Andy Burnham will 'open up the North Sea' for oil drilling, Donald Trump claims DONALD Trump has said Prime Minister Andy Burnham told him that he would 'open up the North Sea' for oil drilling The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
Lindsey Graham returns home as friends honor his South Carolina ties at funeral Murners in Columbia recalled a man deeply connected to his humble origins The Independent UK · Jul 29
How President Donald Trump Was the Top Crypto Earner in 2025 Trump said he was "not a fan" of cryptocurrencies a few years ago. In 2025, we made more than $1 billion from crypto. So, what changed? Barchart · Jul 29
‘We Make America Strong’: Capturing the Chicano Experience in Zoot Suit, La Bamba and Real Life A new documentary on playwright and filmmaker Luis Valdez comes at a moment of cultural reckoning over whose stories get told in the Trump era. Capital & Main · Jul 29
DeSantis Says SAVE Act Has 'Basically Zero' Chance of Passing Before August Recess The SAVE America Act has failed multiple times in the Senate, including unsuccessful attempts to advance it as standalone legislation and to attach it to a budget reconciliation package Latin Times · Jul 29
Strait of Hormuz shipping hits ‘crisis-era lows’ as conflict risks spreading The renewed hostilities in the Middle East lead Donald Trump to issue a foul-mouthed warning to Iran. Evening Standard · Jul 29
Senate weighs next steps on Russia-Iran sanctions The Senate on Wednesday evening took another step closer to advancing a bill that would impose long-stalled sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine and extend for five more years sanctions on Iran. The Senate voted 84-12 in favor of a motion to proceed to consideration of the legislative… Roll Call · Jul 29
United States Oil Stock Rallies After Trump Vows to Hit Iran Hard United States Oil Fund (NYSE:USO) shares are surging Wednesday after President Donald Trump pledged a severe military response to an overnight Iranian ballistic missile strike on American forces. Benzinga · Jul 29
Trump’s Most Chaotic Moments From Lindsey Graham’s Funeral As He Appears To Fall Asleep After Mocking Senator During his eulogy, Trump called the deceased politician a "tough cookie" and admitted that "not everybody" liked him. Bored Panda · Jul 29
Donald Trump Health Rumours Explode as Viral Snap Appears to Show Aide Carrying 'Diaper Bag' A viral photo of Donald Trump's aide, Natalie Harp, carrying a bag has sparked rumours about the former president's health, with critics suggesting it contains adult diapers. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Republicans want to hold Fauci in contempt for invoking the Fifth. Can they do that? Rand Paul wants the top doc to face ‘consequences’ for refusing to testify The Independent UK · Jul 29
A divided Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite high inflation The ongoing war in Iran continues to inject considerable uncertainty into the Fed’s decision-making process The Independent UK · Jul 29
The Fed Kept Interest Rates Steady, But It Was Not a Unanimous Decision The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged, but stubborn inflationary risks and renewed energy market volatility keep pressure on the central bank to tighten policy later this year. International Business Times · Jul 29
DOJ turned to former mobster to strengthen case against James Comey IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 29
Ballotpedia · Jul 29 Incumbent Monica De La Cruz (R) and Bobby Pulido (D) are running for Texas' 15th Congressional District, one reshaped by redistricting in 2025 Incumbent Monica De La Cruz (R) and Bobby Pulido (D) are running in the general election for Texas' 15th Congressional District on November 3, 2026.
The Guardian - US · Jul 29 Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump’s renewed calls to lower them Rates remain unchanged for fifth time since December as tenuous Iran peace deal pushes energy prices up again
Ballotpedia · Jul 29 Amish Shah (D), Jay Feely (R), and Monica Alponte (L) are running for the open seat in Arizona's 1st Congressional District Amish Shah (D), Jay Feely (R), and Monica Alponte (L) are running in the general election for Arizona's 1st Congressional District on November 3, 2026.
The Economic Times · Jul 29 US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady as Iran-driven inflation risks keep markets on edge The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, awaiting clearer inflation signals. Renewed fighting linked to Iran pressures oil prices and clouds economic outlook. Inflation remains above the Fed's target, causing investor concern about potential price increases.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Trump unveils $22 billion renovation plan to make over the country’s ‘worst airport’ The project's financing will come from the airport authority and the airlines operating at Dulles, according to a White House official
Latin Times · Jul 29 Haitians Get A Brief Reprieve As End Of TPS Is Delayed, Buying Thousands More Time Thousands of Haitian immigrants in the United States received a temporary reprieve after a federal appeals court delayed the immediate termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS), giving them more time before losing deportation protections and work authorization. The ruling came just days before protections were scheduled to expire, preventing what…
International Business Times · Jul 29 Israel Reportedly Believes Iran Moved Centrifuges Deep Beneath a Mountain: 'Enrichment Is Currently Taking Place' Israel believes Iran has moved centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain and is enriching uranium there, according to a new report.
Salon · Jul 29 CNN is complicit in the Trump circus The press didn't just cover Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner meltdown — it enabled it
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Deadly flooding in West Virginia finds prevention plans unaddressed Communities across north central West Virginia are left picking up the pieces in the wake of another major flood
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Stephen Colbert lands anti-censorship award after relentless Trump criticism on The Late Show The award arrives after CBS ended Colbert's program in May, a decision that removed a high-profile platform for one of Trump's most prominent critics
Euronews · Jul 29 Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn €71 million defamation award in sexual assault case The appeal was filed electronically and is expected to be formally docketed with the court later on Wednesday.