Trump News for Saturday, September 27, 2025

The US navy killed 17 in deadly strikes. Now Venezuela is giving civilians guns

BBC News

Tensions between the two countries have increased after the US Navy targeted boats off the coast of Venezuela.

Fans Question How Quickly Erika Kirk Moved On After Husband’s Passing With Podcast Appearance

Renan Duarte, Boredpanda.com

“Something is amiss. Either he is still alive or this team [slayed] him."

Terror attacks traced to that one country: Jaishankar targets Pakistan at UN General Assembly

Shubhajit Roy, The Indian Express

Jaishankar, without naming Pakistan, described it as 'a neighbour that is an epicentre of global terrorism for decades' and told the world body that 'India exercised its right to defend its people against terrorism and brought its organisers and perpetrators …

Nearly half of Gaza war deaths reported in areas Israel called ‘safe’

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Hospitals have also shut down in Gaza City as Israeli attacks escalate.

Trump finds new trade targets — pharmaceuticals, kitchen cabinets and heavy trucks

bostonherald.com, Biztoc.com

Naturepedic, a mattress and furniture company based outside Cleveland, has been planning to introduce an upscale upholstered headboard late this year or early in 2026. But President Donald Trump has thrown those plans into disarray. On Thursday night, the pre…

The White House’s iconic Rose Garden gets a makeover under Trump

pbs.org, Biztoc.com

Trump is putting his mark on the White House in his second term, making changes to the building and its grounds. This week, he unveiled the “Presidential Walk of Fame” along the West Wing colonnade. Elsewhere, work has begun on a grand ballroom and the iconic…

WATCH: Golden lion tamarins and sloths become unlikely roommates at Florida zoo

ABC News

Golden lion tamarins and Hoffman's two-toed sloths have become unlikely roommates in a brand new habitat at the Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society.

Trump orders deployment of troops to US city of Portland and ICE facilities

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The city's Democratic mayor says there is no need for the US president to send federal forces.

Born in the US? You might not be a citizen soon

CK Smith, Salon

Ending birthright citizenship means legal limbo for many US-born residents, their healthcare and education access

Hundreds of private jets have crowded a tiny Long Island airport for the Ryder Cup

Madeline Berg,Lakshmi Varanasi, Business Insider

There could be as many as 3,000 private flights landing in the greater New York area this weekend as the wealthy arrive to watch the Ryder Cup.

China Outpaces Rest of World in Working Robots

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

Good luck catching up.

Trump Drug Tariffs Miss The Mark. There Are Better Ways To Boost Production

Arthur L. Kellermann, Contributor, Arthur L. Kellermann, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/arthurkellermann/, Forbes

Rather than bludgeon the drug industry with tariffs and price controls, Trump could leverage a powerful force to renew U.S. drug manufacturing – market competition.

NSPM-7 labels common beliefs as terrorism 'indicators'

Ken Klippenstein, Kenklippenstein.com

New directive targets “anti-Christian,” “anti-American,” and “anti-capitalism” opinions

Trump Falsely Claims FBI Agents Acted As ‘Agitators And Insurrectionists’ On Jan. 6

Ty Roush, Forbes Staff, Ty Roush, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/, Forbes

An earlier probe found “no evidence” the FBI had undercover agents in protests at the Capitol.

“Fire her now”: Trump tells Microsoft over past investigation involvement

CK Smith, Salon

Firing threats continue as Trump singles out Lisa Monaco, others question political influence on corporations

How SCOTUS’ Affirmative Action Decision Fundamentally Changed College Campuses.

Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern, Slate Magazine

The Department of Justice has reached a new low.

This Week In Techdirt History: September 21st – 27th

Leigh Beadon, Techdirt

Five Years Ago This week in 2020, we wrote about how the TikTok “deal” was a grift from the start, while the blowback from China started to arrive, though TikTok and the DOJ were still fighting it out in court (and a judge issued a preliminary injunction agai…

Russia will give ‘decisive response’ if provoked by the West, says Lavrov

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The Russian foreign minister made the comment in an address to the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday.

Trump Demands Microsoft Fire Head of Global Affairs

AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com

Looks like Laura Loomer still has the President's ear.

Dominion, Rudy Giuliani reach 'confidential settlement' in $1.3B defamation case

Olivia Rubin, ABC News

Dominion has settled its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani over false allegations about the 2020 election, the company said.

