Trump News for Sunday, September 28, 2025

As the US tightens restrictions on foreign workers, the rest of the world scrambles to lure top talent

Lakshmi Varanasi, Business Insider

From Canada to South Korea, the world is racing to attract the best and brightest as the Trump administration cracks down on foreign workers.

Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival To Host Top Oscar Contenders, Scorsese Docuseries, Honor Filmmakers Jon Alpert, Geeta Gandbhir

Matthew Carey, Deadline

EXCLUSIVE: The Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival in Arkansas – the longest-running nonfiction cinema festival in North America – announced its lineup today, a slate packed with many of the year’s top awards contenders, from The Perfect Neighbor to Seeds, …

‘Horrific’: Israel bombs hospitals, residential towers amid Gaza onslaught

Federica Marsi, Al Jazeera English

The Israeli military targets hospitals and multistorey buildings as it intensifies its offensive to seize Gaza City.

Ambev S.A. (ABEV) Q2 Revenue Hits $3.59B, Misses Estimates by $251M

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 13 Best Bear Market Stocks to Buy Right Now. Ambev S.A. is placed eighth among them. Ambev S.A. (NYSE:ABEV), a leading...

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. (OLLI)’s Opens 29 New Stores, Expands Into Nebraska, Nears 600th Milestone

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 13 Best Bear Market Stocks to Buy Right Now. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. is one of them. Ollie’s Bargain Outlet ...

Stride, Inc. (LRN) Balances Federal Investigations With Strong Underlying Business Momentum

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 13 Best Bear Market Stocks to Buy Right Now. Stride, Inc. is one of them. Stride, Inc. (NYSE:LRN) is an education...

The Campbell’s Company (CPB) Faces 4% Cost Hit From Steel, Aluminum Tariffs in Fiscal 2026

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 13 Best Bear Market Stocks to Buy Right Now. The Campbell’s Company is one of them. The Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ:CPB) is...

"Slav-ishly devoted"

Mark Liberman, Upenn.edu

In an interview yesterday, Ty Cobb (the lawyer, not the baseball player) answers a question from Geoff Bennett: GEOFF BENNETT: How do you assess the way President Trump in his second term has asserted control over the Justice Department and many of the prosec…

3M Company (MMM) Targets 25% Margin Expansion, Launches 1,000 New Products by 2028

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Most Undervalued Dow Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. 3M Company is one of them. 3M Company (NYSE:MMM), a...

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) Reports 183% Surge in Q2 Net Income, Combined Ratio Hits 90.3%

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Most Undervalued Dow Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. The Travelers Companies, Inc. is one of them. The Travelers...

The Boeing Company (BA) Gains FAA Approval Boost, Expedited 737 Max and 787 Deliveries Ahead

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Most Undervalued Dow Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. The Boeing Company is one of them. The Boeing Company...

Chevron Corporation (CVX) Expands Eastern Mediterranean Reach with Greek Offshore Gas Bid

Laiba Immad, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently compiled a list of the 12 Most Undervalued Dow Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. Chevron Corporation is one of them. Chevron Corporation...

Shutdown Crisis: Trump Battling Over Congress’ Constitutional Powers

Richard McGahey, Contributor, Richard McGahey, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardmcgahey/, Forbes

The pending government shutdown also is about a constitutional fight over Congressional and presidential power.

Hezbollah a ‘legitimate political party’ within Lebanon, US envoy says

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Tom Barrack says Hezbollah’s legitimacy within Lebanon’s political system makes solving conflict with Israel difficult.

Rubio announces release of US citizen held by Afghanistan

Mariam Khan, ABC News

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in a statement Sunday the release of U.S. citizen Amir Amiry, who had been considered wrongfully detained in Afghanistan.

Eric Adams Slips Out the Side Door

Eric Lach, The New Yorker

The Mayor makes official what has been obvious for some time, and ends his reëlection campaign.

Trump Deletes Post Referencing Bizarre ‘Medbed’ Conspiracy Theory

Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/, Forbes

Some conspiracy theorists have popularized the fictional technology, which they believe holds miracle cures.

What Is the ‘Med Bed’ Conspiracy Theory Trump Promoted?

