Top 15 News Posts from August 30
Federal appellate court upholds ruling striking down Trump’s tariffs – Axios
A federal appeals court just upheld a ruling striking down most of Trump’s tariffs. This major legal setback deals a significant blow to his trade policy.
Judge Blocks Pillar of Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign – The New York Times
US judge blocks Trump’s expanded fast-track deportations, citing due process. In Gaza, seven soldiers were wounded after a roadside bomb hit an armored vehicle.
SCO summit: China’s Xi rolls out the red carpet for Putin and Modi as Trump upends global relations – CNN
China’s Xi Jinping welcomes Putin and Modi at the SCO summit. With Trump’s policies reshaping global power, these leaders converge, signaling a potent new international alignment.
Protests Spread Across Indonesia After a Deadly Clash With Police – The New York Times
Widespread protests are gripping Indonesia after a deadly clash. Three are dead and a parliament building was set ablaze as tensions soar across multiple cities.
Social Security whistleblower quits after saying Americans’ data was compromised – The Washington Post
Breaking news: Social Security’s chief data officer abruptly quit. This followed a whistleblower complaint citing compromised American data and intolerable work conditions.
‘Far more dangerous than war’: Iranians brace for prospect of UN sanctions – The Guardian
Iran faces a ‘snapback’ of UN sanctions over its nuclear program. The UK, France, and Germany are pushing this, which Iran warns is dangerous, immoral, and unlawful.
Democrats pounce in reliably red Iowa, fueled by special election hopium – Politico
Iowa Democrats flipped a state senate seat in a special election, shattering the GOP supermajority. This significant victory sparks excitement and hope for the party, even in a reliably red state.
CHP to protect ex-VP Kamala Harris after Trump pulls Secret Service detail, sources say – Los Angeles Times
Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection. The California Highway Patrol will now provide her security detail.
Missouri’s Republican governor calls special session on redistricting – CBS News
Missouri’s Republican governor called a special redistricting session. Pressured by Trump, the move aims to add a GOP seat, sparking concerns about partisan gerrymandering.
U.S. revokes visas of Palestinian president, other officials ahead of UN General Assembly – PBS
The U.S. has denied visas to the Palestinian president and top officials, preventing their attendance at the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York.
Spirit Airlines declares bankruptcy for second time in less than a year – CBS News
Spirit Airlines is bankrupt again, filing for the second time in under a year. The struggling low-cost carrier faces financial woes, reportedly even awarding executive bonuses.
The new head of the CDC has no training in medicine and once helped Peter Thiel develop man-made islands floating outside U.S. territory – Fortune
The CDC faces chaos. New acting director Jim O’Neill, with no medical training and ties to Peter Thiel, takes charge following the controversial ousting of the previous chief.
Search warrant reveals Annunciation shooter used AR-15-style rifle, standard military ammo – kare11.com
Robin Westman, the Minneapolis Annunciation school shooter, used an AR-15. Warrants reveal a breakup and YouTube manifesto before the deadly attack.
Trump cancels $4.9 billion in foreign aid, escalating spending fight with Congress – Reuters
President Trump is cutting $4.9 billion in foreign aid, defying Congress through controversial ‘pocket rescissions.’ This move escalates a spending fight, enraging lawmakers as a government shutdown looms.
Thai court dismisses prime minister over compromising phone call with Cambodian leader – NPR
A Thai court has ousted the Prime Minister over a compromising phone call with Cambodia’s leader, plunging Thailand into deeper political turmoil.
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