Trump News for Monday, September 15, 2025

Trump Says He’s Sending The National Guard To Another City Run By A Democratic Party Member

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

What began in Los Angeles and Washington DC is being expanded to any other place the president thinks is being run by people who just aren’t subservient enough to the GOP. The next city in line for the Trump Treatment is Memphis, Tennessee, which is (of cours…

Attorney General Pam Bondi claims 'left-wing radicals' killed Charlie Kirk

Luke Barr, Jack Date, ABC News

"Left-wing radicals" killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, and "they will be held accountable," Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed to ABC News.

Shutdown talk heats up as Democrats insist on stopping health care cuts

KEVIN FREKING and LISA MASCARO, Yahoo Entertainment

A deadline looming, Congress charged Monday toward a federal government shutdown as Republicans brush back Democratic demands to save health care funding...

Trump warns Hamas against using Israeli captives in Gaza as ‘human shields’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

US president says if reports of captives being moved above ground to hinder Israeli assault true, 'all bets are off'.

Long Island Rail Road strike averted as unions ask Trump to step in

ABC News

The largest union representing LIRR employees has joined four other unions to authorize the first strike in over 30 years, but the strike would not start until 2026.

US Labor Department statistical agency hiring part-time economists for the CPI report

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics, under fire for recent sharp downward revisions to U.S. nonfarm payrolls and...

Imperial Tyranny, Korean Humiliation

Hani.co.kr

This incident should prompt us in Korea to comprehensively reassess our investment projects in the US

White House promises crackdown on left-wing ‘terror’ after Kirk killing

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Speaking on a podcast hosted by the US vice president, administration officials vowed to take down liberal groups.

China accuses Nvidia of violating anti-monopoly laws

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The claim came as the US and China held trade talks in Madrid that concluded on Monday.

Trump targets Memphis in law enforcement surge, eyes Chicago next

Nandita Bose, Yahoo Entertainment

U.S. President Donald Trump established a Memphis Safe Task Force on Monday modeled after the recent federal law enforcement surge in the nation's capital...

TikTok Deal 'Framework' Reached With China

BeauHD, Slashdot.org

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. and China have reached a tentative "framework" agreement on TikTok's U.S. operations, with Presidents Trump and Xi set to finalize details Friday. "It's between two private parties, but the commercial t…

The FTC’s Settlement With Aylo: This Isn’t Really About Fighting CSAM And Revenge Porn

Riana Pfefferkorn, Techdirt

This is part two of a two-part series about the recent settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the Utah Consumer Protection Division (CPD), and Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub. The order (which has now been approved by a federal court) sett…

Dems wave hands, stomp feet about ICE using mobile face recognition app

Brandon Vigliarolo, Theregister.com

Secretive app + unreliable tech + Trump administration policies = ANGRY LETTER A group of senators has penned a sternly-worded letter to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) saying that they're very worried about the agency's use of facial recogni…

3 killed in 2nd strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat, Trump says

ABC News

Three people have been killed in a second U.S. strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug boat, according to President Donald Trump.

Trump says US struck another alleged Venezuelan drug vessel, killing three

Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. military carried out a strike on an alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel heading to the United States...

The Supreme Court is about to decide one of the biggest economic policy cases ever

Ian Millhiser, Vox

A long-simmering showdown over whether President Donald Trump may seize control over the Federal Reserve appears to be entering its endgame. It is highly likely that the Supreme Court will weigh in on this dispute either Monday evening or Tuesday.  If the Cou…

TikTok ban in flux as White House announces China-US framework deal

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The app would have gone dark if China’s ByteDance had not divested by Wednesday.

J.D. Vance Rails Against Far Left 'Lunatics' After Charlie Kirk Assassination

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Vice President J.D. Vance started railing against far left "lunatics" towards the end of his tribute to Charlie Kirk ... getting emotional as he hosted his late friend's super popular radio show days after Kirk was assassinated. Vance took the…

President Calls for Six-Month Corporate Reporting Cycle, Citing Cost Savings

msmash, Slashdot.org

President Donald Trump called Monday for companies to report earnings every six months instead of quarterly. Trump posted on social media that semi-annual reporting would save money and let managers focus on running companies. The SEC mandated quarterly repor…

Trump Says TikTok Deal Has Been Reached but China Is Less Committal

Jeremy Gray, PetaPixel

The United States and China have reportedly agreed on the framework of a deal to bring TikTok under majority U.S. ownership. [Read More]

Crime Crackdown: Law & Order or Political Play?

