(2025-08-17). Workers Rally Against Union Busting & Privatization at Veterans Administration SF VA Hospital. indybay.org Workers, veterans and supporters of the VA rallied at the San Francisco VA on August 15, 2025. They called a halt to the union busting and privatization drive by Trump…
(2025-08-17). Trump Occupying DC: Washington Post Used To Be Disgusted. popularresistance.org President Donald Trump has now put troops on the District of Columbia's streets in both of his terms. This time around, the Washington Post is less alarmed. | In addition to calling up 800 DC National Guard troops—which Trump can do because DC isn't a state—he also seized control of DC's police force in the name of a "crime emergency," despite the city experiencing its lowest violent crime rate in 30 years. | With DC's self-governance under threat, the city's paper of record is positioned to play a critical role. Right off the bat, Washington Post columnist Marc Fisher sounded the alarm about Trump's…
(2025-08-17). Trump Is Sending Thousands Of Troops To Latin America. popularresistance.org The Department of Defense has ordered the deployment of air and naval forces to the southern Caribbean Sea. On August 15, CNN reported that Trump is deploying 4,000 U.S. sailors and Marines to Latin America, and that various military assets are being allocated to the U.S. Southern Command including a nuclear-powered attack submarine, several destroyers, and a guided missile cruiser. | This operation comes after Donald Trump secretly signed an order last week directing the Pentagon to use the armed forces in the supposed "fight against drug cartels" in countries where groups declared "terrorist" exist, such as in…
(2025-08-17). Social Security is under a brutal assault on 90th anniversary. indybay.org Tomorrow at 1-2pm on Saturday August 16, at the Social Security office at 2045 Allston Way, in Berkeley, there will be a "Protect Our Checks Rally" to help save Social Security from the convicted felon President Trump, DOGE, and the greedy Wall Street billionaires!
(2025-08-17). Political storm in Texas as redistricting fight sparks accusations against Trump. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Texas has once again become the center of political confrontation after Democratic lawmakers left the state in a bid to block a redistricting plan backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump. The move, which Republicans describe as a necessary correction to demographic changes, is being condemned by Democrats as a direct attack on fair representation and minority voices.Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called a second special session to push through the proposed congressional map, according to Politico. Analysts warn the clash could become a pivotal moment in U.S. electoral history, turning redistrictin…
(2025-08-17). Washington DC Wakes Up Packed With Federal Agents And National Guard. popularresistance.org Since Wednesday night, hundreds of federal agents and National Guard members have been patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump placed the city's police under federal control. | The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) set up checkpoints in several areas of the city and increased patrols in shifts covering 24 hours a day. | On Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said 19 agencies were part of a task force created by Trump, Attorney General Pam Bondi and Defense Secretary…
(2025-08-17). Trump speaks with Zelensky, NATO leaders after summit with Putin. newarab.com 
Donald Trump held a lengthy phone call with Ukrainian President Trump held the calls on his way back to Washington, landing in the early hours of Saturday morning. | European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was among those on the call, in which Trump…
(2025-08-17). Federal Workers Protest Social Security Cutbacks – Privatization. indybay.org In recognition of the 90th birthday of the Social Security Act, on August 14, workers who administrate benefits that 70 million Americans receive through the Act, gathered at the US Federal Building to protest the DOGE staff cuts and Trump administration's move towards privatization. The workers said that staff cuts have resulted in their having to serve more people than ever while "experiencing one of the lowest staffing levels in 60 years." In addition, beneficiaries are experiencing degraded services "combined with chaotic and confusing policy changes."
(2025-08-17). Washington DC Residents Decry Trump's 'War On Poor People'. popularresistance.org Several days after US President Donald Trump announced his takeover of the local police force of Washington, DC, federal forces have begun patrolling the streets of the US capital. The Pentagon announced Thursday, August 14 that all 800 National Guard troops President Trump ordered into Washington's streets this week to restore "law and order" have now been deployed. | Defense Department Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson said that in rotating shifts of 100 to 200 unarmed soldiers, the National Guard will assist Washington police and federal law enforcement by guarding monuments and federal buildings, conducting "co…
(2025-08-17). Zelensky braces for perilous Trump talks in Washington. geo.tv 
U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House in Washington, DC, US, February 28, 2025.— ReutersTrump wants rapid peace deal, not ceasefire.Putin gave no ground at talks in Alaska.Zelensky's last trip to DC ended in disaster.
