Trump News for Saturday, October 25, 2025

AP Top 25 poll preview: Ole Miss, Memphis on the rise; Oklahoma, South Florida could fall

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Jones, Pereira call for fight at White House event

Brett Okamoto, ESPN

Jon Jones and Alex Pereira both stated Saturday they would like to face up against each other at the White House event slated for June.

Rubio says mediators of Gaza ceasefire shared information to uncover a recent threat

LINDSAY WHITEHURST and COURTNEY BONNELL, Yahoo Entertainment

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that Israel, the U.S. and the other mediators of the Gaza ceasefire deal are sharing information to disrupt any ...

ASEAN summit in Malaysia: Who’s attending and what to expect

Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English

The Cambodian-Thai border conflict and the US trade war will feature prominently at Southeast Asian bloc summit.

Trump ally says grand jury in Florida to investigate conspiracy against Trump

Peter Charalambous, Katherine Faulders, Alexander Mallin, ABC News

A key Trump ally says a federal grand jury has been empaneled in Florida that will begin meeting in January.

Saturday, October 25. Russia’s War On Ukraine: News And Information From Ukraine

Katya Soldak, Forbes Staff, Katya Soldak, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/katyasoldak/, Forbes

Dispatches from Ukraine. Day 1,340.

Trump's week in Asia: BBC correspondents on the wins and potential losses

BBC News

Here's what you should know as the US president arrives for a whirlwind week of diplomacy.

'I'm not done', Kamala Harris tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg

BBC News

The former vice president made her strongest suggestion to date that she will make another presidential bid in 2028 - after losing to Donald Trump last year.

Trump says he's adding another 10% tariff on Canada in retaliation for its Reagan ad

Lauren Edmonds, Business Insider

Trump said he will increase tariffs on Canada by another 10% in response to a Canadian anti-tariff ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan.

Trump raises tariffs on Canada 10% after Reagan ad airs during World Series

Lalee Ibssa, Ivan Pereira, ABC News

President Donald Trump announced he's adding an extra 10% tariff on Canadian imports over a negative TV advertisement featuring a speech by President Ronald Reagan.

Trump announces additional 10-percent Canada tariff over Reagan ad brouhaha

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

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Trump Names SEC Crypto Task Force Head Selig as Next Nominee to Run U.S. CFTC

Jesse Hamilton, CoinDesk

If confirmed, current SEC official Mike Selig would take over the U.S. commodities watchdog as it's poised to be given wide authority over crypto.

Trump threatens Canada with 10% extra import tax for not pulling down anti-tariffs ad sooner

MARK SCHIEFELBEIN, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television ad...

Trump Says He’s Not ‘Wasting My Time’ On Putin Meeting Unless Deal Is Reached On Ukraine

Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff, Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/, Forbes

The U.S. sanctioned Russia’s two largest oil companies Wednesday amid Moscow’s refusal to work toward an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Big Tech and other firms pressed over donations to Trump's East Wing project: 'You owe Americans an explanation'

Lauren Edmonds,Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert, Business Insider

A lawmaker demanded companies who donated to Trump's ballroom project release the size of the donations and if they were promised anything in return.

How Black Public Media Is Fighting Back After Federal Spending Cuts

Toni Fitzgerald, Senior Contributor, Toni Fitzgerald, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/tonifitzgerald/, Forbes

After losing $1.8 million in government funding, BPM launched a fundraising campaign aiming to reach nearly 2 million donors to avoid the erasure of Black storytelling

What is Trump’s strategy to tackle the US’s illegal drug problem?

Al Jazeera English

US military strikes abroad win local support but critics say the issue is more complex.

Trump thanks Qatar for mediation efforts as talks on Gaza plan continue

Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

US president holds talks with Qatari leaders on Air Force One as Washington pushes to reach second phase of Gaza plan.

Fox News host blasts Trump’s White House ballroom on air

CK Smith, Salon

The lone liberal on Fox News' "The Five" called Trump’s proposed ballroom “gaudy and self-indulgent"

‘She literally does not know what she is doing’: Trump attorney struggles in major prosecutions

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New York Attorney General Letitia James made her first court appearance yesterday, where she pled not guilty to federal charges ...

