Trump News for Saturday, November 15, 2025

Thousands protest against government in Mexico over violent crime

BBC News

The protest comes weeks after the murder of Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan.

Selby into final after 63-minute black-ball frame

Emma Smith, BBC News

Mark Selby reaches the final of the Champion of Champions by beating Neil Robertson in a match which included a 63-minute frame decided on the black.

The US will help South Korea build nuclear 'attack' submarines - here's what that means

BBC News

The agreement comes amid a period of growing geopolitical tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

Trump appeals trial loss over Portland troop deployment plan

bostonherald.com, Biztoc.com

The U.S. appealed a judge’s order that permanently blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, to counter protests against his immigration crackdown. The Justice Department seeks to overturn a Nov. 7 finding by a…

Trump buys at least $82 million in bonds since late August, disclosures show

By Nandita Bose, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump bought at least $82 million in corporate and municipal bonds from late August to early October including new investments in sectors...

Texas, California National Guard members to leave Portland and Chicago

Luis Martinez, ABC News

The federalized California and Texas National Guard members sent to Portland and Chicago will return to their home states, according to two U.S. officials.

Trump Says $2,000 Tariff Rebates Will Come ‘Sometime’ Next Year

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

It’s unclear if the checks have the required support from Congress.

Trump Shares Ludicrous Epstein Files Conspiracy Theory

Robert McCoy, The New Republic

President Donald Trump thinks it’s possible that, some time in the past year or so, his political enemies planted damaging information about him in Jeffrey Epstein case files.Following the latest release of Epstein-related records, Trump on Friday was asked a…

The U.S. Might Be About to Enter a New Conflict—but Trump Won’t Say

Alexia Underwood, The New Republic

After days of deliberations with high-ranking officials, President Donald Trump thinks he may have come to a decision about a major foreign policy issue. He’s not quite sure, though, and he definitely isn’t sharing what his decision might be.“I sort of have m…

Scotland handed World Cup reprieve by Belarus after Greece defeat

Sky Sports

Scotland's automatic World Cup qualification hopes remain in their hands despite falling short of a remarkable comeback in a 3-2 defeat in Greece after Belarus did them a favour against Denmark.

Death penalty sought for two men in St. Louis County murder

Joey Schneider, KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty for two men charged in a 2023 murder outside a St. Louis County gas station.

Trump issues two pardons related to investigation into January 6, 2021 riot

Mariamne Everett, Al Jazeera English

Suzanne Ellen Kaye was convicted for threatening to shoot FBI agents.

BU student’s posts lead to controversy and ICE raid at carwash

CK Smith, Salon

College Republican’s posts triggered an ICE raid, sparking backlash and confusion over activism and free speech

This Week In Techdirt History: November 9th – 15th

Leigh Beadon, Techdirt

Five Years Ago This week in 2020, we looked at election polls as an example of the challenges involved in defining and handling misinformation. We noted how Trumpland seemed to have entirely forgotten about its own manufactured TikTok hysteria, at which point…

Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene engage in war of words over Epstein investigation

Lauren Peller, Hannah Demissie, Isabella Murray, Lalee Ibssa, Ivan Pereira, ABC News

President Donald Trump and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene escalated their feud after the Georgia Republican slammed the administration over the Epstein probe.

BBC must get its house in order, Starmer to tell Trump

Camilla Turner, Yahoo Entertainment

Sir Keir Starmer is expected to tell Donald Trump that the BBC must “get its house in order” after the US president vowed to forge ahead with a lawsuit of up...

A MAGA divorce? Donald Trump vs Marjorie Taylor Greene

CK Smith, Salon

The escalating feud underscores tensions in GOP, raising questions about the party’s direction for 2026 Midterms

U.S. official says the 'table is being set' for possible military action against Venezuela

Laura Sullivan, NPR

The country's largest aircraft carrier is expected to join thousands of service members in the northern Caribbean Sunday. But it's unclear if President Trump will use military force.

Nevada Governor's office covered up Boring Co safety violations

Jessica Mathews, Leo Schwartz, Fortune

A Fortune investigation reveals that Boring Company was able to skirt aggressive penalties after protesting to some of Nevada’s most powerful politicians.

State of Crypto: What's In the New Crypto Market Structure Draft?

