How Americans put up with this nonsense is totally beyond my comprehension. This is the most DISGUSTING American administration in my not-so-short lifetime. — © Mark Alexander
Tuesday, September 09, 2025
Maddow: Trump Busted by His Own Distinct Signature, Sinks to New Depths of Historic Disgrace
How Americans put up with this nonsense is totally beyond my comprehension. This is the most DISGUSTING American administration in my not-so-short lifetime. — © Mark Alexander
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House Panel Releases Drawing for Epstein Apparently Signed by Trump
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Oversight Committee released files turned over by Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, including a copy of a sexually suggestive note apparently signed by President Trump.
A key congressional committee on Monday released a note and sexually suggestive drawing containing what appeared to be Donald J. Trump’s signature that was included in a book for the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003 — a drawing that Mr. Trump has insisted he did not create.
The drawing — a figure of a naked woman with “Donald” written below her waist — was part of a batch of documents turned over by Mr. Epstein’s estate to the House Oversight Committee, which had subpoenaed them. The panel published most of the documents, including a redacted copy of the birthday book, on Monday evening.
The sketch, in thick black ink, outlines text that quotes an imagined conversation between Mr. Trump and Mr. Epstein, with what appears to be Mr. Trump’s first name scrawled in his distinctive handwriting.
The release of the drawing and the birthday book only intensified a furor that the president has been toiling to stamp out over his administration’s handling of the Epstein files, and its decision not to fully release them, an issue that has divided Republicans and alienated many of Mr. Trump’s right-wing supporters. » | Michael Gold | Reporting from the Capitol | Monday, September 8, 2025
A key congressional committee on Monday released a note and sexually suggestive drawing containing what appeared to be Donald J. Trump’s signature that was included in a book for the disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday in 2003 — a drawing that Mr. Trump has insisted he did not create.
The drawing — a figure of a naked woman with “Donald” written below her waist — was part of a batch of documents turned over by Mr. Epstein’s estate to the House Oversight Committee, which had subpoenaed them. The panel published most of the documents, including a redacted copy of the birthday book, on Monday evening.
The sketch, in thick black ink, outlines text that quotes an imagined conversation between Mr. Trump and Mr. Epstein, with what appears to be Mr. Trump’s first name scrawled in his distinctive handwriting.
The release of the drawing and the birthday book only intensified a furor that the president has been toiling to stamp out over his administration’s handling of the Epstein files, and its decision not to fully release them, an issue that has divided Republicans and alienated many of Mr. Trump’s right-wing supporters. » | Michael Gold | Reporting from the Capitol | Monday, September 8, 2025
The Guardian View on the ‘War on Drugs’: Donald Trump Is Turning a Failed Metaphor into a More Dangerous Reality
THE GUARDIAN — EDITORIAL: The strike on a speedboat allegedly containing Venezuelan drug traffickers may be performative, but sets a frightening precedent
More than five decades ago, Richard Nixon launched a “war on drugs”. The drugs won. Now Donald Trump is turning a failed metaphor into a worse reality.
On Tuesday the US president claimed that the military had killed 11 drug traffickers from Venezuela, posting footage of the strike that US officials said took place on a speedboat in international waters in the Caribbean. The administration supplied no evidence for its claim that the boat contained Tren de Aragua members, or drugs, and gave varying accounts of its destination. It also warned that there was more to come, with the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, arguing that intercepting boats had not curbed the drugs problem: “What will stop them is when you blow them up.” Earlier this year, Mr Trump secretly ordered the use of military force against cartels internationally.
With US warships patrolling the coast of Venezuela – and F35 fighter jets reportedly dispatched to Puerto Rico – some fear that this could be pretext for a disastrous intervention, as its president, Nicolás Maduro, has suggested. Alternatively, Washington may hope it unnerves other regime members into unseating him, or prompts Mr Maduro himself to flee – two longstanding dreams. The US has already offered a $50m bounty for his arrest. At best, this may be political theatre, with both Mr Maduro and Mr Trump posturing for their bases.
