Fed Meeting Prediction Market Preview: What Will Kevin Warsh Say? Two weeks ago, a Federal Reserve rate hold on Wednesday looked like a lock. Benzinga · Jul 29
Zelenskyy Asks Trump for 300 Patriot Interceptors as Ukraine Faces Critical Winter Missile Shortage— Here's What the US Promised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he asked President Donald Trump for an emergency winter package of Patriot air defense interceptors to protect Ukraine’s energy infrastructure from Russian attacks. Benzinga · Jul 29
'Dementia Talking Again': Economists Slam Donald Trump Over Fumbling Fox News Interview President Trump faced criticism after dodging questions about Iran negotiations on Fox News, leading to online mockery and backlash over his tariff policies and unverified claims. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Trump Falls Asleep at Lindsey Graham's Funeral Service Directly After His Off-Script Eulogy Donald Trump appeared to doze off during Lindsey Graham's funeral at Washington National Cathedral, shortly after delivering an unscripted eulogy. The incident sparked widespread online discussion and mockery. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Trump Anticipates a Forceful Response Against Iran For Breaking The Lull In Fighting: 'They're Going To Get a Beating' President Donald Trump anticipated a forceful response against Iran for attempted strikes against U.S. assets in Jordan. International Business Times · Jul 29
Court Rejects Lawsuit Alleging Religious Liberty Commission Isn't "Fairly Balanced" From Interfaith Alliance v. Trump, decided Monday by Judge John Cronan (S.D.N.Y.): [A.] [T]he Federal Advisory Committee Act ("FACA") …… The post Court Rejects Lawsuit Alleging Religious Liberty Commission Isn't "Fairly Balanced" appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jul 29
Senate panel postpones Blanche attorney general vote The Senate Judiciary Committee will punt its vote on Todd Blanche’s bid to permanently head the Justice Department, after GOP holdouts on the panel said they weren’t satisfied. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, wants to nail down changes to a controversial settlement that created a $1.8 billion “weaponization” compensation fund before… Roll Call · Jul 29
US to award GlobalFoundries $300 million to develop faster AI chip links The award is part of President Donald Trump's effort to direct CHIPS Act research funding toward critical semiconductor technologies as Washington seeks to strengthen its position in the global race with China. The Economic Times · Jul 29
Sean Hannity jokes of heavenly Mar-a-Lago in Lindsey Graham funeral eulogy IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 29
FIFA Boss Gianni Infantino Officially Summoned Before Congress, and it's Getting Serious FIFA boss Gianni Infantino faces congressional scrutiny over his ties to Donald Trump, with 'legal bribery' claims, Trump Tower records and a controversial player ban in focus. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Citadel Securities' Surprise Fed Rate Hike Call Revives Decade-Old Kevin Warsh-Ben Bernanke Feud: 'This Is Bravo TV for Bond Nerds' Citadel Securities‘ bold forecast that the Federal Reserve will deliver a surprise interest rate hike has Wall Street buzzing—not just for its hawkish economic stance, but for the ironic historical connection it highlights between current Fed Chair Kevin Warsh and former Chair Ben Bernanke. Benzinga · Jul 29
New Poll Shows A Dramatic Shift in Latino Voters in Texas Between Ken Paxton and James Talarico A new Texas poll suggests Latino voters are moving sharply toward Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, marking one of the biggest demographic shifts in the state's closely watched Senate race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. Latin Times · Jul 29
'People Will Breathe a Big Sigh of Relief': Michael Wolff on What Happens When Trump Dies in Office Michael Wolff suggests that a sudden death of President Trump could transform him into an iconic figure, while many might feel relieved. Trump's health and legacy remain under scrutiny. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Iran Ended The Pause In Fighting With The U.S. With New Strikes. Oil Jumped As a Result Oil is jumping on Wednesday after Iran resumed attacks against the U.S. after a brief lull in fighting. International Business Times · Jul 29
The National (Scotland) · Jul 29 'This crosses a line' – UEFA furious at FIFA’s World Cup private investment plan 'This crosses a line' – UEFA furious at FIFA’s World Cup private investment plan
The Times of India · Jul 29 Trump announces top civilian honour for teen lifeguard who saved boy at California beach US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that a 16-year-old lifeguard who rescued a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves off a California beach will be invited to the White House and awarded a "high civilian honour."
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Ted Cruz warns against billionaire presidents: ‘They steal and rob from those they govern’ Texas senator fails to see the wood for the trees as he attacks robber baron political leaders out to enrich themselves
International Business Times · Jul 29 Iran Ended a Brief Lull In Fighting With The U.S. With a New Missile Launch. Washington And Riyadh Retaliated Against Its Allies Iran launched a surprise attack against a U.S. base in Jordan on Tuesday, breaking a brief lull in fighting with Washington.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Kansas town is getting an underground nuclear reactor. It’s split the townspeople The so-called Gravity Reactor is being proposed by a California-based start-up company from a father-daughter duo, Liz Muller and Richard Muller
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Trump uses Truth Social to rip Fauci’s athletic skills via a six-year-old video Trump called the former public health official a ‘terrible’ athlete and a ‘phony’
FourFourTwo · Jul 29 Gianni Infantino has issued a $40 million ultimatum over despicable World Cup sell-off plan The FIFA president has promised ‘as much value as possible’ for Member Associations but the football community has reacted angrily to his scheme
We Got This Covered · Jul 29 Donald Trump praises Lindsey Graham’s popularity during his eulogy. And then pauses to admit ‘not everybody’ liked him Admitted it "sounds good" to say everyone liked him.
The Independent UK · Jul 29 Young Africans fear impact of Trump’s aid cuts, survey says Almost half of respondents believe the president’s closure of the US Agency for International Development will negatively affect their country
Evening Standard · Jul 29 Die-hard England fans threaten World Cup boycott as Fifa plans spark backlash The FA said it was ‘deeply concerned’ by Fifa’s proposals.
International Business Times UK · Jul 29 Trump Supreme Court Appeal: Legal Expert Warns of Executive Order Mail-In Voting Grab Donald Trump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to revive an executive order restricting mail-in voting, drawing a stark warning from legal analyst Harry Litman.