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza including civilians seeking aid, health workers say

BBC News

Israel is continuing its offensive against Hamas, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN ​​Israel “must finish the job” in Gaza.

FBI agents fired, including some shown kneeling during 2020 protests

Huo Jingnan, NPR

Agents said the kneeling was an act of deescalation. The Bureau investigated them at the time and found no causes for discipline. The FBI Agents Association decries the lack of due process.

Excessive Antitrust Threatens American AI Leadership

Alden Abbott, Contributor, Alden Abbott, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/aldenabbott/, Forbes

U.S. leadership in AI could be threatened by antitrust investigations of big tech investments in AI firms. A cautious approach to antitrust and deregulation are best.

Fact check: Israeli prime minister Netanyahu’s speech at UNGA

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

Netanyahu faces diplomatic isolation at the United Nations General Assembly.

Trump officials ask Supreme Court to uphold ban on birthright citizenship

BBC News

The Trump administration asks the court to clear the way for the order, which has faced a series of legal challenges.

South Korea differs from Trump, says can’t pay $350 billion to US in cash for tariff deal

Express Web Desk, The Indian Express

The two countries reached a handshake agreement in July to cut US tariffs on South Korean goods to 15 per cent from 25 per cent.

A hungrier, poorer and more anxious Iran awaits 'snapback' of UN sanctions over its nuclear program

AP, The Times of India

Iran's rial currency already sits at a record low, increasing pressure on food prices and making daily life that much more challenging. That includes meat, rice and other staples of the Iranian dinner table.

Executive Order Deal Signed by Trump On TikTok Being Sold Off or Banned

Samantha Wiley, iLounge

An executive order signed by the U.S. President, Donald Trump, approved a deal where TikTok Operations would be sold off, otherwise banning the platform in the United States. The deal suggests that the platform abide by the U.S law or face a ban, unless it is…

Trump says he'll send troops to Portland, Ore., to handle 'domestic terrorists'

The Associated Press, NPR

President Trump said Saturday he will send troops to Portland, "authorizing Full Force, if necessary" to handle "domestic terrorists" as he expands his controversial deployments to more U.S. cities.

President Trump Says Portland, Oregon, Is an Anarchic Hellscape in Shambles. He Couldn’t Handle the Truth.

Jacob Grier, Slate Magazine

Biking is just better with a caffeine buzz.

Trump Orders Troops To Portland—Authorizes ‘Full Force’

Ty Roush, Forbes Staff, Ty Roush, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/, Forbes

President Donald Trump ordered a crackdown on alleged “organized political violence,” claiming “riots” targeted ICE agents.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Shutters All 19 of Its Fresh Supermarkets in the U.K., Files a Lawsuit in Brooklyn Federal Court

Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is one of the 13 Best Diversified Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On September 23, 2025, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN...

General Dynamics Corporation (GD)’s Subsidiary General Dynamics Land Systems Collaborates with Daimler Truck Holding AG

Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment

General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD) is one of the 10 Best Defense Contractor Stocks to Buy Now. On September 19, 2025, General Dynamics Corporation...

Veterans Are Not Exempt From ICE’s Terror Campaign

Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is terrorizing immigrant communities, which include veterans. Many are being rounded up for deportation.

What If We Took Democracy Seriously?

Osita Nwanevu, Nawal Arjini, The New York Review of Books

In our Fall Books issue, Osita Nwanevu reviewed Sam Tanenhaus’s doorstopper Buckley, a biography of the conservative intellectual and bon vivant remembered fondly—too fondly, Nwanevu argues—by many people appalled at the current state of argument in America. …

AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (ASRV)’s President and CEO, Jeffrey A. Stopko, Purchases Shares of the Company’s Common Stock in Two Transactions Valued at $5,726

Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment

AmeriServ Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASRV) is one of the 10 Best Bank Penny Stocks to Buy Right Now. On September 12, 2025, AmeriServ Financial, Inc...

Brazilian Banks, Including Banco Santander Brasil SA ADR (BSBR), Come Under Regulatory Scrutiny

Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment

Banco Santander Brasil SA ADR (NYSE:BSBR) is one of the 10 Best Bank Penny Stocks to Buy Right Now. On September 3, 2025, Brazilian banks, including Banco...

Riverview Bancorp (RVSB)’s CFO David Lam Buys 1,000 Shares at $4.93 Each, Worth $4,930

Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment

With significant hedge fund interest, Riverview Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:RVSB) secures a spot on our list of the 10 Best Bank Penny Stocks to Buy Right Now. On ...