Judge rules immigration detention of Chicago man with daughter battling cancer is illegal

Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment

The detention by immigration authorities of a Chicago man whose 16-year-old daughter is undergoing treatment for advanced cancer is illegal, and he must be...

GOP’s latest beef: Trump’s trade with Argentina over US farmers

CK Smith, Salon

Tomi Lahren erupted online over a beef-import deal with Argentina. GOP outrage now hinges on steaks, not ideology

Early voting in NYC begins Saturday. Here's what you need to know.

Brigid Bergin, Ryan Kost, Gothamist

Time to get those stylish stickers. Info on when and where to vote, along with who is on the ballot. [ more › ]

IREN Ltd. (IREN) Jumps 12.6% on Renewed AI Frenzy, Upcoming Earnings

Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 10 Stocks Beating Wall Street’s Bets. IREN Ltd. (NASDAQ:IREN) is one of the best performers on Friday. IREN saw its share prices surge ...

Opendoor (OPEN) Soars 13% on Rate Cut Prospects for Real Estate Market

Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 10 Stocks Beating Wall Street’s Bets. Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:OPEN) is one of the best performers on Friday. Opendoor jumped...

Hut 8 (HUT) Soars 17% as Funds Flock to HPC

Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 10 Stocks Beating Wall Street’s Bets. Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:HUT) is one of the best performers on Friday. Hut 8 rallied for a second day ...

Fermi (FRMI) Ends 5-Day Loss, Soars 18.6% as AI Boosts Anew

Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 10 Stocks Beating Wall Street’s Bets. Fermi Inc. (NASDAQ:FRMI) is one of the best performers on Friday. Fermi snapped a five-day losing...

Cipher Mining (CIFR) Surges 19.7% on AI Boom

Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 10 Stocks Beating Wall Street’s Bets. Cipher Mining Inc. (NASDAQ:CIFR) is one of the best performers on Friday. Cipher Mining soared by...

Bill Maher Offers Helpful Ways Gen Z Can Have More Sex

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Bill Maher has taken note of studies showing Gen Z folks are not having much sex, and he has offered some helpful and hilarious ways they can re-set things. It seems to be true ... there are studies showing Gen Z is not getting down the way their…

'Cartel of the Sun' ready for war with USA...

Juliana Cruz Lima, The-sun.com

'Cartel of the Sun' ready for war with USA... (Second column, 1st story, link) Related stories:Stephen Miller sidesteps question on troops in Venezuela as tensions rise...

These 4 NYSE Stocks Pay 3+% Dividends And They Trade Below Book Value

John Navin, Contributor, John Navin, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnnavin/, Forbes

In the long run, it might be wise to at least take a look at cheap stocks – that is, those that trade below their book value. That’s the number found when...

Mystery donor gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown

BBC News

The man is a US citizen and a Trump supporter, the president has said, but no one in the government will identify the donor.

Trump says he's willing to reduce tariffs on Brazil in right circumstances

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President Donald Trump said on Friday he would consider reducing tariffs on Brazil, under the right circumstances. Trump was speaking on Air Force One...

Trump Demolishes the East Wing

The Editors, The Atlantic

Panelists discuss what authority the president may have to dismantle the historic White House.

10 years since Aliso Canyon: Disaster was wake-up call for US on dangers of underground gas

Hayley Smith, Phys.Org

On an evening 10 years ago, Porter Ranch resident Matt Pakucko stepped out of his music studio and was walloped by the smell of gas—like sticking your head in an oven, he recalled.

Billionaire Timothy Mellon Is The Mystery Donor Who Gave $130 Million To Pay Military, Report Says

Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff, Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/, Forbes

The Pentagon said Friday it accepted the money for military paychecks during the government shutdown.

Kamala Harris Says She’d ‘Possibly’ Run For President Again: ‘I Am Not Done’

Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff, Sara Dorn, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/, Forbes

Harris made the comments in an interview with the BBC while stopping in London for her book tour.

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 183 — Lunar Lander Wanted! Apply Within

info@space.com (Space.com Staff) , Space.com Staff, Space.com

On Episode 183 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Mike Wall to discuss NASA's pursuit to beat the Chinese to a human landing on the moon.