Nikhilesh De, CoinDesk

The Senate Agriculture Committee released a draft text for its version of market structure legislation.

In Shocking Move, Trump Re-Pardons Far-Right Militia Member

Robert McCoy, The New Republic

After pardoning a far-right militia member for his role in the Capitol riot, President Donald Trump gave him another pardon for an unrelated conviction for illegally possessing firearms.On January 6, 2021, Dan Wilson, of the Oath Keepers and a Three Percenter…

USA Gives South Korea Green Light to Build Nuclear Submarines

Ethan Gossrow, Navalnews.com

U.S President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S government has given the go ahead for South Korea to build Nuclear Submarines on U.S soil.

FBI arrests New Jersey man for alleged property damage in office of federal prosecutor

AP, The Indian Express

Molinari did not say when or where Lisa was arrested, what charges he might face, whether he was in jail, or when he might go before a judge.

NVIDIA (NVDA) Has The AI Orders, Says Jim Cramer

Ramish Cheema, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. NVIDIA...

On Holding’s (ONON) Management Is “So Good,” Says Jim Cramer

Ramish Cheema, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 11 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar. On Holding AG (NYSE:ONON) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. Shoe retailer On Holding...

Trump Ruining Legacy Over Jeffrey Epstein

TMZ Staff, TMZ

Donald Trump's moving towards Richard Nixon territory ... because he's ruining his track record over a huge scandal ... and if he doesn't turn things around soon, all he will be remembered for is the Jeffrey Epstein files. On the latest episode of…

Trump cites the Bible on “vulnerable children,” sparks uproar

CK Smith, Salon

Trump invoked Scripture to defend his record on children, prompting online backlash and reminders of past policies

Eli Lilly’s (LLY) “a Great Company,” Says Jim Cramer

Ramish Cheema, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published 11 Stocks Jim Cramer Talked About. Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. Cramer has...

Ten Days That Shook His Second Term...

Jesus Mesa, Newsweek

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Trump Stuns Reporters With Bizarre Comment About His MRI

Alexia Underwood, The New Republic

President Donald Trump made a baffling comment after receiving an MRI, calling into question his grasp of basic medical treatment—or what he could be hiding from the general public.Speaking to reporters on Air Force One on Friday, the president said that he h…

Marjorie Taylor Greene Says She’s Receiving Threats—Blaming Trump’s Attacks Against Her

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

Trump on Friday called for Greene to face a primary challenge.

"You Won't Help Us" — These 3 Trump Supporters Are Waking Up To The Reality Of Their Vote After Losing SNAP Benefits

Alexa Lisitza, Buzzfeed

SNAP benefits don't care about your political affiliation.View Entire Post ›

Trump Quietly Backtracks on Disastrous Grocery Tariffs

Robert McCoy, The New Republic

President Donald Trump eased some of his “Liberation Day” tariffs Friday evening, all but conceding that his trade policy has increased Americans’ grocery expenses despite his administration’s claims to the contrary.In an executive order, the president exempt…

A 'Peak Oil' Prediction Surprise From the International Energy Agency

EditorDavid, Slashdot.org

"The International Energy Agency's latest outlook signals that oil demand could keep growing through to the middle of the century," reports CNBC, "reflecting a sharp tonal shift from the world's energy watchdog and raising further questions about the future o…

How to Stream the Movie ‘Wag the Dog’ For Free

Matt Novak, Gizmodo.com

Can you even imagine a president starting a war to distract from a scandal in real life?

Ex-Fed Governor Kugler faced ethics probe before she resigned

Amara Omeokwe, Yahoo Entertainment

Kugler also faced a probe by the Fed’s internal watchdog related to her recent financial disclosures before stepping down in August, according to a document ...

Epstein files: Who else was mentioned?

BBC News

Michael Wolff, Larry Summers, Peter Thiel - who are some of the other names mentioned in the newly released files?

Trump says stopping suspected drug boats doesn't work. But the US reports record cocaine seizures

JOSHUA GOODMAN and JIM MUSTIAN, Yahoo Entertainment

In justifying American military strikes on boats suspected of smuggling drugs, President Donald Trump has asserted that the longtime U.S. strategy of...

DRC, Rwanda-backed M23 sign framework deal for peace after talks in Qatar

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

The agreement is not expected to immediately change things on the ground, but to move forward a larger peace process.