Peter Wade, Rolling Stone

Donald Trump posted and deleted an AI video promoting healing "med bed" technology. Origins of this theory are rooted in far-right conspiracy forums.

US citizen released by Taliban after nine-month detention

BBC News

Amir Amiry is expected to return to the US after months of negotiations for his release, which were led by Qatari mediators.

Should Disney Drop Broadcasting ABC To Avoid Government Meddling?

David Bloom, Senior Contributor, David Bloom, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/dbloom/, Forbes

Needham Securities analysts suggest Disney get out of broadcasting, without selling ABC licenses, to shed itself of any ongoing FCC regulation at a time of rapid change.

6 Takeaways From NY Climate Week’s Tale Of Two Cities

Joan Michelson, Contributor, Joan Michelson, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/joanmichelson2/, Forbes

Last week's UNGA and Climate Week was a tale of two cities. Here are six key points from my Climate Week 2025 journey with business & nonprofit leaders and scientists.

China Is Run by Engineers. America Is Run by Lawyers

Freakonomics.com

China Is Run by Engineers. America Is Run by Lawyers. - Freakonomics

Truck, gunfire, flames: Michigan church attack

CK Smith, Salon

One killed, nine hurt in Sunday assault on Mormon church as community mourns loss of longtime LDS leader

Larry Ellison’s quest to run the world

Terrence O’Brien, The Verge

For most of his career Larry Ellison has been content to quietly let Oracle be the company, behind the company, behind the technology that makes headlines. Its biggest products being cloud computing and database products that it sells to enterprise customers …

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

Leigh Beadon, Techdirt

This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is Heart of Dawn with a comment about the Trump administration’s unproven announcements regarding Tylenol and autism: As an autistic person, it infuriates me no end that some people think a life like mi…

Taliban releases US citizen Amir Amiri after Qatari mediation

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Amiri is the fifth US citizen held by the Taliban government in Afghanistan to be freed this year.

Algeria Set for Inaugural $2.3 Billion Sovereign Sukuk Issuance

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

Here are 3 planets where humans might survive (spoiler: don’t start packing yet!). #TEDTalks

youtube.com, Biztoc.com

The myth of the ‘marketplace of ideas’— and how it warps free speech

NBC, Yahoo Entertainment

The so-called “marketplace of ideas” doesn’t simply reward truth or the strongest arguments— it rewards power. Without guardrails, the strongest players...

Cathie Wood sells $22.3 million of popular tech stock

Silin Chen, TheStreet

Here are Cathie Wood’s latest moves.

Mayor Adams drops out of NYC mayoral race following scandal-plagued tenure at City Hall

Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist

Mayor Adams' decision comes after an extended courtship of President Trump. Adams made history as the first mayor in the modern era to be criminally indicted. His name will still be on the ballot in November's general election, but plans to end his campaig…

Eric Adams drops out of New York City mayoral race

cnbc.com, Biztoc.com

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that he is suspending his bid for re-election. His announcement could give a boost to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's chances in the high-profile race against the Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani. President Donald T…

Since 2019, Brazil's courts have developed or implemented over 140 AI projects that have helped make the country's overburdened judicial system more efficient

restofworld.org, Biztoc.com

Prediction: Nvidia Will Be Worth $15 Trillion by 2030 If This One Thing Happens

finance.yahoo.com, Biztoc.com

Trump’s new executive order could dramatically change your retirement account — why you need to be careful now

Vishesh Raisinghani, Yahoo Entertainment

America’s retirement landscape is changing.

16 states push back with lawsuit on federal sex-ed crackdown

CK Smith, Salon

Legal action by 16 states challenges federal pressure to cut school grants for inclusive sex-ed programs

Part III—Trump, Rescheduling & The Great Cannabis Unraveling: Chaos, Re- Or De-Scheduling, & What Comes After

Robert Hoban, Contributor, Robert Hoban, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthoban/, Forbes

Trump, rescheduling, and the future of cannabis: chaos, risk, and opportunity as operators navigate federal change, markets, and policy evolution.