Europe’s Neo-Con Moment - EU Summit Fals To Get Tough Enough

Mike O'Sullivan, Senior Contributor, Mike O'Sullivan, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikeosullivan/, Forbes

Last week’s EU Summit in Copenhagen heralds the need for shift towards a tougher European stance on Russia, the time has come for Europe to have its neo-con moment,

“Mystery donor” brings in more military pay and ethical concerns

CK Smith, Salon

Anonymous donation keeps military paychecks flowing — concerns now on privatizing patriotism and government failure

Can The Media Regain Trust In Age Of AI And Misinformation? NAB Grapples With Loaded Question

Dade Hayes, Deadline

The NAB Show is known in large part as a bonanza for tech geeks and engineers, and its New York edition last week was no exception. But the broadcast industry lobbying group made a statement by foregrounding discussion of a central challenge for its members: …

Trump Humiliates Mike Johnson Behind Closed Doors

Will Neal, Daily Beast

Inside sources reportedly say Donald Trump has been heard privately joking about just how easily he believes he’s able to puppeteer House Speaker Mike...

New Trump Administration Energy Rule Would Enable Data Centers with ‘Large Loads’

Lucas Ropek, Gizmodo.com

The "urgent" regulatory amendment from the Energy Department would benefit AI companies.

Jeremy Strong Loves Figuring Out Real People, from Mark Zuckerberg to Jon Landau in ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’

Anne Thompson, IndieWire

His quiet role as Bruce Springsteen's manager in Scott Cooper's just-opened biopic could land the "Succession" Emmy winner a second Supporting Actor Oscar nomination.

Maduro accuses Trump of ‘fabricating war’ as US deploys largest warship

Al Jazeera English

The US is deploying the world’s largest aircraft carrier to Latin America to curb drug trafficking.

DC Man Sues Over His Arrest for Playing Darth Vader Music at National Guard

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

The lawsuit has Star Wars jokes, of course.

Donald Trump’s wrecking ball hits his own movement

Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

The entire East Wing of the White House is gone — and people are angry

Dems Can Win a Senate Seat in Texas. Yes, Really

Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone

Democrats need to play the long game in Texas, which doesn't mean they shouldn't take advantage of the opportunity to flip a Senate Seat in 2026.

How Leaders Can Avoid The Trap Of Fighting Reality

Chuck Wisner, Contributor, Chuck Wisner, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/chuckwisner/, Forbes

From rewriting history to dismissing data, leaders who bypass reality damage trust. This article explores the leadership cost of denying facts.

UCLA Ordered To Make Feds’ Settlement Demand Public; Here’s What’s In It

Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor, Michael T. Nietzel, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/, Forbes

The California Supreme Court ordered the U. of California to make public the administration’s $1.2 billion settlement demand for UCLA. Here's a summary of what's in it.

MTG admits prices under Trump ‘have not come down at all,’ says young Americans have ‘no hope’ of buying homes

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MTG admits prices under Trump ‘have not come down at all,’ says young Americans have ‘no hope’ of buying homes More than nine months into his second term, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on a key campaign promise: making life more affordable. …

'I am not done' - Kamala Harris tells BBC she may run for president again

BBC News

The former US vice-president made her strongest suggestion to date she will make another bid for the White House

Here’s Who Could Have Donated $130 Million To Fund The Troops During Shutdown

Dan Alexander, Forbes Staff, Dan Alexander, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/, Forbes

One of Donald Trump's friends handed over a pile of cash to help the Department of War, keeping his identity secret. These are the billionaires who might have the cash—and conviction—to do such a thing.

It’s ‘Over’—Wall Street Is Quietly Gearing Up For A $6.6 Trillion Fed Flip As The Bitcoin Price Suddenly Soars

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

Wall Street giants are bracing for the Federal Reserve to end the reduction of its $6.6 trillion balance sheet, known as quantitative tightening...

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 4 as Kyiv’s allies renew pressure on Moscow

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Air raids hit Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk region as Ukraine's allies expand sanctions on Russia.

A report claims left-wing terrorism is rising. The data paints a complicated picture

Odette Yousef, NPR

The report's claim comes with caveats. Its critics say it does more to reveal issues around collecting and analyzing domestic terrorism data than it does to clarify the current state of the problem.