If this campaign truly targets the drugs trade, it is dangerous and misguided. Like rebranding the Department of Defense as the “Department of War”, it speaks to Mr Trump’s love of macho spectacle. But it sets a precedent for launching military strikes on whomever the US authorities wish, without congressional approval or a UN mandate, simply by declaring that they are “at war”. » | Editorial | Sunday, September 7, 2025
Trump’s killing of 11 alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers sets a dangerous precedent: Unless this dangerous precedent is condemned and curtailed, it will enable US authorities to summarily shoot anyone they choose »
More than five decades ago, Richard Nixon launched a “war on drugs”. The drugs won. Now Donald Trump is turning a failed metaphor into a worse reality.
On Tuesday the US president claimed that the military had killed 11 drug traffickers from Venezuela, posting footage of the strike that US officials said took place on a speedboat in international waters in the Caribbean. The administration supplied no evidence for its claim that the boat contained Tren de Aragua members, or drugs, and gave varying accounts of its destination. It also warned that there was more to come, with the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, arguing that intercepting boats had not curbed the drugs problem: “What will stop them is when you blow them up.” Earlier this year, Mr Trump secretly ordered the use of military force against cartels internationally.
With US warships patrolling the coast of Venezuela – and F35 fighter jets reportedly dispatched to Puerto Rico – some fear that this could be pretext for a disastrous intervention, as its president, Nicolás Maduro, has suggested. Alternatively, Washington may hope it unnerves other regime members into unseating him, or prompts Mr Maduro himself to flee – two longstanding dreams. The US has already offered a $50m bounty for his arrest. At best, this may be political theatre, with both Mr Maduro and Mr Trump posturing for their bases.
If this campaign truly targets the drugs trade, it is dangerous and misguided. Like rebranding the Department of Defense as the “Department of War”, it speaks to Mr Trump’s love of macho spectacle. But it sets a precedent for launching military strikes on whomever the US authorities wish, without congressional approval or a UN mandate, simply by declaring that they are “at war”. » | Editorial | Sunday, September 7, 2025
Trump’s killing of 11 alleged Venezuelan drug traffickers sets a dangerous precedent: Unless this dangerous precedent is condemned and curtailed, it will enable US authorities to summarily shoot anyone they choose »
Monday, September 08, 2025
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Spain's PM Sanchez Announces Sanctions to Pressure Israel to End War in Gaza | DW News
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La Cour suprême américaine rétablit les contrôles au faciès à Los Angeles
LE FIGARO : La plus haute juridiction américaine, dominée par les juges conservateurs, a justifié sa décision par la forte immigration illégale présente au sud de la Californie.
La Cour suprême des États-Unis, à majorité conservatrice, a provisoirement autorisé lundi le gouvernement du président Donald Trump à reprendre les contrôles au faciès de personnes soupçonnées d'être des immigrés clandestins dans le sud de la Californie. Un tribunal fédéral en juillet puis une cour d'appel fédérale en août avaient interdit jusqu'à nouvel ordre à la police fédérale de l'immigration (ICE) d'interpeller à Los Angeles et dans sa région des personnes sur la seule base d'un ou plusieurs d'une série de quatre facteurs. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 8 septembre 2025
La Cour suprême des États-Unis, à majorité conservatrice, a provisoirement autorisé lundi le gouvernement du président Donald Trump à reprendre les contrôles au faciès de personnes soupçonnées d'être des immigrés clandestins dans le sud de la Californie. Un tribunal fédéral en juillet puis une cour d'appel fédérale en août avaient interdit jusqu'à nouvel ordre à la police fédérale de l'immigration (ICE) d'interpeller à Los Angeles et dans sa région des personnes sur la seule base d'un ou plusieurs d'une série de quatre facteurs. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 8 septembre 2025
Giorgio Armani Funeral | Family & Fashion World Say Final Goodbye | DRM News
Armani, i funerali in diretta | La funzione privata si è svolta nella Chiesa di San Martino nel borgo di Rivalta. Presenti 62 persone. La tumulazione mercoledì, dopo la cremazione: I funerali di Giorgio Armani sono stati celebrati oggi in forma strettamente privata. Le esequie nel silenzio, in forma di rispetto, e il passo del Vangelo di Giovanni dove il «Signore dice: vado a prepararvi un posto nel Cielo» »
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US-Venezuela Standoff Intensifies after US Attack on Boat Trump Says Carried Drugs | DW News
Sep 5, 2025 | There is a deepening standoff between the United States and Venezuela, an oil rich country, backed by America's biggest economic rival: China.