Morgan Stanley And SoFi Join $104M ZeroHash Funding Round That Creates New $1B Crypto Infrastructure Unicorn In 2025

Paula Tudoran, Yahoo Entertainment

Cryptocurrency infrastructure startup ZeroHash just achieved unicorn status by securing $104 million in Series D-2 financing that values the company at $1...

‘Operation Clog the Toilet’: How an online prank targeted Indian H-1B visa holders with fake flight bookings

Express Web Desk, The Indian Express

The online prank, called “Operation Clog the Toilet,” involved users reserving flight seats between India and the US without completing payment.

Republicans urge Democrats to agree to short-term bill to keep US government open

James Oliphant and Steve Holland, Yahoo Entertainment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ahead of a meeting between lawmakers and President Donald Trump, the Republican leaders of Congress sought on Sunday to blame Democrats...

UiPath Inc. (PATH): A Bull Case Theory

Ricardo Pillai, Yahoo Entertainment

We came across a bullish thesis on UiPath Inc. on Valueinvestorsclub.com by FT42. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on PATH. UiPath Inc. ‘...

Constellation Energy Corporation (CEG): A Bull Case Theory

Ricardo Pillai, Yahoo Entertainment

We came across a bullish thesis on Constellation Energy Corporation on Make Money, Make Time’s Substack by Oliver | MMMT Wealth. In this article, we will...

Ormat Technologies, Inc. (ORA): A Bull Case Theory

Ricardo Pillai, Yahoo Entertainment

We came across a bullish thesis on Ormat Technologies, Inc. on Make Money, Make Time’s Substack by Oliver | MMMT Wealth. In this article, we will summarize...

Oracle Corporation (ORCL): A Bull Case Theory

Ricardo Pillai, Yahoo Entertainment

We came across a bullish thesis on Oracle Corporation on Jordi Visser’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on ORCL. Oracle...

Left Vs Right As Bickering Backseat Kids

Robin Hanson, Overcomingbias.com

Please consider three historical models for talk and politics today.

Hamas tells Israel to cease Gaza City attacks as captives’ lives in danger

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

Israeli tanks are advancing in Tal al-Hawa, Sabra and other neighbourhoods of Gaza City in their ground invasion.

Right-wing media praises Rogan, but he’s just talking science

CK Smith, Salon

Rogan criticized TikTok Tylenol protests yet agreed it is safe in normal doses, despite political framing

No Such Thing As Dollar ‘Supply’ And ‘Demand,’ There’s Just Production

John Tamny, Contributor, John Tamny, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/, Forbes

Money is a measure. Nothing else.

Jeffries says he’s ‘hopeful’ a government shutdown can be avoided

Nicholas Kerr, ABC News

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told “This Week” anchor Martha Raddatz that he is “hopeful” a government shutdown can be avoided.

Through their eyes: Donald Trump and his actions, as seen by leaders from around the world

JENNIFER PELTZ, Yahoo Entertainment

Regardless of political perspective, no one could argue that the presidency of Donald Trump — and his second term so far in particular — has been anything...

Wiltshire in Pictures: Half marathon and murals

Ben Marvell - Wiltshire, BBC News

The Swindon half marathon, playful lions, pears and murals feature in this week's gallery.

Why is the divisive Tony Blair now touted for post-Gaza war interim role?

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

The US plan ousts Hamas and forms an administration that will later be handed over to a reformed Palestinian Authority.

World of wonders: Congressional Democrats seem to have grown a spine

Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Party unity has broken out in the face of shutdown threats

One Thing Unites Some Of The Biggest Hits (And Flops) Warner Bros. Released In 2025

staff@slashfilm.com (BJ Colangelo), /FILM

Warner Bros. has had a mix of hits and misses at the box office in 2025, but the studio's best-reviewed movies have something in common.

Utilities are doing even worse on climate than they were 5 years ago

Jeff St. John, Canary Media, Canarymedia.com

Major U.S. utilities earn an ​“F” on a new report card because they’re planning to build far too little clean energy and far too many gas-fired power plants.

Sanctions on Iran have been a spectacular strategic failure for the West

Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Nader Habibi, Al Jazeera English

Sanctions have destroyed the Iranian middle class - the very driver of stability and moderation.

