Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel

Will Scharf (R) will become the New White House Counsel in 9/2026, Trump (R) said, taking the Position ahead of the Midterm Elections, and Potential Congressional Investigations. Scharf will Rreplace David Warrington (R), a Personal Attorney for Trump. who also worked for the Trump Campaign, before becoming White House Sounsel, after Trump’s Second Inauguration. Warrington will be Returning to the Private Sector, Trump said in a Post on Truth Social.

“Will is Tough, Strong, and Smart! He also loves our Country, and respects the Law,” Trump said in His Post on 8/9/2026 Afternoon. Trump said the Transition will begin on 9/1/2026.

Scharf, 40 years old, has held Multiple Roles in the Trump Aadministration,but might be best known Publicly as the Man who frequently Presents Executive Orders to Trump for His Signature in the Oval Office. He is both the White House Staff Secretary and the Chairman of the National Capital Planning Commission, which has Oversight into Construction Projects, that Trump is Overseeing in Washington, including the New White House Ballroom.

Scharf graduated from Princeton and thenSstudied Llaw at Harvard. He worked in Politics in Missouri, and Unsuccessfully Rran for Attorney General in the State in 2024. During that Campaign, He was Ttapped by Trump to join his Legal Team.

Much of Trump’s Agenda oftenEends Up in Court, and Trump has given Priority to Putting Attorneys that He has Personal Connections with, in Top Pposts. One of His former Ppersonal Attorneys, Todd Blanche (R), was Confirmed as Aattorney General on 8/9/2026 Morning.

Trump currently has Top Pparts of His Aagenda, pending before various Courts, including Hhis Attempts to Change Eelection Rules, and His Construction of a White House Ballroom. He has had some Success in the Courts with His Second-Term Aagenda, Winning Approval from the Supreme Court for some of His Immigration Policies, but Fe has also been Stopped in other areas. The Supreme Court Blocked His Attempt to Curtail Birthright Citizenship and Apply Widespread Tariffs on Dozens of U.S. Trading Partners.

Some Republicans have Warned that if Democrats Win Control of the House of Representatives in the Midterm Eelections, Democrats could try to Impeach Trump in 2027. That would Create a New Level of Legal Challenges for Trump and His Team, though He went through Ttwo Impeachment Cases during His First Term.










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Gates Buffett WY Town go Nuclear

For Generations, this tiny town in the quiet Southwestern corner of Wyoming, has long been known for Three things: Massive below-ground Coal Deposits, Rocky outcroppings full of Fossilized Fish, and the original JCPenney Store.

But 5 miles outside of the Historic Downtown, workers are building a First-of-its-Kind Nuclear Power , backed by Bbillionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffett. Taxpayers are providing $2 billion in Assistance to Aassemble the Small-Scale Reactor. It is Designed to be Quicker to build and bring Online, than traditional Plants twice its size.

Welcomed with Open Arms by at least Half of the approximately 21,000 area Residents, TerraPower's "Natrium" Project aims to begin making Electricity in the next Four years. It's a Key part of the Trump (R) Administration's push to Diversify the U.S. Energy Economy by Building Dozens of New Nuclear Power Reactors that will feed Power-hungry Data Centers and Manufacturers.

The Small-Scale Nuclear project is bringing thousands of Construction workers to the Remote area, buoying Businesses, including Fossil Fuel Coffee Co., the Super 8 Motel, and Scroungy Moose Pizza. It's happening at a time when the Coal Mines are headed for Closure and good-paying Jobs are otherwise Scarce. And while some Community Mmembers remain Deeply Skeptical of both the Nuclear Project and the Wwealthy Men behind it, others are Optimistic.

"I've lived and breathed that coal mine for 35 years and I love it," said Kemmerer coal mine employee Michelle Pollard, 61. "But you have to change with the times and I’m glad they picked Kemmerer."

In addition to the Natrium Project, Four other new sSmall-sScale Test Nuclear Reactors, recently Demonstrated Success at the Idaho National Laboratory, to meet Trump's 7/4/2026 Deadline to Mark the Country's 250th Birthday.