(2025-08-17). Trump leaves empty-handed, but Putin leaves Alaska with "Greatest Gift" albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The New York Times reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged as the main beneficiary of the Alaska summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, despite the meeting's failure to deliver progress on the war in Ukraine.The highly anticipated summit ended in just over three hours without even a temporary ceasefire agreement — the first step many hoped would pave the way for broader negotiations. For Ukrainians and European allies, the breakdown brought a sense of relief, as fears lingered that Trump might concede to Russia's territorial demands and pressure President Volodymyr Zelensky to ac…
(2025-08-17). 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?
(2025-08-17). US proposed NATO-style joint defence guarantees for Kyiv. newarab.com 
The US has proposed security guarantees for Ukraine similar to – but separate from – those enjoyed by The suggestion was raised during a call US President Donald Trump held with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders earlier on Saturday, the source said. | "As one of the security guarantees for Ukraine, the American side proposed a non-NATO Article 5 type guarantee, supposedly agreed with (Russian leader Vladimir) Putin," the…
(2025-08-17). How Mass-Based Community Unions Could Transform The Country. popularresistance.org We are in a mess right now. Labor and community organizations are under attack. A cascading list of Executive Orders, cancellations of government funding, attacks on non-profit status, and arrests of union leaders and immigrant organizers may be just the beginning. The Supreme Court's recent court decisions giving Trump legal carte blanche to do whatever he wants may also include the complete destruction of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and other progressive reforms of the past 90 years. Some foundations and other progressive funders are decreasing funding when they should be increasing their support. T…
(2025-08-17). New data shows No Kings was One of the largest Days of Protest in US history. juancole.com The historic number of No Kings Day protesters and their expansive geographic spread are signs of a growing and durable pro-democracy movement. Erica Chenoweth, Soha Hammam, Jeremy Pressman, and Christopher Wiley Shay ( Waging Nonviolence ) — No Kings Day on June 14 was one of the largest single days of protest in United States …
(2025-08-17). Two wounded in shooting near mosque in Sweden. newarab.com 
Two people were wounded Friday in a shooting near a mosque in the Local media quoted witnesses as saying at least one person was shot as he left the Police provided no details about the circumstances of the shooti…
(2025-08-16). Some Thoughts On The Trump-Putin Summit. popularresistance.org After reading some 20+ pieces about the upcoming Trump-Putin talks I still have no idea of what the outcome might be. Trump's uttering about the talks and Ukraine are, as usually, all over the place. | There seems to be some agreements already between the parties. If it were not so there would be no summit. | The Russian side is aiming at much more than Ukraine. The size and high ranks of its delegation is otherwise unexplained: | The Kremlin aide noted the very high level of the Russian delegation, which he said would include Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Ushakov himself, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov, Fina…
(2025-08-16). Melania Trump sends letter to Putin about abducted children. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with US first lady Melania Trump during a meeting on the sidelines.— Reuers/File US President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, raised the plight of children in Ukraine and Russia in a personal letter to Russian President…
(2025-08-16). WION: Trump-Putin Meet: Trump Puts Pressure on Zelensky, Europe. gilbertdoctorow.com This morning's interview with India's largest global broadcaster in English, WION, has received a significant number of views. I found it interesting to peruse the Comments section, which indicates a shift in Indian public opinion away from pro-US to more balanced praise for both Russia and the US compared to Comments in my earlier appearances …
(2025-08-16). Ukraine targets Russian oil refinery ahead of Putin-Trump summit. newarab.com 
(2025-08-16). Trump praises Alaska summit with Putin. eng.belta.by U.S. President Donald Trump described his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska as excellent and highly productive.
