‘I’m over the moon’: New York’s small business owners rejoice as Mamdani cuts red tape Initiatives including cutting permits just to serve ice-cream amount to a sweeping program of deregulation The Guardian - US · Jul 25
The UK has its first Catholic PM – but don’t expect a US-style religious culture war to follow Trump administration has clashed with Vatican on social issues but Burnham’s faith is shaped by different principles The Guardian - UK · Jul 25
Donald Trump has ‘intention to run for a fourth term,’ then agrees to term limits because a senator ‘can’t go up the stairs and make love’ Then he called his speech "freaking stupid." We Got This Covered · Jul 25
Fresh Tariffs Steer Trump Administration Into Legal Arena. How The Battle Is Taking Shape The Liberty Justice Center, which represents the small businesses, has argued that the invoked law, Section 301, does not grant any authority "to tax substantially all imports from substantially all countries at preestablished rates." The US administration has countered this saying it's not merely looking for ways to resurrect its… International Business Times · Jul 25
‘Shameful’: Pentagon accused of cover-up over US military casualties in Iran war No press briefing has been held for months, as the defence department belatedly or inaccurately releases figures The Guardian - US · Jul 25
Trump forced to play good sport at correspondents’ dinner – but it couldn’t last President’s speech started well enough but quickly moved to the usual insults, taunts, jokes and grievances The Guardian - UK · Jul 25
Trump has no remaining levers to pull as oil hovers near the $100 ‘psychological’ threshold Depleted emergency oil reserves create a dangerous game if the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea are effectively shuttered. Fortune · Jul 25
Gavin Newsom Slams Trump After Filing Shows $7.5 Billion in Clean Energy Grants Were Cut Based on 2024 Election Results— 'Where the Hell Is Congress?' On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) criticized the Donald Trump administration after a court filing acknowledged that more than $7.5 billion in federal clean energy grants were selected for termination based on whether recipient states backed Trump or Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the 2024 election. Benzinga · Jul 25
Donald Trump running in 2028 US presidency race? A joke and a hat spark widespread buzz US President Donald Trump joked about serving a third term while speaking at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner, saying “the third time will be better yet” before clarifying he was “only kidding.” The Economic Times · Jul 25
'The show must go on', Trump says at White House correspondents' dinner rescheduled after shooting President Donald Trump attended a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. The event occurred with enhanced security measures and a smaller attendance. Journalists received awards for their reporting on the administration. The dinner aimed to reaffirm the importance of a free press. Tensions between the media and the president remain high. The Economic Times · Jul 25
Trump tariff wall set to stay after Supreme Court blow: Analysts President Donald Trump has implemented new tariffs on sixty trading partners. These duties were imposed using previously utilized legal authorities. Additional tariffs target Canadian goods under an untested justification. Analysts suggest these actions could prove more durable to legal challenges. This move generates significant trade uncertainty for global economies. The Economic Times · Jul 25
Trump’s new tariffs prompt lawsuit from small businesses The Trump administration faces two new lawsuits challenging its latest global tariffs of 10%-12.5%, imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act. Small businesses argue the tariffs unlawfully revive measures previously struck down by the US Supreme Court and fail to justify country-specific actions. The cases add to ongoing legal… The Economic Times · Jul 25
Trump escalates Smithsonian attack with order for signs outside history museum President directs interior department to display signs outside museum that accuse institution of inaccuracy The Guardian - US · Jul 24
Trump defends ‘slave labour’ import tariff against UK amid court challenge A campaign group argues a legal provision used by the White House is ‘not a freestanding authorisation to tax’ incoming goods. Evening Standard · Jul 24
The Guardian - US · Jul 24 Two small American businesses sue Trump administration over new tariffs Lawsuit alleges president’s actions exceed authority of forced labour statue under which levies are being enacted
The Guardian - US · Jul 24 Trump administration admits canceling clean energy grants to Democratic states Court fillings show grants denied to states if they didn’t back Trump’s re-election, but administration claims it’s a ‘misrepresentation’
Ballotpedia · Jul 24 Kansas would join 21 other states in electing state Supreme Court justices if amendment passes Aug. 4; if rejected, Kansas would remain the only state with a bar-controlled nominating commission Kansas voters will head to the polls on Aug. 4 for the state’s primary and are set to also decide on a constitutional amendment that would provide for the election of the Kansas Supreme Court. Currently, the seven justices are selected through assisted appointment and must stand for retention at…
Ballotpedia · Jul 24 Weekly Brew: July 24, 2026 Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of July 20 - July 24.
Reason · Jul 24 Liberty Justice Center Files First Lawsuit Challenging Trump's Massive New Section 301 Tariffs The complaint explains why the tariffs violate the requirements of Section 301, and also run afoul of the major questions and nondelegation doctrines.
The Guardian - US · Jul 24 Democrats move to keep South Carolina as first state to vote in 2028 presidential primaries DNC move aims to better represent views of party’s racially diverse voter base ahead of next presidential cycle
Ballotpedia · Jul 24 Hawaii has decided on 144 ballot measures since 1950 Since 1950, Hawaii voters have decided on 144 ballot measures. Of those, 121 (84%) were approved, and 23 (16%) were defeated.
Ballotpedia · Jul 24 Jay Feely defeats Joseph Chaplik and John Trobough in the Republican primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District Jay Feely defeated Joseph Chaplik and John Trobough in the Republican primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on July 21. Incumbent David Schweikert (R) ran for governor of Arizona.
Ballotpedia · Jul 24 Amish Shah defeats Marlene Galán-Woods, Rick McCartney, and Jonathan Treble in the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District Amish Shah defeated Marlene Galán-Woods, Rick McCartney, and Jonathan Treble in the Democratic primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on July 21. Galán-Woods and Shah led in endorsements and media attention. Incumbent David Schweikert (R) ran for governor of Arizona.
The Guardian - US · Jul 24 If Trump really cares about forced labor, he should look at the US – rather than slap more tariffs on the world Forced labor is a problem, especially in the US, where prisoners are coerced to work for pennies – or nothing at all
Benzinga · Jul 24 Clarity Act Is in 'Hail Mary Territory' as Odds Drop to 30%: 'The Calendar Is Now the Enemy' Galaxy Research Head of Research Alex Thorn cut his odds of the Clarity Act becoming law in 2026 to 30%, calling the bill’s path to passage “Hail Mary territory” and warning that the calendar is now the enemy.