Stories to Amplify — August 11, 2025

Sin City tourism slump signals wider economic slowdown, showing broader effects of Trump’s economy (Axios).
US inflation to rise as higher tariffs begin, demonstrating continued inflationary pressure from trade policies (Bloomberg).

Trump’s threats of using military on US soil are getting more real, escalating authoritarian rhetoric and preparation (CNN).
Justice Dept. abruptly escalates pressure campaign on a Trump adversary, weaponizing federal law enforcement against political opponents (New York Times).
US military preparing for National Guard activation in Washington D.C., officials say, showing preparations for domestic military deployment (Reuters).

DHS is delaying millions in already approved North Carolina recovery funds, withholding disaster relief from storm victims (Washington Post).

Nvidia and AMD to pay 15% of China chip sale revenues to US government, extracting corporate tribute through regulatory pressure (Financial Times).
Trump wants U.C.L.A. to pay $1 billion to restore its research funding, holding university hostage for massive payment (New York Times).

After almost losing Trump, Putin gets his ideal summit, showing favorable treatment of Russian dictator (New York Times).
Russians cheer Putin’s Alaska invitation, envision no concessions on Ukraine, revealing Trump’s weakness toward authoritarian allies (Washington Post).

Former Trump surgeon general says “people are going to die” after RFK Jr. halts some mRNA vaccine research, undermining public health protections (CBS).
Veterans’ care at risk under Trump as hundreds of doctors and nurses reject working at VA hospitals, creating healthcare crisis for those who served (ProPublica).
After years of anger directed at C.D.C., shooting manifests worst fears, showing dangerous consequences of anti-health rhetoric (New York Times).