(2025-08-07). Concerns grow over sacking of BLS commissioner. wsws.org In a move that forms part of his drive to establish a presidential dictatorship, Trump justified the sacking with bogus claims that the numbers had been "rigged" to make him and the Republicans look bad.
(2025-08-07). The Recession Door Opens. counterpunch.org 
This past week was punctuated by a perfect storm of negative US economic reports and events. Together they mean the door to recession in the US has now opened—quite contrary to all of Trump's hype that the US economy is doing great. The reports in question are the July jobs report lasts Friday and the
(2025-08-07). Trump won't block Israeli offensive to seize all of Gaza: report. newarab.com 
US President Trump is not expected to intervene if Israel Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Net…
(2025-08-07). Trump-Putin meeting agreed for 'coming days', venue set. newarab.com 
(2025-08-07). Chevron Valero in Negotiations to Resume Venezuelan Crude Supply to US Refineries. orinocotribune.com Chevron and Valero Energy are in negotiations to resume the supply of Venezuelan crude oil to Valero's refineries in the United States. This comes after the Trump administration issued a new license allowing Chevron to operate and trade oil with Venezuela. | According to sources, the first oil shipments are expected to begin this month but in a reduced volume. They also reported that both US companies are finalizing the logistical details of the agreement, including a "ship-to-ship" operation near the island of Aruba. | Moreover, this agreement is crucial for Chevron's joint venture with PDVSA, Petroboscán, locat…
(2025-08-07). How Columbia's Leadership Refashioned the University in Trump's Image. theintercept.com 
(2025-08-07). Can Trump and the GOP Avoid the Midterm Curse? counterpunch.org 
Incumbent presidents are notoriously vulnerable to losing control of whatever House and Senate majorities they might come to power with. It's one of those near-iron laws of American politics from which few chief executives have managed to escape. Remember Barack Obama in 2010? He wowed the entire electorate in 2008, handily defeating maverick Republican John
(2025-08-07). Cabinet reaffirms commitment to engagements with US amid new tariffs. sanews.gov.za Cabinet reaffirms commitment to engagements with US amid new tariffs | Cabinet has reaffirmed government's commitment to finding constructive and sustainable solutions through ongoing engagements with the United States, including at a Presidential level. | This follows the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports, effective 7 August 2025. | The tariffs are expected to affect a number of key sectors, especially the automotive and agriculture. | Briefing the media on Thursday in Pretoria, following Wednesday's Cabinet meeting in Cape Town, Minister in The Presiden…
(2025-08-07). The Trumpist Panopticon of Deportation: How ICE Tracks Migrants on 200 Websites. orinocotribune.com By Bruno Sgarzini — Aug 4, 2025 | In the shadows of the US immigration apparatus operates a surveillance machinery that turns every social media post, every message, and every digital interaction into a tool of persecution. To track, map, and deport migrants, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uses the services of the private contractor Shadow Dragon, responsible for the SocialNet software dedicated to monitoring over 200 websites, ranging from BlueSky, Discord, Telegram, and Paypal to TikTok. | SocialNet effectively functions as a people tracker, since ICE agents can input an email address, an…
(2025-08-07). Trump Doesn't Like Jobs Numbers, Fires Head of Labor Stats. scheerpost.com
(2025-08-07). As Columbia Capitulates To Trump Over Palestine, Student Activists Regroup. popularresistance.org Over the past two years, Columbia University has become a case study in the growing battle between grassroots movements in the U.S. and the institutions determined to silence them. What began as a student-led call for divestment from Israel escalated into a high-stakes confrontation between students, university leadership, and, eventually, the U.S. president. | That battle now appears to have reached a grim turning point. In trading student rights to free speech and protest for federal funding, Columbia, once known as the "activist Ivy," has signaled the end of an era of American higher education nurtured politic…
(2025-08-07). Lula takes Trump's tariffs to World Trade Organization. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday, August 6, the Brazilian government filed a request for consultation with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against tariffs imposed by the United States on Brazilian products. The decision was made on the same day that the tariff announced by US President Donald Trump came into effect, raising taxes on a series of imports from Brazil to 50%. | In a statement, the Brazilian Foreign Ministry said that the request is the first step before opening a panel at the WTO — the organization's judgment tool. The consultation questions the measures and says that the US "flagrantly violates central commitm…
(2025-08-07). HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cuts funding for mRNA vaccine grants. wsws.org The massive cuts by the Trump administration's point man for destroying public health would dismantle a lifesaving technology and undermine pandemic preparedness.
