Federal judge halts Big Bend border wall construction in blow to Trump agenda
Plan to install barriers through popular national park sparked outrage from advocates and politicians alikeA federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from expanding the border wa
World
theguardian.com
03.10.2026
US sanctions three individuals and two charities over alleged Hamas financing
The justice and treasury departments said they sent $2m to Hamas through charities and cryptocurrency, while six people were arrested across the US and FranceThe Trump administration on Friday unveile
World
theguardian.com
03.10.2026
As Trump's proposed arch looms over D.C., protesters pin their hopes on the midterms
Democratic lawmakers, veterans and concerned citizens gathered in Memorial Circle to protest the arch Trump wants to build there. Their hopes lie primarily in a lawsuit and next month's midterms.
Politics
npr.org
02.10.2026
California leads lawsuit against Trump fuel efficiency standards rollback
Lawsuit alleges NHTSA contravenes its congressional mandate to set fuel-economy standards at 'maximum feasible' .
World
aljazeera.com
02.10.2026
Trump Directed Use of Taxpayer Money for Ads Praising His Presidency
The government-funded ads show just how much President Trump has been able to use federal money for his own aims.
Politics
nytimes.com
02.10.2026
Trump Photos With Putin and Xi Spotted in White House
"Why is he hanging pictures of communist authoritarians in gilded frames in the White House?" one critic asked.
Politics
newsweek.com
02.10.2026
Kennedy Center Honors awards moved to new venue amid Trump’s onslaught
Ceremony will not be hosted at its traditional home for the first time since awards began in 1978The Kennedy Center Honors will take place away from its traditional home this year for the first time i
World
theguardian.com
02.10.2026
Trump says Europe agreed to release ‘massive amount’ of diesel reserves
US President Donald Trump says Europe agreed to release a ‘massive amount’ of diesel from emergency stockpiles.
World
aljazeera.com
02.10.2026
Pro-Trump Influencer Benny Johnson is being sued for defamation by ICE protesters
The lawsuit says the prominent conservative podcaster falsely claimed the protesters were assaulting ICE officers during demonstrations at an ICE facility in Illinois last year.
Politics
npr.org
02.10.2026
It’s not AI anymore, it’s ‘super intelligence’ (according to the White House)
This week, the White House got nearly every major tech CEO in one room — Zuckerberg, Bezos, Musk, and Anthropic’s Dario Amodei among them — to sign an AI safety pledge that President Donald Trump call
Tech
techcrunch.com
02.10.2026
Obama judge halts Trump firing bid as decades-old legal authority tees up possible major reversal
President Donald Trump's firing of court-appointed U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff was blocked by Judge Stanley Bastian, sparking a separation of powers clash.
Politics
foxnews.com
02.10.2026
G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel after Trump export ban threat
The coordinated release is aimed at heading off further price spikes and avoiding a ban on US diesel exports.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
02.10.2026
Trump announces $8.4B oil project under Korea deal
US President Donald Trump announced on Friday an $8.4 billion enhanced oil recovery project under the United States' deal with South Korea, saying the initiative would support American energy producti
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
02.10.2026
G7 Agrees to Diesel Release After Trump Pressure—What It Could Mean at Pump
The agreement marks a win for Trump as his administration faces mounting pressure over energy prices ahead of midterm elections.
Politics
newsweek.com
02.10.2026
Why the Trump Administration Is Being Accused of Interfering in Brazil's Election
Brazilians are heading to the polls in what is set to be a decisive moment for Latin America’s largest nation, but the event has been clouded by accusations that the Trump Administration is attempting
World
time.com
02.10.2026
‘A Few Good Men’ on Broadway: Aaron Sorkin, Bradley Whitford and Team Behind Revival on Why It’s ’So Fucking Relevant’ in Trump Era
Aaron Sorkin never truly feels his scripts are finished. “They’re just confiscated,” he says. “There comes a time when someone says, ‘Pencils down.’” So when director Michael Arden proposed the first
Culture
variety.com
02.10.2026
Kennedy Center Honors Timeline as Gala Moves Amid Trump Threats
The Kennedy Center Honors are moving off-site for the first time in the history of the annual celebration.
Politics
newsweek.com
02.10.2026
Trump's Rally for Paxton May Help Talarico, Fox News Poll Suggests
Most Texan voters are concerned about the close relationship between President Trump and Ken Paxton according to a new poll.
Politics
newsweek.com
02.10.2026
Trump to Name Jay Clayton to Serve as A.I. Czar
The director of national intelligence will help develop new policies, and potentially regulations, for the rapidly evolving technology.
Politics
nytimes.com
02.10.2026
Trump to name intelligence chief Clayton as AI tsar: Reports
The possible selection comes amid increasing calls for the government to intervene in the rapidly developing technology.
World
aljazeera.com
02.10.2026