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NORAD F-16 intercepts civilian aircraft near Mar-a-Lago during Trump's Florida voting trip

A U.S. military F-16 fighter jet intercepted a civilian aircraft that entered restricted airspace near President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday. The interception occurred at approximately 12:20 p.m. ET while the president was in West Palm Beach to vote in the midterm elections. NORAD described the action as a standard 'headbutt maneuver' to gain the pilot's attention, resulting in the safe exit of the aircraft from the restricted zone. The incident is part of a series of similar interceptions across the U.S. during recent presidential campaign rallies.

via CBS News|

#aviation #mar-a-lago #midterms

politics18 hours ago

Trump Brags Oil Industry Is 'Making a Fortune' as Gas Hits $4.29 Amid Iran War

President Donald Trump declared at a Georgia rally that US oil companies are profiting massively from the Iran conflict, dismissing concerns over soaring fuel costs. While the national average for regular gasoline has reached $4.29 per gallon, up from $2.98 before the war began, Trump argued these high prices are temporary. He noted that US producers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana are generating hundreds of billions in revenue due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Critics and Democrats argue this rhetoric ignores the affordability crisis facing voters ahead of the November midterms, while the administration points to new Russian diesel imports and G7 reserve releases as measures to lower costs.

via Business Insider|

#gas-prices #iran-war #midterm-elections

politics23 hours ago

Trump Brags on Oil Profits as Brent Hits $116 and Russia Ships Diesel

President Donald Trump touted U.S. oil revenue at a Georgia rally as Brent crude reached a six-month high of $116. Simultaneously, the U.S. began importing Russian diesel, and the G7 released emergency reserves to counter rising fuel costs.

via Yahoo News Singapore|

#g7-reserves #iran-war #oil-prices

legal1 day ago•0 min saved

Judge Sets Hard Deadline for Trump's BBC Deposition, Warns of Dismissal

U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC by December 11. The ruling follows Trump's cancellation of an October 16 deposition, which he attributed to 'matters of national importance,' while the BBC noted he was campaigning in Georgia. Failure to comply could result in the dismissal of the suit, which Trump filed in December 2025 regarding a 2024 documentary. The judge also approved the BBC's request for Mar-a-Lago membership records to assess alleged reputational harm.

via Above the Law|

#bbc #court-order #defamation

health2 days ago•7 min saved

GLP-1 Users and Doctors Reject Trump's 'Fat Drug' Label as Stigmatizing

President Donald Trump’s repeated use of the terms 'fat shots' and 'fat drugs' to describe GLP-1 medications has drawn sharp criticism from medical professionals and patients. While the administration has worked to lower drug prices, critics argue the language stigmatizes obesity and ignores the medications' broad therapeutic benefits. Users report that these drugs are life-changing for conditions beyond weight loss, including diabetes and heart disease, and urge policymakers to focus on expanding Medicaid coverage rather than using derogatory terminology.

via HuffPost|

#glp-1 #health #healthcare

legal2 days ago•4 min saved

Judge Orders Trump to Testify in BBC Suit by December 11 or Face Dismissal

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, warning that failure to comply could result in the case being dismissed. The ruling follows a dispute over Trump’s cancellation of a previously scheduled October session and his legal team’s failure to produce adequate internal documents. The BBC is also seeking membership records from Mar-a-Lago to test claims of professional harm.

via The Daily Beast|

#bbc #defamation #deposition

sports2 days ago

NFL Defies Paris Unrest as Trump Criticizes Decision to Play

The NFL will proceed with its first regular-season game in Paris on Sunday, despite ongoing violent protests and security concerns. President Trump publicly suggested the league should have postponed the match, but NFL officials maintain that safety protocols are in place. The Steelers and Saints will play at the Stade de France, though the Steelers have canceled a fan event due to unrest in the Bastille neighborhood.

via NBC Sports|

#nfl #paris #protests

politics2 days ago•1 min saved

Trump Criticizes France Over NFL Paris Game Amid Unrest

President Trump suggested the NFL should have postponed its Paris game due to violent protests, while league officials maintain the event is safe. The Steelers and Saints will play at the Stade de France on Sunday despite curfews and over 2,000 arrests in France.

