THE FREE CHOICE E-ZINE: THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 24-30, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

ALTHOUGH W.H.O. HAS ENDED THE PANDEMIC,

THE VIRUSES ARE STILL ONGOING.

PLEASE GET VACCINATED,

WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY

& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

THE COVID-19/CORONAVIRUS!

AUGUST 30 IS VICTORY DAY IN TURKEY.

AUGUST 31 IS MALAYSIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY, INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND ZOO AWARENESS DAY.

SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH AND MUSHROOM🍄 MONTH.

SEPTEMBER 1 IS INTERNATIONAL PRIMATE DAY.

SEPTEMBER 2 IS VIETNAM’S NATIONAL DAY.

SEPTEMBER 3 IS PET ROCK🪨 DAY.

SEPTEMBER 4 IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPACE: 1999.

SEPTEMBER 5 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CHARITY.

SEPTEMBER 5 IS ALSO THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY

OF XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS.

SEPTEMBER 6 IS READ A BOOK📖 DAY.

SEPTEMBER 7 IS BRAZIL’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

SEPTEMBER 7 IS THE 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF RAGGEDY ANN.

(RAGGEDY ANDY ARRIVED 5/FIVE YEARS LATER.)

SEPTEMBER 8 IS VICTORY IN MALTA DAY.

SEPTEMBER 8 IS STAR TREK DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Venezuela is prepared to defend its borders.

*The current status of American envoys. Including Ireland. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet now the US won't let United Nations personnel attend the General Assembly meeting in September???

*A US Federal Appeals Court ruled August 29 that most of the tariffs are illegal! But they will remain in effect as the Trump/Republican regime appeals the decision.

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of August 30, 2025.

*Did Japan/US trade talks stall over rice???

*Kuerig/Doctor Pepper plans to buy JD Peet.

*Opinions: Trump on European leaders and vice versa.

*Speculation: Is the Trump/Republican regime still trying to gain control of Greenland???

*September 8 is the 460th anniversary of Spain establishing the first European settlement in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida USA.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Israeli airstrikes continue, killing aid seekers among other targets. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Australia closed its embassy in Tehran.

*Sending aid to Gaza.

*Analysis: The current lives of Afghan women.

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…

*Will China get involved???

*Was it accidental or intentional when Russian missiles hit British and European Union targets in the Ukraine???

*Opinion: One report of a brief, off the record conversation with an Ukrainian soldier.

*Speculation: Is the Russian Economy in trouble???

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

A PROMISING IDEA

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*Why did the Trump/Republican regime halt construction on an offshore wind farm that was already 80% complete??? Let alone cancel funding for other wind farms??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Japan's current heat wave.

*Reactivating an American environment website on their own.

*Establishing Legacy Forests.

*Speculation: Will your favorite beach in America be open this Labor Day weekend???

*September 1 is International Primate Day.

*September 3 is Pet Rock🪨 Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*Has the signal been deciphered???

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.

*The innocent lives lost during the Annunciation Catholic School shooting August 27, 2025.

*Writer (DC and Marvel), Editor (Cracked magazine) and businessman Mort Todd is no longer with us.

*Actor Floyd Levine (much TV and movie work from 1972-2012) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional baseball⚾ players Marc Hill and Randy Moffitt are no longer with us. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*TV producer turned studio executive Frank Price (worked from 1951-2001) has passed away.

*Professional football🏈 executive and co-founder of the Ronald McDonald House charities Jim Murray is no longer with us.

*Voice actor Takaya Hashi (many roles from 1974-2025) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player and World Series Champion Daryl Patterson is no longer with us.

*Artist William Robinson has passed away.

*Actor Rami Heuberger (Schindler’s List, Golda, more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional football🏈 player and Super Bowl Champion Lee Roy Jordan is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

BEWARE THE LATEST SCAM(S) TARGETING SENIOR CITIZENS!

ARE YOU AWARE THAT

THE RADIOACTIVE SHRIMP RECALL HAS INCREASED???

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE POTATO SALAD RECALL???

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE FORD PICK UP RECALL???

SEPTEMBER 1 IS LABOR DAY.

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
FACT BASED OPINION

*Trump has announced he will not be spending pre-approved funds on foreign aid.

*The current status of American envoys. Including Ireland. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet now the US won't let United Nations personnel attend the General Assembly meeting in September???

*Did last week's list of canceled US Security clearances include an undercover CIA agent on active duty???

*Did US/Japan trade talks stall over rice???

*A Federal Judge has ruled Kari Lake has no cause to fire the Voice of America's director. Yet the Trump/Republican regime plans to fire most of the current journalists on staff. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Opinions: Trump on European leaders and vice versa.