Actress & Comedian Heather McMahan Reportedly Apologises For Vulgar Ryder Cup Chant About Rory McIlroy

Andreas Wiseman, Deadline

U.S actress and comedian Heather McMahan has reportedly apologised to golfer Rory McIlroy for leading a vulgar chant about the world number two player at yesterday’s Ryder Cup in New York. In a statement released to BBC Sport, the PGA of America, which runs t…

Bill Maher Shares Blunt Prediction About the 2028 Presidential Election

Michelle Stein, TVInsider

The 'Real Time' host chatted with Stephen A. Smith about his grim forecast.

New Report Projects $95 Future Breakeven Price For U.S. Shale Oil

David Blackmon, Senior Contributor, David Blackmon, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/, Forbes

Breakeven prices for new U.S. oil shale wells are destined to rise significantly in the coming decade, a new report from Enverus finds.

This GOP candidate’s loyalty to Trump is a risky play in a blue state

msnbc.com, Biztoc.com

Republican Jack Ciattarelli responds to questions during the first general election gubernatorial debate with Democratic opponent Mikie Sherrill in Lawrenceville, N.J., on Sunday.

If the Trump DOJ can indict Comey, then no one is safe from political prosecution

msnbc.com, Biztoc.com

In the United States, a president should never order prosecutions of his enemies. As the former ethics counsels for Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, we never once saw them or anyone working for them suggest that the Department of Just…

Russia pounds Kyiv, other regions in mass drone and missile attack

CBC News

Russia launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine early on Sunday, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, in one of the most sustained attacks on the capital since the full-scale war began.

How Cities Are Rediscovering Their Downtowns After the Pandemic

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

Who Can Save the Democratic Party?

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

Apple’s ChatGPT-Style Chatbot App Deserves a Public Release

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

MAHA Wants Breastfeeding. Its Moms Should Demand Paid Leave

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

What Salt Typhoon Shows About the Cyber Power of China’s Spy Agency

nytimes.com, Biztoc.com

Global Democracy Is Failing. Will the US Save It or Kill It?

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

H-1B visa: Trump administration changes spark bipartisan attack on Silicon Valley tech giants

siliconvalley.com, Biztoc.com

As the Trump administration seeks sweeping changes to the controversial H-1B visa for skilled foreign workers, bipartisan scrutiny is falling on Bay Area tech giants Meta, Apple and Google, which are among the companies that use it the most. “In evaluating th…

What’s the Worst Acronym in the World? UNGA

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

The Race to Save America’s Democracy

Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic

Trump’s administration may seem chaotic, but Americans should not take the integrity of next year’s elections for granted.

Moves to consolidate power, punish enemies draw comparisons to places where democracy faded...

Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

President Donald Trump’s consolidation of power and targeting of his political opponents bring back unnerving memories for those who have watched elected leaders undermine democracies elsewhere in the world. Since he returned to office in January, Trump has b…

Beijing unveils new superweapon...

The-express.com

Beijing unveils new superweapon... (First column, 7th story, link) Related stories:Xi Chasing Huge Concession From Trump: Opposing Taiwan Independence... How Secretive Spy Agency Became Cyber Powerhouse... Drudge Report Feed …

Maine's food pantries stare down volunteer shortage while anticipating cuts

The Associated Press, NPR

Maine has long been one of the most food insecure states in New England. In March, the Trump administration cut more than $1 billion from two U.S. food programs.

Links 9/28/2025

Haig Hovaness, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our strategic daily links: Drifting cars, black hole collisions, bigger hailstones, Venezuela trouble, China?, Europe disrupted, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and wretched exc…

Trump at the UN: Turning point in history, and not in a good way

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

His speech was humiliating and terrifying — but at least it showed the world how damaged America is now

Why is everyone buying groceries in bulk? BI's Steve Russolillo unpacks Costco's chokehold on America.

Steve Russolillo, Business Insider

In this Sunday edition of Business Insider Today, we're talking about America's Costco craze. BI's Steve Russolillo doesn't get the hype.