(2025-08-07). Russia confirms preparations for Trump-Putin summit as Zelensky urges direct talks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday evening that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to take place "very soon," despite ongoing tensions between Washington and Moscow over Russia's war in Ukraine.Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated, "The possibility of meeting with Putin is strong. We haven't decided on the location yet, our path is long, but a meeting may happen very soon." He reiterated his administration's commitment to ending the Russia-Ukraine war as quickly as possible.BREAKING: President Trump Set To Meet with Putin 'As Soon As Next Week' per F…
(2025-08-07). Veterans Force NY County Sheriff To Take Down Israeli Flag. popularresistance.org The flag of Israel represents the greatest human rights disaster in modern history, yet has flown proudly at the Broome County Correctional Facility by order of Sheriff Akshar. His dedication to Trump's unconstitutional actions has also made Broome County one of the leading penal camps for immigrants in New York State. | For over 600 days the Israeli flag flew over our county jail. It was a flagrant display of a Sheriff knowingly engaging in a divisive, illegal act in violation of New York State Public Building Law. | New York State Law forbids a foreign flag from flying over public property. The actual wording o…
(2025-08-07). Trump's War on Big Law Means It's Harder to Challenge the Administration. scheerpost.com
(2025-08-07). Trump hails progress in Russia talks but new sanctions planned. newarab.com 
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his special envoy Steve Witkoff had made "great progress" in his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as Washington continued its preparations to impose secondary sanctions on Friday. | Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said he had briefed some European allies about Witkoff's meeting with Putin, which was focused on ending the three-and-a-half-year war that began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. | "Everyone agrees this War must come to a close, and we will work towards that in the days and weeks to come," Trump added, without p…
(2025-08-07). Clintons subpoenaed over Epstein files case after Ghislaine Maxwell Transfer. hindustantimes.com
(2025-08-07). Are Trump tariffs on South Africa linked to Palestine support. newarab.com 
The The punitive tariffs will begin to bite on 7 August 2025. Many observers contend the tariffs have much to do with politics and less so with economic imperatives. | Trump's governing coalition includes white…
(2025-08-07). Zhang Yongle: Reconfiguring Hegemony. newleftreview.org A view from China of the battle for America's ideological soul, pitting Trump, home-grown nemesis of Western liberal democracy, against Francis Fukuyama, subtlest philosopher of its world-historical triumph. Are these contrasted figures two manifestations of the same hegemonic principle?
(2025-08-06). Labor movement rallies as Texas Democrats fight GOP's redistricting power grab. peoplesworld.org 
DALLAS—Texas Democratic lawmakers took definitive action this week to block what they see as a brazen Republican power grab for control of several key districts, which would cement GOP control of the U.S. House and advance the party's—and President Donald Trump's—attack on democratic rights. And a coalition of AFL-CIO state leaders has come to the …
(2025-08-06). Can We Do Better Than Trumpian or Neoliberal Trade Policy? Yes. scheerpost.com
(2025-08-06). Robert Reich: Firing of Bureau of Labor Statistics Chief Is Another Example of Trump's Dislike of Facts. truthout.org We speak to former Labor Secretary Robert Reich about how President Trump's firing of the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, hours after the agency released a weaker-than-expected jobs report, undermines a key agency. Trump claimed, without offering any evidence, that the numbers were "rigged" in order to make him look bad. The BLS report showed just 73,000 jobs were added in July and that… |
(2025-08-06). Russia Oil, BRICS & Tariffs: Trump's Three Charges Against India, And Why They Don't Hold Up. hindustantimes.com It took just six months for India—U.S. ties to go from warm embraces to a cold war of words. Donald Trump has accused India of financing Russia's war in Ukraine, being part of an "anti‚ÄëU.S." BRICS, and being the "tariff king" of the world. But how much of that is fact, and how much is political theatre? In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta breaks down the historical roots of India's foreign policy – from Nehru's non‚Äëalignment to today's strategic autonomy – and why New Delhi's relationship with Moscow runs deeper than the last three years. We unpack the data on Indi…
(2025-08-06). Theft of a Nation: How the Deep State Swamp Is Stealing the People's Power. "Trump Is the Swamp" . John and Nisha Whitehead. globalresearch.ca How, over the course of 250 years, did we go from prizing self-government to allowing a corrupt, self-serving ruling elite to dominate us with terror campaigns, brute force, and psychological warfare?
