Trump revives old tropes as he pushes warnings of ‘communist menace’ President harks back to red scare of his childhood to attack US left – but will such language resonate beyond Maga base? The Guardian - US · Jul 26
‘We’re human beings’: Haitians in the US fear family separation and deportation to violence More than 330,000 Haitian immigrants in limbo as Trump administration seeks to end temporary protected status The Guardian - US · Jul 26
US Halts Iran Strikes Amid Caution On Munition. Mediators Dangle Peace Option Again The issue of dwindling US munitions stockpile and potential political backlash were among the concerns raised to Trump, but there is no clarity on whether this was instrumental in the pause in the US bombardment of Iran. International Business Times · Jul 26
Wes Streeting refuses to say whether he trusts Donald Trump But the new defence secretary claimed on Sky News that Europe would thank President Trump for waking it up from its complacency The Independent UK · Jul 26
Andy Burnham says he will disagree with Trump in public if necessary PM promises to ‘defend national interest before anything else’ in first big broadcast interview since entering No 10 The Guardian - UK · Jul 26
Iran War Escalates, Political Divides Deepen and Streaming Giants Face World Cup Roadblock and More: This Week in Politics It’s been another eventful week, with political leaders making bold statements and setting the stage for future events. Here’s a quick recap of the major political stories that came in over the week. Benzinga · Jul 26
Bernie Sanders Calls Gulf Monarchs 'Billionaire Dictators,' Says They're Trump's 'Best Friends' Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) criticized President Donald Trump’s relationships with Gulf monarchies, arguing the administration has embraced some of the world’s wealthiest ruling families despite their authoritarian systems. Benzinga · Jul 26
UK's new PM Andy Burnham says he's willing to confront Trump if country's interests demand it UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would publicly disagree with US President Donald Trump whenever Britain's national interest required it. While describing his first conversation with Trump as warm, Burnham avoided saying he trusted him, defended an independent foreign policy, and ruled out calling an early general election before… The Economic Times · Jul 26
Iran-US war latest: Trump pauses nightly attacks to make room for talks, says ambassador The tanker had reportedly left an Iran-approved route in the vital shipping route The Independent UK · Jul 26
I will stand up to President Trump if I have to, says Andy Burnham In an interview with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg, the new prime minister vowed to stand up to Trump and find the money to invest in defence The Independent UK · Jul 26
US holds fire against Iran as media reports say Washington's stockpiles are dwindling Another night has passed without further US air strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of nightly bombardments. US media reports that Washington's concerns over dwindling stockpiles of Patriot interceptors and other air defence munitions could be behind the pause in fighting. France 24 · Jul 26
Burnham says he will defend Britain’s national interest in dealings with Trump They spoke on the phone on Monday, within an hour of Mr Burnham arriving in Downing Street. Evening Standard · Jul 26
Anthony Scaramucci Says 'There Are Really Two Americas Right Now' as He Warns of Deep Political Divide Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci said the U.S. is facing a deep political divide between establishment institutions and frustrated populist voters, arguing that a leader who acknowledges both sides could reshape American politics. Benzinga · Jul 26
How Trump could undermine the midterms The president really has no power over elections – but that hasn’t stopped Trump from laying the groundwork to challenge results in November The Guardian - UK · Jul 26
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26 UK journalists ‘self-censoring stories about Trump and the right over safety fears’ Government-backed investigation finds risks are normalised amid ‘a narrowing of the public conversation’
The Guardian - US · Jul 26 Venezuelan men sue aviation firms who flew them to notorious Salvadorian jail Exclusive: CSI Aviation and GlobalX accused of violating civil rights as part of Trump immigration crackdown
The Times of India · Jul 26 Brazil rejects Trump officials' visa requests amid election integrity row Brazil has denied visa requests from two US state department officials who planned to visit the country ahead of the October presidential election. The officials said the proposed visit raised concerns over possible attempts to question the credibility of the country’s electoral system.
The Economic Times · Jul 26 US Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady as inflation swirls The US Federal Reserve is set to hold its second meeting under new chairman Kevin Warsh starting Tuesday, with markets expecting policymakers to keep interest rates steady amid inflation concerns that could be exacerbated by US President Donald Trump's renewed war on Iran. Most investors expect the Fed to hold…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 26 How do we defeat the rise of the extreme right in Scotland and Britain? ANDY Burnham has completed his first week as UK Prime Minister, with the role feeling nearly as temporary as the leader of Scottish Labour.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 26 David Pratt: Is Trump’s Saudi deal set to trigger an arms race? AMONG his many controversial traits, a tendency toward double standards sits high on the list.
The Times of India · Jul 26 Zelenskyy says Russia supplied satellite intelligence that aided Iran's Gulf attacks Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday accused Russia of supplying satellite intelligence to Iran to support strikes on US military bases and Gulf state facilities.
Benzinga · Jul 26 Trump Says 'Preference Is Diplomacy' as Houthis Strike Saudi Aramco Sites, Raising Fears of Wider Middle East War The Iran conflict expanded into new flashpoints across the Middle East as Tehran-backed Houthi forces targeted Saudi energy infrastructure while Washington paused further strikes amid concerns over a broader regional war.
The Economic Times · Jul 26 Iran-Oman talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz make progress: Report Omani officials visited Tehran for talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. These discussions occurred while the United States paused its bombings in the region. Iran accused the United States of violating a memorandum of understanding regarding shipping routes. The US Central Command stated its naval blockade against Iran remains…
The Economic Times · Jul 26 Zelenskyy claims Russia providing satellite intel on US bases and Gulf states to Iran Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated Russia provides satellite intelligence to Iran for strikes. He also revealed Russia prepares to house thirty thousand North Korean troops. This partnership poses a significant global security threat beyond Europe. Russia's actions also target agricultural infrastructure and grain production facilities. Zelenskyy urged unified international action to…
The Times of India · Jul 26 Trump wears '2028' cap at White House dinner, says 'third time will be better' US president Donald Trump on Friday (local time) joked about seeking a third term while addressing the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) Dinner, before quickly clarifying that he was "only kidding."