Don Lemon: “So Many Closeted Men in the Republican Party!”

Don Lemon explains.

Deshalb bekommt Trump den Friedensnobelpreis eher nicht

„Jeder sagt, dass ich ihn bekommen sollte“
RHEINISCHE POST: Oslo · US-Präsident Donald Trump hat sich selbst zum Friedensnobelpreisträger auserkoren. Seit dem Geisel-Deal in Nahost dürfte er sich noch sicherer sein. Warum das eher nicht klappt.

Wenn es nach einem geht, ist die Sache mit dem Nobelpreis längst geritzt. Innerhalb von nur sieben Monaten habe er sieben Kriege beendet, die eigentlich nicht zu beenden gewesen seien, sagte US-Präsident Donald Trump jüngst vor der UN-Vollversammlung in New York. Damit spielte er auf die Vermittlerrolle der USA in diversen Konflikten dieser Welt an. „Jeder sagt, dass ich den Friedensnobelpreis für jede einzelne dieser Errungenschaften bekommen sollte“, sagte Trump.

Seit Israel und die islamistische Hamas nun - unter Vermittlung der USA - eine erste Phase eines von Trump vorgestellten Plans zur Beendigung des Gaza-Kriegs umsetzen wollen, dürfte er sich seiner Sache noch sicherer sein.

Aber selbst der mächtigste Mann der Welt kann nicht in die Karten schauen, die das norwegische Nobelkomitee traditionsgemäß ganz dicht am Körper hält, bevor es an diesem Freitag in Oslo den diesjährigen Friedensnobelpreisträger ausruft. » | Von Alexa Becker, Sitemanagerin | (alb/dpa boot) | Donnerstag, 9. Oktober 2025

«La fin de l’histoire n’est pas écrite», Nicolas Sarkozy exprime sa gratitude devant ses anciens collaborateurs

LE FIGAO : EXCLUSIF - Mercredi en début de soirée, l’ancien président a réuni ses collaborateurs pour un verre d’adieu avant un séjour en prison dont il ignore encore le lieu et la durée. Le Figaro Magazine y était.

C’est au Pavillon des Étangs qu’ils se sont finalement retrouvés, au milieu du bois de Boulogne. Un lieu surprise pour éviter les curieux à l’affût de l’événement qui a fuité dans la presse quelques jours plus tôt. Les collaborateurs de Nicolas Sarkozy sont venus en nombre, un peu plus d’une centaine. Les anciens du ministère de l’Intérieur ou de l’Élysée. Services d’ordre, préfets, secrétaires, maquilleuse, conseillers, plumes, organisateurs des meetings... Ils sont presque tous présents. Parmi eux, l’amiral Guillaud, son ancien chef d’état-major, Emmanuelle Mignon, sa directrice de cabinet dans les deux premières années, Jean-David Levitte, son conseiller diplomatique, et Franck Louvrier, aujourd’hui maire de La Baule, à l’époque son conseiller en communication. Henri Guaino manque à l’appel, mais il s’est fait excuser. Raymond Soubie, le conseiller social du président avec qui le passage de l’âge de départ à la retraite à 62 ans a été décidé. » | Par Charles Jaigu, pour Le Figaro Magazine | jeudi 9 octobre 2025

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America Was Great Before You Showed Up | Country Parody Song About Trump

Oct 4, 2025 | "America Was Great Before You Showed Up" is a biting country parody song that tears into Donald Trump and the MAGA movement for destroying America’s civility, honesty, tolerance, and international reputation. With sharp humor and brutal lyrics, this satirical protest song calls out Trump’s corruption, lies, authoritarian tendencies, and the complicity of Republicans in Congress. Perfect for anyone who opposes Trumpism and wants to laugh while resisting authoritarian politics, this parody blends country twang with political comedy to remind us that America truly was greater before Trump showed up.

The Don Lemon Show: Are We Facing a Civil War?

Oct 9, 2025 | Don sits down with Tom Nichols, writer for The Atlantic, for a powerful conversation about the state of the nation. Are we on the brink of a civil war? As Trump and MAGA continue to tear the country apart, what can we actually do to fix it, and is there still time to turn things around? From political polarization to the collapse of basic decency in public life, Don and Tom dive deep into how we got here, what it means for our democracy, and what comes next.

