The Republican-Appointed Judge Decrying Trump's 'Deeply Disturbing' Attacks on the Rule of Law When Arizona Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick is worried about our constitutional order, we should all pay heed. Reason · Jul 8, 2025
Trump keeps getting in the way of the rate cut he desperately wants from Jerome Powell Deutsche Bank argues the Fed's path to cutting is only getting more "difficult" because of Trump's changing tariff policies. Fortune · Jul 8, 2025
Macron arrives in UK promising co-operation on issues including migration French president Emmanuel Macron said talks with the UK would also cover defence, security and nuclear energy. Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025
Tesla Tanks $68 Billion As Elon Musk Unveils 'America Party'—Investors Rattle Over Political Pivot, Trump Backlash Adds Fuel Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk‘s announcement of a new political party has had a significant impact on the electric vehicle maker. The company’s stock plummeted by 6.79% on Monday, resulting in a loss of over $68 billion in market capitalization. Benzinga · Jul 8, 2025
First Thing: Deadly floods could be new normal as Trump guts federal agencies, experts warn Cuts and chaos instigated by Trump come as human-caused climate crisis increases threat of extreme weather. Plus, the Italian towns selling houses for €1 The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2025
Trump's Student Loan Crackdown: Will Public Service Loan Forgiveness Be Slashed for Millions? Trump's plan to overhaul PSLF could cut loan forgiveness for millions of public servants. International Business Times UK · Jul 8, 2025
Samsung expects profit to halve as tariffs and export curbs bite The South Korean company’s second-quarter operating profit is expected to be less than half of what the company reported last year. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
US Stocks Likely To Open Mixed As Trump Issues Tariff Letters: Experts Peg AI Investments As 'Durable Drivers Of Returns' U.S. stock futures were fluctuating on Tuesday after trimming gains from their records on Monday. Futures of major benchmark indices were trading mixed. Benzinga · Jul 8, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein 'client list' does not exist, US Justice Department says in apparent U-turn No more files related to sex trafficking probe into Epstein would be released, the government said, after attorney general promoted the "client list" theory. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
Trump administration revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS Washington's move follows the lifting of sanctions on Damascus after the ouster of the al-Assad government in December in a rebel offensive. Euronews · Jul 8, 2025
Jon Stewart uses GOP’s own words to skewer lawmakers who voted for Trump’s controversial bill The Daily Show host lamented: ‘The only difference between that vote and wrestling is that wrestling is fun and takes actual courage’ The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025
Supreme court lifts order blocking Trump’s federal layoffs, paving way for mass job cuts – as it happened This liveblog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2025
Stock Index Futures Gain With Focus on Trade Talks as Trump Extends Tariff Deadline September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU25) are up +0.08%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU25) are up +0.17% this morning as initial jitters over U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff moves eased, giving way to cautious optimism that there’s still ample room for further negotiations. Barchart · Jul 8, 2025
Trump Manages Inflation Like 'Boss Running A Protection Racket,' Says Craig Shapiro: 'You Can Jawbone Walmart, But Not The Rent' Craig Shapiro, a macro strategist at The Bear Traps Report, says that President Donald Trump’s approach to inflation management is not that unlike “running a protection racket,” one that is built on coercion and intimidation, rather than the use of monetary tools. Benzinga · Jul 8, 2025
The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2025 Inside RFK Jr’s conflicted attempt to rid America of junk food ‘Maha’ promised to tackle ultra-processed foods – but is it hijacking the food movement instead?
The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2025 US only has 25% of all Patriot missile interceptors needed for Pentagon’s military plans Exclusive: Low stockpiles for the crucial Patriot missile interceptors led to Trump administration pausing transfers to Ukraine
The Guardian - US · Jul 8, 2025 Texas pediatrician ‘no longer employed’ after post about pro-Trump flood victims Physician made a post wishing that Maga supporters in Kerr county ‘get what they voted for’ amid flash flooding
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 US children much more likely to die than in similar countries, study finds The health of U.S. children has significantly deteriorated over the past 17 years, according to a new study
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Twilight’s Catherine Hardwicke says the film industry isn’t going ‘to hire more women directors’ The 69-year-old revealed how she maintained her career in a male-dominated industry
Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025 Netanyahu, Trump discuss forced transfer of Palestinians out of Gaza Both tout controversial proposal to push Palestinians, who are being bombed and displaced by Israel, to other countries.
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2025 EU and US must work ‘intensively’ to get tariff deal before deadline Countries had been working to a Wednesday deadline to make a new deal with the Trump administration.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 Philippines summons China's ambassador after Beijing sanctions critical former senator The Philippines' foreign ministry has summoned China's ambassador after Beijing imposed sanctions on a former Filipino senator who has been critical of China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea
Benzinga · Jul 8, 2025 Tesla Short Sellers To Earn Nearly $1.4 Billion In Profits Amid Elon Musk's Political Ambitions: Report In the wake of Elon Musk‘s political aspirations, traders who bet against Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) are projected to earn approximately $1.4 billion due to a resultant drop in the company’s stock.
International Business Times · Jul 8, 2025 Cambodian Garment Workers Fret Trump's New Tariff Threat As Cambodian garment workers took breaks from toiling in sweltering factories on Tuesday, they feared for their jobs after US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a 36 percent tariff.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2025 The tiny Swiss village struggling with its new Netflix fame A picturesque Swiss village has begun charging tourists to access a lakeside dock made famous by the hit South Korean Netflix series "Crash Landing On You", capitalising on its newfound popularity. Iseltwald, home to just 406 inhabitants, now requires visitors to pay 5 Swiss francs (£4.40) via a turnstile to…