Jillian Wolf, Al Jazeera English

Why is the US President cracking down on crime, when crime rates are falling nationwide? We dive deep into the facts.

The Trump FTC’s War On Porn Just Ensured That Accused CSAM Offenders Will Walk Free

Riana Pfefferkorn, Techdirt

Well, they finally did it. A federal agency finally shattered the precarious base that upholds the edifice of prosecutions for child sex abuse material (CSAM) in America. That agency is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which just entered into a deeply prob…

Modular nuclear reactors sound great, but won't be ready any time soon

Matthew Sparkes, New Scientist

The UK government has announced a raft of tiny nuclear power projects, while Russia, China and a host of tech giants are also betting big on small nuclear reactor designs. Does the idea make sense and can they really be built any time soon?

Trump says foreign workers are ‘welcome’ after ICE raid in Georgia targets hundreds of South Koreans

Emma Roth, The Verge

President Donald Trump is trying to smooth things over with South Korea after his administration arrested hundreds of workers at a Hyundai plant in Georgia earlier this month. Just hours after reports indicated that South Korea would open a human rights inves…

Does Israel face a 'South Africa moment' over Gaza?

BBC News

BBC diplomatic correspondent Paul Adams looks at parallels between reactions to Israel and apartheid-era South Africa.

“Oftentimes you have to say no”: Trump defends not demanding flags be flown at half-staff for Minnesota Democrats shot.

The Recount, Yahoo Entertainment

Do you think it would have been fitting to lower the flags to half staff when Melissa Horman, the Minnesota House Speaker, was gunned down by an assassin as ...

Massive new Google datacenter plans give a stark look at AI's impact on the environment — as bad as 500 flights to Spain every week of the year

richard.devine@futurenet.com (Richard Devine) , Richard Devine, Windows Central

Plans for an upcoming Google datacenter in the UK show a bleak look at the impact AI is having on the environment, with the same CO2 emissions as hundreds of flights to Europe every day.

Gerrymandering saps faith in democracy

David Danelski - UC Riverside, Futurity: Research News

"Democracy depends not only on fair rules, but also on the belief that those rules are fair."

Charlie Kirk Doesn’t Deserve What’s Happening To Him

Tim Cushing, Techdirt

I am not here to celebrate the death of Charlie Kirk. I will not, however, engage in the completely unearned celebration of his life that is happening pretty much everywhere in the wake of his murder. What’s happening now would normally be considered inexplic…

WATCH: Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon tease season 4 of 'The Morning Show'

ABC News

The stars say the show will continue to tackle tough topics in journalism.

WATCH: Houston Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair on his bond with coach Nick Caley

ABC News

"He was the first person I ever opened up to," the Houston linebacker told ABC News' Will Reeve.

Maurene Comey Sues Trump Administration

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Maurene Comey — the lead prosecutor in the Diddy federal criminal case — is suing the U.S. government to reclaim her position after getting fired by Trump's Department of Justice, according to court documents. Comey -- the daughter of former…

Brazilians split after ex-President Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction

Eleonore Hughes, Al Jazeera English

For some, the 27-year sentence handed to the former president for attempted coup is justice - for others, tragedy.

‘This Isn’t Normal’: Psychologists Sound Alarm on Trump Dozing Off

Laura Esposito, Daily Beast

Two psychologists are warning that President Donald Trump’s frequent confusion and mounting physical issues may be pointing to something more troubling than ...

Guess Who's Mad About Kathy Hochul's Endorsement of Zohran Mamdani???

Audra Heinrichs, Jezebel

"This is a rather shocking development, and a very bad one for New York City," Trump posted after Hochul's endorsement. "Washington will be watching this situation very closely." Cool!

Former SDNY prosecutor Maurene Comey sues over her firing

Aaron Katersky, ABC News

Former Southern District of New York prosecutor Maurene Comey alleged in a lawsuit Monday that her ouster in July was "unlawful and unconstitutional."

Arab-Islamic summit: Qatar’s emir vows to ‘confront Israeli aggression’

Caolán Magee, Al Jazeera English

The emir accuses Israel of trying to 'thwart negotiations' for Gaza ceasefire, as he warns against Israeli expansionism.

