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Republican holdouts say they will back Todd Blanche for attorney general

Move comes after Blanche gives senators written assurance he will drop Trump’s $1.8bn anti-weaponization fund

The Guardian - US · Aug 3

Trump administration sued for blocking insurance coverage of gender-affirming healthcare

Coverage for gender-affirming care is no longer covered by federal plans, and workers must pay out of pocket

The Guardian - US · Aug 3

Trump Says Nancy Guthrie Investigators Deserve 'Benefit of the Doubt' as Family Begs for Answers

Trump defends Nancy Guthrie investigators despite a report alleging major crime scene failures, as Savannah Guthrie's family issues a desperate plea for answers.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Trump Mocks 'Talentless' Golf Rivals After Winning Trophy at His Own Course

Trump mocks 'talentless' golf rivals after winning at his Bedminster course, but his bold boast quickly revives years of golf cheating allegations and controversy.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Iran deja vu: Trump once again threatens massive escalation against Tehran only to walk back

President Trump repeatedly threatened Iran with military action during the ongoing conflict. He then withdrew these threats, citing diplomatic progress and allied requests. Gulf allies like Saudi Arabia and the UAE influenced his decisions to avoid escalation.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

What makes a CEO worth $31 million a year? You’ll have to ask Starbucks

IN FOCUS : Starbucks has paid its CEO more than $120 million since he joined in late 2024. What makes him worth it? JR Duren reports

The Independent UK · Aug 3

DOJ Reportedly Reviving Rare Civil War-Era Law To Charge Ice Protesters, Raising Free Speech Fears

Federal prosecutors are bringing more conspiracy charges against ICE protesters under a rarely used Civil War-era statute, a review of court records found.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Top Economist Says Mohammed Bin Salman ‘Forced Trump to Back Off’ Iran Strikes With a ‘Credible Threat’ to Unload US Treasuries

Economist Steve Hanke said Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman forced President Donald Trump to abandon planned strikes on Iran by threatening to unload the kingdom’s U.S. Treasury holdings.

Benzinga · Aug 3

How Trump's $2M Reflecting Pool Makeover Turned Into a $16M Taxpayer Headache

The Trump administration's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool escalated from a $2 million project to a $16 million controversy, involving legal battles and accusations of mismanagement.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Canadians Slashed U.S. Travel by a Quarter in 2025 — and $3 Billion Didn't Come Back

Canadian trips to the U.S. fell 25% in 2025 amid tariffs and "51st state" talk, costing border towns billions as travelers redirected spending.

Latin Times · Aug 3