Trump administration asks U.S. Supreme Court to uphold order aimed at ending birthright citizenship

CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is asking the Supreme Court to uphold his birthright citizenship order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

The Sony A7 V could launch soon – here are 5 upgrades that could make it the perfect all-rounder

Timothy Coleman, TechRadar

Sony looks set to launch the A7 V in 2025 to succeed the A7 IV. With around four years between launches, here are the upgrades Sony needs to and will likely deliver.

The “Who Writes Checks Anymore?” Edition

Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes Staff, Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/, Forbes

Plus: Disappearing employer 401(k) matches, retirement plan contributions, capital gains and housing, a possible government shutdown, FBAR shakeup, tax trivia and more.

What, Exactly, Is One Battle After Another About? Seeing It Twice Provided Some Answers.

Sam Adams, Slate Magazine

The director’s latest masterpiece is deliberately disorienting. Seeing it twice clarified a few things.

State of Crypto: Shutdown Watch

Nikhilesh De, CoinDesk

A U.S. government shutdown won't be as bad for crypto as it might have been in previous years, but it will further delay already-stalled initiatives.

Cost of AGI Delusion:Chasing Superintelligence US Falling Behind in Real AI Race

Michael C. Horowitz, Lauren A. Kahn, Foreign Affairs

By chasing superintelligence, America is falling behind in the real AI race.

The way Netanyahu laid out his agenda at the UN “haunts us”

Al Jazeera English

“It's either displacement or death in Gaza City or it’s displacement and death in al-Mawasi.”

Want To Invest In a Trump Account for Your Kid? Suze Orman Would Rather See You Do This

Marc Guberti, Yahoo Entertainment

Trump Accounts offer $1,000 for eligible kids, but Suze Orman urged caution. Unclear tax rules may make Roth IRAs or brokerage accounts smarter picks.

Donald Trump Just Blamed Another Tragedy On The "Radical Left," And The Internet Is Not Having It

Lee Moran, Buzzfeed

"I’m the president of all the people," Trump said.

Feds Scrutinizing Potential Insider Trading in Major Crypto Deals

Bruce Gil, Gizmodo.com

Wall Street regulators are reportedly flagging suspicious trading in the stocks of companies that have announced big crypto bets.

The art of the steal: Trump’s TikTok deal is not what it seems

Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

If successful, the transaction will cement Silicon Valley's right-wing shift

US Stock Rally Cools as October Turbulence, Earnings Season Loom

Jessica Menton and Geoffrey Morgan, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump just reminded investors that his favorite economic policy tool remains sharpened, slapping levies on imported furniture, brand-name...

FBI fires agents pictured kneeling at George Floyd protest, US media reports

BBC News

The FBI Agents Association says the terminations - not yet confirmed by the bureau - violate the agents' rights.

Fox News AI Newsletter: Trump, Musk aim for dominance

Fox News

Stay up to date on the latest AI technology advancements and learn about the challenges and opportunities AI presents now and for the future.

What To Expect From The Fed For The Remainder Of 2025

Simon Moore, Senior Contributor, Simon Moore, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonmoore/, Forbes

With two scheduled meetings remaining, the FOMC is likely to cut again.

Nexstar and Sinclair Lost Their Game of Chicken

James Surowiecki, The Atlantic

Broadcast-media companies may be growing, but they still couldn’t afford to reject Jimmy Kimmel forever.

Bitcoin Braced For $25 Trillion Price Earthquake As Deutsche Bank Issues Huge Fed Prediction

Billy Bambrough, Senior Contributor, Billy Bambrough, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/, Forbes

Deutsche Bank has predicted bitcoin could soon be on equal footing with gold on the Federal Reserve balance sheet...

The real cost of Trump’s $100,000 visas

vox.com, Biztoc.com

President Donald Trump during the signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on September 19, including introducing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas. | Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images With one declaration, President Do…

Hunt for RedNovember: Beijing hacked critical orgs in year-long snooping campaign

Jessica Lyons, Theregister.com

Not to be confused with all the other reports of Chinese intruders on US networks that came to light this week RedNovember, a Chinese state-sponsored cyberspy group, targeted government and critical private-sector networks around the globe between June 2024 a…

Links 9/27/2025

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our fine daily links: harlequin toad, screen dangers, ocean acidification, China v. Mexican tariffs, Netanyahu dissed, UK bond sale wobbles, Russia-EU plane spat, German child poverty, Comey indictment, US private debt worries, AI workslop, unaffordable house…

An Ugly American berates the United Nations — and shames the rest of us

Chauncey DeVega, Salon

Trump's angry speech before the General Assembly was "coarse absurdist theater"

Charlie Kirk and the making of an AI-generated martyr

Art Jipson, Salon

Within hours of his assassination, memes appeared of Kirk draped in an American flag, being carried by Jesus.