Explosives Device Found Under Local TV News Van in Utah, Two Arrested

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Two people are in police custody after allegedly trying to blow up a local TV news van in Utah. An explosives device was found under a news van belonging to KSTU FOX13 News Utah and the device "had been lit but failed to function as designed" ...…

Trump Admin Says ‘Framework’ Reached for U.S. Owners to Take Control of TikTok

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

President Trump first hinted at the deal in a post on Truth Social referring to an app that "young people in our Country very much wanted to save."

Shipping companies support a first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases, opposed by Trump officials

Yahoo Entertainment

Mortgage regulator Bill Pulte has posted at least 13 agency orders on his personal X account

Jack Newsham, Business Insider

Bill Pulte has posted at least 13 agency orders on his personal X account. They don't appear to be posted publicly anywhere else.

Charlie Kirk's Alleged Killer's Bombshell Text About Being Able To 'Take Out' The Activist Revealed

Favour Adegoke, Yahoo Entertainment

New DNA evidence and threatening messages strengthen the case against Tyler Robinson, accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk.

Officials announce a 'framework' for keeping TikTok online in the U.S.

John Ruwitch, NPR

U.S. officials have announced a "framework" that would let Chinese-owned short video platform TikTok continue operations in the United States, although the two countries are still working out the details.

Push to replace the federal workforce with machines...

Caleb Ecarma, Substack.com

Push to replace the federal workforce with machines... (First column, 6th story, link) Related stories:Companies put brakes on hiring after Trump's tariffs hit... Long-term unemployment at post-pandemic high... Rise of unofficial econo…

British TV Station to Air Marathon of Trump’s Lies as He Visits UK

Nikkimccannramirez, Rolling Stone

British station Channel 4 will broadcast a marathon of Donald Trump's lies during the president's planned state visit with King Charles III.

WATCH: Russian, Belarusian forces take part in war games amid heightened tensions in Europe

ABC News

The “Zapad 2025” exercises simulate defending against a Western attack.

Trump vows tough action after gruesome beheading of motel manager in Dallas by employee

Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, USA Today

President Donald Trump said "the time for being soft" on illegal immigration is over after the beheading of motel manager Chandra Nagamallaiah.

Trump is moving away from aiding Ukraine

Al Jazeera English

“It's the operational intelligence that the Europeans can't duplicate fully that helped keep Ukraine in the game."

Suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting had 'obsession' with the influencer, FBI says

Megan Forrester, Lilia Geho, ABC News

The suspect who was arrested for allegedly killing Charlie Kirk had an "obsession" with the conservative influencer, the FBI said on Monday.

Embattled Trump official gets biggest slap in face in bombshell report

Rachel Cohen, nj.com

A Fox News report found Trump officials are turning on one of their own.

7 killed in another mass shooting at a pool hall in Ecuador

CBSNews, CBS News

The attack was the fourth of its kind in recent weeks in the South American country.

Can the EU and NATO impose tariffs on India and China, as Trump wants?

Alex Kozul-Wright, Al Jazeera English

In an effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, the US president proposes tariffs targeting Putin's major trading partners.

The US and China might finally have a TikTok deal

Emma Roth, The Verge

The US and China have reached a “framework” deal to divest TikTok from its Chinese parent company, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters during trade talks in Madrid on Monday. As noted by Reuters, Bessent confirmed that “the framework is for a swit…

There’s a Legal Loophole That Trump Can Wield Against Any Naturalized Citizen

Benjamin Harville, Slate Magazine

It is virtually impossible to obtain a green card without making some kind of misrepresentation during the application process.

"NVIDIA violated the anti-monopoly law" — China's ongoing investigation digs up antitrust violations as trade tensions mount

c.cale.hunt@gmail.com (Cale Hunt) , Cale Hunt, Windows Central

China's State Administration for Market Regulation has released a statement that finds NVIDIA guilty of anti-trust practices.

Donald Trump Skips Kennedy Center's Charlie Kirk Vigil for Golf

TMZ Staff, TMZ

President Donald Trump was MIA from the Kennedy Center's vigil for late conservative pundit Charlie Kirk Sunday night ... choosing instead to enjoy a weekend away at his golf club in New Jersey. The White House said POTUS was in Bedminster, NJ, at…

Ford Motor Company to say goodbye to 'Glass House' in Dearborn, move world headquarters

Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press

The automaker's new world headquarters will be located about a mile west of its current HQ, which served the company since 1956.

Illegal gold mining is fueling a 'mercury boom' in Mexico, poisoning people and the environment

MEGAN JANETSKY and TERESA DE MIGUEL, Yahoo Entertainment

Here in the pine-covered mountains known as the Sierra Gorda – one of the most biodiverse stretches of Mexico – a “mercury boom” is underway. While the...