*Opinion: JD Vance on World History.

*Speculation: Is the Trump/Republican regime still trying to gain control of Greenland???

*Speculation: Only pro-Trump Canadian visitors are now allowed in the US???

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
FACT BASED OPINION

*A new tariff on the horizon will affect every US citizen.

*Yet a Federal Appeals Court ruled August 29 that most of the tariffs are illegal! But they will remain in effect as the Trump/Republican regime appeals the decision.

*Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is suing to retain her position on the grounds of being illegally fired.

*Analysis: Who's money is being used to buy stakes in US based companies???

*Analysis: The current price of eggs.

*Analysis: Just how many Federal employees are now unemployed???

*Opinion: While Trump brags, who has the money???

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

*The Trump/Republican regime plans to return the

FACT BASED OPINION

children.

*Despite being free on bail, seeing no other option to protect his family, Kilmar Abrego Garcia has surrendered to ICE again. Yet Garcia cannot be deported to Uganda (why there???) until he has his day in court. Until then, hopefully Garcia's lawyers can get the Trump/Republican regime to stop their anti-Garcia comments. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*ICE agents are headed to Chicago and other sanctuary cities.

*Immigration agents arrested two men in the middle of fighting a wildfire???

*Not every Republican agrees with Trump's decision to let Chinese students into America. Yet every other International Student might soon be facing a time limit. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Alligator Alcatraz is now facing a total shutdown, at least until all the legal issues surrounding it are settled.

*Florida farmers are now complaining about a labor shortage.

*Analysis: What are the requirements to be an immigration judge today???

*Analysis: The toll on ICE agents.

*Opinion: The viewpoint of one detainee.

*Opinion: A look at ICE policies and procedures.

*Speculation: Why is Acquisition Logistics LLC building a new immigrant detention center???

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

FORMER PRESIDENT'S OPINION

*The Trump/Republican regime wants Voter IDs for every election even if you are already registered to vote. Yet it is the individual states who regulate voting procedures.

*Did Trump pull former Vice President Kamala Harris' Secret Service detail prematurely???

*Is your Social Security Data safe??? Social Security's Chief Data Officer has since resigned over being unable to properly do his job under the Trump/Republican regime's rules. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*The Trump/Republican regime lost a lawsuit in Illinois.

*Federal Emergency Management Agency/FEMA workers are worried about the agency's new inabilities to do its job. Some of those same people have since been put on leave. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Besides wanting more positive news coverage from the media, the Trump/Republican regime is now threatening to shut down NBC and ABC News! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Why did Trump fire Robert Primus???

*A 2020 "Biden didn't win" election denier is now helping with election integrity???

*Trump's opinion(s) on the Presidency.

*Opinion: Who should be a nominee???

*Speculation: Was it a legitimate case dismissal???

*Speculation: Is it possible to prosecute something protected by the First Amendment/Free Speech???

ALSO…

FACT BASED OPINION

*As Trump versus California Governor Gavin Newsom continues, "Let's look at the crime rates," said Newsom. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Trump versus Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Is this because of losing a recent lawsuit??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Trump apparently has no problem calling out the National Guard.

*Neil Young versus Trump renews.

*And now, Trump versus George Soros???

*At the latest Cabinet meeting...

*First his birthday military parade, now Trump wants a Republican Pep Rally.

*Trump's latest poll numbers.

*The For Profit President's latest Crypto plan.

*Analysis: The Tech Future of the Federal Government???

*Speculation: Is JD Vance prepared to be President, if necessary???

*Who still currently has a grant???

*Keeping track of all the legal actions against the current Trump/Republican regime and its personnel.

FACT BASED OPINION

*The latest from the White House.

THE WASHINGTON DC TAKE OVER...

*How are troops cleaning up DC???

*An anti-homeless movement???

*A Federal Grand Jury has ruled a sandwich does not make someone "armed and dangerous."

*Speculation: Support the numbers, even if they're wrong.

*Speculation: Are plans being made to target Chicago next??? One of Illinois Congressional Representatives speaks out against it. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

THE TEXAS/GERRYMANDERING SITUATION...

*Maryland might consider redistricting.

*Missouri is planning to redistrict like the Trump/Republican regime requested Texas to do.

*The Trump/Republican regime isn't happy that Utah will be redistricting, to maintain legalities.

*Analysis: Despite redistricting Texas, Republicans may not have the advantage after all.

*Opinion: Comparing California to Texas.

FACT BASED OPINION

THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…

*The post-humous memoir of one victim is about to be published.

*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.

MEDICAL NEWS…