NPR-Ipsos poll: Americans don't broadly support Trump's National Guard deployments

Debbie Elliott, NPR

Americans are concerned about crime, but don't broadly support President Trump's deployment of the National Guard to U.S. cities, according to a new NPR-IPSOS poll.

What Liberals Get Wrong About Trump's Executive Order on Antifa

Matthew Whitley, The Intercept

Liberals dismiss antifa as just an idea — instead of acting to defend the activists, researchers, and organizers facing persecution. The post What Liberals Get Wrong About Trump’s Executive Order on Antifa appeared first on The Intercept.

The Humble Origins Of TikTok’s Almighty Algorithm

Emily Baker-White, Forbes Staff, Emily Baker-White, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilybaker-white-1/, Forbes

An exclusive excerpt from Every Screen On The Planet reveals how the social media app’s powerful recommendation engine was shaped by a bunch of ordinary, twentysomething curators—including a guy named Jorge.

Trump's H-1B visa crackdown could cut US jobs instead of creating them

Tim Paradis, Business Insider

Higher H-1B visa costs might not boost hiring in the US, as companies might turn to workers abroad.

Iran “still willing to talk” to US but Trump wants isolation or war

Al Jazeera English

As sanctions return on Iran, Adam Weinstein of Quincy Institute says Tehran has shown commitment to diplomacy.

Americans Souring on Direction of US Under Donald Trump

newsweek.com, Biztoc.com

A growing share of Americans say the country is headed in the wrong direction under Donald Trump’s leadership, according to new polls that show deep unease not only among Democrats and independents but increasingly within his own Republican base. Why It Matte…

Arduous and Unequal: The Fight to Get FEMA Housing Assistance After Helene

by Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, and Ren Larson, The Assembly, ProPublica

by Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, and Ren Larson, The Assembly ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your…

'Can we find the next 40 Facebooks?': Behind the ambitious plans of 137 Ventures

Julia Hornstein, Business Insider

137 Ventures scaled an early "few million bucks" in Palmer Luckey's Anduril into a $100 million position.

Have We Reached Peak AI Bubble?

Emily Peck, Felix Salmon, and Elizabeth Spiers, Slate Magazine

NVIDIA has announced a $100 billion investment in OpenAI to build out data centers that use its chips.

Trump’s New Pharma, Truck Tariffs: Terrible Or Toothless?

Ken Roberts, Contributor, Ken Roberts, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenroberts/, Forbes

Add heavy trucks and pharmaceuticals to the long list of imports President Trump has targeted for tariffs in his battle against the $1 trillion annual trade deficit.

17 days after Charlie’s death, it’s clear: We are now on the other side of the Rubicon

BlazeTV Staff, TheBlaze

The assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, whose only crime was to host debates in the public square and declare the gospel of Jesus Christ, has made something abundantly clear: We have crossed the Rubicon.But it was the left’s response to h…

Iran recalls envoys to UK, France, Germany as UN sanctions reimposed

Mariamne Everett, Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

The E3 countries triggered the mechanism one month ago to reimpose sanctions, which come into effect on Sunday.

The US government is increasingly likely to shut down next week. Here's why.

bmetzger@insider.com (Bryan Metzger), Business Insider

Lawmakers must pass a funding bill by the end of September, or the government will shut down. Republicans and Democrats are at an impasse.

SNL returns next week. When the show debuted, it didn't shy away from assassination talk

CBC News

Donald Trump, who hosted Saturday Night Live twice before becoming president, has consistently complained about his treatment on the sketch comedy show. The show returns next week, and Trump's aggressive communications regulator will likely take notice.

US revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa over pro-Palestinian protest

Express Web Desk, The Indian Express

Speaking to a crowd of pro-Palestinian protesters, Petro urged the creation of a global armed force with the aim of liberating Palestinians.

