Updating The Wall of Receipts For President Trump's Three Appointees How have Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, and Barrett voted over the past year on the interim and certiorari dockets? Reason · Jul 28
Explaining FIFA President’s Plan to Sell the World Cup: Millions to Make and Trump Links The world’s soccer associations have to decide between selling the soul of the sport or making $20 million. Sports Illustrated · Jul 28
White House aide who made $100K betting on Trump speeches is out of his government job President Donald Trump’s longtime teleprompter operator no longer works in government after he was placed on unpaid leave over alleged insider trading The Independent UK · Jul 28
Fifa’s shameful scheme to sell off World Cup is gravest existential threat to football yet – but will anyone stop it? Fifa’s latest money-spinning wheeze, to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investment, has been met with horror. Now its member associations must make a stand against ‘football’s nuclear bomb’, writes Miguel Delaney The Independent UK · Jul 28
Trump recounts leaking Lindsey Graham’s phone number to the world in eulogy speech IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 28
Trump reportedly pushing RFK Jr to cut vaccines more aggressively White House has halted changing vaccine schedule as it is unpopular, but anti-vaxx Trump set on ‘alleviating autism’ The Guardian - US · Jul 28
Rising Zelenskyy and falling Netanyahu cross paths in chaotic White House Ukrainian and Israeli leaders converge on Washington with criss-crossing fortunes, but knowing they can count on little from US counterpart The Guardian - UK · Jul 28
Contentious Democratic Senate contest dominates Michigan’s primary season Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has been among the most contentious elections so far this year. With a week to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the matchup that pits Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County public health official Abdul El-Sayed highlights the ongoing tension between the party’s moderate and… Roll Call · Jul 28
Oman Pitches Iran Voluntary Fee Plan for Hormuz Ships Modelled on Malacca Strait System Oman suggests voluntary fees for ships using the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ease tensions and stabilise oil markets. The proposal mirrors the Malacca model, but Iran's agreement is crucial. International Business Times UK · Jul 28
Experts Warn US-France UN Feud Signals Deepening Rift Between Trump and Europe The US-France UN feud escalates as US diplomats walk out of a meeting, protesting France's criticism of America's human rights record, highlighting a shift in Trump's Europe policy. International Business Times UK · Jul 28
Top AI companies say they want Chinese models to stay available. Is it genuine? In an open letter, Nvidia, Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, and dozens of other AI companies speak out about the importance of access to the latest models—no matter where they're from. Fortune · Jul 28
Trump praises back-to-back meetings with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu US president makes positive posts as Ukraine seeks more firepower and Israeli PM seeks to repair relationship The Guardian - US · Jul 28
Trump and Netanyahu hold first face-to-face talks since their 'disagreement' on the Iran war The meeting was the eighth between Trump and Netanyahu since the US president returned to office in early 2025 and came ahead of elections in Israel and US midterms later this year. Euronews · Jul 28
Rematch to take place in New York's 3rd Congressional District — one of 23 Democratic-held districts that President Donald Trump (R) won in 2024 Incumbent Rep. Tom Suozzi (D) and Michael LiPetri Jr. (R/Conservative Party) are running in the general election for New York's 3rd Congressional District on Nov. 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Jul 28
International Business Times UK · Jul 28 'What a Stupid Question': Donald Trump Explodes at Journalist Querying Senate Filibuster Demand President Donald Trump lashed out at a journalist on Monday, July 27, 2026, after being questioned about his demand to cancel the Senate's August recess.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Zelensky says Trump talks focused on air defences and renewed peace talks Ukrainian president pushes for Patriot missile production rights and pressure on Vladimir Putin
Evening Standard · Jul 28 Zelensky holds face-to-face talks with Trump at White House following UK visit Ukraine’s president flew to Washington after being hosted by Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Portsmouth naval base.
The Economic Times · Jul 28 DC tunes into desi protest music US officials remain silent on Indian local issues, focusing on internal political challenges. In India, meanwhile, protesters demonstrated peacefully, forcing government concessions after extensive efforts. Analysts have found parallels between Indian and American protest tactics and government responses.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Trump uses breaks between Zelensky, Israel and Graham’s funeral to flood Truth Social with manic posts The Truth Social storm included jabs at Elizabeth Warren, boasts about Trump’s numbers on TikTok and familiar, baseless claims about the ‘rigged’ 2020 election
The Independent UK · Jul 28 White House calls Netanyahu meeting ‘positive’ hours after Trump lashed out at Israeli PM IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Longtime Homeland Security official resigns over Trump’s ‘war on immigrants’ Data chief Marc Rosenblum says he’s ‘thrilled’ to leave the Trump administration behind after more than a decade at the agency
The Times of India · Jul 28 'Corruption on Earth': Iran indicts Trump over Khamenei killing, faces death penalty Iran has issued an indictment against US President Donald Trump over the killing of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Jul 28 Minnesota's first-in-the-nation law banning prediction markets is halted in federal court A federal judge has temporarily blocked Minnesota's law banning prediction markets, which was set to take effect Saturday
International Business Times · Jul 28 Trump Officials Believe Sanctions Could Hurt Iran More Than Bombs. Intelligence Points To A Deepening Financial Crisis U.S. officials argue that mounting financial pressure is pushing Iran into one of its most severe economic crises in years, weakening the country's ability to fund its military and regional allies.
The Economic Times · Jul 28 US senators announce deal on new Russia, Iran Sanctions Bill Senators reached a deal on legislation empowering the president to restrict Russian and Iranian energy buyers. This measure allows tariffs on top buyers of Russian crude and natural gas. It also extends penalties on Iran, preventing a lapse in authority. The bill could impact US trade relations with China and…