US museum denies political pressure in removal of Trump impeachment display Smithsonian Institution says it will update exhibit to reflect all impeachments of US presidents following backlash. Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2025
Filmmakers Try To Cash In On India-Pakistan Battle Indian filmmakers are locking up the rights to movie titles that can profit from the patriotism fanned by a four-day conflict with Pakistan, which killed more than 70 people. International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025
Russia’s drone attacks on Ukraine hit record high in July Russia reportedly launched more than 14 times as many drones on Ukraine than it did in July 2024. Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2025
OPEC+ Slated To Increase Oil Output In Bid To Regain Market Share Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance are expected to further hike oil production in a meeting Sunday, a move analysts say is aimed at regaining market share amid resilient crude prices. International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025
Upward spending trend unlikely to shift needle on rates Splurging shoppers are unlikely to dent the chances of an August interest rate cut, with consumer data tipped to deliver an upward spending trend. AAP · Aug 3, 2025
Trump news at a glance: inquiry launched into Trump prosecutor as backlash grows over firing of statistics chief Jack Smith is reportedly being investigated for possible violations of the Hatch Act; Republicans condemn the president for sacking Erika McEntarfer. Key US politics stories from Saturday 2 August The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2025
Pardons, positions and power: Trump’s donor list raises questions about pay-for-access in his administration One woman who donated $1 million to the super PAC had her son pardoned three weeks after meeting President Donald Trump The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025
Peace Offering? Donald Trump's Nobel Obsession A craving for international prestige, a decade-long Obama rivalry and perhaps a dash of provocation: a mercurial melange of factors is at play in Donald Trump's obsession with the Nobel Peace Prize. International Business Times · Aug 3, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein's former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, is transferred to a prison camp in Texas Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas as her criminal case generates renewed public attention The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025
India to defy Trump’s threats and keep buying Russian oil, government sources say India substantially increased its purchase of cheap Russian oil after the Kremlin invaded Ukraine in 2022 The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025
Leaked memo from Hegseth’s brother calls for US army to help with deportations nationwide ‘for years to come’: report The DHS and Department of Defense memo suggests it expects LA-style riots for “years to come” The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2025
Senators begin recess after giving up on nominations deal - Roll Call The Senate confirmed some nominees Saturday, but left many others hanging before starting their August recess. Roll Call · Aug 2, 2025
The Federal Reserve's power: Congress giveth and Congress can taketh away "Don't forget, our Federal Reserve is not at all a part of our Constitution. It's a creature of the U.S. Congress, created by the Federal Reserve Act 1913." Fortune · Aug 2, 2025
Are cheap cameras are about to get more expensive? Tariff exemptions on goods less than $800 are ending at the end of this month The US is ending the exception that allowed shipments under $800 to enter the US without paying tariffs Digital Camera World · Aug 2, 2025
Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2025 US authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith Without evidence, Trump and his allies accuse former US special prosecutor of illegal political activity.
GOBankingRates · Aug 2, 2025 10 States That Will Benefit Most From SALT Deduction Cap Increase Realtor.com broke down the 10 states and 10 metropolitan areas with the highest percentage of properties with taxes over $10,000.
GOBankingRates · Aug 2, 2025 New Law Could Make Electricity Bills Skyrocket in These 4 States Here's a look at exactly how and why power bills may be on the rise, with a specific look at the four states expected to suffer the most.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Trump’s Rose Garden redesign is in. And critics aren’t impressed Official pictures of the completed refurb project emerged Saturday
Benzinga · Aug 2, 2025 US Ends De Minimis Tariff Loophole for All Imports, Disrupting Global E-Commerce The United States is preparing to eliminate its long-standing “de minimis” tariff exemption for low-value imports from every country, effective August 29, in a sweeping move to curb tariff evasion and bolster import oversight.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Food earmarked for millions of people still languishes in warehouses after Trump shuttered USAID There are concerns that millions of dollars’ worth of food aid is at risk of spoiling or has expired as a result of the administration dismantling USAID
Cinemablend · Aug 2, 2025 ‘I Was Very Friendly With Him’: As Diddy Remains In Prison, President Trump Reflects On Their Relationship And Weighs In On Whether He’d Pardon Him POTUS is sharing thoughts.
The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2025 Federal agency opens inquiry into ex-special counsel Jack Smith over Trump investigations Smith led investigations into Trump’s part in the January 6 Capitol attack and the mishandling of classified documents
Benzinga · Aug 2, 2025 India Stands Firm on Russian Oil Imports Despite Trump's Sanction Threats In the face of potential penalties threatened by President Donald Trump, India has affirmed its decision to continue buying cheap oil from Russia. This development surfaces amidst ongoing India-U.S. talks concerning a bilateral trade agreement.
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Donald Trump may finally have the measure of Putin THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With the symbolic deployment of nuclear submarines near Russia, the US president has indicated he now understands that Moscow must not be appeased
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2025 Jack Smith under investigation by the Office of Special Counsel over Trump prosecutions Smith is accused of potentially violating a federal law that prohibits government employees from engaging in political activity