Trump News for Saturday, November 8, 2025

US airlines cancel 1,330 flights due to shutdown

reuters.com, Biztoc.com

Orban Says Trump Offered to Defend Hungary From Speculators

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

US Air Traffic Controllers Start Resigning as Shutdown Bites

Adam Downer, Daily Beast

Unpaid air traffic controllers are quitting their jobs altogether as the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues.

DHS Quotes Olivia Rodrigo Lyrics, Asking She “Not Belittle” ICE: “Thank Them For Their Service”

Glenn Garner, Deadline

It looks like the latest pop girly feud is between Olivia Rodrigo and none other than the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). After the 3x Grammy winner called out the federal agency for featuring her 2023 track ‘All-American Bitch’ in an ICE video urging …

The 10 Most Pest-Infested Cities in America, Ranked (#1-2 Might Surprise You)

Alexandria Ingham, Mental Floss

There are some rankings you don’t want to be at the top of. The list of most pest-infested cities is one of them.

Trump: No more money for 'really bad' Obamacare

breakingthenews.net, Biztoc.com

United States President Donald Trump declared via Truth Social that Democrat-linked health insurance companies will no longer receive funds for what he described as "really bad Obamacare," adding that...

The Week the AI Boom Got a Reality Check on Wall Street

wsj.com, Biztoc.com

Is Israel inching towards another regional war?

Al Jazeera English

The Israeli military ramps up attacks on Lebanon as Hezbollah disarmament fails.

The GOP Feud Over Tucker Carlson—And Nick Fuentes—Explained

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

Carlson interviewed avowed white supremacist Nick Fuentes in an episode of his podcast aired Oct. 27.

More than 1,000 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day

BBC News

Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown.

FAFO: A Trump Loving County Relies Heavily On SNAP

Red Painter, Crooksandliars.com

Yet another FAFO ends with the utterly predictable betrayal of Donald Trump hurting the very people that voted to put him back in the White House in 2024. This time it is Aroostook County, Maine, the northernmost county in the state. It borders Canada, has a …

Hungary claims ‘indefinite’ US sanctions waiver for Russian energy imports

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Foreign minister says Budapest 'obtained an indefinite exemption from the sanctions' on Russian oil and gas shipments.

Trump pardons MLB legend and 'Celebrity Apprentice' cast member for 30-year-old tax fraud charges

Andrew Chapados, TheBlaze

President Trump has granted a pardon to a cast member from his hit show "Celebrity Apprentice" for the second time this term.In February, Trump pardoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich (D) after commuting the politician's 14-year prison sentence in 2020.…

Slovakia’s Auto Empire Is Facing Its Biggest Test Yet

Felicity Bradstock, Yahoo Entertainment

Slovakia’s once-dominant automotive industry faces mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs, Chinese competition, higher taxes, and political tensions threatening...

NY food aid in limbo — Hochul unclear if state will pay SNAP benefits after SCOTUS hold

Ryan Kost, Gothamist

A store displays a sign accepting Electronic Benefits Transfer cards for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchases for groceries. New Jersey said it paid its recipients for November and is awaiting federal reimbursement. New York’s plans a…

North Carolina pauses SNAP payments to recipients

Dustin George, WSPA 7News

RALEIGH, N.C. (WSPA) – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has paused plans to provide SNAP benefits during the ongoing government...

Flight cancelations to worsen next week if shutdown continues

cnbc.com, Biztoc.com

U.S. airlines will have to cut hundreds more flights next week if Congress can't come to a solution to end the government shutdown, now the longest in U.S. history. Trump administration officials this week ordered airlines to start cutting flights at 40 busy …

President Trump wants Commanders to name new stadium after him: Report

Express Web Desk, The Indian Express

The report came a day after the White House confirmed that Trump will attend the Commanders’ game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Anti-Trump CNN Analyst Floored as She Agrees with Trump Fan on Shutdown

Yahoo Entertainment

Trump says boat crews are narco-terrorists. The truth is more nuanced, AP finds

The Associated Press, NPR

In interviews in villages on Venezuela's northeastern coast, from which some of the boats departed, residents and relatives said the dead men had been running drugs but were not narco-terrorists.

