THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 10-16. 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
BEWARE

HURRICANE

ERIN!

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 19 IS WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY & WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY.

AUGUST 20 IS WORLD HONEY BEE🐝 DAY.

AUGUST 21 IS POET’S DAY.

AUGUST 22 IS WORLD FOLKLORE DAY.

AUGUST 23 IS BLACK RIBBON🎗 DAY IN EUROPE.

AUGUST 23 IS WORLD AVIATION DAY.

AUGUST 24 IS THE UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE DAY,

despite Russia’s opinions on the subject.

AUGUST 26 IS WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY AND DOG🐶 DAY.

AUGUST 27 IS MOLDOVA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.

AUGUST 30 IS VICTORY DAY IN TURKEY.

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

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…

*Trump tariffs against China have been delayed again.

*As the Somalia Civil War continues...

*The Canadian Government hopes to have the Air Canada strike ended soon.

*The reported COVID state of the world, as of August 16, 2025.

*Speculation: Are North Koreans being treated like slaves by Russia???

*August 25 is the 150th anniversary of Matthew Webb becoming the first person to swim the English Channel (from Dover, England to Calais, France in 22 hours) successfully.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

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

*Israel moved forward with its plans for Gaza.

*Did Israel kill reporters???

THE RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR!

*As the war continues…  

*Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet August 15 to discuss an end to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. But will Putin take advantage of the situation??? Three hours of discussions yielded no details on any achievements, let alone any news of a potential ceasefire. Trump now claims its up to the Ukraine and President Zelensky. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*The Ukraine's hopes for at least a ceasefire, if not peace.

*For at least a ceasefire, Putin allegedly wants more Ukrainian territory.

*Did Melania Trump write Putin a letter???

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.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

*Wildfires plague Greece.

*Early US weather predictions for this fall.

*Speculation: The status of the San Andreas Fault's next earthquake.

*August 20 is World Honey Bee🐝 Day.

*August 31 is Zoo Awareness Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

*How did a space rock found in Niger get sold in New York City???

*Analysis: So how's SpaceX doing???

*Speculation: What was photographed on Mars???

*Speculation: UFO and Alien data was in the Bible???😕

😢PASSING PARADE…

*The innocent lives lost to war.  

*The innocent life lost during a shooting spree in Chicago, Illinois, USA August 10.

*The innocent lives lost during a shooting spree at a retail store in Austin, Texas USA August 11.

*Actress turned Veterinarian Dr. Danielle Spencer (What’s Happening franchise) has taken her last bow on life's stage.

*Musician (Derek and the Dominoes, other acts) and songwriter (♫Bell Bottom Blues♫) Bobby Whitlock has passed away.

*Actor Ray Brooks (many TV and movie roles from 1959 until his passing) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

*Former professional baseball⚾ player Bill Hepler is no longer with us.

*Former professional football🏈 player Derrick Robinson has passed away.

*TV producer Michael Sloan (BJ and the Bear, Quincy ME, much more) is no longer with us.

*Actor Tristan Rogers (General Hospital, other soap operas, voice work) has taken his last bow on life's stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE DERMARITE HANDSOAP RECALL???

WE NEED MORE

GUN RESPONSIBILITY

NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…

ON FOREIGN ISSUES…

TRUMP VS. WARREN CONTINUES...

*Trump tariffs against China have been delayed again.

*A panel of Federal Judges have ruled in favor of the Trump/Republican regime not honoring foreign aid promises.

*Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet August 15 to discuss an end to the Russian invasion of the Ukraine. But will Putin take advantage of the situation??? Three hours of discussions yielded no details on any achievements, let alone any news of a potential ceasefire. Trump now claims its up to the Ukraine and President Zelensky. (There are 5/FIVE separate links in this item.)

*For at least a ceasefire, Putin allegedly wants more Ukrainian territory.

*Did Melania Trump write Putin a letter???

*Opinion: Republicans, post summit.

*Speculation: Is it Russia or Alaska??? About where the Summit was held. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…

*The National Debt has reached a new high!

*Trump's Tariff figures versus the actual numbers.

