When Judges Pick Their Law Clerks As Replacements Judge Southwick announces he will take senior status, and two days later President Trump nominates Southwick's former clerk. Reason · Oct 1
AI's biggest players promise to police themselves at the White House Six of AI's most powerful companies signed a voluntary safety accord at the White House this week. Fortune · Oct 1
Federal panel gives final approval to new design for White House security screening center A federal panel has approved plans for an underground facility to screen visitors to the White House The Independent UK · Oct 1
Democrats to Trump: Show Us the Venezuela Oil Deal — or Face Subpoenas Five House Democrats demanded the Venezuela-NABEP oil deal's full contract on Sept. 30 after a classified briefing produced zero answers — and subpoenas may follow. Latin Times · Oct 1
Trump Ads Paid for With Taxpayer Money Face Claims They May Violate Federal Law Public Citizen has complained that US government-funded adverts featuring Donald Trump use taxpayer money for political messaging, a claim the White House rejects. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
‘Pain in the ass’: Trump again shows annoyance with Paxton after leaked audio President Donald Trump on Thursday once again had Texas on his mind, stumping for state Attorney General Ken Paxton a day after leaked audio added to the awkwardness between the president and a Senate candidate he called a “pain in the ass.” He used an official White House event to… Roll Call · Oct 1
Trump takes his taxpayer funded ads to the airwaves of hated rivals CNN and MS NOW The Trump administration has shelled out upwards of $2.87 million on the controversial ads The Independent UK · Oct 1
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
Donald Trump Leg Video Raises Fresh Questions Online as Physician Notes Improvement in Lower-Leg Swelling A video of Donald Trump walking has prompted online speculation about apparent outlines beneath his trousers, but medical records report improved swelling and normal neurological function International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Natalie Harp Draws Attention Behind Trump During $15bn Steel Announcement Natalie Harp attracted online attention after appearing behind Donald Trump during a White House announcement about Mesabi Metallics' planned $15bn steel complex in Iowa. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Dan Rather has followed the news wherever he goes, in a career that highlights 75 years of evolving journalism In television news, there are two roles in front of the camera: reporter and anchor. The Conversation · Oct 1
Critics Claim That Elon Musk Returning to the Donald Trump Administration 'Should Terrify Us All' Elon Musk will co-lead the Pentagon's 120-day Project Meridian study with Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich, prompting criticism over the trio's roles. International Business Times UK · Oct 1
Chinese hackers pose as former White House official in AI espionage campaign Chinese hackers impersonated US artificial intelligence experts, including a former White House official, in a campaign to steal emails and credentials of researchers and policy experts working on AI, cybersecurity firm Proofpoint said on Thursday. The Times of India · Oct 1
White House removes CNN from press pool for second time in a week Network was listed as primary TV pool covering Thursday’s presidential activities but then was abruptly removed The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Medical Daily · Oct 1 FDA Will Likely Stay Without a Confirmed Commissioner into November as Senate Panel Holds Off on Overton Vote No Senate committee vote on FDA nominee Heidi Overton is expected before the midterms, leaving the agency under acting leadership through fall.
The Guardian - US · Oct 1 White House airs new taxpayer-funded ad praising Trump’s war on Iran New ad features audio from Trump’s declaration of war and Pete Hegseth saying ‘if you kill Americans … we will kill you’
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 Trump Signs 'Super Intelligence' Pact as 'President of the Unites States;' Internet Did Not Miss the Irony A White House accord on super intelligence drew attention after misspelling 'United States' beneath Donald Trump's signature, overshadowing its voluntary AI safety commitments.
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 'Way More Obvious Than Usual': Donald Trump Elevates Health Concerns as His Left Leg Appears 'Limp' Donald Trump's leg stance after a White House tech luncheon drew online scrutiny, but no evidence establishes a new injury or medical cause.
International Business Times UK · Oct 1 Barron Trump Swaps New York Dating Gossip for a Start-up Push as He Settles Into White House Life Aged 20 Barron Trump has traded dating rumours for a start-up push, launching a yerba mate drinks brand and crypto venture while living in the White House aged 20.
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Trump breaks silence on taxpayer-funded ‘campaign ads’ as even Republicans balk Trump says he will ‘gladly pay the money’ to run the ads himself if it’s ‘wrong’ to use millions of taxpayer dollars
Bored Panda · Sep 30 People Convinced Karoline Leavitt’s Bedroom Blunder Was Attack On Trump As They Point Out Suspicious Details Karoline Leavitt’s accidental Instagram Live drew 1,157 viewers and quickly sparked comparisons with Trump TV, a 24/7 streaming channel entirely dedicated to White House content.
Latin Times · Sep 30 Kennedy's Iran Message to Trump: What a Nationwide Address Would Need to Cover Sen. John Kennedy urged Trump to focus on costs and explain the Iran war. Here's what he said and how gas prices and GOP polling shape the midterms.
The Guardian - US · Sep 30 Seth Meyers on Trump canceling $1bn in federal funds: ‘Is he adding a waterslide to the reflecting pool?’ Late-night hosts weighed in on Trump’s relationship with tech leaders and the White House’s new AI-powered site
International Business Times · Sep 30 Trump Floats Jay Clayton For AI Czar. He Has Called AI Both An Opportunity And a Threat. Trump said he has someone in mind for the role as his administration builds out a broader federal strategy around rapidly advancing AI systems.
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Donald Trump calls Google CEO Sundar Pichai ‘monster’ at ‘Super Intelligence’ summit Donald Trump called Google CEO Sundar Pichai a “monster” during a White House “Super Intelligence” summit on Tuesday (29 September).