UNCOVERED: 7 - The Untold Story

Trump’s slurred, confused Oval Office announcement really should concern Republicans

ANALYSIS: The president seemed like he was struggling, writes Holly Baxter, and through the struggle he forgot to claim that the Iran war isn’t a war and that the $5,000 midterms payment isn’t a mass voter bribe

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Trump Cuts 2031 Fuel-Economy Target From 50.4 to 34.9 Mpg — Cheaper Cars, More Petrol?

The Trump administration has lowered the 2031 fuel-economy target for new US cars and light trucks, prompting support from manufacturers and criticism over fuel consumption, pollution and costs.

International Business Times UK · Sep 28

Fuel Economy Rollback Will Burn Billions More Gallons Of Gas, Trump Administration Says

The public health and environmental costs of the revised fuel economy standards could be colossal.

InsideEVs · Sep 28

John Oliver on Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro: ‘Fearmongering and flagrant daddy issues’

The Last Week Tonight host digs into Brazil’s election, with current leader Lula faces a disgraced former president’s son

The Guardian - US · Sep 28

US attempts to control Ukraine’s attacks on Russia reflect a fundamental strategic disconnect

In a recent phone call, Donald Trump urged Volodymyr Zelensky to stop Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries. Whether a request or a demand, this appears, certainly at first glance, fundamentally different from the Biden administration’s policy of restricting the use of US long-range missiles to hit targets inside Russia.

The Conversation · Sep 28

Trump rolls over for China's panda gift

Art of the deal: China gets dominance in AI and renewables, plus global respect. Trump gets a couple cuddle-bears

Salon · Sep 28

Senators gear up for Judiciary clash with Jack Smith

The special counsel who supervised the dismissed federal criminal cases against President Donald Trump is set for a confrontation with the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. Even the title of the hearing — “Oversight of Jack Smith’s Abuse of Authority and the Targeting of Republicans and Related Matters” — gives…

Roll Call · Sep 28

Trump administration cuts mileage rules for cars, light trucks

The Transportation Department released a final rule Monday that aims to “reset” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s fuel economy standards, rolling back substantial required mileage increases for automakers’ fleets implemented under the Biden administration. Dubbed “Freedom Means Affordable Cars” by the department, the 892-page rule will impact Corporate Average…

Roll Call · Sep 28

As the US midterms approach, Trump’s boasts on the economy fall flat with voters

Trump’s tariffs and his war against Iran caused prices to to rise, but the US president continues to claim it’s ‘the greatest economy in history’

The Guardian - US · Sep 28

Trump Cuts 2031 Fuel Standard To 34.5 MPG, SUVs May Stay Dominant

New CAFE rules cut the 2031 fleet target to 34.5 mpg, reshaping how US automakers balance trucks, hybrids, and future efficiency tech.

Motor1 · Sep 28