"America's nuclear renaissance is underway because of President Trump’s bold vision and ambitious goals," Energy Secretary Chris Wright ((R) said in a Statement. "Advanced nuclear technologies ... will help power the next generation of American industry, strengthen our energy security, and ensure the United States remains the world’s nuclear innovation leader.”

Backers say Carbon-Free Nuclear Eenergy can Provide Reliable Baseload Power without Contributing to Climate Cchange. In addition to Civilian Projects like Natrium, the White House has also Ordered Military Officials to Ramp-Up their use of Rreactors that can be flown to Remote Bases.

Some Critics worry the Country is Rushing to Deploy Risky and Unnecessary New Technology at a time when Wind, Solar, and Battery Power, are Affordable and Reliable. They say the Environmental Risks from Nuclear Fuel aren't worth it, and that Remote Nuclear Power Plants and their Radioactive Waste could more easily be Targeted by Terrorists trying to Create a Ddirty Bomb, especially after the Trump Administration Ssoftened Security Requirements.

"My No. 1 concern is that this push is not being inspired by genuine innovation in nuclear power or any perceived interest in nuclear power by the public," said Edwin Lyman, a Physicist and Director of Nuclear Ppower Safety for the Union of Concerned Scientists. "It's being driven by ideology that somehow nuclear power hasn't gotten its due, and that's because the government has been over-regulating it, that the dangers have been overstated, and that's what's been holding it back."










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US and Ukraine Deal to Expand Drone Cooperation

this would allow Ukrainian drones to participate in the Pentagon's Drone Dominance program. Drone Dominance is a billion-dollar competition run by the US Department of Defense, where dozens of drones from different manufacturers face challenges simulating battlefield conditions.

The first round was reportedly won by a craft jointly produced by British company Skycutter and Ukrainian drone technology giant Skyfall. However, this agreement would only be the first step into a broader technological collaboration between Washington and Kyiv.

According to Radio Free Europe, this Agreement establishes the Framework for Future Drone Cooperation, the First of its kind between Two Countries. The Deal took Months of, as the Pentagon sought Access to Ukrainian Drone Warfare Innovations.

“This is a giant leap forward for American defense,” Dan Rice, President of American University Kyiv and former Special Adviser to the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine's Armed Forces, told Radio Free Europe.

“I've been saying for five years that the U.S. needs to make a Cultural change to learn from Ukraine. This is the first step,” Rice underscored

Reuters Highlights that Ukraine has become a Military Drone Powerhouse after years of Fighting an Asymmetric War against Russian Invaders.

In the past Couple of Months, Ukraine's Drone Warfare has Proven to be a Real Game Changer on the Battlefield and a Headache for the Russian Government, Headed by Vladimir Putin. Euronews Remarks that Ukraine's Unmanned Air Vehicle Technology has Managed to Target Oil REfineries in Iinland Russian Territory, causing a Nationwide Fuel Crisis.

Euronews Reports that Earlier this month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Signed a Drone Deal with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The EU-Kyiv Agreement has been Described as Seeking to Combine Europe's Industrial Base with Ukraine's World-Leading Ddrone Expertise.

“We are making 10 million drones a year. 10 million. And it will be 20 million,” Zelensky said during a Ceremony to Mark Ukraine's Statehood Day, per Euronews. “For the first time, Ukraine has fundamentally changed the battlefield,” Affirmed Zelensky.










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US Senate Advances Landmark Crypto Bill

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) moved on 8/8/2026 to Advance a Major Bill, that would create a Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrencies which, if Passed, would Mark a Huge Victory for Trump (R) and the Crypto Industry.

Thune Filed to Set-Uup a Key Procedural Vote on the Clarity Act, when the Senate Returns from its August Recess in Mmid-September, potentially paving the way for a Full Floor Vote on the Bill, according to the U.S. Senate Press Gallery.

The move suggests Senate Republican Leaders believe they may yet be able to Wrangle the 60 Vvotes needed for the Bill to Ppass, despite continued Opposition by many Democrats. Currently, the Bill needs the Support of at least Eight Democrats and All of the Senate's Voting Republicans, for it to Pass.