Mexico’s footwear industry could benefit from US tariffs. But it’s not

Chantal Flores, Al Jazeera English

Mexican shoe businesses can export to US tariff-free under USMCA but old policies and corrupt practices hold them back.

Sudan’s army battles RSF advances in el-Fasher, Bara as civil war rages

Faisal Ali, Al Jazeera English

The escalation in fighting comes amid deepening concerns about the vast humanitarian toll of the conflict.

In the rural South where Medicaid has been a lifeline, residents brace for cuts

Shalina Chatlani, NPR

With Medicaid cutbacks on the horizon, millions in the U.S. are expected to go uninsured. In the Mississippi Delta region — one of the poorest places in the U.S. — people are stressed and mad.

Links 10/25/2025

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our advancing daily links: vet recruitment, testosterone for women? Malibu exodus, US hearts Chinese drones, aircraft carrier to Venezuela, victory v. EU censorship, US wet noodle lashing over West Bank, EU asset seizure plan flops, Trump flailing, Dems reboo…

In Latin America, Trump signals war in all but name

Sabrina Haake, Salon

The Pentagon's aircraft carrier deployment to the Caribbean is a major escalation

Trump wants to torch contraception for poor women. So far, Belgium says no

Nicole Karlis, Salon

After killing USAID, Trump administration intends to incinerate contraceptives meant for low-income countries

10 Weekend Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish Blend coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Why I Don’t Own Any Gold. It’s not a productive asset. It doesn’t do anything — no earnings or cash flow. If you are big o…

De-Prince Prince Andrew

Helen Lewis, The Atlantic

Jeffrey Epstein wouldn’t have been friends with plain Andrew Windsor. So the correct punishment for the disgraced royal is obvious.

Arellano: As Trump blows up supposed narco boats, he uses an old, corrupt playbook on Latin America

Gustavo Arellano, Yahoo Entertainment

As Trump blows up supposed narco boats, he uses an old, corrupt playbook on Latin America

The Left Put Its Faith in Graham Platner. Will He Break Its Heart?

Akela Lacy, The Intercept

Support for the Maine Senate candidate suggests that voters are so sick of what the establishment has to offer, they might look past a Nazi tattoo. The post The Left Put Its Faith in Graham Platner. Will He Break Its Heart? appeared first on The Intercept.

Senate Democrats: Get Your Stories Straight!

Jason Linkins, The New Republic

On Tuesday evening, Democratic Senator Jeff Merkley stepped onto the Senate floor to begin a marathon speech that extended well into Wednesday. The topic of his stemwinder was most urgent: “I’ve come to the Senate floor tonight to ring the alarm bells. We’re …

Will millions of low-income Americans lose food stamps during shutdown?

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

About 42 million people rely on SNAP benefits but now face reductions or losing access altogether.

Donald Trump Suffers Another Blow in National Guard Deployment

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The Trump administration suffered a legal blow on Friday afternoon when the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals stayed an order issued on October 20 by a federal appellate court ruling it could deploy 200 National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, under federal…

Trump flies to Asia with crunch China talks looming: ‘We have a lot to talk about’

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President Donald Trump headed for Asia Friday night for the first time this term, a trip where he’s expected to work on investment deals and peace efforts before meeting face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping to try to deescalate a trade war. “We have…

Gold Price Drops Again. What’s Halting Its 9-Week Winning Run

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US aims to work with Japan in reviving American mines to counter China

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Will the October FOMC meeting be the end of QT?

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Trump's halt of US-Canada trade talks could impact these prices

Max Zahn, ABC News

Trump said he's ending trade negotiations with Canada after a negative TV ad.

Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un on Asia trip

BBC News

The US president says he has a "great relationship" with the North Korean leader and is "open" to a face-to-face chat.

Trade tensions hang over Trump's Asia trip, but he still aims to make a deal

Deepa Shivaram, NPR

President Trump plans to attend a summit in Malaysia before meeting the new Japanese prime minister in Tokyo and talking to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Korea.

Trump comments on Jimmy Lai, Canada and Kim Jong Un as he begins Asia tour

Al Jazeera English

Donald Trump has departed for Malaysia, where he’s set to attend the ASEAN summit and hold trade talks with China.