Trump Wants Washington Commanders Stadium Named After Him, Report Says

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

Trump is expected to attend the Commanders home game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Since Trump's Election, Crypto Has Experienced a Wild Year-long Ride

Jesse Hamilton, CoinDesk

The industry's staunch ally (and sometimes business partner) in the White House has brought a flood of drama, both good and bad.

Should You Buy Microsoft (MSFT) For Long-Term AI Gains?

Fahad Saleem, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 10 Best AI Stocks to Buy According to American Politicians. Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is one of the best AI stocks to buy...

What Hungary's Orban did - and didn't - get from Trump

BBC News

On the surface, the Hungarian PM's trip was exactly what he wanted, but the full picture is more complex, writes the BBC's Nick Thorpe.

Is Broadcom (AVGO) The Best AI Chips Stock to Buy Now?

Fahad Saleem, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 10 Best AI Stocks to Buy According to American Politicians. Broadcom Inc (NASDAQ:AVGO) is one of the best AI stocks to buy. On Sept. 17...

How Christian Nationalism Is Shaping Trump’s Foreign Policy Toward Africa

Jessica Washington, The Intercept

Trump ended deportation protections for South Sudanese immigrants, prioritized asylum for white South Africans, and threatened to invade Nigeria. It’s all part of the Christian nationalist playbook. The post How Christian Nationalism Is Shaping Trump’s Foreig…

Six dead as Russia hits energy and residential sites in Ukraine

BBC News

Overnight, 25 locations including Kyiv were hit, leaving many areas without electricity and heating.

DOJ Had Its First Big Hearing in a “Trump Enemy’’ Prosecution. The Judge Was Not Pleased.

Austin Sarat, Slate Magazine

Before saying more about Judge Fitzpatrick’s pushback, let’s recall why Comey made it to the top of Trump’s enemies list.

Trump urges lawmakers to give healthcare money 'directly to the people'

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump on Saturday floated a potential compromise amid the impasse over the U.S. government shutdown, urging...

Washington's struggling economy takes another economic hit from the government shutdown

abcnews.go.com, Biztoc.com

Washington's local economy has taken blows from a series of actions by the Trump administration, from the layoffs of federal workers to the ongoing law enforcement intervention with the National Guard

US Senators and Congress Members Love This AI Stock

Fahad Saleem, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 10 Best AI Stocks to Buy According to American Politicians. ServiceNow Inc (NYSE:NOW) is one of the best AI stocks to buy. Congressman ...

Forget Nvidia (NVDA) – American Politicians Are Buying This Small AI Stock

Fahad Saleem, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 10 Best AI Stocks to Buy According to American Politicians. Qualys Inc (NASDAQ:QLYS) is one of the best AI stocks to buy. Qualys Inc...

ICE’s Biggest Contractor Seeks Ankle Monitor Revenue Amid Government Shutdown

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

"There's millions of people that are on the non-detained docket."

Why Sam Altman Won't Be on the Hook for OpenAI's Spending Spree

Rashi Shrivastava, Phoebe Liu, Forbes

OpenAI has gone wild with compute deals this year, committing to spend far more than its balance sheet can currently sustain. So who takes the fall if it can’t pay? It won’t be Altman.

More Than a Thousand Flights Canceled as Shutdown Persists

NBC, Yahoo Entertainment

As the government shutdown continues, delays are building up at airports across the United States with more than a thousand flights canceled on Friday. It...

1,900% Stock Gains and Hate Mail: Welcome to Quantum Investing

Felice Maranz, Yahoo Entertainment

The rally has placed them among the best performers in the stock market, dwarfing the returns of popular artificial intelligence plays like Palantir...

The Trump Travel Nightmare Is Just Beginning

Alex Samuels, Crooksandliars.com

Thought flying during a government shutdown couldn’t get any worse? Think again.  The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to cut flight capacity by up to 10% at 40 of the nation’s busiest airports—a move that could ground thousands of flights per day…

Unclear if New York SNAP benefits will resume Sunday after Supreme Court ruling

Karen Yi, Ryan Kost, Gothamist

An EBT sign is displayed on the window of a grocery store on October 30, 2025 in the Flatbush neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. A late night Friday decision by the Supreme Court has created further confusion [ more › ]

biote Corp. Just Beat EPS By 371%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Simply Wall St, Yahoo Entertainment

Last week, you might have seen that biote Corp. ( NASDAQ:BTMD ) released its third-quarter result to the market. The...

