Trump’s CDC nominee vows to ‘never betray the science’ in Senate hearing Dr Erica Schwartz asserted will employ ‘radical transparency’ to restore public trust in the agency. The Independent UK · Jul 15
US Mint begins producing a $1 coin bearing Trump's face that will be available in the fall The U.S. Mint has started producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump The Independent UK · Jul 15
Chaos and confusion bring US no closer to resolution on strait of Hormuz Five months of U-turns and false boasts leave Donald Trump in worse position than when he started The Guardian - UK · Jul 15
Trump administration replaces slavery exhibit at George Washington’s Philadelphia home The exhibit was installed where the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776 The Independent UK · Jul 15
No Graham heir apparent to help shape Trump’s foreign policy Some Senate Republicans and Democrats actually agree on one thing: It could take years for another lawmaker to become as big of a voice in any president’s ear on foreign policy as Lindsey Graham was in Donald Trump’s. In fact, as Trump on Wednesday delivered his first major national security… Roll Call · Jul 15
Trump’s barbed eulogy for Lindsey Graham reveals how fragile his ego is In interviews and social posts, the loyalty-obsessed president couldn’t help but weave criticism into his praise The Guardian - US · Jul 15
Wisconsin panel finds Elon Musk’s $1m state supreme court voter giveaway was likely illegal Musk distributed money to three people before the 2025 election, which he claimed was critical to Trump’s agenda The Guardian - US · Jul 15
Trump Sparks Firestorm With Map Depicting US Expansion Into Canada, Greenland and Venezuela Trump's viral Truth Social map revives his ambitions for Canada, Greenland and Venezuela, reigniting global backlash over his controversial expansion rhetoric. International Business Times UK · Jul 15
Mamdani's $50 World Cup jersey stunt proves some of the oldest criticisms of socialism correct: 'The odds are extremely stacked against you' Democratic socialism stresses "affordability," but is a $50 World Cup jersey that almost nobody can buy really affordable? Fortune · Jul 15
Trump Overturns ICE Order Suspending Traffic Stops After Three Latino Men Die During Enforcement Operations President Donald Trump has reversed an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement directive suspending most vehicle stops nationwide, ordering agents to continue using one of the most controversial tools of his mass-deportation campaign despite three Latino men dying during federal immigration operations in roughly one week. Latin Times · Jul 15
Trump endorses MyPillow founder Mike Lindell in Minnesota governor’s race Republican Trump ally has spent years promoting discredited claims about 2020 election The Guardian - US · Jul 15
'To Induce Them to Vote': Bipartisan Panel Rules Elon Musk's $1M Payouts Probable Voter Bribery Elon Musk's $1 million payments to Wisconsin voters during the 2025 Supreme Court race have led to legal challenges, with the state's elections commission finding probable cause of election bribery. International Business Times UK · Jul 15
Tripling US union membership would shift $1.2tn to workers annually – report More density would also narrow racial pay gaps, while a decline in density correlated to surges in wealth inequality The Guardian - US · Jul 15
Trump's Push to End Clock Changes Gains Momentum as House Backs Permanent Daylight Saving Time The US House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, sparking debate over its benefits and drawbacks. The Senate must approve the bill for it to become law. International Business Times UK · Jul 15
The Guardian - US · Jul 15 White House overturns DHS halt to ICE traffic stops despite killings of two men Move comes after Trump rebuked his own homeland security department and insisted ICE maintain policy
The Guardian - US · Jul 15 US civil rights leaders plan march on Washington for voting protections Rev Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III to lead August march after court rulings weakened voting rights
The Guardian - US · Jul 15 ‘I’ve never worked with so many conservatives’: the Texans fighting the Big Bend border wall Residents across party lines say Trump’s proposed wall threatens their homes, livelihoods and wilderness along the Rio Grande
Roll Call · Jul 15 Clayton defends subpoenas of journalists in tense confirmation hearing As Jay Clayton took his seat before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, the scene was starkly different from 28 days ago. Back in June, just hours before Clayton’s confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence was about to start, President Donald Trump abruptly ordered his nominee not to appear.…
Reason · Jul 15 Federal Judge in Texas Not Wild About Fifth Circuit's Recent Precedent "[T]he Fifth Circuit ... discerned that pedanticism ought to be favored over practical wisdom."
International Business Times · Jul 15 Trump Reportedly Holds Key Meeting To Decide How Much To Escalate In Iran President Donald Trump reportedly held a meeting in the Situation Room to decide on the next course of action in Iran.
International Business Times UK · Jul 15 Mike Johnson Says Pentagon Wants $350 Billion To Fight 'Communism On Our Own Shores' And Much Of The Request Is Classified House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a £261 billion defence funding boost, with details largely classified. The request, tied to domestic and global threats, faces scrutiny over its secrecy and scope.
International Business Times · Jul 15 As Clashes Continue To Escalate Between The U.S. And Iran, Trump Goes Back To Threatening Tehran's Key Infrastructure President Donald Trump threatened to target key Iranian infrastructure unless Iran goes back to the negotiating table.
The Guardian - US · Jul 15 Trump intelligence pick Jay Clayton refuses to say Biden won 2020 election Clayton, if confirmed, would replace Bill Pulte, and is facing senators for confirmation as the US’s top spy
Benzinga · Jul 15 Chuck Schumer Slams Trump's Iran War Strategy, Says Trump Has 'No Plan and No Exit Strategy' as Military Campaign Enters Day 136 Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized President Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, arguing that the prolonged military campaign lacks a clear objective, has put U.S. troops at risk and increased economic pressure on American families.
The Economic Times · Jul 15 US advocacy groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions, citing free speech Two US groups sued the Trump administration over sanctions against the International Criminal Court. These sanctions reportedly halted advocacy and ICC submissions by affected organizations. The lawsuit argues the sanctions violate constitutional free speech protections for Americans. European allies and the Netherlands have backed the ICC's mandate and operations. The…