Voices, The Peoples News
August 17, 2026
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
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# Consumer Protection / Product Safety / Recalls
Federal rule would harm consumers, conflict with Trump agenda, critics say. A forthcoming federal rule on open banking may allow banks to charge new fees for access to consumer data, a move critics say would harm consumers and runs counter to other parts of President Donald Trump’s agenda.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_8333deb5-3a61-4386-927a-73aca4409c8a.html
# Economy / Finance / Trade / Tariffs \ Banking / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies / Imports
With debt near $40T, GOP bills would tie debt hikes to spending cuts. As the U.S. nears a mid-2027 debt-limit deadline with debt approaching $40 trillion, two Republican bills would bar Congress from raising the ceiling without matching any increased spending with spending cuts elsewhere.
https://www.thecentersquare.com/national/article_bd1043c2-3671-448f-ab15-8b82c1797a35.html
16 Nobel Prize-winning economists warn Trump would ‘reignite’ inflation. In a letter the economists said the Republican candidate would stoke instability and revive high inflation with his “fiscally irresponsible budgets.”
https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/6/26/16-nobel-prize-winning-economists-warn-trump-would-reignite-inflation
# Employment / Labor / Unions
Labor looks to AI to tackle accommodation requests from disabled employees. Employees say they’ve waited months or longer for decisions, as the Labor Department considers using AI to sort requests and flag missing documentation.
https://www.hrdive.com/news/how-will-ai-affect-workplace-accommodations/826896/
# Environment / Infrastructure / EPA / BLM / Public Lands / Water / FEMA / USAID
Lake Powell gets to its lowest level days after Mead sees record low. Lake Powell is now at the lowest level it has ever been — 3,519.91 feet above sea level — breaking a record that was set in 2023. The reservoir is now about 30 feet (9.1 meters) away from the point at which turbines would stop producing hydroelectric power.
https://apnews.com/article/colorado-river-lake-powell-mead-record-low-6a5e0706635222ba4dd364d705a39f8e
# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
A 22-year-old German model named Michele vanished without a trace in September 2015 after being in contact with French model scout and Epstein associate Daniel Siad. Newly released Department of Justice files revealed Siad had sent Epstein photos of Michele with the message, “You will love her.”
https://www.the-sun.com/news/16848983/epstein-model-michele-daniel-siad-germany/
# Gov / Politics / US
Donald Trump’s White House Rocked By Another Key Exit As Iran Tensions Rise. Baker’s departure comes only days after White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that she would step down at the end of August, leaving Trump with two consequential vacancies inside his administration.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/donald-trump-white-house-rocked-171000636.html
Florida primaries could shape control of Congress. Is Florida ready for a democratic socialist?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/14/oliver-larkin-democratic-socialist-florida-congress
Trump’s ‘really concerning’ dementia symptoms revealed in late-night posts: Donald Trump’s eyes display concerning health symptom as expert sounds alarm. A medical expert has raised concerns about Donald Trump’s health after claiming his eye whites ‘disappeared’ — alleging the signs point to advanced dementia symptoms and ‘sundowning.’ Dr. James added, “This is not about him being fatigued. Although that is in play. This is about somebody’s brain dissolving inside of their skull.
https://www.irishstar.com/news/politics/donald-trumps-eyes-display-concerning-37544721\
Vulgar Trump threatens to unleash bombs on new country if it gets in his way: The nation of Oman. “If Oman gets in the way, we’ll bomb the shit out of them,” Trump said, in response to a question about talks between Iran and Oman.
https://www.capitalbrief.com/briefing/trump-threatens-to-bomb-oman-in-fox-news-interview-42147ebc-0d01-43aa-9de8-fc9b35ece8be/
‘Stark. Raving. Mad.’: Critics Rip Trump After His Weirdest AI Slop Post Yet. “Thank you, George, for some of your brilliant ideas on this great Military Complex/Ballroom! President DJT,” Trump wrote in the caption on Sunday. He posted the AI video as well as AI still pics of himself and the nation’s first president in the ballroom multiple times over the weekend.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-washington-ai-ballroom_n_6a82b5cae4b05886dff5616e
“This War Isn’t Making Our Country Safer” — Van Hollen Says Trump and Hegseth Have Shown “Complete Disregard” for Troops, Calls for Immediate End to Conflict
https://www.newsbreak.com/combat-rated-361333999/4832749597458-this-war-isn-t-making-our-country-safer-van-hollen-says-trump-and-hegseth-have-shown-complete-disregard-for-troops-calls-for-immediate-end-to-conflict
“Seriously, what is going on with Trump’s rear end here? It looks like he has some sort of contraption back there,” wrote progressive influencer Aaron Rupar — who shared a video that was taken by outgoing White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Could it be a medical devise?
