Trump News for Thursday, September 4, 2025

The formal renaming would require Congress to act, but the order is expected to say the new name can be used in official correspondence and ceremonial contexts.

The First Lady led a meeting of White House task force members who promised that AI would usher the U.S. into a 'golden age of prosperity.'

The US president has sought to refocus the department on "warfighting" and a "warrior ethos".

The Department of Justice alleges that negligence by Southern California Edison sparked deadly Eaton Fire in January.

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a disastrous d…

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a grilling before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday over CDC turmoil and vaccine changes. Here are four takeaways.

America’s health secretary has moved into attack mode.

Patterson’s body of work make Gillis’ infamous slurs sound like ‘Sesame Street’

Al-Haq, Palestinian Centre for Human Rights (PCHR) and Al-Mezan targeted for engaging with ICC, state department says.

A federal appeals court is allowing the state of Florida to continue operating the controversial immigrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz."

The U.S. is designating Ecuador's two largest gangs — Los Choneros and Los Lobos — as foreign terrorist organizations.

US universities have faced pressure from the Trump administration to crack down on pro-Palestine activism.

The latest development in South Park season 27's Donald Trump and Satan storyline plays upon a horror movie trope that could factor into the episodes to come.

When federal judges with decades of experience start publicly mocking the Supreme Court’s lack of clarity, you know the system is broken. This week brought us two remarkable examples of lower court judges who are clearly fed up with trying to parse the Suprem…

As the new school year begins, mixed immigration status families face heightened fears about ICE enforcement near schools, creating anxiety that extends far beyond the classroom.

The Trump administration recently targeted a Venezuelan boat it said was carrying drugs.

Agency wants a single private integrator to herd 74K bits of kit with only 40% of the funding so far Get ready to start flying American skies with a renewed sense of confidence, at least eventually, as the Federal Aviation Administration has finally decided t…

Jobs cuts announced by U.S. firms climbed 39% last month, data shows.

DHS says retired Marine sniper Dan LaLota’s firm is uniquely qualified to meet the government’s needs. LaLota tells WIRED his brother, GOP congressman Nick LaLota, played no role in the contract.

President Donald Trump's Rose Garden redesign is one of many decor changes he's made to White House. Take a look at the new "Rose Garden Club."

Twenty-six allies promise troops for Ukraine after fighting stops, as Russia shows no signs of being ready to end war.

The US diplomat suggested continued action against Latin American gangs while in Ecuador, days after a strike on a boat.

The Trump administration formally asked the Supreme Court on Wednesday evening to decide whether President Donald Trump’s ever-shifting tariff policy is lawful. Two federal courts, and a total of 10 federal judges, have all concluded that it is not. The remar…

You don’t often see blackmail victims extending offers to their blackmailers to sit down and discuss political issues, but that’s what happened when CBS — who recently paid off Trump to settle a lawsuit the broadcaster could have won — invited Kristi Noem to …

FBI agents raided former national security adviser John Bolton's home and seized multiple computers, phones, and documents related to his handling of...

The billionaire was reportedly not included on an invite list for today's tech soiree.

RFK Jr faces bipartisan criticism for allegedly undermining vaccine trust and reshaping public health leadership.

The two, six-episode ‘South Park’ seasons released under Biden weren’t nearly this biting

Drivers in the US have until September 30 to qualify for federal EV tax credits, which President Donald Trump axed as part of his "Big Beautiful Bill."

The website’s decision comes amid persistent public concern and speculation about the president’s well-being.

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren accused HHS Secretary RFK Jr. of turning back on his statements during his confirmation hearing that he would not take away vaccines for Americans who want them.

Kristin Marino lost her father Kenneth, a firefighter, on 9/11. David Muir shares the touching moment his FDNY colleagues showed up for Kristin on her wedding day — and brought dad to the wedding.

The health secretary dodged any blame for imploding the CDC's leadership and appeared to endorse anti-vaccination talking points.

The President has been hyper-fixated on his afterlife, in spite of his relationship with evil

Cassidy, who is a doctor, criticized Kennedy for limiting the public’s access to the COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday.

Federal judge says Trump administration cannot refuse to spend funds appropriated by US Congress.

Probe follows a lawsuit filed by Cook challenging Trump firing her from the central bank on mortgage fraud allegations.

Analysts warn the US is using its 'war on terror' playbook for potential extrajudicial killings in Latin America.

Trump is hosting his first event in the newly renovated Rose Garden. One notable tech leader didn't snag an invite.

Venezuela accuses the US of breaking international law after strike on alleged 'drug boat'.

By Matt Solomon Published: September 04th, 2025

DC attorney general says ongoing deployment in US capital is illegal, as Trump floats sending troops to more cities.

US President Trump has threatened non-specific consequences for Putin if Russia fails to agree to peace with Ukraine.

Venezuela holds the world's largest proven oil reserves, more than five times more than the United States.

The Wall Street Journal first reported that a criminal investigation was opened into Lisa Cook. Bill Pulte cancelled a planned press conference ahead of the news.

New research shows that filtration systems that remove PFAS can also get rid of other harmful substances. Whether they'll actually be introduced is a different matter entirely.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wrapping up a brief trip to Latin America with a stop in Ecuador as countries in the region nervously watch the Trump ...

It is no exaggeration to say that the future of checks and balances hinges on what the Court does in the tariffs case.

Investing.com -- U.S. President Donald Trump has called for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to meet, suggesting ...

Before crying on Fox News, Kid Rock covered Eric Cartman

A woman captured overnight time-lapse footage of the northern lights off the coast of Flamborough, England, on Monday, displaying the aurora in all its glory.

