Trump says UK is a ‘bankrupt country’ and makes new plea to ‘terrific’ Burnham IN FULL The Independent UK · 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… Roll Call · 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." International Business Times · 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 The Independent UK · Aug 3
Crude Oil Prices Sink as Talks Signal Progress on Reopening Strait of Hormuz September WTI crude oil (CLU26 ) closed down -4.33 (-5.11%) on Monday, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26 ) closed down -0.1475 (-4.74%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply lower on Monday, with gasoline falling to a 3-week low. Easing tensions in the Middle East weighed on crude prices on... Barchart · Aug 3
Donald Trump targets UK Government yet again over North Sea oil Donald Trump has taken yet another aim at the UK Government over its position on North Sea oil The National (Scotland) · Aug 3
National Park Service concludes Trump’s arch is so big that it would intrude on other DC landmarks One critic argued the design is intended to ‘dominate’ the surrounding landscape of monuments and memorials The Independent UK · Aug 3
Bankrupt Britain needs to tap into North Sea oil gold, says Donald Trump The US president declared himself ‘very impressed’ with the Prime Minister, who indicated he was open to future drilling Evening Standard · Aug 3
Average Gas Prices Remain Above $4. Trump Is Again Calling On Major Gas Companies To Lower Prices Average gas prices continue above $4 a gallon in the U.S., according to AAA. International Business Times · Aug 3
Trump lashes into Jeanine Pirro saying she ‘choked’ on reflecting pool ‘vandalism’ and ‘folded like an umbrella’ The president is reportedly considering firing DC’s top prosecutor after court filings blamed his administration for damage The Independent UK · Aug 3
Trump team gets judge’s approval for border wall through Texas levee system despite ‘disastrous’ flooding risk Plans for 30 feet of steel and concrete could compromise flood barriers protecting the small town of Presidio The Independent UK · Aug 3
Trump claims UK is ‘bankrupt’ as he calls for Burnham to resume drilling in the North Sea The US president said he thinks he and Andy Burnham are ‘going to have a very good relationship’ as he called for drilling to resume The Independent UK · Aug 3
Ukrainian President Zelensky sacks his ambassador to the US: Decree Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed his ambassador to the United States. This move occurred while Kyiv was actively lobbying Washington for more Patriot missiles. The ambassador stated personal circumstances dictated her decision to step down. She highlighted her efforts in increasing American weapon supplies and maintaining support. Zelensky has not… The Economic Times · Aug 3
MAGA and White House insiders say Trump cabinet secretary ‘sucks donkey butt’ and needs to be shown the door: report Markwayne Mullin drew the ire of MAGA influencers over a discussion in which he supported migrant work visas to address labor shortages in the U.S. The Independent UK · Aug 3
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Trump says new talks are ‘last chance’ for Iran to make a deal before ‘decapitation’ IN FULL
We Got This Covered · Aug 3 ‘Shall have no force or effect’: Acting AG Blanche defies Trump to protect his nomination and gives in to GOP demands over Anti-Weaponization fund He has won over the veteran lawmakers.
International Business Times UK · Aug 3 Trump Unleashes 40 Truth Social Posts in Weekend Blitz Spanning AI Aliens and GOP Attacks President Trump shared AI-generated images and disputed a court filing on Truth Social, blending entertainment with political controversy over the weekend.
Fortune · Aug 3 The Iran war already has a winner: The world’s largest shipbroker notching record earnings from the 'exceptional volatility' in the Strait of Hormuz Geopolitical chaos “actually increases the importance of such firms because people are getting a bit more desperate,” one maritime trade expert told Fortune.
Barchart · Aug 3 How Much Insider Trading Does $1.2 Million Buy You These Days? A subscription to the US president's social media site, where you too can get insider trading, market making posts before they happen, costs only $100,000 per month.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 3 Trump meets his obstinate match in Iran’s hardball regime US president reduced to bemoaning Tehran’s ‘unbelievable duplicity’ as he struggles to find solid negotiating ground
The Economic Times · Aug 3 Trump says Iran talks under way, calls them 'last chance' to reach deal President Trump stated that Iran talks are now underway at Tehran's request. He described these discussions as Iran's final opportunity to secure a favorable agreement. The initial phase involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing nuclear concerns. Trump also revealed he canceled major strikes after appeals from allies. He…
Reason · Aug 3 Todd Blanche's Concessions Underline the Flagrant Phoniness of Trump's IRS 'Settlement' The acting attorney general confirms his dishonesty in presenting that jaw-dropping scam as the resolution of a bona fide legal dispute.
Roll Call · Aug 3 As Max Miller allegations intensify, Republicans keep their distance As Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, faces allegations of domestic abuse, his fellow House Republicans have mostly stayed on the sidelines and avoided weighing in. Miller has been accused by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, of pouring hot water on her and pushing her against a wall, among other allegations. Miller denied…
Latin Times · Aug 3 Havana Says the Reforms Are Homegrown. Washington's Fingerprints Are Everywhere Anyway Díaz-Canel closed Cuba's parliamentary session by rejecting claims that the island's 176-measure economic overhaul was forced by U.S. sanctions