RFK Jr. is bad for your health  —  The Centers for Disease Control shitshow is a microcosm of the mismanagement of the Trump era.  It also demonstrated some extraordinary courage among principled public servants, who were willing to lose their jobs to draw attention to damage being done to public health.

White House declares $4.9B in foreign aid unilaterally canceled in end-run around Congress' funding power … The White House budget office said Friday morning that President Donald Trump has canceled $4.9 billion in foreign aid by using a so-called pocket rescission — furthering …

Pentagon Is Reinstalling Portrait of Confederate General at West Point Library  —  The Pentagon is putting back up a portrait of Gen. Robert E. Lee at the military academy, as the Trump administration seeks to restore honors for American figures who fought to preserve slavery.

Emil Bove Continued to Work at Justice Dept. After Judicial Confirmation  —  The code of conduct for federal judges does not appear to apply to Mr. Bove, who has yet to be sworn in.  But his continued presence at the department has raised eyebrows.  —  Emil Bove III, a senior Trump …

Trump cancels Kamala Harris' Secret Service detail that was extended by undisclosed Biden order  —  President Donald Trump revoked Kamala Harris' Secret Service protection on Thursday, according to a copy of a letter reviewed by CNN.  —  Former presidents receive Secret Service protection for life.

Joni Ernst won't seek reelection to Senate in 2026, sources say  —  Republican Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa has told confidantes she plans to reveal next week that she won't seek reelection in 2026, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.  —  Ernst's announcement is scheduled for Thursday, the sources said.

Exclusive: Military feared mistakes in LA deployment could have ‘far-reaching’ implications, records show  —  As President Donald Trump began his push to send the National Guard and Marines to U.S. cities, military leaders privately questioned whether the troops had received proper training and warned of the …

The White House Apparently Ordered Federal Workers to Roll Out Grok ‘ASAP’  —  A partnership between xAI and the US government fell apart earlier this summer.  Then the White House apparently got involved, per documents obtained by WIRED.  —  The White House appears to have instructed leaders …

Steve Witkoff's go-it-alone diplomacy is frustrating US and European officials  —  President Donald Trump's surprise Anchorage summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin could have been a signature achievement for Steve Witkoff, the developer-turned-diplomat who facilitated the meet up.

Minneapolis school shooter Robin Westman's mother Mary Grace not cooperating with cops, hires criminal defense attorney  —  The mother of transgender Minneapolis mass shooter Robin Westman is not cooperating with police in the investigation — and has hired a criminal defense attorney in the wake …

Trump's military occupation of American cities is unpopular.  The media is trying to manufacture consent for it.  —  Donald Trump's military assault on America's cities has been denounced by legal and national security experts as an “authoritarian power grab” that is “dangerous for liberty” …

Trump Deals A New Immigration Blow To International Students  —  Stuart Anderson writes about immigration, business and globalization.  —  SaveComment  —  The Trump administration has proposed a new rule to limit international students to fixed periods of entry, making enrolling at U.S. universities more precarious.

DOJ drops charges against another client of AG Pam Bondi's brother Brad  —  A DOJ spokesperson says AG Pam Bondi “had no role” in the decision.  —  Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks with reporters during a briefing with President Donald Trump in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington.

Pediatric Brain Cancer Trial Group to Be Phased Out  —  A network of hospitals and cancer centers dedicated to early phase trials of novel treatments will no longer receive federal funding.  —  A respected network of hospitals and cancer centers is halting enrollment in clinical trials …

Higher Prices Are Coming for Household Staples  —  Companies from Hormel to Ace Hardware forecast prices rising as the costs of Trump's tariffs are passed on to consumers  —  U.S. companies have an unwelcome message for inflation-weary consumers: Prices are going up.

An Astrologer's Messy Affair With a Trump Pentagon Official  —  Amy Tripp advertises herself as “the internet's most notorious astrologer.”  Under the professional name Starheal, she offers her followers wisdom such as “Moon opposite Chiron at 3:04pm ET exposes where old wounds meet current vulnerabilities.

GOP Rep. Barry Moore exits through back door after he is heckled at Alabama town hall  —  Moore did not offer concluding remarks or bid good night to the rowdy crowd, as they chanted “Shame!” during his exit.  —  Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, exited a town hall in his home district through …

Exclusive: Trump administration plans to send hundreds of Guatemalan children in government custody back to home country  —  The Trump administration is moving to repatriate hundreds of Guatemalan children in government custody who arrived in the United States alone, according …

FEMA's Chaotic Summer Has Gone From Bad to Worse  —  MADE IN CHINA  —  Why China Builds Faster Than the Rest of the World  —  ZEYI YANG

Texas House Advances Anti-Abortion Bill  —  Legislation aimed at curtailing mail-order abortions in Texas cleared a decisive hurdle, part of a broader push by abortion opponents to limit the procedure even in states where it is legal.  —  Lawmakers in Texas moved decisively on Thursday …

Camelot for Crazies  —  RFK Jr. f*cked around.  Now we get to find out.  —  No newsletter Monday—enjoy the holiday.  Happy Friday.  —  The Dog that Caught the Car  —  The CDC may be in total meltdown, but Team MAHA isn't worried.  If top officials are being fired or resigning en masse rather …

Alert the media: The White House is lying about Trump's health  —  PN is supported by paid subscribers.  Become one 👇  —  🤝 Subscribe to PN 🤝  —  Donald Trump held a bonkers press conference last Friday during which he lied about his authoritarian occupation …

Fed's go-to inflation gauge creeps higher as trade war ramps up  —  An indicator closely watched by the Federal Reserve showed mixed progress on inflation in July: overall numbers held steady, but a key gauge heated up for the fourth straight month. … - But core PCE, which excludes food …