Trump asks Supreme Court to back him in imposing sweeping restrictions on mail-in voting IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 27
Broke and broken Democrats are on course to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory this fall ANALYSIS: Just when they seemed poised to take back the House, Democrats are in the red on cash and facing an internal ideological fight, all with less than 100 days until November’s midterm elections, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Jul 27
Global Petrol Prices Soar as Strait of Hormuz Shipping Drops to Three-Week Low Following Iran Blockade Global petrol prices rise as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt shipping routes, affecting energy supplies. Diplomatic efforts continue amid regional instability and military stand-offs. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
New York's 17th District is one of eight Republican-held U.S. House seats Harris won in 2024 Incumbent Michael Lawler (R/Conservative Party), Cait Conley (D), and Effie Phillips-Staley (Working Families Party) are running in the general election for New York's 17th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Jul 27
China Tightens Its Grip on Global Manufacturing as US Share Slides to 17% China now accounts for 28% of global manufacturing, surpassing the US, Japan, and Germany combined. This shift highlights China's industrial dominance and its impact on global trade and consumer prices. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
The Democrats Have a Socialism Problem Plus: the DSA's policy agenda, Trump hits pause on Iran, and deregulating peptides Reason · Jul 27
HIV progress in 'real danger' as global funding plummets RIO DE JANEIRO (BRAZIL) - The science has never been better, but political will has reached a new low: AIDS experts warned Monday that the fight against HIV was in real danger as funding fell by a fifth last year. Bangkok Post · Jul 27
Trump asks Supreme Court for emergency action to let him restrict mail-in voting ahead of midterms The president wants to reverse court rulings that found his order could spark mass voter disenfranchisement The Independent UK · Jul 27
'Go Woke, Go Broke' Curse Strikes Again? Cracker Barrel CEO Exits Amid Failed Rebrand and Trump Criticism Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino resigns after three years of steering the company. She will be replaced by David Deno in October. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
Quote of the day by Marco Rubio: 'American Dream is a term that is often used but also often misunderstood' and the story of An American Son Long before he became the Secretary of State, Marco Rubio introduced himself as An American Son in his 2012 memoir. At that time, he was a Florida Senator, and also an embodiment of American Dream. Throughout his career which he never planned and his meteoric rise in the current Donald… The Times of India · Jul 27
July 2026 Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary The July Fed meeting comes as oil prices fall and the labor market holds steady. And while inflation remains elevated, the FOMC held steady this time around. Kiplinger · Jul 27
Trump administration has a new trick to speed up deporting asylum seekers Asylum applicants could be forced into hostile immigration courts before they’ve even been interviewed under new DHS rule The Independent UK · Jul 27
Fifa president Gianni Infantino called to appear before Congress over Trump ties Democrat Jamie Raskin pushes Fifa to release records of contact with Trump, administration and family business The Guardian - US · Jul 27
Bipartisan headwinds buffet $1B ‘anomaly’ for Trump battleship As Congress acts on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government operating beyond Oct. 1 at current levels, unless specified otherwise, it must decide whether to grant exceptions — potentially including $1 billion to start procuring parts for the first of a new line of proposed Trump-class battleships. But… Roll Call · Jul 27
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Voices: For climate-change deniers, the heat is on THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: As millions are affected by uncontrollable wildfires raging across Europe, and Britain braces for its fourth heatwave of the year, it is time we all accepted the evidence of our own eyes
International Business Times · Jul 27 Oil Plummeted On Hopes Of U.S.-Iran Talks But Chipmakers Dropped. Stocks Were Mixed Overall Stocks were mixed on Monday as the market received contrasting signals: oil plummeted on hopes of U.S.-Iran talks, which brought optimism to the stocks market, but chipmakers dropped again.
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Trump tells Michigan auto workers, ‘I’ve done more for you than your parents’ in latest rambling speech President riffs on everything except the hotly-contested Michigan Senate race in appearance at General Motors facility
The Conversation · Jul 27 US-Saudi nuclear deal invites proliferation risks … unless safeguards are written in A key question remains over the landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal announced with much fanfare on July 22, 2026: Will it allow a nation long suspected of having nuclear weapons ambitions to enrich uranium?
Ballotpedia · Jul 27 Robe & Gavel: A look back at past SCOTUS terms Welcome to the July 27 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Laura Loomer says she was ‘bamboozled’ to oppose Ukraine in new shift against Russia While her shift on Ukraine has been welcomed by Ukrainian leaders, it has also sparked confusion and suspicion in the United States
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Rick and Morty fans rip White House’s AI parody: ‘Rick would think you guys are huge losers’ The 36-second clip also drew the ire of former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
Latin Times · Jul 27 White House Officials Are Said to Be Scrutinizing DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin Four Months Into Tenure According to a senior administration official and a senior DHS official who spoke with NBC News, Mullin has already "annoyed" Trump administration officials after he paused vehicle stops conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement .
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Trump suffers another loss in US appeals court fight over federal voter list State election officials worried the measures were prone to abuse and could lead to widespread chaos
Barchart · Jul 27 Dollar Gains on US Economic Strength The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.06% on Monday. The dollar found support from Monday's US economic news, which showed that new capital goods nondefense, ex-aircraft and parts orders rose more than expected, a sign of economic strength. Some safe-haven demand also supports the dollar as President Trump has...
The Guardian - US · Jul 27 US justice department dismisses charges against California union leader David Huerta was arrested while protesting against an ICE operation during crackdown in Los Angeles