The Mafia Style in American Politics

Adam Serwer, The Atlantic

Trump is saying, essentially, If you don’t want to get hurt, you’ll do what I say.

Trump says 88% of US retirees will now pay zero taxes on Social Security, but can the One Big Beautiful Bill hurt you?

Moneywise, Yahoo Entertainment

The debate rages on.

How Trump could hamper Zohran Mamdani's New York agenda

BBC News

Trump has taken a number of actions against Democratic-led cities that experts say could slow Mamdani's goals.

Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets

HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH and STEPHEN SMITH, Yahoo Entertainment

Sarah Lungwitz has fretted over feeding not just her two teenage daughters with SNAP payments disrupted, but her family's cat and two dogs. Help has arrived...

Links 11/8/2025

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our rambunctious daily links: biggest spider web, Covid increasing car crashes? US plastic costs, China exports fall, India in a bind? Turkiye to arrest Netanyahu, Ukraine cope, SNAP court row, Trump skips G20. Mamdani schizophrenia, consumer confidence falls…

Florida and Nebraska Just Killed My Blue Wave High

Danielle Han, Jezebel

On Thursday, Nebraska's Governor and Florida's Attorney General each made moves to further gut abortion access in their states.

Zohran Mamdani took on the entire political establishment — and won

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

It isn't just MAGA moonbats freaking out: Zohran and his voters are an existential threat to the power structure

The best way to have a smooth holiday season is to understand what type of mother-in-law you have

Joi-Marie McKenzie, Business Insider

In this Saturday edition of BI Today, we're talking about the six different types of mothers-in-law and how to interact with them smoothly.

Conservative Woman Who Helped Gut Women’s Healthcare Declares Conservative Law Students the Real Feminists

Lauren Tousignant, Jezebel

“In truth, being a conservative woman in law school, particularly, takes a lot of courage and independence, and in many ways shows more feminism…” Justice Amy Coney Barrett said this week. Asteroid?

In shutdown fight, fiscal hawks in US Congress push for flat spending

By Bo Erickson, Yahoo Entertainment

By Bo Erickson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Republican fiscal hawks in Congress are making a new pitch in the struggle to end the longest government shutdown in U.S...

Trump’s White House renovations fulfill Obama’s prediction, kind of

Chris Lamb, Salon

Obama called it in his humiliating ridicule of Trump.

Conservative Media’s Big Advantage: Money, Money, Money

Katherine Stewart, The New Republic

There are a number of reasons why the right has a huge advantage in the information ecosystem, but what matters most is the endless river of cold, hard cash.

The world this week | US-Russia nuclear arms race; Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayoral race; and Sudan conflict

Bobins Abraham, The Indian Express

From Indian-origin Democrat candidate Zohran Mamdani winning the mayoral race in New York City to Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban resuming peace talks – a lot has happened in the world this week.

Federal shutdown threatens these Trump voters’ livelihoods but not their political loyalties

By Julia Harte, Yahoo Entertainment

By Julia Harte -From federal paychecks to public benefits, the longest U.S. government shutdown in history is cutting lifelines for millions of Americans...

Immigration agents have new technology to identify and track people

Jude Joffe-Block, NPR

The Department of Homeland Security is adopting powerful new tools to monitor noncitizens. Privacy advocates are worried they erode privacy rights for immigrants and Americans alike.

Controversy Brews: US Government Targets Banning Top Wi-Fi Router

Joe Supan, CNET

Federal departments and agencies are joining forces in an effort to ban TP-Link routers due to concerns about national security risks.

COP30 climate summit hears from countries suffering global warming harms

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

There are growing calls for developed nations that produce the most gas emissions to take more responsibility.

Why Trump’s battle with U.S. mayors might hurt everyone, even him

CBC News

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is another Democratic mayor in an acrimonious relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. But observers say these relationships matter and can impact both those mayors' cities and Trump's political ambitions.

