BREAKING: President Donald Trump has ordered an end to Secret Service protection for former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, effective September 1, 2025, despite an earlier extension approved by Joe Biden. Traditionally, former vice presidents receive six months of protection, but Biden had extended Harris’s security detail until January 2026. The move comes as Harris prepares for a 15-city book tour promoting her memoir 107 Days, recounting her 2024 presidential run against Trump. Her adviser, Kirsten Allen, thanked the Secret Service for its service, while speculation grows over Harris’s potential 2028 presidential bid. #Trump #KamalaHarris #USPolitics

Trump Withdraws Kamala Harris’s Secret Service Protection The Trump administration has ended Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, terminating an extension granted by Joe Biden after her defeat in the 2024 election. Her standard six-month post-VP coverage expired on July 21. A senior aide said Harris was “grateful” for the agency’s service. Harris, now preparing to promote her upcoming memoir 107 Days, will face increased public exposure without federal protection. #USPolitics #KamalaHarris #DonaldTrump

US Approves $825m Missile Sale To Ukraine The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of 3,350 Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) air-launched missiles and related equipment to Ukraine, worth $825 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) confirmed that the deal — funded by Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and a U.S. loan guarantee — is aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s self-defense and regional security capabilities. Congress must still sign off on the transaction before delivery. The move comes as the war enters its third year, with President Trump urging Europe to shoulder more of the financial burden, contrasting the Biden-era $65bn U.S. aid to Kyiv. #UkraineWar #USPolitics #MilitaryAid

Fed Governor Lisa Cook Sues Trump Admin Over Firing Attempt U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block her dismissal, after President Trump accused her of “deceitful and potentially criminal conduct” tied to a 2021 mortgage fraud allegation. This marks the first time in the Fed’s 112-year history that a sitting governor has faced a presidential firing attempt. Legal experts argue the move lacks due process, as Cook has not been charged with any crime. #USPolitics #FederalReserve #Trump

Trump Hails ‘Total Victory’ As US Court Quashes $464m Penalty A New York appellate court on Thursday overturned the $464 million civil penalty imposed on US President Donald Trump in a fraud case, ruling the fine “excessive” and in violation of the Eighth Amendment. While upholding the verdict that Trump inflated his wealth to secure favorable loans and insurance terms, the five-judge panel struck down the penalty originally imposed by Judge Arthur Engoron in February 2024. Trump celebrated the ruling on Truth Social as a “total victory” and “witch hunt” defeat, while his son Don Jr. called it a “massive win.” New York Attorney General Letitia James, who filed the case, could appeal to the state’s highest court. #Trump #USPolitics #CourtRuling

Trump Demands Fed Governor Lisa Cook Resign Over Mortgage Allegations U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the resignation of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage irregularities tied to properties in Michigan and Georgia. The dispute surfaced after FHFA Director Bill Pulte claimed Cook listed both her Atlanta condo and Michigan home as primary residences—a designation that typically secures more favorable loan terms. The loans reportedly date back to 2021, before Cook was nominated by President Joe Biden and confirmed by the Senate in 2022. At the time, she was a professor at Michigan State University. Trump, amplifying the allegations on Truth Social, wrote: “Cook must resign, now!!!” The Justice Department is said to be taking the matter “very seriously,” according to Reuters. Cook is one of three Biden-appointed Fed governors whose terms extend beyond Trump’s current presidency, limiting his control over the central bank’s board. Currently, two of the six sitting governors—Christopher Waller and Michelle Bowman—were appointed by Trump. Trump has long criticised Fed Chair Jerome Powell, demanding deep interest rate cuts and even his resignation. However, the Fed’s independence prevents Trump from dismissing members for policy differences. Powell’s term as Chair expires in May 2026, though he could remain on the board as a governor until 2028. Trump recently gained one opening on the Fed board after Adriana Kugler’s resignation, nominating CEA Chairman Stephen Miran to replace her. #BreakingNews #Trump #FederalReserve #LisaCook #USPolitics #Economy

News Brief: White House Joins TikTok Amid Ongoing Ban Debate The White House has officially launched a TikTok account, even as President Donald Trump continues to extend deadlines for the Chinese-owned platform to find a U.S. buyer or face a ban. The account’s first post, a 27-second clip captioned “America, we are BACK! What’s up TikTok?”, gained about 4,500 followers within an hour. In contrast, Trump’s personal TikTok account has over 110 million followers, though he last posted on Election Day, November 5, 2024. TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, was previously ordered to be sold or banned in the U.S. on national security grounds. A law requiring divestment was set to take effect on January 20, 2025, but Trump paused the ban, later granting a 90-day extension in June that expires in mid-September. Although Trump had long supported banning the app, he reversed course, claiming TikTok helped secure youth voter support during the 2024 election. TikTok has nearly two billion global users, while Trump also maintains massive followings on X (108.5M) and Truth Social (10.6M), his personal platform. The official White House accounts on X and Instagram currently have 2.4M and 9.3M followers, respectively. #WhiteHouse #TikTok #DonaldTrump #SocialMedia #ByteDance #USPolitics #BreakingNews

Trump Vows Immediate Eviction of Homeless from Washington, D.C., Promises Relocation ‘Far from the Capital’ August 10, 2025 — President Donald Trump announced plans to swiftly remove homeless individuals from Washington, D.C., pledging to relocate them to housing “far from the Capital” and jail those involved in crime. Trump said the initiative would make the city “safer and more beautiful than it ever was before,” with full details to be revealed at a Monday press conference. #DonaldTrump #WashingtonDC #Homelessness #USPolitics