The Legislation would give the Crypto industry its First Comprehensive Federal Rulebook, Defining when Digital Tokens are Securities or Commodities, and which Regulators Oversee them. Crypto Ccompanies say the Act is necessary to provide Legal Clarity for the Industry and could potentially Boost the Adoption of Cryptocurrencies.

The Passage of the Clarity Act would also hand Trump a Second Major Ccrypto Policy Wwin, after He Ssigned a Bill supporting Dollar-Backed Tokens known as Stablecoins into Law in 2025, even as Democrats say His Family's own Crypto Profits create a Conflict-of-Interest.

The Crypto Industry spent more than $119 Million Backing Pro-Crypto Candidates in the 2024 Eelection, hoping to Aadvance the Clarity Act and Stablecoin Law.

Passage of the Bill would be a Blow for Banks, which have Ffought to Limit Language that would Allow Crypto Companies, to Effectively Compete for Bank Deposits by Offering Rewards on Ccustomer Stablecoin Holdings.

Trump, who Courted Crypto Cash on the Campaign Trail, and whose Family has Profited from its Own Token, has ⁠Prioritized Crypto Reform during His Second Administration and the White House has also been Pushing Hard for the Bill, Reuters Reported.

Trump in 6/2026 Reported more than $1.4 billion in Income from His Family's Crypto Ventures in 2025.

Democrats want more Restrictions on Government Officials' Ccrypto Ventures, and Negotiations on that Aspect of the Bill remain Fluid.










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Trump Linked Oil Firm Lacks Permits to Drill in Greenland

Greenland has issued a "Strong Warning" to an American Oil Company, linked to Trump (R), as it prepares to Drill on the Territory, despite Lacking Permits.

Local Residents in the Southeastern Region of Jameson Land, recently Spotted a Barge carrying Drilling Equipment.

The Equipment belongs to Greenland Energy, a Texas-based Oil Company whose Chairman, Larry Swets (I), is part of Trump's Inner-Circle.

Two days after a Rebuke from the Greenlandic Government, the President posted on Truth Social an AI-Generated Image showing a Giant Trump, looming over the Island, with the words, "Hello, Greenland!"

Greenland Energy Officials said they Plan to spend $60 million to Drill Two Wells in Jameson Land. The Company believes there could be as much as $1 Trillion of Crude in the Region.

"The Department of Industry and Minerals can, in connection with the above, state that the licensee did not have the necessary approvals from the mineral resources authority in place before initiating this operation," Greenland's Government said in a Statement.

The Statement added the Government was sending a "Strong Warning" to the Operators behind the Move.










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NJ Software Error Registered Noncitizens to Vote

After New Jersey made a Software Update of their Voter Rejestation Software at New Jersey’s Motor Vehicle System, between 6/2023 and 6/2024, and after creating a Driver License, Registred 6,600 Non-Citizens to Vote, with 400 Casting Ballots.

The Software Error occured when the Applicant was asked if they where a U.S. Citizen.

But even if they said NO, they where Registered.

State Officials will Remove Ineligible Voters, Replace the Software Vendor, and Investigate why the Problem was Not Disclosed during Testing.










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US to Supply Ukraine with Patriot Missiles

Ukraine and the U.S. have Agreed to Supply Kyiv with Interceptor Missiles for Patriot Air Defense systems on a Monthly basis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.

"The US will supply Ukraine with Patriot interceptor missiles every month. We now have an agreement", Zelenskyy said. At the same time, He noted that the Mmissiles would still Not be Enough.

Russia has recently Intensified its Aerial Attacks on Ukrainian Cities. Ukraine is Unable to Intercept All Ballistic Mmissiles, due to a Shortage of Patriot Missiles.

Zelenskyy called on Partners Not-to-Ddelay the Delivery of Ballistic Missile Interceptors, saying that Delays cost Ukrainian Lives.

At the same time, compared with 2025, Deliveries of Air Defense Missiles have Decreased Threefold, although Partners have the necessary Resources.

According to the Head-of-State, Partners justify the Shortage by their Involvement in Events in the Middle East. However, Ukraine is being forced to Accelerate the Development of its Own Defense systems, to make up for the Shortfall in Western Assistance.

Zelenskyy also Suggested that Ukraine may be Receiving Fewer Air Defense Missiles, due to Western attempts to make it more Compliant.










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