Paramount Is The Latest Studio To Butcher Its Animation Legacy, And You Should Be Infuriated

staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor), /FILM

Paramount has canceled two of its children's cartoon series amid 'restructuring,' in Hollywood's latest blow to the medium of animation.

Trump calls it quits with Marjorie Taylor Greene amid Epstein feud, calling her 'Wacky'

CBC News

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly called it quits with one of his most stalwart MAGA-world supporters, referring to Georgia lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene as "Wacky Marjorie" and saying he would endorse a challenger against her in next year's midterms…

AI Thinks It’s Smart. Chimps May Beg to Differ

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

Debt and Depreciation Are Sneaking Up on the AI Bubble

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

What It Takes to Defeat the Leaf Blowers

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

‘Meatpacking Cartels’ Are a Useful Villain for Beef Prices

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

Upheaval at the BBC: Is it a crisis or a coup?

Al Jazeera English

The BBC reels in the midst of one of its most serious crises - was it manufactured to push it to the brink?

Judge blocks Trump administration from imposing fine on University of California over discrimination claims

Express Web Desk, The Indian Express

The administration had earlier demanded that the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) pay $1.2 billion to restore frozen research funds after accusing the campus of allowing antisemitism.

Fed reshuffling is coming, but 2026 still looks divided

Jennifer Schonberger, Yahoo Entertainment

A new Fed chair, a key retirement, plus new voting members joining in 2026 are reshuffling the makeup of the Fed. What does that mean for monetary policy?

Russell Brand Called Me a Nazi at Anti-Vaxxer Prom

Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic

My weekend with America’s biggest RFK Jr. fans

Tax Planning in the Trump Era: Strategies for High Earners

John Csiszar, Yahoo Entertainment

High earners face unique tax challenges under Trump-era policies—discover smart strategies to reduce liabilities and maximize savings before year-end.

IRGC says tanker seized near Iran’s waters based on judicial order

Maziar Motamedi, Al Jazeera English

The latest vessel confiscation comes as regional tensions remain high, months after the June war with Israel and the US.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are having their most fashionable year yet. Here's what they've worn so far.

Amanda Krause, Business Insider

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos didn't just get married this year. They also reached fashion milestones together at gala events and red carpets.

Bloom Energy (BE) Jumps 8% on Bargain-Hunting

Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published Lackluster Market? Not for These 10 Soaring Stocks. Bloom Energy Corp. (NYSE:BE) is one of the best-performing stocks on Friday. Bloom ...

Fluence Energy (FLNC) Shines 10% on PT Upgrade

Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published Lackluster Market? Not for These 10 Soaring Stocks. Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLNC) is one of the best-performing stocks on Friday. ...

RLX Technology (RLX) Climbs 10% on Q3 Blowout

Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published Lackluster Market? Not for These 10 Soaring Stocks. RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE:RLX) is one of the best-performing stocks on Friday. RLX ...

Figure Technology (FIGR) Jumps 16% on Q3 Blowout

Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment

We recently published Lackluster Market? Not for These 10 Soaring Stocks. Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIGR) is one of the best-performing...

USDA Still Sees Record U.S. Crop Output This Year

wsj.com, Biztoc.com

Links 11/15/2025

Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our saucy daily links: seal escape, flu vaccine poor expectations, China v. US soyabeans, Berlin v. Huawei, Starmer sinking, Houthi Red Sea escalation, Mark Levin v. Tucker, Ukraine more dire, Trump interview backfire, no THC? Trump cuts some tariffs, datacen…

Donald Trump’s America First movement seems to be fracturing

Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

Conservative criticism of the president is escalating — in potentially damaging ways

It's official: Members of Congress won't get a pay bump this year

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

The bill to reopen the government kept lawmakers' salaries frozen at $174,000 a figure that hasn't budged since 2009.

Kristi Noem-linked firm secretly got money from $220 million DHS ad contracts

Justin Elliot, Joshua Kaplan, Alex Mierjeski, Salon

The company is run by the husband of Noem’s chief DHS spokesperson and has ties to Noem and her aides.

