Trump jokes about immigrants being attacked by alligators during ‘Florida Alcatraz’ tour ‘Don't run in a straight line. Run like this’ Mr Trump said, as he moved his hand in a zigzag motion The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025
Mamdani hits back at Trump’s deportation threat: ‘We will not accept this intimidation’ Democratic New York City mayoral nominee blasts president, accusing him of overshadowing democracy and attempting to silence his detractors The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025
US Air Force To Tap Sentinel Nuclear Missile Program Funds To Retrofit Trump's $400 Million Qatari Jet: Report (CORRECTED) Editor’s Note: A previous headline mistakenly stated that the Qatari luxury jet is worth $400 billion due to a typographical error. Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025
Smell like Trump: President’s new fragrance labelled ‘too embarrassing for words’ "For patriots who never back down": Donald Trump's new fragrance has been blasted online, especially considering the timing of his scented launch. Euronews · Jul 2, 2025
US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine Missiles for Patriot air defence systems and Hellfire missiles are among items being held back, according to US media. Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2025
Gaza Rescuers Say Israeli Strikes Kill 14 As Trump Teases Ceasefire Push Gaza's civil defence agency said that Israeli strikes killed at least 14 people on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump urged Palestinian group Hamas to agree to a 60-day ceasefire. International Business Times · Jul 2, 2025
Iran’s president orders country to suspend cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog IAEA Iran’s president has reportedly ordered the country to suspend its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency after American airstrikes hit its most-important nuclear facilities The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025
Trump says alligators could police migrants at ‘escape-proof’ center IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025
Asian Markets Mixed As Trade Deal Cut-off Looms Asian markets swung Wednesday amid trade war worries after Donald Trump said he would not push back next week's tariff deadline, with Tokyo taking a hit from threats to ramp up Japanese levies. International Business Times · Jul 2, 2025
Trump says Israel has agreed to Gaza truce and urges Hamas to accept IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025
Jerome Powell Says Trump's Tariffs Deterred Fed From Easing Monetary Policy—July Decision To Depend On 'Data': 'Wouldn't Take Any Meeting Off The Table' Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve, indicated that the central bank would have implemented a more lenient monetary policy if not for President Donald Trump‘s tariff strategy. Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025
Afternoon Update: urgent review of Victoria’s childcare; ‘second surge’ of weather to hit south-east; and a sleepover in a museum Announcement comes as second Victorian man charged with child sexual abuse crimes The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2025
Heathrow fire caused by preventable fault, report finds, as Ofgem launches investigation into incident – as it happened Fire caused by ‘catastrophic failure’ on one of transformer’s high voltage bushings, a ‘technical fault’ most likely caused by moisture and first detected in 2018 The Guardian - UK · Jul 2, 2025
Paramount pays Trump $16 million to settle ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit The payout comes after Trump sued CBS News for the editing of an interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October. Euronews · Jul 2, 2025
Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025 Elon Musk Backs Trump Over Gaza Ceasefire Despite Public Spats: 'Credit Where Credit Is Due' Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has praised President Donald Trump for his role in resolving the Gaza ceasefire, a development that could have significant implications for the region.
Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025 Trump Is Slamming Jerome Powell Because He 'Wants A Weaker Dollar,' Says Ed Yardeni: 'Pounding Powell = Pounding The Dollar' President Donald Trump's relentless criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is a calculated move to weaken the U.S. dollar, according to Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research.
The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025 Russia ramps up offensives on two fronts in Ukraine as both sides seek an advantage before fall An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine
Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025 Trump Threatens 35% Tariffs On Japan As Trade Deadline Looms: 'Not Sure We're Going To Make A Deal' President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with Japan on Tuesday, threatening to impose tariffs of “30% or 35%” if no agreement is reached before the July 9 deadline.
Euronews · Jul 2, 2025 EU and US aim for political understanding to resolve tariff dispute As deadline for negotiations on trade with the US looms, the EU and US are seen heading for a basic deal, leaving more detailed wrangling over sectors for later.
Roll Call · Jul 2, 2025 In the Spotlight: Tim Scott - Roll Call Scott is leading the Senate effort on legislation that would establish regulations for cryptocurrency assets known as stablecoins.
International Business Times · Jul 2, 2025 Giant Trump Tax Bill Faces Make-or-break Vote In Congress Donald Trump is seeking final approval Wednesday in the US Congress for his marquee tax and spending bill, with Republicans pinning their hopes on a narrow victory that will help seal the president's legacy.
Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025 Trump says Israel has agreed conditions for 60-day Gaza ceasefire US President warns Hamas to accept the ceasefire, warning ‘it will only get worse’ if a deal isn’t agreed
Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025 Zohran Mamdani Hits Back At Trump's Arrest Threats Over Potentially Blocking New York ICE Raids: 'Will Not Accept This Intimidation' Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani blasted President Donald Trump on Tuesday for what he called an authoritarian threat to arrest and deport him if he blocks federal immigration raids in New York City.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2025 ‘A billion people backing you’: China transfixed as Musk turns against Trump Tesla CEO’s feud with US president dominates Chinese social media, with many praising his ‘tech-driven mindset’
Benzinga · Jul 2, 2025 Trump Wins $16 Million Settlement From Paramount Over CBS '60 Minutes' Kamala Harris Interview — But No Apology Issued On Wednesday, Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARA) (NASDAQ:PARAA) agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump over a "60 Minutes" interview with then–Vice President Kamala Harris, but the company issued no apology or admission of wrongdoing.