‘I don’t draw pictures of women’: Donald Trump denies writing lewd birthday letter to Epstein amid DOJ investigation scrutiny The president claims that this is not his "language." We Got This Covered · Jul 18, 2025
Liberty covers her eyes as French mural sparks global reaction In the French city of Roubaix, a mural by Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw has provoked reactions as far afield as the United States and across social media. The artwork depicts the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, conveying the artist’s sentiments regarding US President Donald Trump’s immigration and deportation… Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2025
Epstein case ‘a matter of public concern’, Pam Bondi says in motion to unseal grand jury transcripts – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025
Trump calls Epstein letter report ‘fake,’ orders attorney general to move court on unsealing his case He is ready to sue to silence the new accusations. We Got This Covered · Jul 18, 2025
S&P Futures Gain as Strong U.S. Economic Data and Earnings Boost Optimism September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are trending up +0.19% this morning, extending yesterday’s gains as rising confidence in the strength of the U.S. economy and positive earnings reports bolstered investors’ risk appetite. Barchart · Jul 18, 2025
3 Ways First-Time Home Buyers Could Benefit From the ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill New tax breaks and deductions in the 'Big Beautiful Bill' could save first-time homebuyers thousands—here are 3 key benefits you shouldn’t miss. GOBankingRates · Jul 18, 2025
‘Devastating’: US public broadcasters condemn Trump cuts to key programs PBS chief says cuts package ‘goes against the will of the American people’ as smaller outlets could face total closure The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025
You may not know it, but the Democratic primaries for 2028 are already under way Every American presidential campaign is many years in the making. So, what’s the state of the 2028 primary race now? The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025
Trump gives New York attorney new title after judges reject his appointment John Sarcone III was to be removed from his office, but DoJ gave him a new post with same powers and no time limit The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2025
Penny Pennington of investment advice firm Edward Jones: ‘We’re a health and wellbeing company’ Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Jul 18, 2025
Trump’s tariff pressure pushes Asia toward US LNG deals, but at what cost? In a bid to avoid harsh tariffs being imposed, many Asian countries are looking to strike large LNG deals with the US. But could this be disastrous for the clean energy transition? Euronews · Jul 18, 2025
How DeSantis administration blindsided county officials with plans for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ More than 100 emails expose the extent to which authorities in southwest Florida were left unaware of plans to build a sprawling immigration detention centre in the Everglades The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025
Elizabeth Warren fears Trump's next Fed pick won't have the 'brains and guts' to stand up to him Warren added the next Fed chair will face a tough task proving they’re committed to central bank autonomy, as concerns grow that Trump may nominate someone more loyal to him than to economic principles. Fortune · Jul 18, 2025
‘The press has to learn to be truthful’: Donald Trump vows to destroy Rupert Murdoch as Epstein shockwave hits White House This is going to be a titanic throwdown. We Got This Covered · Jul 18, 2025
Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2025 Trump says he'll sue 'the ass off' Rupert Murdoch as he brands alleged risque letter to Jeffrey Epstein 'fake' Donald Trump allegedly sent a risque birthday message to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003
We Got This Covered · Jul 18, 2025 Fake ICE agents arrested in multiple states as Trump ramps up immigration crackdowns This is what months of immigrant dehumanization has led to.
Benzinga · Jul 18, 2025 Jeffrey Epstein Row: Polymarket Bettors See Higher Odds Of Trump Administration Releasing Undisclosed Documents This Month Amid the raging controversy over the Jeffrey Epstein client list, cryptocurrency bettors increased their odds that the Trump administration would release undisclosed files related to the convicted sex offender by the end of the month.
Benzinga · Jul 18, 2025 First Solar, Other US Solar Firms Urge Trump Administration To Impose Tariffs On Solar Cell Imports From Indonesia, India, Laos A group of U.S. solar panel manufacturers has called on the Commerce Department to impose tariffs on imports from Indonesia, India, and Laos. The manufacturers allege that these countries are saturating the market with low-cost goods.
Benzinga · Jul 18, 2025 Ripple CEO Hails GENIUS Act As 'Transformational Legislation,' Compares It To Dodd-Frank Act: 'This Moment Is A Historic One' Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) Labs, has hailed the passage of the GENIUS Act as a “transformational legislation” that marks a historic turning point for the U.S. financial sector, drawing parallels to the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Why Alaska’s recent 7.3 earthquake has caught the attention of scientists Wednesday’s magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands chain struck in a region that has experienced a handful of powerful quakes within the last five years
Benzinga · Jul 18, 2025 As Trump Axes EV Incentives, Elon Musk's Tesla Announces New Offers Amid Sluggish US Sales Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) has announced a set of new offers on various vehicles in its lineup as the EV giant grapples with lackluster sales figures in the U.S.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Trump directs Pam Bondi to release some Epstein files amid MAGA backlash IN FULL
Benzinga · Jul 18, 2025 Trump White House To Crack Down On 'Woke AI' With Executive Order Targeting Political Bias In Government-Contracted Chatbots And Models: Report The Donald Trump administration is reportedly preparing a sweeping executive order aimed at curbing perceived liberal bias in artificial intelligence models used by government contractors.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2025 Europe has been ‘free-riding’ on US security, says Merz The German Chancellor admitted that Europe must ‘do more’ on defence spending
Euronews · Jul 18, 2025 Strangers Things have happened: Netflix profits soar but investors are not happy Netflix on Thursday announced nearly 50% profit growth for the last quarter as the video streaming service's more than 300 million subscribers have become increasingly attractive to advertisers.