In the White House, scorecards judge firms by loyalty to the Trump agenda. They weigh current and future support. Strong marks go to Delta, United, Uber, DoorDash, AT&T, Cisco. Apple and Amazon are noted for U.S. investments. The scorecards could steer talks.

Trump and Putin open an Alaska Ukraine summit; Putin lands at Elmendorf-Richardson as talks begin under a "Pursuing Peace" banner.

Aid talks in Gaza loom. Biden aides say the IDF/UN never privately claimed Hamas diverted U.S.-funded aid.

A bodycam shows Mullins McLeod in a May arrest, ranting for 35 minutes, calling himself Superman and God. He threatened officials; refused to provide a name. The party asked him to quit, but he plans to stay.

Ex-NBC host Chuck Todd blamed Biden for Trump's comeback, saying Biden's leadership failed and moved the country backward. He argues a weak presidency set the stage for Trump's 2024 return.

In Glasgow, the Workplace Parking Levy is dropped; it would have charged £500 per space, about £8m a year, for sustainable transport. Officials will push road charging instead.

Democrats warn the Trump-Putin Anchorage meeting risks no Ukraine progress. They push for Ukraine involvement, Russia withdrawal, and enforceable security guarantees. Lawmakers back sanctions on Russia's energy buyers. Trump says there’s a 25% chance the summit fails and seeks a rapid ceasefire.

The Digest, 8/15/2025 @600PM, CDT

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