(2025-08-06). The Recession Door Opens. Economic and Social Devastation in America: Dr. Jack Rasmus. globalresearch.ca This past week was punctuated by a perfect storm of negative US economic reports and events. Together they mean the door to recession in the US has now opened—quite contrary to all of Trump's hype that the US economy is …
(2025-08-06). Trump's IgNobel Peace Prize. nationofchange.org As if these six victories are not enough, stay tuned for new peace treaties that will end the Wars on Science, Education, Rational Thought, a Free Press, and "the big one"!—Habeas Corpus.
(2025-08-06). Trump dangles student loan forgiveness to attract new ICE hires. peoplesdispatch.org Trump signed the "Big Beautiful Bill" into law on July 4, which ICE, founded in 2002, is the federal law enforcement agency under the Department of Homeland Security, responsible for enforcing immigration polic…
(2025-08-06). Chief Actuary Says GOP Budget Will Accelerate Depletion of Social Security Funds. truthout.org The Social Security Administration's chief actuary said Tuesday that the budget package President Donald Trump signed into law last month will harm Social Security's finances, bringing forward the date beyond which the program will no longer be able to pay out full benefits. In a letter to Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), who requested an analysis of the budget law's impact on Social Security's trust… |
(2025-08-06). The Christian Zionist View of Foreign Policy Is Holy War. truthout.org "You're very much into God in this room and that's very nice," President Donald Trump told a group of business leaders at a July 14 luncheon hosted by the White House Faith Office. In attendance were dozens of corporate executives, including Hobby Lobby CEO David Green and oil billionaire Albert Huddleston, along with senior administration officials. "You're more than just CEOs and business… |
(2025-08-06). Remember When the Democrats Lost the Elections Because of Fears About Inflation? The NYT Doesn't. counterpunch.org 
As usual, the New York Times gets things exactly wrong in a piece headlined "Trump's Tariffs are Making Money. That May Make Them Hard to Quit." The gist of the article is that the tariffs are on a path to raise close to $400 billion a year, and possibly considerably more, depending on where Trump
(2025-08-06). Japanese People Rally to Retain Leader Resisting Trump and Trying to Prevent Japan's Involvement in a U.S. War Against China. globalresearch.ca Japan is gripped by an unprecedented political crisis that has been entirely obscured in the media around the globe. | On July 24, the day after the Upper House elections, all the morning newspapers in Japan featured headlines screaming out that…
(2025-08-06). Putin-Trump Envoy Meet Sends Shockwaves In Kyiv? 'Panicked' Zelensky Calls Up US Prez, 'Begs' For… hindustantimes.com In a sign of mounting anxiety as the US ramps up direct talks with Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urgently called President Trump ahead of a looming August 8 ceasefire deadline for Russia. Zelensky, wary of a possible US-Russia deal that could sideline Ukrainian interests, pressed Trump to finalize a multi-billion dollar US-Ukraine drone agreement, pushed for harsher sanctions on Russia, and reiterated Ukraine's readiness for peace. dustantimes…
(2025-08-06). The unlikely coalition fighting to keep Energy Star labels on your appliances. grist.org 
When the Environmental Protection Agency's
(2025-08-06). The Tributes of the Vassals. Trump's "Economic Warfare" against the EU. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca The EU has agreed to set aside the counter-duties it had imposed on US imports, amounting to more than 90 billion euros.
(2025-08-06). Mexico and Canada end high level trade talks. america.cgtn.com 
Mexico and Canada ended two days of high-level diplomatic and trade talks on Wednesday, August 6, in Mexico City. Both sides say the meetings were an effort to shore-up bilateral relations among the two North American trade partners. The talks follow intense negotiations over trade — especially efforts to avoid further tariffs from the Trump administration. | CGTN's Franc Contreras reports.