Marco Rubio Wants to Imprison You on Terror Charges for Supporting Nazi Punchers

Matt Sledge, The Intercept

The Trump administration moved to designate antifa groups abroad as foreign terrorists — setting up the prosecution of their U.S. allies. The post Marco Rubio Wants to Imprison You on Terror Charges for Supporting Nazi Punchers appeared first on The Intercept.

There Are Two U.S. Senates—and Only One Knows How to Get What It Wants

Jason Linkins, The New Republic

The United States Senate: Can’t live with it, can’t burn it down (or so my lawyers caution me). Recently, I’ve had cause to ruminate on the upper house’s continued existence and the way its workings threaten our own. And then, this week, liberals were given n…

EU And Ukraine Deepen Defense Ties To Strengthen European Security

Mark Temnycky, Contributor, Mark Temnycky, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/marktemnycky/, Forbes

Through continued defense collaboration and dialogue, Ukraine is gradually integrating with the EU as both work to strengthen European national security.

In the ’90s, a Prolific Bank Robber Stumped the FBI. There’s Still One Thing About Her That No One Can Figure Out.

Skip Hollandsworth, Slate Magazine

She wore a Western hat, never spoke a word, and refused to carry a weapon.

BBC now faces tough legal battle with world's most powerful man. What happens next?

BBC News

Anyone who thought an apology to Donald Trump was going to stop his threat of a lawsuit was deluded, writes Culture and Media Editor Katie Razzall.

Timeline: Trump administration responses in Epstein files release saga

Ivan Pereira, ABC News

The Trump Administration has come under fire for months over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Air traffic controllers didn't get paid during the government shutdown. Here's how much they make normally.

Taylor Rains, Business Insider

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said new air traffic controllers' starting pay is $180,000. It's more like $55,000 — and their mean wage is $137K.

Right-wing media shrugs off latest Epstein document release

Shannon Bond, NPR

"To me, these are nothingburgers. If they're even real," said one pro-Trump podcaster, of the thousands of documents that were released this week, including several that named the president.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history is over. Here's what you need to know

Domenico Montanaro, NPR

The government is back open. There are lots of questions about what this means, how we got here and where we go from here. Let's dig in.

The deal to end the shutdown exposed rifts among Democrats. Just ask Maine

Kevin Miller, NPR

Maine's four-person Congressional delegation is one of the smallest in the country. Yet their mixed votes on the bill to reopen the government reflect the national divide over the fraught issue.

A Tale of Two Terms: How Powerful Figures Were Prosecuted in Trump’s First Term, Then Pardoned in His Second

Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica

We found that Donald Trump has granted clemency in at least a dozen criminal cases that originated during his first term. No other president has used clemency to erase his own appointees’ actions on such a scale.

At Trump's urging, Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein's ties to political foes

The Associated Press, NPR

Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes.

It’s been a couple of rough weeks for Donald Trump. Is even worse to come for the U.S. president?

CBC News

This could have been a good week for Donald Trump, in which the U.S. president could have chalked up a political win over the Democrats with the end of the government shutdown. But any gloating time was short-lived, overshadowed by the spectre of Jeffrey Epst…

Trump says will sue BBC for up to $5bn over edited video

Elis Gjevori, Al Jazeera English

US president signals legal war even as UK network apologises for 'error of judgement' in editing his January 6 speech.

Colombia’s Petro inks $4.3bn deal for 17 fighter jets amid regional tension

Kevin Doyle, Al Jazeera English

President Gustavo Petro says purchase of warplanes is a 'deterrent weapon to achieve peace' amid 'messy' geopolitics.

NASA Faces Another Shift in Its Leadership — and in Its Vision

Alan Boyle, Alan Boyle (https://www.universetoday.com/authors/cosmiclog), Universe Today

The next few months are likely to bring a dramatic transition for NASA, under the leadership of a new administrator who has new ideas about changing the course of the space agency.

Global internet freedoms deteriorated (again) in 2025 - Germany, Georgia & US lost ground

chiara.castro@futurenet.com (Chiara Castro) , Chiara Castro, TechRadar

According to Freedom House, the internet is more controlled and manipulated than ever before. And democracies aren't immune.

Eric Trump Lauds Bitcoin: 'Send $500 Million On A Sunday Night, Virtually No Fees'

Khyathi Dalal, Yahoo Entertainment

Eric Trump has doubled down on his pro-crypto stance, promoting Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a fix for inefficiencies in traditional finance and calling it...

Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump's immigration policies are shaking that belief

DEEPTI HAJELA, Yahoo Entertainment

When he first came to the United States after escaping civil war in Sierra Leone and spending almost a decade in a refugee camp, Dauda Sesay had no idea he...

Is the Epstein Scandal Trump’s Kryptonite?

The New Yorker

How twenty thousand pages of Epstein documents, with more potentially on the way, might damage Trump’s Presidency.

US confirms four people killed in 20th strike on vessel in the Caribbean

Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English

Latest killings confirmed as US officials reportedly hold meetings to discuss possible military operations in Venezuela

Trump withdraws support for former MAGA champion Marjorie Taylor Greene

Alastair McCready, Al Jazeera English

Congresswoman Greene claims Trump making an 'example' of her to scare Republicans before vote on Epstein files.

New report exposes massive corruption in Kristi Noem's Department of Homeland Security

NBC, Yahoo Entertainment

Jen Psaki shares new bombshell reporting from Pro Publica on the unseemly ties between Department of Homeland Security insiders and companies paid hundreds...

US National Archives releases Amelia Earhart records promised by Trump

By Steve Gorman, Yahoo Entertainment

By Steve Gorman (Reuters) -The U.S.

Trump targets longtime MAGA ally Marjorie Taylor Greene

BBC News

The Georgia congresswoman has criticised Trump's focus on foreign policy and handling of Jeffrey Epstein files.

More Trump Vs. BBC: POTUS Vows To Sue UK Broadcaster For Up To $5B, Despite Getting Requested Apology

Dominic Patten, Deadline

f the BBC thought it had placated Donald Trump and threats of a billion dollar lawsuit with an apology over its misleading documentary edit, POTUS made it clear tonight, that’s not happening Despite getting the atonement he requested from the UK public broadc…

Trump says ‘We’ll sue them next week’ amid BBC crisis: What we know so far

Express Web Desk, The Indian Express

“I think I have to do that, I mean they’ve even admitted that they cheated,” the US President said.

MAGA Sharpens Knives for Trump’s ‘Ice Maiden’ After President’s Miserable Week

Farrah Tomazin, Daily Beast

Donald Trump’s longtime supporters are coming for White House gatekeeper Susie Wiles, blaming the president’s so-called “Ice Maiden” for his missteps on...

Trump administration seeks custody of imprisoned Colorado elections clerk

COLLEEN SLEVIN, Yahoo Entertainment

The Trump administration is seeking a transfer from state prison to federal custody of a former Colorado county clerk who has become a hero to election...

Justice Department quietly replaced 'identical' Trump signatures on recent pardons

JIM MUSTIAN, BRIAN SLODYSKO and MATT BROWN, Yahoo Entertainment

The Justice Department posted pardons online bearing identical copies of President Donald Trump’s signature before quietly correcting them this week after...

Doritos and Cheetos Offering Dye-Free Options. We Have So Many Questions

Lori Grunin, CNET

The Simply NKD line will have no dyes or artificial flavors, but you can still buy the original eye-wateringly orange snacks.

Judge bars Trump from immediately cutting funding to the University of California

Yahoo Entertainment

How 27th Amendment cements Pakistan Army’s stranglehold over power

Bashir Ali Abbas, The Indian Express

The amendment brings sweeping changes to the country’s civil-military and inter-services setup, as well as its federal character

Trump cuts tariffs on beef, coffee and other foods as inflation concerns mount

Reuters, The Indian Express

The Trump administration announced framework trade deals on Thursday that, once finalized, will eliminate tariffs on certain foods and other imports from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala and El Salvador, with U.S. officials eyeing additional agreements before ye…

Escape From Mamdani’s New York: Rambling Jon Voight Tells Trump That NYC Mayor-Elect Should Be “Terminated”

Dominic Patten, Deadline

Jon Voight doesn’t just want to help Donald Trump to Make Hollywood Great Again, the Enemy of the State star now wants the former Apprentice host to save an apparently in peril New York City. Specifically, Voight is asking POTUS to stop the newly-elected Zohr…

Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of Brazil’s ex-president, to face obstruction charge

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

A court will weigh whether Eduardo Bolsonaro's lobbying of US President Donald Trump amounted to illegal interference.