10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Levy: I Thought I Knew Silicon Valley. I Was Wrong: Tech got what it wanted by electing Trump. A year later, it looks more like a suicide pact. (Wired) • Inside the Jag…

Creation of a political martyr: The dark history behind this moment

Mike Lofgren, Salon

Charlie Kirk is not the first — totalitarian regimes have long understood how to build myths on violence

A Billionaire's Fight To Save Memphis

John Hyatt, Forbes Staff, John Hyatt, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnhyatt/, Forbes

AutoZone founder and lifelong Memphian Pitt Hyde has spent the last 40 years boosting his home city. With Trump and Musk in town, he’s doubling down on his grand plans.

Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Florida tourist attraction after donor intervened

Joshua Kaplan, Justin Elliot, Alex Mierjeski, Salon

Emails show one way to get around Kristi Noem's slowdown of aid: have one of her big donors make the ask.

Camp Pendleton is an oasis from SoCal urban sprawl. Feds now consider unprecedented development

Hannah Fry, Yahoo Entertainment

Talks over the 83-year-old base come as the Trump administration looks to raise money from public lands and roll back open-space protections.

Jimmy Fallon On The Future Of Late Night And Being A Super Marketer

Matt Craig, Forbes Staff, Matt Craig, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattcraig/, Forbes

As late-night television declines, The Tonight Show host is preparing for tomorrow by building an entertainment empire based on his irrepressible joy. With the launch of his new marketing competition show, On Brand, he’s getting down to business.

Iranians fear more economic pain, war as UN sanctions snapback

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

After about a decade, Iran is again subject to UN sanctions as the West piles pressure on Tehran.

Welcome to the Great Silencing

Sarah E. Needleman, Business Insider

CEOs were already cautious about speaking their minds. Now, they're becoming even more tight-lipped.

Charlie Kirk and the Making of an AI-Generated Martyr

Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com

In the US, death and mythmaking are useful tools weilded to dictate the terms of public life.

Trump’s tariff‑shaped stick can’t beat reality on US chip fabbing

Tobias Mann, Theregister.com

The proposed 1:1 chip rule means nothing but pain for US tech until he’s out of office Comment Ending America's reliance on foreign chip fabs remains a high priority for Uncle Sam, but the Trump administration's "my way or the highway" approach to the issue t…

Get used to an America with fewer jobs

Madison Hoff, Business Insider

Immigration changes are likely already affecting the US job market and could continue to add pressure.

Student-loan forgiveness delays will soon become a bigger problem for borrowers

Ayelet Sheffey, Business Insider

The clock is ticking for student-loan borrowers to get debt cancellation before the relief is taxable again in January.

Wyoming town erects new monument to violent, anti-immigrant history

Jenna McMurtry, NPR

At a time when President Trump is going after foreign laborers in the U.Ss, and saying unflattering accounts of U.S. history should be removed, Rock Springs, Wyoming has put up a new monument to ethnic violence there.

Europe Gave Wright A Polite Hearing, Wants U.S. Gas, Not Its Advice About Wind And Solar

Llewellyn King, Contributor, Llewellyn King, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/llewellynking/, Forbes

In his September swing through Europe, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright talked about an American-European consensus on energy policy. Europe didn’t sign onto it.

Charlie Kirk On Currency? The GOP Is One Step Closer To Introducing A Bill To The House

Doug Melville, Contributor, Doug Melville, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/dougmelville/, Forbes

On Capitol Hill this week, two Republican lawmakers are preparing to introduce a bill that could place the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk on U.S. currency.

Malaysia’s Mahathir at 100: Israel’s genocide in Gaza will not be forgotten

Amy Chew, Al Jazeera English

Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad says Israel 'did not learn anything' from its experience of genocide by the Nazis.

UK, France and Germany warn Iran as nuclear sanctions resume

BBC News

The UK, France and Germany say restrictions are back in place over concerns about Iran's nuclear programme.

Trump to meet with top congressional leaders as a government shutdown looms

nbcnews.com, Biztoc.com

President Donald Trump will meet with the top four congressional leaders at the White House on Monday as the clock draws nearer to a potential government shutdown.

Why Billionaire Wendy Schmidt Is ‘Doubling Down’ On Climate Science In The Age Of Trump

youtube.com, Biztoc.com

With climate funding under threat, Wendy Schmidt is becoming an increasingly vital philanthropist—supporting deep-sea ...