A live camera captured the moment a whirlwind formed kicking up loose ash deposits. Whirlwinds are caused by the chaotic and turbulent mixing of hot and cold air, according to USGS.

In a rally in Washington, D.C., survivors detailed the abuse they said they suffered at the hands of Jeffrey Epstein, with some saying the abuse happened when they were teenagers.

U.S. airlines' lobbying group filed a proposal with the Department of Transportation seeking to repeal a wide range of consumer protections.

Red McArthur is the legacy character we all forget about

Ukraine has cut Russia's refining capacity by a fifth, in a bid to starve it of energy and revenue from exports.

Who knew City Wok would perfectly demonstrate what Trump is doing to the American consumer?

Apple CEO Tim Cook has been invited to an event for tech leaders at the White House today in the newly renovated Rose Garden, according to The Hill. Cook is among more than two dozen technology executives invited to the White House by President Donald Tr…

In 1999 the World Trade Organization gathered in Seattle to celebrate free trade. The protest that followed offers a blueprint for effective resistance to globalization at a time of renewed urgency.

Last year, according to a recent report in The New York Times, Alexander Karp received a total of $6.8 billion for his services as CEO of the data analytics software company Palantir Technologies. This “compensation actually paid”—a metric that takes into acc…

Fara Dabhoiwala considers the right to free speech the con at the heart of the Constitution because of the harms it permits. But what about the harms it prevents?

Abortion has been an inescapable fact of life for millennia. The question is, why do women gain or lose control over their reproductive lives at different times in history?

Only seventy-two pages into Schattenfroh, Michael Lentz’s bleak, confounding, and finally brilliant doorstopper of a novel, the story, which had just seemed to be getting off the ground, cuts short. The type gives way to facsimile pages covered with the handw…

What happened to the future? When did we lose it, and what has taken its place? Political scientists have found a continual decline in visions of a shared transformative future since the early 1980s. Around the world, in party manifestos, inaugural speeches, …

Western leaders meet with Zelenskyy and US envoy at Ukraine summit in Paris as they draw up plans to deploy troops.

US president justified recent strike on boat by accusing Venezuela's president of direct links to drugs cartel.

Here's everything to know about the upcoming iPhone, from redesigned cameras to an upgraded display -- and maybe higher prices.

Donald Trump and Rosie O’Donnell are sparring on social media yet again ... this time after the prez reminded followers he's "giving serious thought" to revoking the actress' U.S. citizenship. He reignited their feud on Truth Social Wednesday,…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will testify in the Senate today after last week's shakeup at the CDC. And, a federal judge says the Trump administration illegally froze billions of Harvard's funds.

The prepaid wireless market is changing, and while some of the moves are for the better, there is one trend that concerns me.

States are making their own rules.

Donald Trump appears to have chickened out after Louisiana tried to name a brutal prison camp in his honor. The camp was forced to shut down due to its...

The Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agency has been in the midst of a particularly large crackdown on immigrants.

Russia's Foreign Ministry again warned that Moscow will not accept the presence of any Western troops in Ukraine as part of a future peace deal.

On a spring day in 1954, Bell Labs researchers showed off the first practical solar panels at a press conference in Murray Hill, New Jersey, using sunlight to spin a toy Ferris wheel before a stunned crowd. The solar future looked bright. But in the race to c…

Hint: It has a lot to do with Donald Trump’s delusions.

Alien Enemies Act cannot deport Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, but deportations proceed under immigration laws.

The price of gold has soared as investors seek out safe havens amid heightened economic uncertainty.

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will come before the powerful Senate Finance Committee on Thursday for hours of questioning sure to center on his vaccine policy.

Today's college freshmen face sky-high tuition and debt, shaky career paths, and mixed messaging on AI. Universities are scrambling to respond.

They want reassurance that their orders of Nvidia's H20 model, which the U.S. firm in July regained permission to sell in China, are being processed, and are...

Health experts said Kennedy's 'repeated efforts to undermine science and public health' left Americans 'less safe'.

"When he works out the 20% he'll be great," Trump said of Musk.

SEOUL (Reuters) -After Kim Jong Un met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, North Korean staffers carefully wiped off items touched by the...

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says deployment of a post-conflict security force would be 'fundamentally unacceptable'.

President Donald Trump said on The Scott Jennings Show that Elon Musk is a "man of common sense" who has no choice but to return to the GOP.

Where will Tim Cook be on the Thursday before the iPhone 17 event? Back at the White House, it seems. more…

This "Wicked"-inspired corn maze opens to the public next week, just in time for the release of "Wicked: For Good" in November.

Trey Parker and Matt Stone suggest that Trump’s fans are in favor of his Season 27 arc

The Ryan Walters saga of stupid continues. Walters is the Superintendent of Oklahoma, where he oversees a state education system that ranks near the bottom among states, while also carving out time to lick Donald Trump’s boots as thoroughly as possible. Betwe…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is doubling down on the potential economic upsides of the tariffs, predicting massive revenue growth for the U.S. Government...

The UK and other allies hope to obtain clear US backing for their efforts to shore up Ukraine's defences.

Britain’s Online Safety Act makes it illegal to incite violence through Internet posts.

Some survivors spoke publicly for the first time in an event on Capitol Hill, in support of a bill to release files.

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani called reports that the White House is considering jobs for Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa an "affront to our democracy."

A missile strike in the Caribbean and National Guard deployments are pushing the armed forces beyond their traditional mission.

The US actress was part of the company's controversial "Great Jeans" campaign which drew backlash.