Donald Trump claimed credit for Howard Stern's rumored departure from SiriusXM, despite Stern's denial and continued show hosting. Trump linked Stern's hypothetical exit to the alleged failure of "hate Trump" media. However, SiriusXM hasn't confirmed any parting and Stern himself recently stated he'll be back on the air....
President Trump announced a potential 100% tariff on imported chips and semiconductors. However, companies building or committing to build manufacturing facilities in the US will be exempt. This follows Apple's announcement of a $100 billion US manufacturing plan. The tariff's exact implementation date and scope remain unclear, with...
The Trump administration sanctioned Mexican musician Ricardo Hernández, aka "El Makabelico," for alleged money laundering for the Cartel del Noreste. This follows the revocation of visas for other Mexican musicians whose music explores cartel themes. The Treasury Department claims Hernández funnels 50% of his streaming royalties to the cartel....
Stanford University's student newspaper sued the Trump administration for using immigration law to target and deport pro-Palestinian activists. The lawsuit, filed in California, argues this chills students' First Amendment rights. Two former students, fearing deportation for their views, joined the suit. The complaint centers on two Immigration...
The Army's 197th Infantry Brigade briefly banned "bay tossing," a practice where drill sergeants trash trainees' areas for disciplinary purposes. Brigade commander Col. Christopher Hallows issued a memo prohibiting the practice due to concerns about property damage and mistreatment of trainees. However, four days later, the ban was rescinded...
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) will shut down after Republican-led funding cuts eliminated its $1.1 billion budget. The White House previously labeled NPR and PBS a "grift." The cuts, impacting 1,500 public radio and TV stations, particularly harm local news outlets already struggling in a media landscape...
Citizen Lab director Ron Deibert warns the cybersecurity community about a growing fusion of technology and authoritarianism. Speaking at Black Hat, he'll highlight big tech's role in exacerbating insecurity and urge cybersecurity professionals to actively counter this trend. He cites recent US political events as a concerning example...
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," discussing his role in sheltering Texas Democrats fleeing Republican redistricting efforts. Pritzker defended his actions, arguing it's necessary to "preserve democracy" against what he called unconstitutional tactics. He also jokingly acknowledged the unusual shapes of Illinois' congressional...
A new poll reveals a drop in Ukrainian President Zelensky's approval rating from 65% in June to 58% in early August. This decline follows a controversial law subordinating anti-corruption agencies, sparking protests and international criticism. Zelensky reversed the law, restoring agency independence, but the damage appears done. The...
Karol Nawrocki, a conservative historian with no prior political experience, was inaugurated as Poland's new president. His election, backed by US conservatives including Kristi Noem, signals a potential shift towards nationalism. While the Prime Minister holds most day-to-day power, the president influences foreign policy and can veto laws. Nawrocki...