Pharmaceutical firms in Singapore clarifying tariff exemption eligibility, many have plans to invest in US: DPM Gan

CNA

Singapore’s pharmaceutical exports are worth about S$4 billion (US$3.1 billion), making up 13 per cent of its domestic exports to the US.

US to revoke Colombian President’s visa after Gaza protest speech

Al Jazeera English

The US says it will revoke the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro, who urged US soldiers to disobey Trump.

North Korea’s Kim calls for sharpening of ‘nuclear shield and sword’

Kevin Doyle, Al Jazeera English

Kim Jong Un references 'new important nuclear strategy' in high-level meeting with scientists and military officials.

Trump promised retribution - how far will he go?

BBC News

As the US president pushes a crackdown on left-wing groups and openly targets political foes, critics ask where he's taking America.

Can Trump Revive The Revenge Tax By Executive Order ? OECD Delays Test G7 Deal

Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Contributor, Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/virginialatorrejeker/, Forbes

OECD stalling on G7’s side deal to shield U.S. MNEs from foreign top-up taxes. Section 899 Revenge Tax may resurrect. Trump may use an Executive Order in meantime.

Turkiye, group of athletes call on FIFA, UEFA to ban Israel’s football team

Alastair McCready, Al Jazeera English

Pressure is growing on football's governing bodies to take action against Israel's national team over the war on Gaza.

NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting clash as federal funding declines

David Folkenflik, NPR

NPR asked a federal judge to block CPB from awarding a $57.9 million grant to a new consortium of public media institutions to operate the satellite that connects the public radio system.

As federal funds wane, NPR ruefully clashes with CPB

David Folkenflik, NPR

NPR asked a federal judge to block CPB from awarding a $57.9 million grant to a new consortium of public media institutions to operate the satellite that connects the public radio system.

US revokes Colombian president's visa during UN visit

BBC News

Gustavo Petro could be heard asking US soldiers to "disobey Trump's orders" while addressing a crowd on New York streets.

Trump to declassify files over aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart

BBC News

The story of Earhart, who vanished in 1937 while flying over the Pacific Ocean, "has captivated millions", the US president says.

Bravo! Met First Goal Quickly, Now on to the Second: Supporting the Commentariat

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

Congrats! We are advancing at a healthy pace towards our fundraiser goals. Now on to our second, supporting the comments section.

Moldova holds key election as Russia's shadow looms large

BBC News

The country has accused Moscow of election interference on an unprecedented scale.

'Breathtakingly corrupt, and mind-blowingly stupid': Trump DOJ on shaky ground with Comey indictment

NBC, Yahoo Entertainment

George Conway, president of the Society for the Rule of Law, and Liz Oyer, former Department of Justice pardon attorney, talk with Jen Psaki about the myriad...

Venezuela Foreign Ministry warns of ‘immoral military threat’ from US

Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English

Minister says US wants his country's oil and gas amid reports Washington readying to strike 'drug targets' in Venezuela.

Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, Steve Bannon among names in new Epstein documents

Alastair McCready, Al Jazeera English

One calendar entry, dated December 6, 2014, reads: 'Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?)'.

As Trump expands tariff net, why questions loom over the effectiveness of a trade deal with the US

Ravi Dutta Mishra, The Indian Express

Trump’s move assumes significance as India is in the middle of negotiations with the US, and the elimination of reciprocal tariffs is a key ask from the Indian side, though sectoral tariffs are not part of the talks.

Trump’s Golden Dome: Costly And Wasteful, Tied To Billionaire Thiel

Charles Tiefer, Contributor, Charles Tiefer, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/charlestiefer/, Forbes

Trump’s Golden Dome Missile Defense: Costly, Wasteful, With Contracts for Palantir, of Billionaire Peter Thiel

Disney & Jimmy Kimmel: The Real Story is Stakeholder Strategy

Dev Patnaik, Contributor, Dev Patnaik, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/devpatnaik/, Forbes

Disney's reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel has far less to do with free speech than it does with savvy stakeholder management under extraordinary pressure.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,311

Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English

Here are the key events on day 1,311 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Why Trump wants to help Argentina despite his ‘America First’ agenda

marketwatch.com, Biztoc.com

Judge rules 'MyPillow Guy' Mike Lindell defamed Smartmatic with false claims on voting machines

STEVE KARNOWSKI, Yahoo Entertainment

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed the election technology company Smartmatic with false statements that its voting machines helped rig the 2020...