Trump says Jeanine Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in Reflecting Pool case IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 3
Trump makes surprising comment about BBC amid $10bn lawsuit Donald Trump made a surprising comment about the BBC despite his ongoing $10bn (£7.5bn) lawsuit against the broadcaster. The Independent UK · Aug 3
Pou (D) and Pino (R) are running in New Jersey's 9th Congressional District, one of 23 Trump-won districts Democrats are defending this November Incumbent Nellie Pou (D), Rosemary Pino (R), and Terrisa Bukovinac (Save Our Babies Party) are running in the general election for New Jersey's 9th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Aug 3
Vasquez (D), Cunningham (R) running in New Mexico's 2nd District, one of 23 Trump-won seats Democrats are defending Incumbent Gabriel Vasquez (D) and Greg Cunningham (R) are running in the general election for New Mexico's 2nd Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Aug 3
Full list: The 25 states suing Trump administration over new tariffs The states contend that the president’s tariffs are a mere pretext to reinstate import taxes previously struck down by the Supreme Court The Independent UK · Aug 3
Social Security Cola 2027 Forecast Holds at 3.8% but Trump Tariffs Could Still Change the Final Increase The 2027 Social Security COLA forecast remains near 3.8%, but inflation and Trump tariffs could still affect the final increase. International Business Times UK · Aug 3
Trump Hair Mishap Goes Viral as Brutal Weather Conditions Expose Entire Bare Scalp During Live Broadcast A gust of wind exposed Donald Trump's scalp, sparking widespread social media reactions and jokes about his hairstyle's authenticity. The viral moment adds to ongoing scrutiny of his appearance. International Business Times UK · Aug 3
Perry (R) and Stelson (D) set for PA-10 rematch after 2024 race decided by 1.2 points Incumbent Scott Perry (R), Janelle Stelson (D), and Isabelle Harman (Independent) are running in the general election for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Aug 3
Morning Mail: Alan Jones’s ‘credibility’ defence; cuts to flexible learning in Victoria; privacy fears over $89 smart glasses Trial of veteran broadcaster under way; Montessori and Steiner streams shut down in Victoria; Tehran says it’s not ready to restart talks with US The Guardian - AU · Aug 3
Trump takes aim at windmills again calling any country with them ‘a loser’ IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 3
‘Completely hollow’: critics denounce Blanche deal to halt Trump slush fund Democrats say agreement – which clears way for Blanche’s confirmation – makes promises president can easily reverse The Guardian - US · Aug 3
Trump sounds like he’s been stood up for a date in whiny Truth Social tirade against Iran ANALYSIS: Not even the president can answer why his latest efforts to reach a deal with Iran will go any differently. Monday’s outburst suggests that he’s too angry to care, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Aug 3
Even if Hamas disarms, the challenge in Gaza will be accountability The reported agreement by Hamas to a “complete disarmament” has renewed speculation about what a future beyond war might look like for Gaza. It has also left many unanswered questions. The Conversation · Aug 3
Stocks Settle Sharply Higher as Middle East Tensions Ease The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.48%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.32%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.78%. September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) rose +1.49%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Aug 3
Euronews · Aug 3 Trump warns Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation,' says negotiations are ongoing Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other countries.
Salon · Aug 3 Trump: Iran can reach deal or die The president raged on Monday after Iranian officials denied any active peace talks with the U.S.
International Business Times · Aug 3 Trump Is Giving Iran Talks Another Chance. Oil Slid And The Dow Jumped To a Record Close Oil slid and stocks jumped on Monday after Trump said talks with Iran have resumed.
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Trump won’t demand congressman accused of abusing Senator’s daughter resign: ‘Always thought he was a very good person’ Rep. Max Miller says he will not step down despite allegations that he abused his ex-wife, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno
Kiplinger · Aug 3 Stocks Soar on Trump's Latest Turnaround: Stock Market Today The stock market started the week on a high note after President Trump canceled plans to strike Iran and said the two sides are negotiating again.
Reason · Aug 3 Why Does Trump Want To Give Millions of Dollars to Right-Wing Europeans? Trump opposes foreign influence in American politics, but his State Department is offering millions of dollars to promote Western identity and opposition to “mass migration” abroad.
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Trump says ‘any country with windmills is a loser’ in latest attack on wind power Donald Trump declared any country that uses wind turbines a “loser” in his latest attack against wind power.
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Trump says UK is a ‘bankrupt country’ and makes new plea to ‘terrific’ Burnham IN FULL
Roll Call · Aug 3 Bipartisan stopgap spending bill inches forward in Senate The Senate took a baby step Monday toward passing a funding extension that would head off a partial government shutdown this fall. On a lopsided vote of 89-4, the Senate agreed to limit debate on taking up a legislative vehicle for a bipartisan stopgap measure unveiled over the weekend to…
International Business Times · Aug 3 Trump Issues Ultimatum To Iranian Leadership, Says Talks Are Their Last Chance Before 'Decapitation' President Donald Trump said ongoing talks with Iran are the last chance for the country's leadership to reach an agreement before "decapitation."
The Independent UK · Aug 3 States sue to block feds from sharing personal data of millions who receive social service benefits More than 20 states and the District of Columbia have sued the Trump administration to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families