‘God Made Trump’ is just one of the president’s taxpayer-funded ads set to hit airwaves for midterm blitz The White House has defended the ad campaign as ‘educational’ and ‘unapologetically patriotic’ The Independent UK · Oct 3
'God made Trump': Inside White House's $20 million ad campaign ahead of midterms Three of the advertisements have so far appeared on television networks including CBS, CNN, MS NOW, Fox News and Fox. It remains unclear whether every advertisement will be broadcast on television, released digitally or both. Although the videos have different themes, many feature Trump alongside audio containing favourable comments about… The Times of India · Oct 3
Lawmakers call for action on ‘plainly illegal’ taxpayer-funded ads to promote Trump House Democrats say officials may have illegally misused public funds to pay for president’s ‘narcissistic ego trips’ The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Jack Smith Hearing: Representative Jamie Raskin Criticises Republican Senator Over Political Stunt Jamie Raskin accused Senator Eric Schmitt of staging a political stunt after a Senate hearing dispute over whether Jack Smith attended an Atlanta Hawks or Iowa Hawkeyes game. International Business Times UK · Sep 30
Trump handpicked the images and video used in his taxpayer-funded ads: report The campaign-style ads began rolling out last week ahead of the midterm elections and have drawn bipartisan criticism over the use of taxpayer money The Independent UK · Sep 29
Democrats Plan Trump Family Business Probes If They Win Congress Democrats are considering congressional investigations into Trump family business dealings if they win control of the House or Senate, but no targets or wrongdoing have been established. International Business Times UK · Sep 29
Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms Democrats are preparing to investigate Trump family business deals, corporate donors and companies tied to the administration if they win control of either chamber of Congress in the midterms. Control of the House or Senate would give them subpoena power, potentially opening probes into crypto ventures, defence-linked investments, political donations… The Economic Times · Sep 28
Trump's 'Love Me' Advert Costs Taxpayers at Least $443K as Raskin Questions Its Legality Tracked media spending on Trump's 'Love Me' advert reached at least $443,000 by 25 September. Jamie Raskin raised legal concerns, while the White House called the spot a public-service announcement. International Business Times UK · Sep 27
House Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump administration. Impeachment is an option House Democrats are planning significant oversight investigations targeting President Trump and his administration after the elections. They expect to hold them accountable for alleged corruption and abuses of power. Key areas of inquiry will include Trump family business dealings and various civil rights violations. The Economic Times · Sep 26
White House claims pro-Trump ad it paid Fox to air was ‘public service announcement’ Some Democrats say taxpayer-funded ad could be illegal government propaganda aimed at influencing voters The Guardian - US · Sep 25
Trump administration aired government-funded TV ad targeting communism, and the backlash is coming from both sides of the aisle They are slamming it as "blatantly unethical." We Got This Covered · Sep 24
Gianni Infantino snubs US investigation into Fifa’s Trump links Infantino was informed in late July that an investigation was being launched into Fifa’s ‘sustained campaign’ to curry favour with Donald Trump The Independent UK · Sep 11
What to know about Trump's pledge of $5,000 to 'every American' if GOP wins midterms President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 "Trump dividend" payment to every US adult on Wednesday if his Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November 3 midterm elections. The pledge has raised numerous questions. Here's what we know so far. France 24 · Sep 10
Trump puts himself on midterm ballot during Dallas spectacle DALLAS and JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — President Donald Trump put himself on the midterm ballot Wednesday but acknowledged it would take more time to end the Iran war and lower gas prices. If some vulnerable Republican candidates were eager to distance themselves from an unpopular president, Trump used the… Roll Call · Sep 10
The Economic Times · 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…
Roll Call · Sep 2 Top Dems, voting groups gear up for potential midterm ‘emergency’ Some congressional Democrats and voting-rights advocates are taking President Donald Trump’s not ruling out a national emergency declaration around November’s midterm elections seriously and literally. Trump raised eyebrows last month during an interview with conservative commentator Wayne Allyn Root, who had suggested to the president that he could simply declare…
The Guardian - US · Sep 1 What should we do with Trump’s monstrous architectural legacy? Questions over Trump’s ballroom and other structures might not feel urgent. But when his reign ends, Trumpism must be repudiated
The Guardian - US · Aug 27 Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm Congressman Jamie Raskin asks president’s son to detail firm’s recent success after he joined 1789 Capital as partner
The Economic Times · Aug 27 Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other Michigan Democrats face internal divisions over the cost of living and political issues. Disputes over Israel and antisemitism are complicating party unity efforts. Some Democrats have withheld support for Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. El-Sayed's association with a controversial commentator has drawn significant criticism. Party leaders aim to unify and focus…
Latin Times · Aug 20 Ex-DOJ Attorney Says Antisemitism Probes at Harvard, Brown and Columbia Were Decided Before Evidence Was In A former DOJ lawyer says political appointees predetermined antisemitism probes at Harvard, Brown and Columbia before evidence was reviewed.
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Trump investigations into antisemitism in the Ivy League were ploys to strip school funding, whistleblower claims While Trump returned to office promising to eliminate campus antisemitism that he claimed went unchecked during the Biden administration, critics maintain the federal intervention has been heavy-handed, infringing upon free expression and forcing concessions from higher education institutions
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools A whistleblower is alleging that a Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities
The Independent UK · Aug 18 Trump has this to worry about if Congress flips in the midterm elections ANALYSIS: Democrats, learning from their experiences in Trump 1.0, are plotting more effective oversight for a potential post-Blue Wave environment, writes John Bowden — even if the president is fixated on the filibuster
The Guardian - US · Aug 13 The Lakers have become a poker chip for some of the most powerful men in America One of the most famous teams in the world is about to change hands for the second time in less than a year for more than $12bn. Will anyone push back?
Fortune · Aug 4 ‘This is insider trading by definition’: Trump sells $100,000 monthly subscription service to Wall Street to further monetize the presidency Wall Street firms will get information milliseconds faster than the general public—and Trump will directly benefit.