(2025-08-06). The "Trump Bridge" Could Lead To Russia's Expulsion From The South Caucasus. thealtworld.com Armenia might formally withdraw from the CSTO and then replace Russian troops with American PMCs. | US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack
(2025-08-06). Following the USDA's food and farm funding. grist.org 
In the first seven months of President Donald Trump's second administration, the federal funding landscape has been radically changed — especially for the people who grow, harvest, and distribute food. Thousands of government staffers were terminated; entire programs have been stripped down; and a grant freeze has immobilized state, regional, and local food systems that rely on federal funding. | In all of the turmoil, the communication from the Department of Agriculture itself has lacked transparency and comprehensiveness. We've heard over and over from our sources — farmers, food organizations, a…
(2025-08-06). Trump suggests Vance is his likely heir apparent in 2028. newarab.com 
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that Vice President JD Vance is "most likely" his heir apparent to serve as the Republican nominee in 2028, the furthest he has gone in backing Vance as a future presidential candidate. | "Well, I think most likely," Trump told reporters when asked whether Vance was the heir apparent to the movement he has inspired. "In all fairness, he's the vice president." | Trump also proposed that Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio join forces for a future Republican ticket. | While the 2028 race is still years away, Trump holds considerable influence with the Republi…
(2025-08-06). Trump threatens FBI "may have to" seize fugitive Texas Democratic state legislators. wsws.org Trump threatens to arrest lawmakers for engaging in legal political activity.
(2025-08-06). As ICE raids rise across US, attorney warns people to prepare. newarab.com 
Alejandro Pérez, an employment attorney and board president of the American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona, has been working on preparing his clients on what to do when Immigration and Customs Enforcement Since the beginning of Donald Trump's second presidential term in January, the US has seen a sharp increase in
(2025-08-06). Anti-Immigrant Agenda Means "Unprecedented Growth Opportunities" for GEO Group. truthout.org On GEO Group's second quarterly earnings call, the private prison company's executive chairman, George Zoley, told participants that the company was pursuing "unprecedented growth opportunities" as President Donald Trump rapidly expands the U.S.'s detention and deportation apparatus. As with their previous earnings call, GEO Group had much to celebrate. Notably, Zoley has donated thousands of… |
(2025-08-06). 'Judging Freedom,' 6 August 2025: Is Moscow Optimistic? gilbertdoctorow.com Today's chat focused on the visit of Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow in which he spent just under three hours with President Putin. The very length of their meeting suggests that there was a lot more going on than the delivery by Witkoff of Trump's ultimatum over ending the war at once. This is …
(2025-08-06). Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: What Happens Next. aclu.org
(2025-08-06). US probe into Adani behind Modi's inability to stand up to Trump: Rahul Gandhi. geo.tv 
Indian PM Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump and India's Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi. — Reuters/FilePM Narendra Modi's hands are tied, says INC's Rahul Gandhi.Adani faces bribery allegations to secure lucrative contracts.Group being investigated for alleged improper use of…
(2025-08-06). "Out, Damned Spot!" The Actively Complicit Try to Launder a Genocide. counterpunch.org 
A week ago, a grotesque parade of op-ed writers, pundits, and politicians who have publicly supported, justified, or excused the war on Gaza for more than a year and a half began a series of predictable contortions in hopes of escaping what I am going to call their "active complicity" in a genocide: neither the direct commission of genocide, nor silence or ignorance in the face of it, but publicly supporting, justifying, or excusing it.
(2025-08-06). Tuberculosis threatens immigrants at Tacoma ICE detention center. wsws.org Seven suspected tuberculosis cases were confirmed at the Tacoma ICE Processing Center. One detainee contracted TB after transfer to Alaska, sparking concerns about health conditions and medical care in detention facilities and broader exposure.
(2025-08-06). Pennsylvania home health care agencies call for $370M in the state budget to avoid a looming care crisis. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Pennsylvania in-home health care agencies that provide Service providers say historic gaps in funding and worsening staffi…
(2025-08-06). Twenty Palestinians killed after truck in Gaza lost balance, Hamas says. haaretz.com