IN PHOTOS | This week's most compelling images

CBC News

Photographers from CBC News, The Canadian Press, Reuters and others document our changing world every day. Here's a selection of the week's top images.

Hundreds more U.S. flights could be cancelled today. Here’s what you need to know

CBC News

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across the U.S. this week — with more expected in the coming days — as airlines comply with a mandated reduction in service due to the ongoing government shutdown.

US Supreme Court allows Trump to block $4bn in food aid to families in need

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Forty-two million face food aid delays after the nation's top Court lets US president pause full SNAP payments.

Nigerians demand own solutions to violence as Trump threatens US invasion

Pelumi Salako, Al Jazeera English

Amid US claims of 'Christian genocide' locals and experts say crisis is multilayered, dismiss plan for foreign invasion.

Evercore ISI Raises S&P Global (SPGI) Target to $629, Highlights Growth Outlook

Vardah Gill, Yahoo Entertainment

S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) is included among the 15 Best DRIP Stocks to Own Right Now. On October 31, Evercore I⁠SI raised its pric‌e target on S&P Global...

Morgan Stanley Raises Merck (MRK) Price Target to $100, Maintains Equal Weight Rating

Vardah Gill, Yahoo Entertainment

Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is included among the 15 Best DRIP Stocks to Own Right Now. On November 3, Morg⁠an Stanley anal‌yst Tere‍nce Flynn‍ raised the...

Freedom Capital Maintains Hold on Coca-Cola (KO), Raises Price Target to $78

Vardah Gill, Yahoo Entertainment

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) is included among the 15 Best DRIP Stocks to Own Right Now. On October 31, Fr‍eedom‌ Capital analyst Ge​orgy Vashchenko ra‍ised ...

Serbia clears the way for controversial Trump-linked property plan

BBC News

The president's son-in-law wants to build a hotel on the ruins of the former Yugoslav Army headquarters.

TD Cowen Raises AT&T Price Target to $33 Amid Solid Subscriber Growth

Vardah Gill, Yahoo Entertainment

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is included among the 15 Best DRIP Stocks to Own Right Now. On October 23, TD Cow‌en analyst Gre‍gor⁠y W⁠illiams raised AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T...

Senators to work through the weekend on shutdown as Republicans and Democrats are still far apart

MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING, Yahoo Entertainment

Senators are working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began more than a month ago, hoping to find bipartisan resolution...

Found Footage ‘Savageland’ Should Be Mandatory Viewing for I.C.E. Agents

Alison Foreman, IndieWire

Visit the U.S.-Mexico border in 2015's found-footage 'Savageland,' directed by Phil Guidry, Simon Herbert, and David Whelan, starring Noé Montes.

N Korea threatens ‘offensive action’ as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea

David D. Lee, Al Jazeera English

North Korea issues warning as Washington and Seoul agree on strengthening military ties.

Trump says US to boycott South Africa G20 summit over white ‘genocide’

Alastair McCready, Al Jazeera English

Trump calls it a 'disgrace' that South Africa is hosting the G20, reiterates debunked claims of a white 'genocide'.

India is world’s second-largest shrimp producer. That is now under threat

Gurvinder Singh, Al Jazeera English

US tariffs have dealt a deadly blow to the Indian shrimp industry that relies predominantly on exports.

Jim Cramer Says Companies Like Apple are “Nation-States With Good Balance Sheets”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently shared thoughts on. Cramer said companies like Apple are “nation-states,” as he remarked: “...

Jim Cramer Says McDonald’s “Understands What Our Customers in Our Country and the World are Going Through”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently shared thoughts on. Cramer noted the company cutting prices on its products. He...

Jim Cramer Says Shopify’s Selloff Is Overblown

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ:SHOP) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently shared thoughts on. Cramer discussed the stock’s recent decline, as he commented: “How...

