The Latest Breaking News from Donald Trump

US economy grows sluggish 1.5% in second quarter as inflation tops Fed target

Consumer spending remained resilient even as policymakers kept interest rates on hold

The Guardian - US · Jul 30

Trump wants soldiers to become truck drivers after 56,000 truckers lost licenses

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

Iran Claims It Destroyed Three F-35 Jets and Killed US Personnel in Missile Strikes After American Attacks, Vows to 'Punish the Aggressor' (UPDATED)

(Editor’s note: This story has been updated to include CENTCOM’s statement)

Benzinga · Jul 30

Inflation rose 3.7% last month – way above its target, fueling more public frustration

The Federal Reserve opted to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged for the fifth consecutive meeting on Wednesday

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Daily Show roasts Sean Hannity’s vision of a Mar-a-Lago heaven for Lindsey Graham

‘With all due respect... Why would anyone want that?’ Klepper mused

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Only the Middle East crisis is preventing a drop in UK interest rates

Bank’s wariness about inflationary pressures from the conflict lie behind decision to hold steady at 3.75%

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30

Cornyn won’t ‘cave’ on Blanche, he says

The odds of the Senate confirming Todd Blanche to head the Justice Department before its summer break appear to be dwindling, as the Trump administration struggles to appease GOP holdouts. And if senators can’t get him through, President Donald Trump threatened to merely wait out the objectors, leaving Blanche in…

Roll Call · Jul 30

Teen lifeguard Ryder Williams saved a 10-year-old from dangerous waves Santa Cruz, California, then returned to rescue 4 more people the same day

Ryder Williams, the 16-year-old lifeguard who rescued a 10-year-old boy from dangerous surf in Santa Cruz, didn't stop there. After returning to duty, he helped in four more rescues the same day as powerful waves and rip currents battered the California coast. US President Donald Trump has announced he would…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Older Americans set to see Medicare cost rise after Trump kills subsidy for drug program

Decision to eliminate concession could mean higher monthly insurance premiums for millions of people

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Iran to get Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems in weeks, sources say

In a move to bolster its short-range air defense capabilities, Iran anticipates the arrival of Chinese-manufactured shoulder-fired missile launchers in the coming weeks. This transaction encompasses hundreds of MANPADS, specifically the QW-12 and FN-16 models.

The Economic Times · Jul 30