https://share.newsbreak.com/jbkngrhe
# Global News
Iran announced that it will offer a bounty of $30,000 to any individual who “kills or captures a U.S. soldier and hands them over to authorities,” according to Iranian state media. Iranian Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami said the regime would pay double if a woman killed or captured a US soldier.
https://www.ntd.com/iran-offers-30000-bounty-to-kill-us-soldiers_1166693.html
Eight countries’ foreign ministers criticize Israel’s rejection of US Gaza plan. The foreign ministers said Israel’s positions “fundamentally undermine collective efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace.” The Nations Involved: Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Jordan, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates
https://english.aawsat.com/arab-world/5307748-eight-muslim-countries-condemn-israel%E2%80%99s-rejection-trump%E2%80%99s-gaza-plan
# Law / Law Enforcement / Prisons / FBI / CIA / ATF / DEA
FBI had evidence Swalwell got illegal donations from suspected Chinese spy, bombshell memos show. This formal law enforcement inquiry allowed the FBI to use advanced surveillance methods to track how Fang alleged to have routed illegal campaign contributions through conduits in exchange for congressional internships
https://www.axios.com/2020/12/08/china-spy-california-politicians
# Media / Press / Mail / Radio / TV
Scott Jennings put on legal notice as lynching smear unravels — and Fox News could be next. MAGA pundit Scott Jennings is facing a looming defamation suit from left-wing influencer Hasan Piker after airing a deceptively edited compilation of his Twitch streams on his nationally syndicated radio show.
https://www.rawstory.com/scott-jennings-defamation/
# Medicare / Medicaid / Disability Benefits / Health and Human Services [HHS]
‘So Out of Touch’: Hakeem Jeffries Slammed for Opposition to Medicare for All
https://www.newsweek.com/hakeem-jeffries-rejects-medicare-for-all-dsa-agenda-12328842
Medicare’s Extra Help program can wipe out drug-plan premiums and deductibles for those under the income limit, and more people now qualify
https://share.newsbreak.com/jbknai1q
UnitedHealthcare may drop Medicare Advantage plans in 34 counties across 12 states next year, forcing seniors to find new coverage
https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/health-insurers-dropping-medicare-advantage-100000446.html
# Military / Department of Defense [DOD] / NATO / Boat Strikes
Social Media Calls Pete Hegseth A ‘Liar’ And ‘Disgraceful’ For Saying Reports Of Supply. Shortages, Contaminated Water And Deteriorating Mental Health Aboard US Military Ship Are ‘Completely Misrepresented’: ‘No Respect For Our Military’
https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/social-media-slams-pete-hegseth-083037491.html
USS Lincoln is coming home. Officials disagree over conditions on board. CENTCOM chief Adm. Brad Cooper visited the Lincoln amid reports of supply shortages, water and plumbing problems and mental health concerns.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZFmxh61otQ
# Military / Global
Russia and Ukraine exchange aerial attacks with Ukraine launching hundreds of drones into Russia
https://www.timesofisrael.com/ukraine-launches-one-of-its-largest-aerial-attacks-yet-on-russia-killing-at-least-6/
# Other Interestimg Stuff
Fisherman Spots Giant Footprints Along a Central Texas Riverbank — And a Paleontologist Says They Could Be Dinosaur Tracks. The unusual find was hiding along a Central Texas riverbank.
https://www.chron.com/wildlife/article/central-texas-dinosaur-tracks-22388714.php
# Social Services Programs / Social Security / Disability / AFDC (Aid for dependant children)
Social Security can now withhold up to half of a monthly check to recover an overpayment, but a form filed within 30 days freezes it
https://share.newsbreak.com/jbko2wp8
# Tips, Tricks and How To’s
# Transportation / Trucking / Travel / Tourism / TSA / FAA
Retired FAA whistleblowers warn another 9/11 could happen again. Warning comes after years of investigating aviation security
https://www.aol.com/articles/retired-faa-whistleblowers-warn-another-114200000.html
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