{
  "id": 15400584,
  "title": "President Apocalypse",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/president-apocalypse-15400584",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Intercept",
    "slug": "the-intercept-theintercept",
    "url": "https://theintercept.com/2026/10/18/trump-president-apocalypse-war/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In this report, the story revolves around the legacy of Tom Engelhardt, the creator and former editor of TomDispatch, an independent media outlet. Twenty-five years ago, Tom launched the publication as a pushback against mainstream media, providing a platform for critical voices and longform writing. Over the years, Tom refined his skills as a writer and editor, transforming raw material into polished pieces, while also mentoring others, including the author of this report. Tom continued his fight for a better world through writing and editing until he handed over the reins of TomDispatch to a new editor. Tom is described as a public intellectual and national treasure, fighting against criminal wars, the war on Iran, and the war on the planet itself. The report concludes by suggesting that Trump's presidency has been characterized by global aggression, hostility, and a delusional belief in his own accomplishments, even going so far as to claim eight Nobel Peace Prizes for his actions.",
  "summary": "While Trump campaigns for a Nobel Peace Prize, his war on humanity’s only home continues unabated. The post President Apocalypse appeared first on The Intercept .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}