Fed rate cut, Miran and Cook, China's slowdown: Three Things

Ramzan Karmali, Yahoo Entertainment

Beijing prepares to roll out more stimulus packages to hit growth targets, the Senate prepares to vote on Stephen Miran's nomination to the Federal Reserve, ...

Russia holds major war games in Belarus amid NATO tensions

Patrick Reevell, David Brennan, ABC News

Russia put on a display of firepower as part of its major military exercises in Belarus on Monday.

Trump suggests deal reached over the future of TikTok as he announces call with Xi

JOSH BOAK, Yahoo Entertainment

A meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials went well and a deal was reached regarding “a ‘certain’ company that young people in our Country very much...

Shapiro knocks ‘rhetoric of rage’ after Trump ‘scum’ remark

Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) late Sunday criticized President Trump’s use of the word “scum” in his latest remarks criticizing left-wing groups and...

The CMO Vs. CGO Dilemma: Why The Right Leader Is Critical For Success  via @sejournal, @dannydenhard

Danny Denhard, Search Engine Journal

The shift from CMO to CGO signals a new mandate: Marketing leaders must own growth, revenue, and cross-functional alignment. The post The CMO Vs. CGO Dilemma: Why The Right Leader Is Critical For Success  appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Trump GOP Redirected Essential Cybersecurity Funding To Give Rich Assholes More Tax Cuts

Karl Bode, Techdirt

Long before the great TikTok moral panic of 2021 to 2024, you might recall that numerous members of Congress spent a solid decade freaking about another Chinese company: Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei. The argument, made without much in the way of pub…

My Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review: Big Improvements, Same Price, No Compromises

David Carnoy, CNET

They cost the same at a hefty $249, but Apple's third-generation noise-canceling earbuds have improved in all the key areas, including fit, noise cancellation, sound quality and battery life.

Why Is Kyrsten Sinema on CNN Talking About AI?

Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone

CNN invited the senator-turned-influence-peddler to “discuss how she's working with the Trump administration to advance some particular causes”

Trump admin live updates: Vance to host Charlie Kirk's podcast on Monday

Kevin Shalvey, ABC News

Vice President JD Vance said he planned on Monday to host "The Charlie Kirk Show," a podcast, and would "pay tribute to my friend."

What we know about the suspect arrested in Charlie Kirk's killing. And, Emmy takeaways

Brittney Melton, NPR

Authorities say the suspect in the Charlie Kirk murder investigation is not cooperating. However, the people around him are. Here's what we know. And, takeaways from the 2025 Emmys.

Explainer-Why South Korea cannot make the same US trade deal as Japan

Jihoon Lee and Yena Park, Yahoo Entertainment

SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea's negotiations with the U.S. on a trade deal to lower tariffs have stalled amid concerns over the foreign exchange implications ...

Shoutout to These Actors for Doing More Than Wear Pins for Palestine

Audra Heinrichs, Jezebel

I know it's lame to give celebrities credit for doing something just slightly above the bare minimum—but only a shocking few are managing even that.

10 Monday AM Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

My back-to-work morning train WFH reads: • BlackRock Says Fiscal Angst in Global Bond Markets Is Overblown: Bond markets are seeking a new equilibrium after years of ultra low yields, and investors expect countries like France to ultimately sort out its budge…

Trump Will Not Shut Up About His New Ballroom

Danielle Han, Jezebel

Since 2007, Jezebel has been the Internet's most treasured source for everything celebrities, sex, and politics...with teeth.

The U.S. Government’s Extraordinary Pursuit of Kilmar Ábrego García

Cristian Farias, The New Yorker

Cristian Farias writes that the Trump Administration’s maneuvers are rising to a political prosecution.

How Far Could Donald Trump’s Assault on the Federal Reserve Go?

John Cassidy, The New Yorker

John Cassidy writes that some central-bank veterans are concerned about a scenario in which the President’s appointees gain effective control of the independent agency.

Letters from Our Readers

The New Yorker

Readers respond to John Seabrook’s piece on floods, Eyal Press’s article on the National Restaurant Association, and Adam Gopnik’s essay on the history of gambling in New York.

WIRED Health Recap: Cancer Vaccines, CRISPR Breakthroughs, and More

WIRED Staff, Wired

This year’s WIRED Health summit in Boston featured Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel, CNN chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta, and a day’s worth of insights and provocative conversations.

