Republican White House hopeful Donald Trump on Saturday compared himself to South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, sparking quick and virulent criticism from President Joe Biden's campaign team. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: As he should.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in remarks published on Saturday, said his country was awaiting a much-needed, large-scale aid package from the United States and that he still believed Congress would vote it through. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Biden should give border relief, first.

According to visitor logs, a meeting occurred between the White House and Hunter Biden's legal team just days before his defiance of a congressional subpoena, and that has ignited concerns about potential coordination, the New York Post reported. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Biden and his entire family are con artists, thieves and much more.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Saturday that upcoming U.S.-China talks will tackle a top Biden administration complaint that Beijing's economic model and trade practices put American companies and workers at an unfair competitive disadvantage. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Yellen is a fool.

Iran's anticipated retaliation for an Israeli attack on a Syrian consulate has heightened tensions in the region, with U.S. intelligence indicating an impending response involving drones and cruise missiles, CBS News reported. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: They should be hit hard, not just proxies.

"I experienced my first earthquake in NJ. We never get earthquakes. The climate crisis is real. The weirdest experience ever." New York Post

VOA VIEW: An idiot.

President Biden taunted former president Donald Trump Saturday for his evening high-dollar fundraiser -- dissing the "bunch of hedge fund billionaires" who were gathering in Florida to support him. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Jealousy!

President Biden sends arms to Israel under an Obama-era $38 billion aid agreement that runs until 2026. Israel’s purchases include the types of bombs dropped in Gaza. New York Times

East Coast residents were jolted Friday by a 4.8-magnitude earthquake centered near Lebanon, New Jersey, with weak rumblings felt as far away as Baltimore and the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border. No life-threatening injuries or major damage have been reported. Washington Times

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Former President Donald Trump is demanding a new judge just days before his hush-money criminal case is set to go to trial, rehashing longstanding grievances with the current judge in a long-shot, eleventh-hour bid to disrupt and delay the case. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: He should.

A Biden administration plan to provide student debt relief for people who say they were victims of misleading information by trade schools or colleges is "almost certainly unlawful" a federal appeals court said in a ruling blocking enforcement of the policy against a group of privately owned Texas institutions. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Good!

Millions of people are expected to travel to witness Monday's solar eclipse, whose path of totality will arc from Texas to the Northeast. All that travel is making a big difference for cities and local businesses. CBS

VOA VIEW: Be careful!

CBS News has confirmed that CIA director Bill Burns is expected to travel to Egypt this weekend to revive negotiations for a deal that would release Israeli hostages believed to be held in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire. CBS

VOA VIEW: Don't push Israel.

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President Biden's total exceeds Obama's total in March 2012. CBS

A 4.0 magnitude aftershock rocked parts of the Northeast just hours after a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook the region. CBS News national correspondent Errol Barnett reports. Then, Susan Hough, geophysicist at the U.S. Geological Survey, joins CBS News with analysis. CBS

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a statement that he's "concerned about the possibility that political objectives motivated the vigor of the prosecution of the J6 defendants." CBS

VOA VIEW: No question.

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The Biden administration will soon roll a sweeping new student loan forgiveness proposal that could impact millions of Americans. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Biden is trying to buy young votes.

Clouds are likely to spoil the view of the total solar eclipse in Texas and other spots along the path in North America, according to forecasts on Saturday. Newsmax

The recall includes certain lot codes of Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets CNBC

A doctor that was once a good fit might not always meet the needs you have now. Here are some signs that it's time to find a new one. CNBC

Nearly 20% of Americans would trust ChatGPT to review their income taxes, according to a new survey. Here's what to know before using AI-powered chatbots. CNBC

VOA VIEW: A smart idea.

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Bowman said that it's possible more hikes could be needed, rather than the cuts the market is expecting. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Biden is the main cause of inflation.

Tesla will reveal its robotaxi product on Aug. 8, CEO Elon Musk said in a social media post on X. CNBC

It may seem cheap to live in one of these states, but low local wages mean it might not be so easy to get by. CNBC

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President Biden's slow-roll approach to attaining a cease-fire in exchange for the release of all hostages has drawn significant criticism as the conflict lurches past the six-month mark. FOX News

VOA VIEW: The problem has been Hama and wishy washy Biden.

An alleged migrant squatter told immigration authorities that he was a Venezuelan gang member with a criminal record, authorities said Friday. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Illegal migrants have caused many problems.

Despite efforts to reduce greenhouse gases, 2023 saw another steady increase in the amount recorded in the Earth's atmosphere, according to a new report by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. UPI

VOA VIEW: A true problem.

President Joe Biden's re-election campaign said Saturday it raised a thumping $90 million in March, a multimillion-dollar advantage over Republican rival Donald Trump's operation during the same time period. UPI

Procter & Gamble on Friday recalled 8.2 Million bags of Tide, Gain Ace and Ariel pods due to defective packaging. UPI

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