(2025-08-16). Zelensky to meet Trump in Washington on 18 August. eng.belta.by Zelensky noted that their conversation lasted an hour and a half and was substantive. According to him, Trump outlined key points from his negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-08-16). Rise Up for Our Planet: September 18-21. dissidentvoice.org It is crystal clear that millions of US Americans are prepared to organize and take action to fight the efforts of the Trump regime to impose a form of 21st Century fascism on the USA. From the first youth-led, #50501 actions in all 50 states on February 5 to the more than five million people who …
(2025-08-16). German chancellor calls emergency cabinet meeting after Trump call. eng.belta.by The chancellor held a teleconference with ministers at 10: 30 local time (11: 30 Minsk time) to discuss outcomes of Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
(2025-08-16). US-Russia Talks: the Choice Between Peace and Escalation. dissidentvoice.org Photo: AFP via Getty Images Donald Trump came into office promising to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Now, six months later, his high stakes meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska may have put the United States and Russia on a new path toward peace, or, if this initiative fails, could trigger an even …
(2025-08-16). Trump Fires Official Behind Monthly Jobs Report After Weak Data, Nominates Controversial Heritage Foundation Economist. moguldom.com President Donald Trump fired the head of the government agency that produces monthly jobs reports on August 1 after disappointing employment data, then nominated Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni to replace her, sparking unprecedented criticism from economists across the political spectrum. The dramatic move came after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data showing the …
(2025-08-16). Deal reached after US capital sues Trump over police takeover. geo.tv 
An US Capitol Police office enters his car parked on the side walk near the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on August 8, 2025. — AFPThe Justice Department reached an agreement on Friday with Washington authorities over control of the US capital's police department after President…
(2025-08-16). Putin, Trump Summit Ends without Ceasefire in Ukraine. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump held a rare face-to-face summit in Alaska on Friday, their first since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war, but the meeting ended without a concrete ceasefire agreement.
(2025-08-16). Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska brings new hope for global security. infobrics.org By restoring Russian-American ties, the summit effectively made the world safer.
(2025-08-16). Trump's Venezuela Drug War Gambit and the Militarization Playbook at Home. orinocotribune.com 
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(2025-08-16). Putin Calls Alaska Visit Timely, Useful. english.almanar.com.lb 
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called his visit to Alaska, where he met with US President Donald Trump, timely and useful. "I would like to immediately note that the visit was timely and very useful," he said at a meeting with the leadership of the presidential staff, the government, the State Duma, government ministries and …
(2025-08-16). No Deal — Yet: Putin Speaks First as Trump Hails "Productive" Alaska Summit. english.almanar.com.lb 
US President Donald Trump emerged from a high-stakes meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Monday with warm praise for the Russian leader but few concrete details, saying the two had "very productive" talks while stressing "there's no deal until there's a deal." "I believe we had a very productive meeting," Trump said, …
(2025-08-16). Ushakov unsure of timing for next Putin-Trump meeting. eng.belta.by Responding to the question, the Russian President's aide said: "I don't know yet". "The U.S. president said he would call his counterparts and discuss the results of these talks with them," Yury Ushakov said. "Then we'll decide how to proceed."
(2025-08-16). ICE raids intensify in San Diego as Democrats, trade unions do nothing. wsws.org With its standing as one of the nation's prominent urban military hubs and its close proximity to the Mexican border, the coastal city of San Diego in California has been a target of particular significance in the Trump administration's nationwide deportation campaign.
(2025-08-16). Chicago ICE raids push some to self-deport. america.cgtn.com 
Immigration remains one of the key domestic issues in the United States. When he came into office, U.S. President Donald Trump promised the largest mass deportation in U.S. history, and that is largely playing out. Data showing a dramatic increase in arrests and detentions. The threat has led some long-term immigrants to self deport from the U.S. | CGTN's Dan Williams reports from the Chicago area.
(2025-08-16). Trump and Putin make no meaningful announcements at Alaska summit. wsws.org US President Donald Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska Friday, in the first visit by the Russian leader to the United States since 2015.
(2025-08-16). Continuing Biden's policy, Trump Labor Department rejects Will Lehman's UAW election complaint. wsws.org The decision comes amid a major crisis within the UAW bureaucracy, with union president Shawn Fain being drawn up on charges by another section of the apparatus.