After this week's deadly US strike in the Caribbean -- an attack that killed 11 people on a boat US President Trump says was carrying illicit drugs from Venezuela -- his Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the US is going to wage war on what he called narco-terrorists organizations.
In Caracas, the Venezualan President Nicolas Maduro says 'imperialism is launching a new attack' aimed at regime change. He insists his country will stand firm -- but to do that, will China have to step in?
After this week's deadly US strike in the Caribbean -- an attack that killed 11 people on a boat US President Trump says was carrying illicit drugs from Venezuela -- his Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the US is going to wage war on what he called narco-terrorists organizations.
In Caracas, the Venezualan President Nicolas Maduro says 'imperialism is launching a new attack' aimed at regime change. He insists his country will stand firm -- but to do that, will China have to step in?
Trump's Brewing War with Venezuela Brings Chaos to White House
There is no hope for America now. China is gaining in strength with each passing day. America is going down the tubes. Why my fellow countrymen have turned their backs on our friends and allies in Europe for the USA is beyond my comprehension. And it should be beyond yours, too! We Brits have FA in common with these dangerous clowns. — © Mark Alexander
Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Overturn E Jean Carroll’s $83m Verdict
THE GUARDIAN: Federal appeals court refused to throw out verdict against president for damaging reputation of writer in 2019
Donald Trump now cannot claim presidential immunity to get off the hook from paying $83.3m in damages to the writer E Jean Carroll, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday, upholding a jury’s 2024 award against the president for defamation.
Trump’s lawyers had pointed to the supreme court’s ruling last year saying the president has immunity for official acts to argue that the damages should be overturned. A three-judge panel for the US court of appeals for the second circuit, rejected that argument.
“The jury’s duly rendered damages awards were reasonable in light of the extraordinary and egregious facts of this case,” the judges wrote in their unanimous opinion. The panel consisted of judges Denny Chin, an appointee of Barack Obama, as well as Sarah AL Merriam and Maria Araújo Kahn, both appointees of Joe Biden. Their decision was unanimous. » | Sam Levine and agencies | Monday, September 8, 2025
Donald Trump now cannot claim presidential immunity to get off the hook from paying $83.3m in damages to the writer E Jean Carroll, a federal appeals court ruled on Monday, upholding a jury’s 2024 award against the president for defamation.
Trump’s lawyers had pointed to the supreme court’s ruling last year saying the president has immunity for official acts to argue that the damages should be overturned. A three-judge panel for the US court of appeals for the second circuit, rejected that argument.
“The jury’s duly rendered damages awards were reasonable in light of the extraordinary and egregious facts of this case,” the judges wrote in their unanimous opinion. The panel consisted of judges Denny Chin, an appointee of Barack Obama, as well as Sarah AL Merriam and Maria Araújo Kahn, both appointees of Joe Biden. Their decision was unanimous. » | Sam Levine and agencies | Monday, September 8, 2025
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Is the Trump Administration Planning to Invade Venezuela? | DW News
I thought that Trump was hoping to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize! If he invades Venezuela, he can forget getting such a prize, which, incidentally, he doesn’t deserve anyway. There are enough wars in the world already. For God’s sake, it is to be hoped that the Orange One will not start yet another one. — © Mark Alexander
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