Trump to arrive in Malaysia ahead of ASEAN summit amid trade tussles

Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

US, China officials begin trade talks in Kuala Lumpur to pave way for high-stakes meeting between Trump, Xi.

XRP Leads Gains on Ripple Moves, Bitcoin Holds $111K as ‘Uptober’ Dud Heads for Last Week

Shaurya Malwa, CoinDesk

October has been defined by forced selling and false starts and on track to become the worst since 2015, dampening an otherwise bullish month that averages over 25% returns for bitcoin.

Thailand's former queen Sirikit dies aged 93

AFP, Yahoo Entertainment

Thailand's former Queen Sirikit, the mother of the current King Vajiralongkorn and wife of the nation's longest-reigning monarch, died late Friday at the age...

Canadians pull Reagan advertisement after furious Trump halts trade talks

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Ontario to stop running advertisement featuring voice of US President Ronald Reagan saying that trade tariffs were a bad idea.

Why America’s financial craziness could help Ukraine – but devastate the world

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Trump-induced volatility might reduce the risks for Europe of using Russian sovereign assets to help Kyiv. But signs of a US-induced global financial crisis are mounting

What military force has the US positioned off Venezuela’s coast?

Hanna Duggal, Al Jazeera English

The US has attacked several Venezuelan boats and deployed its largest military buildup in Latin America in decades.

Jim Cramer Highlights Intuitive Surgical Rally on Unexpected Procedure Growth

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:ISRG) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer put under the spotlight recently. Cramer noted the reason for the stock’s recent rally...

Jim Cramer Notes Vertiv’s Strong Results

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

Vertiv Holdings Co (NYSE:VRT) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer put under the spotlight recently. Cramer said that the company reported a “shockingly great...

Jim Cramer on Uranium Energy: “Don’t Buy These Uranium Companies”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

Uranium Energy Corp. (NYSE:UEC) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. During the lightning round, a caller asked about the stock, and...

Jim Cramer on Microvast: “I Liked it a Year Ago, and I Continue to Like it Now”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

Microvast Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVST) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. Noting that the stock hit $7 last week, up from 22 cents...

Jim Cramer on Paypal: “He Has Gotta Start Delivering Numbers”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PYPL) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer was recently asked about. Inquiring about the stock, a caller asked what Cramer thinks of...

Europe fights to avoid being sidelined by Trump’s world-shaping plans

JILL LAWLESS and AAMER MADHANI, Yahoo Entertainment

When President Donald Trump took the stage in Egypt to hail the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, a row of world leaders stood behind...

Trump open to meeting North Korea’s Kim on Asia trip but nothing scheduled

Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English

Trump and Kim have both expressed an interest in meeting again, but a US official says meeting is 'not on the schedule'.

‘Real Time’: Bill Maher Calls White House “Just A Building” After Trump Demolishes East Wing

Glenn Garner, Deadline

As Donald Trump stirs up more national outrage over his demolition of the White House‘s East Wing, one of his favorite dinner guests is brushing off the controversy. On Friday’s episode of Real Time, Bill Maher gave a flippant response when guest panelist Mic…

America Ferrera Urges Hollywood to Be ‘As Brave As the Characters We Play’

Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone

During the Critics Choice Association's Latino Celebration, the star called on artists to take action amid escalating political tensions

As Southeast Asia welcomes Trump, it battles headwinds unleashed by him

Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English

Southeast Asia and its 'China Plus One' supply chain are feeling the fallout from the US trade war.

Lawmakers weigh major change that could be big boost for Tesla: 'We're going to reward you'

Lily Crowder, Yahoo Entertainment

"Signal to the car companies."

‘Boots’ Creator Gives “Some Credit” To Pentagon As Show Climbs Netflix Charts After “Woke Garbage” Statement

Glenn Garner, Deadline

As it turns out for Netflix‘s Boots, there’s no better endorsement than having the Trump administration bash your show. Following the Pentagon’s statement referring to the LGBTQ military series based on Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine as “woke garbag…

GM Stock Gets a Buy Rating—With Caveats. Plus, Lithia Motors, Vertiv Holdings, and More

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Brazil's Petrobras prepares voluntary dismissal plan targeting 1,000 workers, sources say

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