DOJ moves to drop charges against California union leader after ICE protest arrest ‘We said from the outset that this prosecution had no legal basis,’ the labor union leader’s legal team said The Independent UK · Jul 27
FIFA's Infantino targets critics he says spread 'hate and false rumors' about World Cup FIFA President Gianni Infantino has attacked perceived critics one week after the World Cup final for “spreading hate and false rumors” about the tournament The Independent UK · Jul 27
A VC says he declined to join the Trump family’s crypto venture after cofounder Steve Witkoff couldn’t pronounce ‘memecoin’ Longtime venture capitalist Nic Carter said Steve Witkoff’s limited crypto knowledge dissuaded him from investing in World Liberty Financial. Fortune · Jul 27
Burnham’s Ukraine gambit is a symbolic start for PM who wants to look inward New prime minister wants to focus at home, but his first week already suggests the world has other plans The Guardian - UK · Jul 27
Trump Said Air Strikes Would Stop Drugs Flowing Into U.S. From The Caribbean. DEA Says They Haven't Made A Difference The Trump administration's air strikes on drug smugglers haven't slowed the flow of drugs into the U.S., but they have led drug dealers to alter their tactics, the DEA said. International Business Times · Jul 27
Trump’s strikes on alleged drug boats have done little to curb cocaine flow, report says IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 27
James Comey explains why he should not be charged with threatening Trump’s life in new ‘8647’ case filing Lawyers say DOJ’s politically charged case over a prominent critic’s seashells photo imperils First Amendment rights The Independent UK · Jul 27
Drones attack Iran's neighbours as Tehran appears to test Trump's latest pause Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iraq reported drone attacks on Monday. Iran-backed militias launched drones from Iraq targeting Saudi petroleum sites. Houthi allies in Yemen also claimed attacks on Saudi oil transit sites. The United States had recently suspended its air strike campaign against Iran. This strategic shift occurred after military… The Economic Times · Jul 27
The Houthis Said They Keep Hitting Saudi Oil Infrastructure. That Could Spell More Trouble For Global Supply The Iran-backed Houthis claimed to have struck crude oil supply and transport sites that connect eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea. International Business Times · Jul 27
White House criticized for Rick and Morty-inspired video of Trump and Vance IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 27
Cracker Barrel names a new CEO after turbulent year and controversial rebrand IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 27
'What Kinds of Connections Has Barron Trump Potentially Made for Andrew Tate and His Brother?' Asks Democratic Lawmaker A Democratic congresswoman has called for Barron Trump to testify before Congress over his reported links to influencer Andrew Tate. International Business Times UK · Jul 27
Trump to Senate: Cancel August recess As the Senate speeds toward its upcoming August recess, President Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep his chamber in session and in Washington instead. So far, that’s unlikely. “You could stay here till Christmas” and the situation wouldn’t change, Thune said.… Roll Call · Jul 27
After insults at WHCD, Trump touts economic record in Michigan President Donald Trump headed to Michigan on Monday to again try selling the U.S. economy to voters ahead of November’s midterms, hitting the state’s competitive 7th District with control of the House on the line. After making a campaign stop last week in Georgia, he was back in a state… Roll Call · Jul 27
The Guardian - UK · Jul 27 Trump warns of return to ‘strong military action’ if Iran diplomacy fails Washington and Tehran issue conflicting messages over the status of talks to end Middle East crisis
The Independent UK · Jul 27 White House posts bizarre ‘Rick and Morty’-style cartoon of Trump and Vance after creator’s revealing admission “People can’t afford gas, groceries, rent, and healthcare,” former congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said in response to parody video featuring robot Chuck Schumer as a robot
Latin Times · Jul 27 Venezuela Becomes the Latest Nation to Abandon the ICC, and Washington Applauds a Court in Freefall Venezuela notified the UN of its ICC exit the same day the court ousted its chief prosecutor over sexual misconduct findings; the US cheered both.
Reason · Jul 27 Waltz: Interceptor Shortage Is Biden's Fault, Fake News, and Illegal To Discuss The Trump administration official contradicted himself as he tried to explain away bad news from the Iran war.
Evening Standard · Jul 27 Stocks jump as US-Iran pause sees oil price fall The US held fire at the weekend after 13 days of attacks on sites in Iran.
International Business Times UK · Jul 27 'Proceed With Caution': Trump Aide Natalie Harp Warned Over Deeply Personal Secret Notes A new book on Donald Trump's presidency has triggered scrutiny of aide Natalie Harp, amid claims she leaves intimate notes for the president and shapes the praise he sees.
The Economic Times · Jul 27 Donald Trump says US in 'good talks' with Iran, sees chance of breakthrough President Trump stated that Washington is currently engaged in productive discussions with Iran. He expressed optimism regarding potential progress in these ongoing negotiations. The President emphasized that there is no immediate pressure to conclude these important talks. He also mentioned the nation possesses substantial ammunition reserves.
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Bari Weiss’ CBS Evening News woes worsen as ABC’s David Muir surges past her anchor in ratings CBS News continues to face a series of setbacks and a decline in viewership since Bari Weiss was named editor-in-chief last year
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Hegseth’s 67 deadly drug boat strikes have not stopped cocaine from flooding into the US. Trump’s own DEA says so Traffickers are using planes, larger boats and sailing close to coastlines as cocaine production in South America ramps up
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Trump visits Michigan amid feud over Canada tariffs and new border bridge Michigan's economy relies heavily on Canada, meaning new tariffs — coupled with inflation and gas prices — have created additional economic concerns statewide
International Business Times · Jul 27 Trump Says U.S. Is In 'Deep Talks' With Iran. He Also Warns Of 'Very Strong Military Action' If They Are Unfruitful President Donald Trump warned of "very strong military action" if talks between the U.S. and Iran are unfruitful.