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08.08.2025

08.08.2025 โ€” Agreements Forged, Inquiries Launched

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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 08.08.2025.

It displays 257 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

08.08.2025 โ‡ข Agreements Forged, Inquiries Launched
โŒจUS media on August 8 tracked two major evolving narratives. Early reports confirmed Israel's Security Cabinet approval for a Gaza City takeover, signaling an escalation, which soon drew international backlash and calls for a halt. Concurrently, a new domestic story rapidly gained prominence: the Justice Department initiated a federal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, probing civil rights violations in her case against President Trump, escalating into a grand jury probe by evening. Amidst these developments, President Trump's diplomatic efforts emerged as a significant focus. The administration announced a brokered peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, lauded by supporters. This was followed by confirmations of an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Russian President Putin in Alaska to discuss peace in Ukraine, suggesting potential land concessions. Additionally, the Trump administration initiated the swift removal of the IRS Chief.
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00:12โ‡ขTariff Costs Mount

โŒจUS media continues to focus on the widespread economic impact of President Trump's tariffs, with reports indicating US businesses and consumers will bear the brunt of increased costs (Boston Globe, CNN, NPR, NYTimes). Concurrently, President Trump has nominated Stephen Miran to the Federal Reserve Board, a move signaling potential shifts in central bank policy (Breitbart, Washington Post, One America News Network). Additionally, Trump's political influence is evident in ongoing redistricting efforts (ABC News, USA Today).
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03:27โ‡ขGaza City Takeover Approved

โŒจUS media widely reports on Israel's intensified military operations, with multiple outlets confirming the Security Cabinet's approval of Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan to take control of Gaza City. This development indicates a clear intent to occupy the area, marking a pivotal turn in the ongoing conflict (Boston Globe, CBS, CNN, Fox News, Newsweek, AP News, HuffPost).
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Despite public denials, Trump officials met for damage control talks, relocating from the VPโ€™s home to the White House, according to reports.
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Israel says it plans to take over Gaza City in another escalation of its 22-month war with Hamas. The decision, made after a late-night meeting of top officials, drew Palestinian rejection, fueled mounting international calls to end the war and provoked worries in Israel over the fate of hostages st
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10:40โ‡ขIsrael Greenlights Gaza City Takeover

โŒจUS media extensively reports on Israel's intensifying military actions, with numerous outlets confirming the Security Cabinet's approval of a plan to take control of Gaza City (CNN, NPR, NYTimes, Washington Post, AP News, CBS, HuffPost). This marks a significant escalation, sparking concerns for hostages and global calls for an end to the conflict. Concurrently, President Trump is preparing new tariffs on nations trading with Russia and has ordered increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington D.C. (Fox News, NBC News, Newsweek).
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13:09โ‡ขGaza City Takeover Plans Advance

โŒจUS media remains heavily focused on the Middle East, with multiple outlets reporting that Israel's Security Cabinet has approved Prime Minister Netanyahu's plan to take control of Gaza City (CNN, NYTimes, Washington Post, CBS, AP News, HuffPost). This decision signals a significant escalation, raising concerns about wider occupation and the ongoing conflict. Domestically, discussions continue on President Trump's economic policies, including the impact of tariffs and potential changes to the Federal Reserve (Boston Globe, Reason).
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After decades working the fields in Italy, Balvir Kumar โ€œBirraโ€ was still paid barely five euros an hour. Killed in an accident last month, his story shows how little value Italyโ€™s vast food industry puts on its workersโ€™ lives.
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The United Auto Workers was the first big union to endorse Zohran Mamdani in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary. The endorsement was the result of rank-and-file activism and a new culture of openness, transparency, and progressivism in the UAW.
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If you read the fine print, the โ€œconcessionsโ€ from Americaโ€™s trade partners donโ€™t add up to much.
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15:02โ‡ขGaza City Plan Faces Backlash

โŒจUS media remains focused on the escalating situation in the Middle East, with extensive coverage of Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City (CBS, CNN, Common Dreams, AP News, NYTimes, Washington Post). International outcry is mounting, with the U.N. calling for an immediate halt to the proposed military takeover and worries rising for civilians and hostages.
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16:46โ‡ขDOJ Probes NY AG James

โŒจUS media largely focuses on the Justice Department's federal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James. Reports indicate the probe is examining whether James violated President Trump's civil rights in her $454 million civil fraud case against him, following subpoenas issued by the DOJ (Breitbart, CBS, Fox News, NY Post, AP News, HuffPost). Concurrently, international developments regarding Israel's planned takeover of Gaza City continue to draw attention (CNN, Common Dreams, Washington Post).
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New York Attorney General Letitia James has been subpoenaed by the Department of Justice as part of an investigation into civil rights violations involving President Donald Trump. The investigation aims to determine whether any of her actions in office infringed upon Trumpโ€™s federally protected rights.
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In defending and arming Israel over the last two years, Western governments have shown the hollowness of international law. The genocide will be remembered as a decisive moment in the collapse of liberalism.
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18:23โ‡ขNY AG Grand Jury Probe

โŒจThe US media largely continues to focus on the Justice Department's federal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James. News outlets report the DOJ has launched a grand jury probe into James, investigating allegations of civil rights violations against President Trump (Breitbart, CBS, NPR, HuffPost). Some sources frame this as a "revenge plot" (The Daily Beast). Concurrently, coverage persists on the Israel-Gaza conflict, with some outlets strongly criticizing Western governments for enabling what they describe as ethnic cleansing (Common Dreams, CNN, Jacobin, Washington Post).
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20:08โ‡ขArmenia-Azerbaijan Peace Brokered

โŒจUS media maintains its primary focus on legal developments involving President Trump. The Justice Department's investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James regarding her civil cases against Trump is widely covered (NBC News, Washington Post, USA Today, CBS, NPR). Concurrently, reports highlight the Trump administration seeking a $1 billion settlement from UCLA (Boston Globe, AP News). Separately, President Trump is lauded for brokering a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan (Breitbart, Fox News, Newsweek).
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21:12โ‡ขTrump-Putin Meeting Confirmed

โŒจUS media prominently reports on President Trump's diplomatic engagements, particularly his confirmed upcoming meeting with Russian President Putin to discuss peace efforts, specifically concerning the Ukraine war (ABC News, CNN, NY Post, Newsweek, Slate). This follows his recently brokered peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan (Breitbart, The Daily Wire). Domestic attention also remains on the Trump administration's demand for a significant settlement from UCLA (HuffPost, Boston Globe, AP News).
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22:26โ‡ขTrump Forges Ukraine Peace Path

โŒจUS media prominently covers President Trump's ongoing diplomatic efforts, particularly the confirmed upcoming meeting with Russian President Putin. News outlets report discussions around Ukraine potentially surrendering land for peace, following Trump's recently brokered Azerbaijan-Armenia agreement (Breitbart, CBS, Fox News, NPR, The Daily Beast, The Daily Wire, CNN, Slate). Domestically, the administration's actions include the swift removal of the IRS Chief (NYTimes, Newsweek, Washington Post) and an active shooter incident at Emory University (ABC News, NY Post, USA Today).
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