Massachusetts is close to giving doctors the final word on whether to perform late abortions Massachusetts is close to giving doctors the final say on whether to perform late abortions The Independent UK · Jul 31
Clashes Between The U.S. And Iran Continue Without Progress. Trump Says He's 'Losing Faith' In Tehran President Donald Trump said he is "losing faith" about the possibility of reaching a deal with Iran. International Business Times · Jul 31
Regulators propose overhaul to law governing how banks lend to low-and-middle income communities The Trump Administration has announced changes to the Community Reinvestment Act, a law that requires regulators to document how well banks do in lending to low-to-middle income neighborhoods The Independent UK · Jul 31
Negotiations on Senate stopgap spending bill drag The timeline is slipping for senators to strike a bipartisan deal on a short-term funding patch before their August recess as leadership struggles to work out the finer details. Senior appropriators had been hopeful of unveiling text before the weekend for a stopgap measure expected to keep the government funded… Roll Call · Jul 31
Tax returns show California's Newsom earning between $1.7 million and $2 million annually California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024 The Independent UK · Jul 31
'Trump Administration's Unofficial Adviser On Venezuela, Mauricio Claver-Carone, Leaves His Role' - Reuters Exclusive An unofficial adviser to the Trump administration who has played a leading role in shaping U.S. Venezuela policy and multimillion-dollar deals to exploit the OPEC state's vast oil resources has told Reuters he is no longer overseeing the portfolio. Benzinga · Jul 31
Photos of the week | July 24-30, 2026 While the House was away on summer vacation, the Senate was busy. The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered with a congressional tribute in the Rotunda. Maine Democrats found a new Senate candidate. Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth. And acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general… Roll Call · Jul 31
Camp David: Inside the secretive retreat where Trump is taking his Cabinet President Donald Trump is moving his Cabinet meeting to Camp David. This historic presidential retreat offers seclusion and security for sensitive discussions. The gathering mixes government business with the storied Maryland location's privacy. Camp David has hosted significant diplomatic events and presidential escapes throughout history. This meeting provides a different… The Economic Times · Jul 31
Trump Admin Looks to Veterans for Trucking Jobs After Immigration Crackdown: 'Removing Dangerous Foreign Drivers' The "Freedom Haulers" initiative will promote existing programs that allow veterans who recently operated large military vehicles to skip the commercial driver's license skills test Latin Times · Jul 31
Trump defends ‘weaponization’ fund amid Blanche confirmation drama As his nominee for attorney general hangs in the balance, President Donald Trump dug in on Friday, defending a controversial settlement that has angered some Republicans in the Senate. It further upended Todd Blanche’s bid to permanently lead the Justice Department, as senators look for a path forward after canceling… Roll Call · Jul 31
U.S. Weighs $100,000 Fee for Foreign Students Wanting to Work After Graduation The proposal would apply to the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program, which allows foreign graduates to work in the U.S. for up to three years Latin Times · Jul 31
Trump defends $1.8bn slush fund that is holding up Todd Blanche confirmation President calls for former personal defense lawyer to be ‘immediately approved’ as attorney general The Guardian - US · Jul 31
Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle East The Guardian - UK · Jul 31
Second police official in St Paul alleges sexual harassment by mayor Kaohly Her is accused of inappropriate conduct and creating a ‘sexualized work environment’ by senior officials The Guardian - US · Jul 31
International Business Times UK · Jul 31 'Weak on Crime': Donald Trump Fires Back as Pope Leo XIV Claims He Is Not Afraid of White House Pope Leo XIV criticises Trump's immigration policies, highlights his American heritage, and declines a White House invitation, choosing instead to visit Lampedusa amid the migrant crisis.
We Got This Covered · Jul 31 Former Ohio Mayor demanded jury trial after being charged for allegedly sniffing teen’s underwear – he just changed his mind Apparently, he is just exercising his rights.
International Business Times · Jul 31 Clashes Between The U.S. And Iran Continue Around The Strait Of Hormuz. Oil Is Climbing Again Oil is climbing on Friday as hostilities between the U.S. and Iran continue.
Latin Times · Jul 31 House Committee Investigates Fate of $13 Billion in Venezuelan Oil Revenue An executive order signed by Trump states that the oil revenues remain the sovereign property of Venezuela and are held by the United States in a custodial capacity
Reason · Jul 31 A Response To National Review's Editorial on Justice Barrett "On the Supreme Court’s interim and certiorari dockets, Justice Barrett consistently stands apart from Justices Thomas and Alito when liberal lower courts run amok on hot-button social issues."
The Economic Times · Jul 31 Trump defends 'anti-weaponization' fund as Todd Blanche nomination stalls President Trump defends his proposed "anti-weaponization" fund amid Senate opposition. Republican Senators Cornyn and Tillis are blocking Todd Blanche's Attorney General nomination. They seek assurances the Justice Department will not implement the $1.8 billion program. Trump insists the fund will aid patriots unfairly targeted by government abuse. Blanche can serve…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 31 First Thing: Top Democrats accuse Republicans of becoming ‘gelatinous blobs’ on Iran war Senators Warren and Van Hollen attack Republican ‘rubber stamps’ in Congress for surrendering authority to Trump. Plus, could AI take your job? Some workers in China already know the answer
The Guardian - US · Jul 31 Justice department admits reflecting pool damage not caused by vandals as it moves to drop charges against Olympian – as it happened US attorney in Washington DC moves to dismiss charges against David Hearn, telling court that documents indicated ‘damage was the result of flawed installation’
The Texas Tribune · Jul 31 Ken Paxton unveils economic plan centered on tax breaks in U.S. Senate race The Republican attorney general is starting a tour next week to promote the plan, which would create new housing and healthcare tax write-offs.
Benzinga · Jul 31 Mark Kelly Breaks With Democrats' Far Left Demands on Police, Prisons and the Pentagon, Warns It Could Cost Seats in November : 'Those Things Don't...' Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) warned that far-left demands to abolish police, eliminate prisons and the border, and defund the Pentagon are hurting Democrats, even as the party builds a polling lead over Republicans before November’s midterm elections.
International Business Times UK · Jul 31 Trump Officials Fight Court Bid To Exempt Terminally Ill Patients From Medicaid Work Requirements A federal judge has allowed Medicaid work requirements to proceed, despite concerns they may force seriously ill individuals to prove their incapacity to retain health coverage.