Trump Cancels Back Pay for Furloughed Workers During Government Shutdown

Oct 9, 2025 | A new White House memo has sparked outrage and confusion across Washington. The Trump administration is reportedly considering denying back pay to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers during the ongoing government shutdown — a major reversal from previous policy and a move that could deepen the standoff with Congress.


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Will Trump Use National Guard to Stop Elections? w/ Rep. Adam Smith

Oct 9, 2025 | Donald Trump may have a plan for the increase in ICE and the military occupying American cities - using those troops to stop the next election.

Argentina's Milei Launches New Book with Rock Concert amid Political Turmoil

Oct 7, 2025 | Argentina's president Javier Milei has headlined a concert marking the release of a new book he hopes will revive his flagging fortunes. It comes ahead of midterm elections, seen as a test of his radical economic policies and a measure of damage done to his government by a series of scandals.

Al Jazeera’s Daniel Schweimler reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina.


This isn’t leadership; this is craziness! That man behaves as though he should be sectioned! God help the Argentinians! That’s all I can say. — © Mark Alexander

Burning down the house: Milei plays rock star as Argentina economy crashes: Facing protests and scandal, Argentina’s ‘rock star president’ performs in Buenos Aires, saying: ‘I’m human’ »

Italien plant Burka- und Niqab-Verbot in der Öffentlichkeit

BERLINER ZEITUNG: An Schulen, in Büros und Geschäften will die Regierungspartei von Giorgia Meloni in Zukunft das Tragen von Burkas und Niqabs verbieten. So soll „kultureller Separatismus“ bekämpft werden.

Die italienische Regierungspartei Fratelli d’Italia („Brüder Italiens“) will Burkas und Niqabs im gesamten öffentlichen Raum verbieten. Über den Vorstoß der Partei von Regierungschefin Giorgia Meloni berichtete am Mittwoch. Das Verbot ist Teil eines umfassenderen Gesetzes, das darauf abzielt, den darin so bezeichneten „kulturellen Separatismus“ im Zusammenhang mit dem Islam zu bekämpfen.

Die Burka ist ein Ganzkörperkleidungsstück, das eine Frau von Kopf bis Fuß bedeckt und auch ein Netzgewebe über den Augen enthält. Der Niqab ist ein Gesichtsschleier, der das Gesicht verhüllt, jedoch den Bereich um die Augen freilässt. Das geplante Verbot der Gesichtsbedeckungen soll für sämtliche öffentliche Räume, wie etwa Schulen, Universitäten, Büros und Geschäfte gelten. Wer dagegen verstößt muss mit Bußgeldern in Höhe von 300 bis 3000 Euro rechnen. » | Sophie Barkey | Mittwoch, 8. Oktober 2025

Allemagne : la maire poignardée a été attaquée par sa fille, selon la police

LE FIGARO : Cette attaque mardi contre l’élue sociale-démocrate avait été rapidement dénoncée par le chancelier conservateur Friedrich Merz qui l’avait qualifié d’«acte odieux», avant toute communication officielle des policiers.

La maire d'une petite ville allemande, victime d'une attaque au couteau un peu plus d'une semaine après son élection, a été poignardée par sa fille, a indiqué mercredi la police, qui avait déjà exclu un mobile politique. Cette attaque mardi contre l'élue sociale-démocrate avait été rapidement dénoncée par le chancelier conservateur Friedrich Merz qui l'avait qualifié d'«acte odieux», avant toute communication officielle des policiers. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mercredi 8 octobre 2025

IHIP News: Mike Johnson Visibly Panics On-Air as Trump’s Shutdown Falls Apart

Oct 8, 2025

Strong language alert! Yes, full of strong language, but I cut them slack because their videos are full of decency and fairness to others, especially the marginalised. They are big on human rights, unlike the fascists they are currently ruled by. By the way, Jennifer and Angie’s analyses are always spot on. — Mark

Nigel Farage’s Reform Party Compared to 1930s Fascists — Michael Heseltine’s Scathing Attack

Oct 8, 2025 | In an extraordinary intervention, Lord Michael Heseltine delivers a brutal warning about Nigel Farage’s Reform Party — comparing its populist rhetoric to the rise of fascism in 1930s Europe.

As British politics slides deeper into division, Heseltine stands alone, urging the country to remember history before it’s too late.

While others shouted, one man spoke sense. Michael Heseltine - the statesman Britain forgot it needed - stood tall this conference season, reminding us what courage and decency sound like.

A montage of truth, conviction, and class.


