Stocks mixed as Trump tariff tensions continue Earlier in the week, US President Donald Trump announced a new August 1 deadline for negotiations on tariffs. Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2025
Can Trump’s exemptions for undocumented farm laborers succeed without angering MAGA? President planning program to support agricultural laborers in the U.S. illegally – but risks angering MAGA The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025
3 of the Worst Examples of Military Spending in the 'Big, Beautiful Bill' It spends $34 billion to subsidize shipbuilding, supply chains, and drone technology. Reason · Jul 9, 2025
With ‘big’ bill in rearview, Trump doesn’t have a new to-do list for Congress - Roll Call President Trump isn't planning to send a new to-do list to Congress after he signed his signature legislative victory into law on July Fourth. Roll Call · Jul 9, 2025
Trump seems unaware who ordered pause on Ukraine weapons shipments Donald Trump said he “doesn’t know” who ordered the pause on weapons shipments to Ukraine last week. The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025
Trump announces 50% tariff on Brazil, citing a ‘witch-hunt’ against Bolsonaro Latest threats heighten fears that the president’s erratic trade strategy risks exacerbating inflation across the US The Guardian - US · Jul 9, 2025
Burna Boy's 'No Sign of Weakness' fulfills his rock star dreams Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy is releasing his new album, “No Sign of Weakness,” on Friday The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025
White House chief of staff agrees Musk had ‘fatherly fixation’ with Trump IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025
Monty Python’s Terry Gilliam says Trump ‘destroyed’ major art form The director claims the re-election of President Trump ‘killed’ his new movie ‘The Carnival at the End of Days’ The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025
Prime mistake! Woman sent hundreds of returned Amazon packages after Chinese company used her address on labels The packages reportedly arrived at her home ‘non-stop’ for about a year before Amazon picked them up this week The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025
A Used‑Car Frenzy Is Supercharging Carvana, AutoNation Stocks Used car prices are revving back into high gear – and dealership stocks are catching a tailwind. According to Cox Automotive, the Manheim Index, which tracks wholesale used vehicle prices, jumped 1.6% in June, marking a 6.3% year-over-year surge – the steepest increase since August 2022. Benzinga · Jul 9, 2025
US agriculture secretary says Medicaid recipients can replace deported farm workers Brooke Rollins also claimed automation can replace the immigrant labor force despite repeated evidence of failure The Guardian - US · Jul 9, 2025
Senate confirms Bedford to head FAA - Roll Call The Senate confirmed airline executive Bryan Bedford to lead the FAA as the agency addresses staffing shortages and modernizes infrastructure. Roll Call · Jul 9, 2025
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025 Laura Loomer ‘furious’ after aides stopped her from speaking with Trump during Les Miserables performance last month: report A White House aide and Kennedy Center staffer allegedly ‘blockaded’ the far-right activist’s route to the president
Latin Times · Jul 9, 2025 White House Offered to 'Cover' for Hegseth After Pausing Weapons to Ukraine Without Notifying Trump: Report The White House reportedly offered to shield Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he paused Ukraine weapons shipments without Donald Trump's approval.
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025 Nvidia is again Wall Street's most valuable company. How it got there, by the numbers Nvidia reached another milestone in its rise to becoming one of the world’s most important companies: the first publicly traded company to reach a market value of $4 trillion
The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2025 ‘Putin wants us to panic’: Why Russia launched the largest aerial strike of the war so far The Russian army launched a fresh drone assault on Kyiv, hitting a government building for the first time
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9, 2025 Police in Scotland braced for large-scale protests if Trump visits new golf course Long-rumoured trip to open course could take place this month after proposed meeting with King Charles shelved
Fortune · Jul 9, 2025 Who is the mystery woman raking in the White House’s highest salary? “She is a dedicated public servant and plays a critical role in the Trump Administration’s success” on immigration issues, the White House said.
Benzinga · Jul 9, 2025 XRP Boosted 4% By Ripple's Stablecoin Partnership With BNY Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) has announced that the Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BKAG) will serve as the primary custodian for reserves backing its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin RLUSD.
Roll Call · Jul 9, 2025 Senate appropriators to weigh in on Justice Department revamp - Roll Call Trump administration proposals would overhaul parts of the department and cut funding for key federal law enforcement agencies.
Barchart · Jul 9, 2025 Stocks Climb on Strength in the Magnificent Seven Stocks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.25%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.19%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.28%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25 ) are up +0.22%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Advnture · Jul 9, 2025 Canada trumps the US by making some of its most popular national parks free to visit, after controversial move the other side of the border hikes fees for foreign visitors to American natural landmarks Alberta joined the scheme to give visitors free entry to national parks this summer, the day after Donald Trump signed an order to increase prices for non-Americans visiting US national parks
International Business Times · Jul 9, 2025 Trump Hosts African Leaders In Landmark Trade-focused Summit US President Donald Trump will host five leaders from West Africa Wednesday for a White House summit aimed at fostering trade to counter the growing regional influence of Russia and China.