say the deal follows federal law, but critics fear it could open national parks to future development. US Opinion - Electric vehicles are flaming out —let’s ‘Make Internal Combustion Engines Great Again’ If you are a builder, promoter or buyer of electric vehicles, good for you. Science and technology do march on. But occasionally, at what cost? While it’s quite easy to understand the rationale for building EVs — perceived innovation, business plans, and profit — it’s still natural to question the promotion and purchasing of said vehicles. At least for some. Much of the EV market is still wrapped… The Hill 4 min read Opinion - Electric vehicles are flaming out —let’s ‘Make Internal Combustion Engines Great Again’ If you are a builder, promoter or buyer of electric vehicles, good for you. Science and technology do march on. But occasionally, at what cost? While it’s quite easy to understand the rationale for building EVs — perceived innovation, business plans, and profit — it’s still natural to question the promotion and purchasing of said vehicles. At least for some. Much of the EV market is still wrapped… Politics Jasmine Crockett reinforces move to support down-ballot candidates amid heated Senate race in Texas Crockett says her focus is on building name recognition for other Democrats running for election in hopes of flipping a TheGrio 3 min read Jasmine Crockett reinforces move to support down-ballot candidates amid heated Senate race in Texas Crockett says her focus is on building name recognition for other Democrats running for election in hopes of flipping a Technology California lawmakers unanimously pass Linux exemption from age-verification law — software distributed under the GPL, MIT, BSD, and Apache licenses are exempt California’s legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1856, exempting open-source operating systems from the State’s Digital Age Assurance Act months before the law is due to take effect on January 1, 2027. Tom's Hardware 3 min read California lawmakers unanimously pass Linux exemption from age-verification law — software distributed under the GPL, MIT, BSD, and Apache licenses are exempt California’s legislature has passed Assembly Bill 1856, exempting open-source operating systems from the State’s Digital Age Assurance Act months before the law is due to take effect on January 1, 2027. Politics Leaked Audio Reveals MAGA Rep Venting About Trump’s Bizarre Priorities A Republican representative seeking re-election has privately vented that President Donald Trump’s executive actions are harming the party and may doom even “safe” red seats like hers. Oklahoma Rep. Stephanie Bice, a top MAGA ally, told college students that Trump is not helping voters’ perception of Republicans by renaming Lake Ontario and feuding with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to a recording obtained by The Bulwark. “We’re not helping ourselves today when we decide to rena The Daily Beast 2 min read Leaked Audio Reveals MAGA Rep Venting About Trump’s Bizarre Priorities A Republican representative seeking re-election has privately vented that President Donald Trump’s executive actions are harming the party and may doom even “safe” red seats like hers. Oklahoma Rep. Stephanie Bice, a top MAGA ally, told college students that Trump is not helping voters’ perception of Republicans by renaming Lake Ontario and feuding with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, according to a recording obtained by The Bulwark. “We’re not helping ourselves today when we decide to rena US Byron Donalds shuts down Bill Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, says 'Florida is a meritocracy' Byron Donalds pushed back on Bill Maher's claims that racism cost him key Florida Panhandle counties, calling the state a meritocracy on "Real Time." Fox News 63 5 min read Byron Donalds shuts down Bill Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, says 'Florida is a meritocracy' Byron Donalds pushed back on Bill Maher's claims that racism cost him key Florida Panhandle counties, calling the state a meritocracy on "Real Time." Politics Trump Posts Wacky Video Boosting Lake America Name Change: ‘Protected by Donald Ducks’ This is probably the scariest gaggle that's ever been associated with President Donald Trump as he trolled Canada on "Lake America." Mediaite 2 min read Trump Posts Wacky Video Boosting Lake America Name Change: ‘Protected by Donald Ducks’ This is probably the scariest gaggle that's ever been associated with President Donald Trump as he trolled Canada on "Lake America." Politics 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 4 min read 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 Business Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says China isn't behind the anti-data-center debate Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said his data center pivot was driven by legitimate concerns from Texans, not by Chinese propaganda. Business Insider 3 min read Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says China isn't behind the anti-data-center debate Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said his data center pivot was driven by legitimate concerns from Texans, not by Chinese propaganda. World Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout in expected close race In Reykjavík, voter turnout was higher by noon than at the same time during the 2024 parliamentary election, local media reported. Euronews 3 min read Iceland's EU referendum sees high preliminary voter turnout in expected close race In Reykjavík, voter turnout was higher by noon than at the same time during the 2024 parliamentary election, local media reported. Products and Services Products and Services