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Trump Signals Focus On Economic Pressure On Iran As Hormuz Deal Remains Elusive: 'They Have No Money'

Donald Trump signaled a shift to economic, rather than military pressure on Iran as a deal remains elusive following Tehran's latest demands to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Aug 10

Doctors and lawmakers condemn Trump order calling for sweeping changes to childhood vaccines – as it happened

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The Guardian - US · Aug 10

Trump officials offer cities tens of millions for Memphis-style police surges – with conditions

DoJ to give $300m for enforcement surges in four cities, as long as they abandon progressive ideologies on policing

The Guardian - US · Aug 10

MAGA Men Branded 'Cucked' Trump Worshippers After Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche for Attorney General

Senator Bill Cassidy's support for Todd Blanche as attorney general has drawn criticism, highlighting tensions within the Republican Party and questioning Cassidy's independence from Trump.

International Business Times UK · Aug 10

Tim Scott Says Abdul El-Sayed Is ‘Making It Easier’ for Republicans to Flip Michigan Senate Seat, Calls Democrat ‘Wrong’ for Key Swing State

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) said Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is "making it easier" for Republicans to flip the battleground seat, arguing that the progressive candidate is out of step with Michigan voters.

Benzinga · Aug 10

RNC Chair Joe Gruters 'Very Optimistic' GOP Will Hold House, Senate Majorities After Midterms: 'I Bet You We Win 10'

The Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair, Joe Gruters, anticipates his party maintaining its majority in both the House and Senate following the upcoming midterm elections.

Benzinga · Aug 10

JB Pritzker Demands Big Oil Return 'Windfall Profits' as Iran’s Hormuz Demands Threaten Another Gas Price Spike

Gov. Jay Robert ‘JB’ Pritzker (D-IL) has demanded that oil companies like Chevron Corp. (NYSE:CVX), ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. (NYSE:XOM), ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) and others commit to returning Iran war-induced profits to consumers.

Benzinga · Aug 10

Trump Admits 'Some Contractor Error' Damaged Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Still Blames Ex-Olympian For Vandalism

President Donald Trump acknowledged that contractors caused some damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool while continuing to accuse former Olympic canoeist David "Davey" Hearn of deliberately vandalizing the site.

Benzinga · Aug 10

Centrist Democrats dismiss Abdul El-Sayed as a freak radical. Do they want to win in 2028 or not?

Americans want someone on their side in the fight against sordid interests – that means politicians like the Michigan primary winner and Zohran Mamdani, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Trump Is Becoming Jimmy Carter, Says Chris Christie: 'Held Hostage by Iran' and 'It Was All Voluntary'

Former Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) said President Donald Trump is becoming like former President Jimmy Carter as Iran gains leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, arguing the situation has left the president and global economy vulnerable.

Benzinga · Aug 10