US, China talk trade amid threats over Russian oil, TikTok ban

John Power, Al Jazeera English

US and Chinese officials to meet for second day in Spain as Trump threatens to target China's oil purchases.

US military officers pay surprise visit to Belarus to observe war games with Russia

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

NEAR BORISOV, Belarus (Reuters) -U.S. military officers observed joint war games between Russia and Belarus on Monday and were told by Belarusian Defence...

Fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk puts Utah Valley University's security under scrutiny

Bill Hutchinson, ABC News

The fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk has put Utah Valley University under scrutiny as law enforcement experts say security was lacking.

Brazil's Lula hits back at Trump over Bolsonaro trial and tariffs

BBC News

In an essay, he says Brazil's democracy and sovereignty "are not on the table" after clashes with the White House.

Iran pushes for IAEA resolution as top council backs nuclear inspections

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

Iran's Supreme National Security Council says there will be no inspections if biting UN sanctions are reinstated.

I dove deep into the SportsCenter of Silicon Valley

Julia Hornstein, Business Insider

Inside the online show that's become a must-watch for tech bros everywhere.

Hannah Einbinder Confirms ‘Hacks’ Will End With Season 5: ‘Really Bittersweet’

Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone

The actress spilled the news on the Emmys red carpet on Sunday before winning the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Japan and South Korea show enduring rift over sexual slavery issue in letters to UN

KIM TONG-HYUNG, Yahoo Entertainment

Japan’s government on Monday defended its stance on wartime sexual slavery and described South Korean court rulings ordering Japanese compensation as...

New York Governor Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for mayor amid poll surge

Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English

Kathy Hochul's nod comes after Trump described Mamdani's 22-point lead in polls as a 'rebellion against bad candidates'.

Five challenges facing Mark Carney

BBC News

From a faltering economy to high expectation from the public, parliament's return could bring challenges for Canada's new PM.

Lula hails Bolsonaro verdict, tells Trump Brazil’s democracy not negotiable

Lyndal Rowlands, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

In NYT op-ed, Lula praises 'historic' sentencing of Bolsonaro on coup charges, slams US levies on Brazil as misguided.

Stephen Colbert Had a Classy Acceptance Speech for His Sympathy Emmy

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

It will likely be the last Emmy he wins for ‘The Late Show’

King Charles III to deploy tiara diplomacy as UK prepares to welcome Trump for second state visit

DANICA KIRKA, Yahoo Entertainment

Windsor Castle staff are setting the 50-meter-long (164-feet-long) mahogany table. Grooms are buffing the hooves of the horses that will pull the royal...

Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder has ‘leftist ideology’, Utah governor says

John Power, Al Jazeera English

Governor Spencer Cox says the 22-year-old suspect spent time in 'dark places' online.

‘South Park’ Gets Emmys Nod As Part of the ‘Arc Towards Justice’ in Plea to Save Art

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

The show received recognition as part of the creative force fighting truth to power

‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ Wins Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series

Ben Travers, IndieWire

After winning its first-ever Emmy at the Creative Arts ceremony last weekend, Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" took home its second trophy in the top category for talk shows.

Exclusive-US Democrats press Trump for a trade deal that curbs China's production

Lewis Jackson and Amy Lv, Yahoo Entertainment

(Reuters) -U.S. Democrats have asked the Trump administration to press China to curb "structural overproduction", essentially overhauling Beijing's economic ...

New York Gov. Hochul formally endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

Oren Oppenheim, ABC News

We will "be fearless in confronting the president's extreme agenda," she said.

US-China trade talks set for day two as TikTok deadline looms

Osmond Chia - Business reporter, BBC News, BBC News

The negotiations are the latest attempt to end a trade war between the world's two biggest economies.

Hannah Einbinder Declares ‘F-ck Ice and Free Palestine’ While Winning Emmy Award

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone

Hannah Einbinder used her Emmys win for 'Hacks' to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and condemn ICE, wearing an Artists4Ceasefire pin onstage.

Stop Treating Stephen Colbert Like a Hero

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

By Opheli Garcia Lawler Published: September 14th, 2025

Stephen Colbert Asks ‘Is Anyone Hiring?’ After Receiving Standing Ovation at 2025 Emmys

Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone

Stephen Colbert opened the 2025 Emmys to a standing ovation, joking about The Late Show ending and offering his resume to Harrison Ford.