The Conservative Party has to look to Wales for common sense! Heseltine is a proud Welshman. — © Mark Alexander

Pam Bondi's Corruption Put On Display at Senate Hearing

Oct 8, 2025 | During her Senate Oversight Hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi showed she will say whatever she needs to enact Trump's policies. Steve Schmidt breaks down Bondi's hearing and what it reveals about Trump's true goals.

This is heartbreaking, but Steve Schnidt’s analysis is BRILLIANT and SPOT ON. — © Mark Alexander

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Bank of England Warns of Growing Risk that AI Bubble Could Burst

THE GUARDIAN: Possibility of ‘sharp market correction has increased’, says Bank’s financial policy committee

The Bank of England has warned there is a growing risk of a “sudden correction” in global markets as it raised concerns about soaring valuations of leading AI tech companies.

Policymakers said there were also threats of a “sharp repricing of US dollar assets” if the Federal Reserve lost credibility in the eyes of global investors. It comes as Donald Trump’s continues to attack the US central bank and threaten its independence.

Continued hype and optimism about the potential for AI technology has led to a rise in valuations in recent months, with companies such as OpenAI now worth $500bn (£372bn), compared with $157bn last October. Another firm, Anthropic, has almost trebled its valuation, going from $60bn in March to $170bn last month.

However, the Bank of England’s financial policy committee (FPC) warned on Wednesday: “The risk of a sharp market correction has increased. » | Kalyeena Makortoff | Banking correspondent | Wednesday, October 8, 2025

IMF Chief Warns ‘Uncertainty Is the New Normal’ in Global Economy

THE GUARDIAN: Kristalina Georgieva outlines mounting risks to economic stability before fund’s annual meetings next week

The head of the International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning about the mounting risks facing the global economy, saying: “Buckle up: uncertainty is the new normal.”

As finance ministers and central bankers prepare to meet in Washington for the IMF’s annual meetings next week, its managing director, Kristalina Georgieva said the world economy had shown surprising resilience in the face of Donald Trump’s trade war.

The US is now expected to avoid recession, despite the imposition of historic tariffs on many of its trading partners, and the global economy is forecast to slow “only slightly this year and next”, she said.

But Georgieva pointed to growing signs of strain, including the record gold price – which topped $4,000 an ounce on Wednesday, signalling anxiety among investors – and exceptionally high valuations for US stocks. » | Heather Stewart | Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Dangers of ICE — Trump’s Gestapo

Steve Schmidt explains.

Lili Marleen : Lale Andersen

Aug 31, 2023 | According to Google, the original title of this famous song was ‘Lied eines jungen Wachpostens’ (Song of a young sentry.)

It was released in 1939 by the then young German singer Lale Andersen. (Apparently, Lale is a name of Persian origin meaning ‘tulip’.)

Although the song was released under that name in 1939, the year of the outbreak of war, it sold few copies. It started being immensely popular after a German military radio station in Belgrade began playing it. It became the anthem for German and Allied soldiers.

We in the UK and Americans are generally more familiar with the song as sung and popularised by Marlene Dietrich. However, today I am sharing the version with which the Germans would have been more familiar.


This is a photo of the singer Lale Andersen.

États-Unis : Donald Trump appelle à emprisonner le maire de Chicago et le gouverneur de l’État

LE FIGARO : Le président américain a accusé mercredi les deux démocrates de ne pas protéger les membres de la police de l’immigration (ICE).

Le président américain, Donald Trump, a appelé mercredi à emprisonner le maire de Chicago, Brandon Johnson, ainsi que le gouverneur de l’État, JB Pritzker, accusant les deux élus démocrates de ne pas protéger les membres de la police de l’immigration (ICE). « Le maire de Chicago devrait être en prison pour ne pas avoir protégé les agents de ICE ! Le gouverneur Pritzker également ! », a-t-il écrit sur son réseau Truth Social. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mervredi 8 octobre 2025

On ne peut que se demander pourquoi ce président criminel, qui aurait dû être emprisonné depuis longtemps, est si prêt et désireux d’emprisonner les autres ! — © Mark Alexander

French PM Sébastien Lecornu Tries to Avert New Election as Political Crisis Continues | BBC News

Oct 8, 2025 | Outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said political parties have shown a "willingness" that could stave off the threat of new parliamentary elections.

Lecornu, on Monday, became the third French PM to leave his job in less than a year.

He has until Wednesday evening to come up with a plan for the "stability of the country" and has held talks with several political parties.