The era of eternal celebrity From Donald Trump to Taylor Swift, the same names still run culture and politics Salon · Aug 29
Canadian officials consider naming street ‘Obama Ave’ to troll Trump after Lake Ontario ‘shenanigans’ The street was named after President Donald Trump 25 years ago The Independent UK · Aug 28
Lake Ontario to Lake America – who gets to decide what goes on maps? On Aug. 27, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America,” claiming his administration had already “notified all of the various people you have to notify.” The Conversation · Aug 28
Trump Ranks Every President—and Somehow Declares Himself the Greatest of Them All Trump has ranked America's presidents and placed himself above Washington, Lincoln and FDR, while leaving Reagan, Kennedy, Eisenhower and 8 others off his list. International Business Times UK · Aug 28
Is Alito Making the Same Mistake as Ginsburg by Refusing To Retire? The conservative justice is sticking around on the Supreme Court. Will conservatives come to regret it? Reason · Aug 27
Michelle Obama Wears Carolina Herrera Striped Halter Dress at Martha's Vineyard Author Series Michelle Obama wore a striped Carolina Herrera halter dress at the Martha's Vineyard Author Series while discussing her book "The Look." Fashion Times · Aug 27
Dolly Parton Didn't Think She 'Deserved' Donald Trump's Medal of Freedom, So She Turned It Down Twice Country music legend Dolly Parton famously turned down the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice during President Donald Trump's first administration, citing her husband's illness and COVID-19, while later expressing concern that accepting the honour could be perceived as political International Business Times UK · Aug 26
Trump team looks to offload ‘woke’ and ‘terrifying’ painting by artist behind Obama’s official portrait The painting Young Artists After Siamesas 1960 had been hanging in the U.S. Embassy in Santo Domingo since 2015 before being removed The Independent UK · Aug 25
Latest sanctions on Iran risk strengthening Tehran and undermining US credibility The United States has announced its latest plan to put maximum economic pressure on Iran. Launching “Operation Economic Outcast” on August 24, the US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said the plan would involve the “toughest sanctions in history” against Iran. The Conversation · Aug 25
Sanctions Over Speed: How the White House Quietly Recalibrated Its Cuba Bet Seven months after Maduro's capture, Trump's predicted Cuba collapse hasn't arrived — Rubio now talks years, not weeks, as sanctions grind on. Latin Times · Aug 23
Top DHS Lawyer's Judge-Shaming Campaign Lands Him Before the Florida Bar DHS's top lawyer ranked federal judges online; 128 retired jurists filed a Florida Bar complaint. Here's what's confirmed, disputed, and next. Latin Times · Aug 23
Natalie Harp Controversy: Trump Aide Slammed for Fishing Content From the 'Social Media Gutter' Natalie Harp, a White House executive assistant, faces criticism for her role in managing Trump's social media, raising concerns about security clearances and communication standards. International Business Times UK · Aug 23
By calling out Natalie Harp, Jon Ossoff did what no Democrat has been able to do — put Trump on his heels ANALYSIS: Trumpworld has gone nuclear on the freshman senator from Georgia. That was the point, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Aug 21
Salon · Aug 20 Jon Ossoff knows what he's doing The Georgia senator's Trump jabs reveal a deliberate strategy and a leading 2028 contender
The Economic Times · Aug 20 In 1945, number of Japanese people survived World War 2 U.S. nuclear bombings of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, after 81 long years Nobel Peace Prize winning group of survivors fears worst. Here's why New START was signed in 2010 by U.S. President Barack Obama and Dmitry Medvedev, an ally of Vladimir Putin who served a single term as Russia's president. At the time, relations between the two countries were undergoing a "reset". The treaty came into force the following year.
The Guardian - US · Aug 20 We are finally witnessing the decline of corporate Democrats Americans are backing progressives not because they want socialism, but because they want candidates who will fight for the working class
The Economic Times · Aug 20 Trump says Kim Jong Un 'didn't like' Biden, Obama but 'likes me'; highlights ties making US, allies safer "I do have a good relationship with Kim Jong Un, as you know, you've seen. He didn't like Biden, he didn't like Obama, he didn't like anybody, but he likes me, and I just got along with him very good," Trump told reporters while addressing technology leaders.
The Times of India · Aug 19 “80% of the world’s problems involve old men hanging on”: Barack Obama’s remarks revive debate over ageing leadership and power Barack Obama discussed ageing leaders and their fear of insignificance. He noted that many leaders cling to power due to this anxiety. This reluctance hinders generational change and limits new opportunities for younger politicians. Experience is valuable, but political renewal remains essential for healthy systems. Obama's remarks highlight the need…
Reason · Aug 18 Voter Ignorance and the Problem of Confusion Caused by Candidates With Similar Names [Updated] Voter confusion caused by candidates with similar names - as in the current Alaska Senate race - is part of the much larger problem of political ignorance.
Reason · Aug 18 The Trump Administration Promised a Pivot From the Middle East to East Asia. It's Doing the Opposite. The U.S. military is downsizing exercises in South Korea and pulling its last aircraft carrier out of the Pacific.
Latin Times · Aug 18 Trump's White House Has a Record Number of Ultra-Rich Officials: Here's Who They Are President Donald Trump has assembled an administration with an unprecedented concentration of wealth, with 57 senior officials worth at least $100 million each, more than four times the combined number found in the administrations of his three immediate predecessors, according to a new analysis.
The Times of India · Aug 18 Quote of the day by Barack Obama: "If we aren't willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren't willing to…" - a powerful reminder about integrity Barack Obama's words draw a genuinely sharp line between simply saying we believe in something, and actually standing by that belief once doing so becomes genuinely difficult. "If we aren't willing to pay a price for our values, if we aren't willing to make some sacrifices in order to realize…
Benzinga · Aug 18 Trump Says He's Making It 'Much Safer' With North Korea as Kim Jong Un Responded to His Talks Request: 'He Didn't Like Biden. He Didn't Like Obama' President Donald Trump said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un responded to his request for talks while defending changes to U.S.-South Korea military exercises as a move to reduce tensions.
The Economic Times · Aug 18 Trump's slight of South Korea in favor of the North raises broader US security concerns President Trump reduced joint military exercises with South Korea. This decision raises concerns about United States security interests in Asia. Experts believe this move punishes an ally and encourages an adversary. South Korea has long been a close ally of the United States. The exercises are critical for deterring North…