Daily Briefing: Cashing in post the World Cup win

Malavika Jayadeep, The Indian Express

Also in today's edition: Land linked to Ajit Pawar's son debacle; Dalmianagar: Bihar’s ghost town; 'Haq' movie review

Climate policy strengthens globally, despite unprecedented contestation in the US and Europe

University of Oxford, Phys.Org

As countries meet at COP30 in the Amazon, a new Oxford University study gives the most detailed view yet of how different nations' laws and regulations are aligning—or not—to climate goals. The survey of climate policies across 37 countries (including the who…

US judge says Trump cannot deploy National Guard to Portland

BBC News

The Trump administration did not have a legal basis to use troops to quell immigration protests, the judge wrote in a 106-page ruling.

US judge rules Trump illegally ordered National Guard troops to Portland

Kevin Doyle, Al Jazeera English

US district judge blocks Donald Trump's use of military force to tackle protests against immigration officers.

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump admin to avoid fully funding SNAP payments for now

CBC News

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday allowed U.S. President Donald Trump's administration to withhold for now about $4 billion US needed to fully fund a food aid program for 42 million low-income Americans this month amid the federal government shutdown.

Plug Power (PLUG) Signs Supply Deal for Electrolyzer Systems with Allied Biofuels

Ali Ahmed, Yahoo Entertainment

Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) is one of the 12 Best American Penny Stocks to Buy Right Now. On October 30, Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) shared that it...

Trump Will Not Release New Employment Report

John Amato, Crooksandliars.com

The blackout continues on the US jobs report for the second straight month as the US Labor Department will not publish its very important employment data. Reuters is reporting: The U.S. Labor Department on Friday will not publish its closely watched employme…

Trump's order to send National Guard troops to Portland, Ore., was illegal, U.S. judge rules

CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump unlawfully ordered National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, a federal judge ruled Friday, a legal setback to the administration's use of the military in American cities.

Thousands of US flights cancelled or delayed over government shutdown cuts

BBC News

Friday marked the first day of flight cuts mandated by the US government at 40 of the nation's airports

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,353

Alastair McCready, Al Jazeera English

Here are the key events from day 1,353 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Conservative Texas Judge Let Boeing Off Too Easy On Its 737 Crash Case

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

Conservative Texas Judge Let Boeing Off Too Easy, Dismissing Its 737 Crash Case the Judge Had Neatly Delayed from 2024

The Latest Controversial Ziwe Interview Was Actually Quite Good

Opheli Garcia Lawler, Cracked.com

Interviewing politicians is always a minefield, especially for a comedy show

As MAGA loses, OBAMA POUNDS 'cruel' Trump! Voters speak as GOP fears 'Blue Wave' midterms

youtube.com, Biztoc.com

MSNBC's Ari Melber reports on the "blue wave" of Democratic wins in the recent elections. Plus, former President Barack Obama ...

Trump Grants Hungary Exemption on Russian Oil | Balance of Power 11/07/2025

youtube.com, Biztoc.com

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Rep. Madeleine ...

Federal judge hasn't ordered Mike Johnson to swear in Adelita Grijalva

Rae Deng, Snopes.com

In early November 2025, a federal judge ordered Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, a Republican, to swear-in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva without further delay.

Full SNAP benefits start to go out even as the Trump administration appeals

Jennifer Ludden, NPR

A federal judge ordered the government to fully fund food aid by Friday. The Trump administration's appeal was denied, so it's asking appealed, saying it's up to Congress to fund SNAP.

Meta can't afford its $600B love letter to Trump

Tobias Mann, Theregister.com

The Zuck better hope his finance bros have deep pockets and a whole lotta patience to pull this off Meta on Friday floated plans to invest $600 billion in US infrastructure and jobs by 2028 as part of a massive datacenter expansion.…

US Senate rejects bill to restore federal worker pay, remains at odds over shutdown

By David Morgan, Bo Erickson, Nolan D. McCaskill and Andy Sullivan, Yahoo Entertainment

By David Morgan, Bo Erickson, Nolan D. McCaskill and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S.

Trump Denies Paying SNAP Benefits To Remain 'Liquid'

John Amato, Crooksandliars.com

When asked about the federal judge ruling, ordering his administration to fund SNAP, Trump responded with a bizarre rant about refusing to pay out the funds because the country needs to be liquid in case we are attacked or face catastrophes. Huh? Is Trump's b…