via USA Today|

#france #nfl #politics

politics-and-world3 days ago•5 min saved

U.S. Deploys Third Carrier as Iran War Plans Post-Midterms; Early Vote Surges

The U.S. is deploying a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East and planning a potential post-midterm attack on Iran, while nearly 21 million Americans have already voted early. Trump faces a federal court order to sit for a deposition in his BBC defamation case, and grocery prices remain volatile despite some item-level declines.

via NPR|

#bbc #grocery-prices #iran

politics3 days ago•0 min saved

Federal Suit Alleges Trump Violated Constitution via $2B UAE Crypto Deals

A shareholder of Circle Internet Group has filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, and World Liberty Financial, alleging that the president violated the Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause. The suit claims Trump profited from over $2 billion in cryptocurrency deals involving the United Arab Emirates without congressional approval, specifically citing a $500 million stake sale to an entity backed by UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The plaintiff argues these actions diverted business from Circle and inflated the value of Trump’s holdings through coordinated moves by UAE-linked funds.

via Yahoo|

#constitution #crypto #lawsuit

world3 days ago•2 min saved

Netanyahu Orders Regime Change in Iran Amid US Election Constraints

Israeli PM Netanyahu has directed the IDF and Mossad to pursue the overthrow of the Iranian regime, citing it as the only way to eliminate the nuclear threat. While Trump supports the goal, he has not approved immediate strikes, suggesting action may occur after US midterm elections. Analysts question whether air power alone can achieve regime change without ground troops or US support.

via New York Post|

#iran #israel #netanyahu

geopolitics3 days ago

Trump Confirms Starshield Restoration but Blames Musk for Initial Limits

President Donald Trump stated that Elon Musk has restored full access to the Starshield military satellite network for Ukraine, though he declined to confirm if he personally ordered the change. Ukrainian officials remain skeptical, noting that operational limits persist, while a European official told the Associated Press that no changes have been made to the service. The dispute follows recent restrictions that hampered Ukrainian drone operations and air defense, sparking a blame game between the White House, SpaceX, and Kyiv.

via The New York Times|

#elon-musk #geopolitics #military-communications

politics3 days ago•3 min saved

Cooper mocks Trump's 'assman' fixation on Husted ahead of midterms

CNN host Anderson Cooper mocked President Donald Trump's recent comments about Ohio Senator Jon Husted's physique, calling him the 'assman-in-chief.' Trump has repeatedly praised Husted's muscular body during rallies, claiming it is not his usual habit. Cooper highlighted this behavior with a montage of Trump complimenting other men, noting that Husted's polling is struggling despite the attention. The incident occurs just before the midterm elections, with Trump's approval rating at 32 percent.

via The Independent|

#anderson-cooper #cnn #jon-husted

legal3 days ago

Judge sets December 11 deadline for Trump deposition in BBC defamation suit

A US federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a sworn deposition by December 11 in his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC. The ruling comes after Trump canceled a previously scheduled session on October 16, citing 'matters of national importance' while campaigning in Georgia. The BBC's attorneys argued that the delay hindered their ability to gather evidence before the discovery period ends on December 18. Judge Enjoliqué Lett warned that failure to comply could result in sanctions, including dismissal of the lawsuit. Trump's legal team has proposed a later date, between January 11 and 22, arguing the BBC is unfairly accusing the president of avoiding the process. The case centers on a BBC documentary that edited two parts of Trump's January 6, 2021 speech, which the broadcaster has apologized for but denies was defamatory.

via BBC|

#bbc #defamation #deposition

world4 days ago•0 min saved

France Prepares for Second Wave of Protests as Macron Denounces Foreign Blame and Bond Yields Hit 24-Year High

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, for blaming migrants for recent riots, calling such claims 'stupid.' As France braces for a second wave of protests with heightened security, its 10-year bond yields hit a 24-year high, reflecting deepening fiscal and political instability.

via CNBC|

#economy #france #macron