(2025-08-16). Trump says Ukraine 'gotta make a deal' after summit with Putin yields no ceasefire. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shake hands during a press conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, August 15, 2025. — ReutersTrump, Putin cite progress but…
(2025-08-16). Putin-Trump meeting extends beyond two hours. eng.belta.by The discussions are being held in a "three-on-three" format, but the two presidents began their dialogue earlier on the tarmac after arriving in Alaska.
(2025-08-16). European leaders invited to Trump-Zelensky meeting. eng.belta.by European leaders have been invited to participate in a meeting between Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, New York Times reports citing unnamed officials…
(2025-08-16). 'Stepping from yesterday into tomorrow': Key outcomes of Putin-Trump Alaska summit. eng.belta.by The high-stakes meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump took place in Anchorage, Alaska, with the Ukrainian crisis dominating negotiations.
(2025-08-16). Trump praises significant progress on Ukraine agreements. eng.belta.by The U.S leader described great progress achieved during talks with his Russian counterpart, noting Vladimir Putin appears equally committed to ending the Ukraine conflict.
(2025-08-16). EU expresses readiness to strengthen sanctions against Russia. eng.belta.by U.S. President Donald Trump held post-summit phone calls with European leaders, EU officials and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky after his Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-08-16). Putin, Trump conclude one-on-one talks. eng.belta.by The meeting between the two leaders lasted approximately three hours. Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are expected to hold a joint press conference to summarize the outcomes of their discussions.
(2025-08-16). Trump says peace deal on Ukraine better than ceasefire. eng.belta.by "During today's calls, Trump told Zelensky and European leaders that Putin wants not a ceasefire but a comprehensive settlement to end the war. A source participating in the call noted Trump added: 'A fast peace deal is better than a ceasefire'," The journalist wrote on social media platform X.
(2025-08-16). Trump to schedule talks with Putin if meeting with Zelensky works out. eng.belta.by U.S. President Donald Trump stated that if the meeting with Vladimir Zelensky in Washington on 18 August works out, he intends to schedule talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-08-16). Zelensky to meet Trump in Washington on Monday. independent.co.ug 
KIEV, Ukraine | Xinhua | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that he will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday. "On Monday, I will meet with President Trump in Washington, D.C., to discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war," Zelensky said in a post on X. …
(2025-08-16). Community unites for Trinity River clean-up as flows are threatened by Trump biological opinion. indybay.org The event centered Indigenous leadership and stewardship, bringing youth and families together to care for the river while educating participants on the deep cultural and ecological significance of the Trinity River, along with current threats to the river's flows from the Trump administration, according to SCS.
(2025-08-16). Trump holds lengthy call with Zelensky following Putin meeting. eng.belta.by The briefing note specified that Trump remained aboard Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington as he continued these diplomatic consultations.
(2025-08-16). Trump expresses desire for another meeting with Putin. eng.belta.by Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Vladimir Putin again following their 15 August talks in Alaska, citing significant potential for cooperation between Moscow and Washington.
(2025-08-16). Why is South Africa's army chief under fire for backing Iran? aljazeera.com General Rudzani Maphwanya's comments in Iran come as South Africa is trying to negotiate tariff relief with Trump.
(2025-08-16). Trump's war on VA unions is a war on veterans. liberationnews.org The Trump administrations seeks to demolish the VA and the care it gives.
(2025-08-16). Alaska's show over but Ukraine's war not. tehrantimes.com TEHRAN — Friday's meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska has dominated headlines across the globe.
(2025-08-16). Trump administration reopens $5B EV charging program after losses in court. grist.org 
(2025-08-16). Coinciding with Alaska Summit, Militarily, Russia has the Upper Hand. Destruction of HIMARS Rocket System and 'Sapsan' Missile Program. globalresearch.ca Introductory Note: | While seemingly constructive negotiations were unfolding in Alaska, developments in the Ukraine war theater present a different picture. | Does President Trump realize that from a military standpoint Russia has the Upper Hand. | The carefully documented article of military …