America’s famed ‘checks-and-balances’ governance system is failing We need counterstrategies against the Trumpists’ usurpation of what should remain separate powers The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2025
Trump says FBI should investigate ‘the Jeffrey Epstein hoax’ as a criminal conspiracy against him – as it happened President says furor over Epstein files, along with 2016 Russian campaign interference and Jack Smith’s attempted prosecution were ‘all the same scam’ The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2025
Trump Won't Chicken Out Again? Peter Schiff Warns Of 'Classic Paradox' That Might Make A Selloff 'Inevitable' With markets largely unfazed by President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalations and the potential economic fallout of the same, economist Peter Schiff warns that Trump may not back down this time around. Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025
Mike Johnson 'Blocking' The Epstein Files, Says Eric Swalwell: 'Are You For Real Mini Mike?' Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) accused House Speaker Mike Johnson of "blocking the Epstein files" in a caustic post on X Tuesday, injecting partisan heat into Congress's fight over whether to release records tied to the disgraced Jeffrey Epstein. Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025
Pentagon withdraws 2,000 National Guard troops from Los Angeles The Trump administration said about half the troops deployed to help enforce immigration raids would leave the city. Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025
How Trump could use a building renovation to oust the Fed chair President Donald Trump says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
'Epstein Files' Explained: Why Trump Is Under Pressure A perceived lack of transparency over the US investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has carved a rare chasm between President Donald Trump and his typically loyal Republican base. International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025
‘An insult’: Malaysians slam nomination of ‘alpha-male’ Nick Adams as US ambassador Adams’ comments about Israel have provoked particular concern in Malaysia, a staunch supporter of Palestine The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025
Despite scandal and a looming corruption trial, Trayon White wins vote to return to the DC Council A former D The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025
Mike Johnson Breaks Ranks With Trump On The 'Very Delicate Subject' Of Epstein: 'I'm For Transparency' House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has called for greater transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case, diverging from President Donald Trump’s stance. Johnson urged Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday to provide clarity on her statements regarding the case. Benzinga · Jul 16, 2025
Trump Says Any 'Credible' Epstein Files Should Be Released President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Justice Department should release all "credible" information from its probe into notorious sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein as he sought to douse a firestorm of criticism from his supporters over his handling of the case. International Business Times · Jul 16, 2025
US university leaders challenge campus antisemitism claims in House hearing Republican-led committee accused UC Berkeley, City University of New York and Georgetown University of bias The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2025
‘Political theatre’: key takeaways from US universities’ House antisemitism hearing UC Berkeley, Georgetown and Cuny heads face GOP inquiry in last of House hearings that began after Israel-Gaza war The Guardian - US · Jul 16, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Mike Johnson wades into Epstein files row in rare split with the president US House speaker calls for release of files as conservative backlash continues. Key US politics stories from Tuesday 16 July The Guardian - US · Jul 15, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Voices: Trump just delivered a word salad speech that would’ve got Biden impeached COMMENTARY: In a few short remarks, the president revealed he has very little knowledge of the U.S. economy; is incapable of remembering where his own representatives or aides are and cannot stay awake during an early afternoon public appearance, Holly Baxter writes.
The Guardian - US · Jul 15, 2025 Trump administration removes 2,000 national guard troops deployed in LA Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, reduced military in the city, which had erupted in protest over Ice raids
Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2025 Trump says Cuomo ‘should stay’ in New York City mayor race against Mamdani US Republican president slams Zohran Mamdani as a ‘communist’, says Andrew Cuomo has a ‘good shot of winning’.
Latin Times · Jul 15, 2025 DHS Secretary Noem Says Five Republican States Wish to Copy Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz', Calls on Democrats to Follow Suit U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem has announced that five Republican-led states are in active discussions with the federal government to replicate Florida's recently opened migrant detention facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
The Guardian - US · Jul 15, 2025 US House speaker Mike Johnson calls for release of Epstein files amid backlash Trump has faced growing resentment over the decision of his attorney general, Pam Bondi, to withhold information
Latin Times · Jul 15, 2025 ICE Ordered to Detain Immigrants Without Bond Hearings Under New Trump Policy The Trump administration has directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain immigrants who entered the country illegally without offering them bond hearings
Latin Times · Jul 15, 2025 NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Ratios Andrew Cuomo With Comment on Cuomo's Own Campaign Ad NYC Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani replied to Andrew Cuomo's latest campaign video with a link that got exponentially more engagement than the original post.
The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025 Trump administration fires 17 immigration court judges across ten states, union says Seventeen immigration court judges have been fired in recent days
Latin Times · Jul 15, 2025 Critics Sound Alarm on Increased Funding For Trump's Deportation Operation: 'A Police State for Immigrant Communities and Beyond' "They're talking about creating a militarized environment for anyone in this country they believe to be worthy of deportation" said an analyst consulted by The Hill
International Business Times · Jul 15, 2025 In Backing Brazil's Bolsonaro, Trump May Be Helping Lula US President Donald Trump's backing for a far-right Brazilian ally could inadvertently boost leftist President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva's flagging political fortunes, analysts say.
The Guardian - US · Jul 15, 2025 Democrats demand Pam Bondi and Kash Patel be summoned for Epstein hearing Letter calls for AG and FBI chief amid rift between Trump and supporters over files on notorious sex criminal