*A Federal Judge has ruled that the Trump/Republican regime must reveal what it spends your money on.

*What happened to the promise of lowering grocery prices on Day 1???

*Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics wants to do away with the monthly jobs report and thinks "Social Security is a Ponzi scheme that should be ended." (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*But yet there would still be a Jobs Report!

*Prices are rising as the Trump/Republican regime tries to sell inflation.(There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

The latest inflation information.

*Speculation: Are Mortgage Rates next???

*Speculation: Are Small Businesses in trouble???

*Speculation: The first state to suffer???

ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…

FACT BASED OPINION

*Are ICE agents being impersonated in hopes of kidnapping women???

*The Trump/Republican regime wants even legal immigrants to give up their rights and leave America.

*Florida hopes to build another "Alligator Alcatraz".

*Opinion: One way immigrants could be excluded from the next Census.

*Speculation: Who detained a 15 year old disabled kid???

FACT BASED OPINION

ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...

*Why were Federal agents at a news conference???

*As Trump versus Nancy Pelosi continues...

*Not all of Trump's White House remodeling may be legal.

*Trump's Truth Social AI Chatbot doesn't agree with him???

*Opinion: JD Vance on Elon Musk.

*Speculation: Are past Presidents being disrespected by the Trump/Republican regime???

*Speculation: Why hide Barack Obama's Presidential portrait???

ALSO…

*Trump's plans to celebrate America's 250th birthday in 2026.

*Trump tried asking actress Emma Thompson out on a date???

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GUESS WHO'S HOSTING KENNEDY HONORS

Trump's first group of Kennedy Center honorees. Tom Cruise reportedly turned Trump down. But someone else will be making the awards this year. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)

*Citizen Donald Trump lost a civil lawsuit.

*Analysis: JD Vance's vacation record, to date.

*Analysis: Is Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent following Ethics Guidelines???

*Opinion: Trump versus John F. Kennedy???

*Opinion: Trump versus Veterans.

*Opinion: Voters' remorse.

*Speculation: When will Corey Lewandowski leave???

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

*The latest from the White House.

FACT BASED OPINION

THE DC CONFLICT...

FACT BASED OPINION

*Allegedly to fight a rising crime rate, Trump called out the National Guard and the Federal Bureau of Investigation/FBI to take over Washington, DC. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)

*Citizen reactions have already started and not everyone believes Trump. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*West Virginia's Governor has been ordered to send support to the National Guard in DC.

*Washington DC is now suing to have Trump forces removed.

*Analysis: Facts don't match stated figures.

*Analysis: Is Trump within his legal rights on DC??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Speculation: Who's right???

*Speculation: How long will this continue???

*Speculation: Security or immigration check points???

*Speculation: Is the District of Columbia just the first target??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…

FEDERAL JUDGE RULES AGAINST TRUMP

*As the distractions continue, when will the truth come out??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump doesn't like the new Federal Judge involved.

*The Trump/Republican regime still will not release any documents.

*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.

THE TEXAS GERRYMANDERING BATTLE...

*As the "search" for the missing state Democrats continues, the State Attorney General even wants to arrest their supporters. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Yet the Texas Democrats are not alone trying to stop the Gerrymandering.

*When the Democrats may return.

*Governor Greg Abbott swears he will "redistrict" Texas, no matter what.

*Analysis: A look at what Texas hopes to accomplish.

*Opinion: The consequences of Texas' attempt, let alone if they actually succeed.

*The new Texas state laws that do go into effect September 1.

FACT BASED OPINION

MEDICAL NEWS…

*How come the National Institutes of Health haven't received any of the funds approved by Congress since Trump took office???

*Could the Trump/Republican regime reclassify marijuana???

*Analysis: The Department of Health and Human Services' current position on COVID.

*Opinion: Why Robert F. Kennedy, Junior isn't happy other countries are not taking his medical advice.

*Opinion: Trump's former Surgeon General on RFK, Jr's actions concerning the CDC shooting.

⚖THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…

*Although currently in recess except for administrative issues, the Court has announced its impending fall agenda.

*Speculation: Could the Court end same gender marriages???

*Speculation: Could the Court END the Voting Rights Act???

SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…

HE HAS SINCE RESIGNED.

*A Federal Judge has ruled that some funds withheld by the Trump/Republican regime must be returned to the National Endowment for Democracy.

*The Trump/Republican regime has issued their version of a  Human Rights report.

*Trans soldiers can leave the military, but without any retirement benefits.

*The Trump/Republican regime is "reviewing" the contents of the Smithsonian, much to the dismay of employees and visitors. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Trump may soon get to continue firings at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau after all.

*The Sandy Hook families must be paid.

*Opinion: Is the Judicial System in trouble under the Trump/Republican regime???

*Opinion: Is history repeating itself through an ad campaign???

*Opinion: Whatever happened to the separation of Church and State???

*Speculation: Will the Trump/Republican regime try to end Women's Voting Rights???

STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!

*Who went on a shooting spree in Chicago, Illinois August 10???

*Who went on a shooting spree at a local retail store in Austin, Texas August 11???

✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!

*Trump's figures about the alleged crime rate in Washington, DC to justify his takeover of the nation's capitol.

*Trump on the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.

*A look at Social Security.

MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…

*Republican members of Congress are not being greeted warmly at local Town Halls.

*Republicans are worried about getting Texas Senator John Cornyn reelected.

*Will Senate Republicans change the procedural rules again???

*One person's opinions on Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

*Speculation: Why did a Republican supporter intentionally try to ruin a Democrat's Town Hall???

*Speculation: Senate Republicans future plans.

*The latest Bills pending before Congress.

HUNTER BIDEN'S RESPONSE.

ELSEWHERE…

*Melania Trump wants to sue Hunter Biden over his Jeffrey Epstein comments. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Elon Musk wants to sue Apple??? His attempt at operating a diner is apparently failing. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*Early US weather predictions for this fall.

😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

*Major League Baseball's⚾ first female umpire's first game.

*Patti Austin celebrates her 70th anniversary in music.

*Swifties are rejoicing over Taylor's impending new album.

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 10-16, 2014

TODAY IS CHILDREN'S DAY IN PARAGUAY.

THIS WEEK MARKS THE 100TH ANNIVESARY OF THE PANAMA CANAL,

THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MGM VERSION OF THE WIZARD OF OZ

AND THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOODSTOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL

AMONGST EVENTS HAPPENING AROUND THE WORLD THIS PAST WEEK...

*The West African Ebola virus has now claimed over 1000+ victims.
*As advancement of ISIS forces continues in Iraq, the United Nations has declared a state of emergency in that region.
*The Boko Haram has allegedly abducted boys and men from Doran Baga, near Lake Chad.
*Pope Francis made a diplomatic visit to South Korea this past week, including the beautification of 124 Korean Catholics who died for their beliefs in 19th Century Seoul.
*Miro Cerar has been elected the new Prime Minister of Slovenia.
*This week, the world tragically lost actor/comedian Robin Williams, while actresses Lauren Bacall and Arlene Martel have taken their last bows from life's stage.
*Civil unrest continues in Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Syria.

ALONG THE GAZA STRIP...
*Another 72 hour cease fire occurred between Israel and Hamas while peace talks began in Cairo.
*While Hamas reported fired rockets before the cease fire was supposed to end, it was extended for five days.

BETWEEN THE UKRAINE AND RUSSIA...
*A high security prison in Donetsk was accidentally hit by artillery fire, with 72 escapees still unaccounted for.
*Igor Girkin has reportedly resigned as leader of the pro-Russian rebellion, while more Russian armored vehicles have entered the Ukraine.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA...
*While the shooting of Michael Brown is still under investigation by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, racial tensions are increasing in Ferguson, Missouri to the point that Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency and a nightly curfew.
*Texas Governor Rick Perry has been indicted on felony abuse of power charges.
*The Republican Party and its supporters are estimated to spend over $300 MILLION dollars on campaign ads and other expenses for the upcoming November mid-term elections, which is far more than any projected Democratic expenses.
*The sale of professional basketball team Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has been approved by the National Basketball Association.
*Rob Manfred will succeed Bud Selig as the commissioner of Major League Baseball in 2015.

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