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Trump's Visit to Scotland: Respect, Ridicule; Business, Politics

President heads there to inaugurate a new golf course

(Newser) - President Trump travels to Scotland on Friday as his family's business prepares for the Aug. 13 opening of a new golf course in Aberdeenshire billed as "the greatest 36 holes in golf." While there, Trump will talk trade with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a meeting...

An Exit Strategy for the Epstein Mess
An Exit Strategy
for the Epstein Mess
OPINION
Jul 25, 2025 8:10 AM CDT

An Exit Strategy for the Epstein Mess

Wall Street Journal editorial page says Bondi, Patel need to show some political courage

(Newser) - The editorial page of the Wall Street Journal isn't happy with anyone in DC over what it terms the "Epstein follies." Yes, the Trump administration has botched its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, but the editors are calling out Democrats, too. After all, they had access...

WSJ Reveals More Big Names in Epstein's Birthday Book

Bill Clinton, billionaire Leon Black, designer Vera Wang also among those who contributed, per paper

(Newser) - The Rupert Murdoch-owned Wall Street Journal has been hitting hard at President Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including a recent report that Trump's name appeared multiple times in some capacity in the so-called Epstein files, and that he was informed of that fact by Attorney General Pam Bondi...

Trey Parker Responds to White House Criticism of South Park

'We're terribly sorry,' co-creator jokes

(Newser) - South Park co-creator Trey Parker had the briefest of responses Thursday to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated institution , which showed a naked President Trump in bed with Satan. "We're terribly sorry," Parker said, followed by a long, deadpan-comic stare, the...

Trump, Powell Have 'Stunning' Clash Over Fed Renovation Costs

Trump questions Fed spending during rare visit to headquarters

(Newser) - President Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell clashed publicly over the ballooning costs of the Fed's headquarters renovation during a rare presidential visit to the central bank Thursday, even as Trump backed away from earlier hints he may fire Powell, CNBC reports. Trump claimed the construction expenses...

Trump Order Pushes Cities to Clear Homeless Encampments

Once president signs the directive, Bondi is to move against court rulings

(Newser) - President Trump plans to sign an executive order designed to make it easier for cities and states to clear homeless encampments from streets and other public spaces. The order instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi to work toward overturning court decisions and consent decrees that limit local governments' ability to...

Maxwell's Lawyer Says She Answered Every Question

There has been no promise of a pardon for Epstein associate so far, attorney tells reporters

(Newser) - Todd Blanche, the Justice Department's No. 2 official, met Thursday in Florida with Ghislaine Maxwell, the imprisoned former girlfriend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein—a session arranged after President Trump and the agency drew fierce backlash from the president's supporters over their handling of the records on...

Trump: Hulk Hogan Was 'MAGA All the Way'

President pays tribute to 'Hulkster'

(Newser) - President Trump paid tribute to a fellow member of the WWE Hall of Fame on Thursday, praising Hulk Hogan as "MAGA all the way." Hogan, 71, died early Thursday .
  • "We lost a great friend today, the 'Hulkster.'" Trump said in a Truth Social post.
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South Park Signs Deal, Then Skewers Paramount, Trump

President takes the worst of the beating in 27th season premiere

(Newser) - If Paramount thought South Park's creators were done skewering the company now that it has finally secured a deal to air the hit show, it was very, very wrong. In the show's 27th season premiere on Wednesday, creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker clearly drew inspiration from Paramount'...

Lara Trump Makes Decision on Senate Race

She opts out, leaving RNC co-chair Michael Whatley to step in, per Politico

(Newser) - Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley is entering North Carolina's Senate race with President Trump's backing, sources tell Politico . Whatley steps in after Lara Trump—President Trump's daughter-in-law and former RNC co-chair—decided not to pursue the seat , opting instead to continue hosting her Fox News...

Trump Wants to Change Name of 'Artificial Intelligence'

'I can't stand it,' he says, because it's 'genius,' not artificial

(Newser) - Will "artificial intelligence" go the way of the "Gulf of Mexico?" President Trump changed the latter to the "Gulf of America," and now he's kicking around another name change related to AI. When he spoke at an industry summit on Wednesday to roll out his...

Not All Canadians Have Forsaken Americans
Viral Ad in Canada
Wants Us to 'Hug It Out'
VIDEO
Jul 24, 2025 7:25 AM CDT

Viral Ad in Canada Wants Us to 'Hug It Out'

Campaign out of Quebec aims to let US tourists know they're more than welcome to visit

(Newser) - "Why is there a hug in a Canadian travel ad, and why has it gone viral?" Those are the questions recently posed by a BBC reporter about a new promo out of Quebec that gives a glimmer of hope for strained US-Canadian relations . Afar.com reports that our northern...

Get Ready, Powell: Trump Heads to Federal Reserve

It's the first presidential trip to central bank in nearly 20 years

(Newser) - President Trump is set to make an unusual visit to the Federal Reserve on Thursday, according to the White House, marking the first official presidential trip to the central bank in almost 20 years, per CNBC . The move stands out as a bold gesture in the ongoing dispute between...

Trump: We're Banning 'Wokeness' From AI Models

Executive order is part of a broader plan that removes restrictions from the industry

(Newser) - President Trump unveiled an "A.I. Action Plan" and signed three related executive orders on Wednesday intended to make the US a leader in artificial intelligence, reports the Guardian . By and large, the White House is giving a green light to tech companies to advance the technology by removing...

WSJ: Trump Is in Unreleased Epstein Files

Bondi told him in May that his name appeared in files, Journal 's sources say

(Newser) - The Wall Street Journal has come out with another report on President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, though it's not clear whether the president will file another lawsuit . The Journal, citing "senior administration officials," reports that Justice Department officials found Trump's name appeared multiple times in FBI...

Colbert Doesn't Hold Back on Trump and Epstein

'All the king's men couldn't hide who Dumpty humped with his friend'

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert isn't feeling any sympathy for himself, now that his show is headed off the air , nor for his favorite punching bag, President Trump, still neck-deep in controversy over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein . "It's a great day to be me because I'm not Donald...

Epstein Brother: Trump Is Lying
Epstein Brother: Trump Is Lying
Jul 23, 2025 6:43 AM CDT

Epstein Brother: Trump Is Lying

Mark Epstein says Trump was a 'good friend' of his brother, visited his office 'numerous' times

(Newser) - Jeffrey Epstein's brother says President Trump is lying about his relationship with the late financier and sex offender while "trying to cover his butt." "I know that they were good friends and I witnessed it myself," Mark Epstein told CNN 's Erin Burnett on...

Obama's Office Issues a Rare Response to Trump

Calls president's claims about Russia investigation 'outrageous'

(Newser) - President Trump rehashed longstanding grievances over the Russia investigation that shadowed much of his first term, lashing out Tuesday following a new report from his intelligence director aimed at casting doubt on long-established findings about Moscow's interference in the 2016 election, the AP reports. "It's time to...

Trump Announces Trade Deal With Japan

He says tariff will be reduced from 25% to 15%

(Newser) - President Trump announced a trade framework with Japan on Tuesday, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation. "This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs — There has never been anything like it," Trump posted on Truth Social , adding that the United States "...

Trump Meets Leader, Lowers Tariff From 20% to 19%

He says US will also work together militarily with the Philippines

(Newser) - The president of the Philippines managed to secure a reduction in the US tariff rate on his country's exports Tuesday, but it wasn't a huge one. After meeting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on Tuesday, President Trump praised Marcos as a "very good, and...

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