Trump defends 50% tariffs on Canada, saying ‘they need us to survive’ Mark Carney says Canada is ‘united’ in face of threats as leaders agree to talk before tariffs take effect next month The Guardian - US · Jul 21
Dollar Edges Higher as Crude Oil Prices and Bond Yields Climb The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.23% on Tuesday. The dollar moved higher on Tuesday as the escalation of hostilities between the US and Iran is boosting crude oil prices, which raises inflation expectations that could prompt the Fed to tighten monetary policy, a supportive factor for the dollar.... Barchart · Jul 21
NJ Gov Sherrill Says Trump Has 'Zero Credibility' as State Admits 6,600 Noncitizens Wrongly Registered To Vote Governor Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey revealed a software glitch that registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, criticising the previous administration and dismissing Trump's election fraud claims as baseless. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Threats to Global Crude Supplies Push Prices Higher August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) on Tuesday closed up +1.68 (+2.02%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) closed up +0.0169 (+0.50%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Tuesday, with crude climbing to a 5-week high. Threats to global oil supplies are boosting crude oil prices as the... Barchart · Jul 21
A new threat by Yemen's Houthis could widen the Iran war and put another trade chokepoint at risk Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared a blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially widening the Iran war and further disrupting global trade The Independent UK · Jul 21
Could the World Cup be back in the US as soon as 2038? Absolutely Explosion in ticketing and hospitality revenue goes along with a desire by Fifa to recoup lost TV income in future deals The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
One state has gone full MAHA and barred certain dyes from schools State leaders have joined the Trump administration’s Make American Healthy Again push to remove artificial dyes from the food supply The Independent UK · Jul 21
Can the GOP trifecta meet their ‘mandate’ moment? When Republicans won in 2024, they promised to use their coveted trifecta to deliver on an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for President Donald Trump’s agenda. With few legislative days left ahead of midterms, some argue they should have done more. It’s left some lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of their red… Roll Call · Jul 21
Trump ‘will not forget’ Miliband criticism as appointment sparks anger IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 21
Trump’s head of AI safety agency just resigned, but he was only on the job for three months Chris Fall was only in the job for three months before resigning, and no reason has been provided for his departure. TechRadar · Jul 21
Demis Hassabis's proposal for a FINRA for AI gains momentum. But is it a good idea? The self-regulatory body for financial brokerages has been plagued by concerns about conflict of interest, raising questions about whether it's the right model for AI. Fortune · Jul 21
Not just for America’s sake, Donald Trump must stop the bombing THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With the nightly strikes on Iran now in double figures – and with Tehran retaliating far beyond the closure of the Strait of Hormuz – the US should end its escalating cycle of violence in the Middle East and negotiate a way out The Independent UK · Jul 21
Appeals court upholds White House adviser Peter Navarro's contempt of Congress convictions A federal appeals court has upheld White House adviser Peter Navarro’s convictions for defying a subpoena for records from the House committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol The Independent UK · Jul 21
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Trump administration pushes ahead with plans to reopen the US embassy in Libya The State Department has informed Congress that it plans to move ahead with the potential reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Libya
Roll Call · Jul 21 Which direction is Trump’s job approval rating headed? ANALYSIS — The good news for Republicans is that President Donald Trump’s job approval rating isn’t getting any worse. The bad news is that many of the issues that drove his rating down in the first place are making their way back into the news, with the midterm elections creeping…
Salon · Jul 21 Why conservatives hate "The Odyssey" Christopher Nolan’s adaptation centers on emotions they aren’t allowed to feel
The Independent UK · Jul 21 US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years The Trump administration is seeking to toss aside a 60-year-old requirement for tens of thousands of private sector employers to submit workforce demographic reports each year to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the agency responsible for enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the workplace
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red Sea Warning to shipping companies, on top of Iran’s chokehold on strait of Hormuz, may severely affect Saudi oil exports
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Top Republican rages at needing a photo ID for Olive Garden pasta but not on voting day He appeared to be referencing the Italian-American chain restaurant’s ‘Never-Ending Pasta Pass’
The Times of India · Jul 21 Israel says Iran moved thousands of centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain - Report Israeli intelligence has assessed that Iran has moved thousands of nuclear centrifuges into a deep underground site in the Natanz area known as Pickaxe Mountain, making them harder to target in aerial strikes, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing US and Israeli officials.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 US appeals court overturns ruling that freed Columbia activist Mohsen Mahdawi The ruling echoes a similar decision earlier this year against Mahmoud Khalil, a former classmate of Mahdawi’s at Columbia University
Roll Call · Jul 21 For Darline Graham, winning Trump’s endorsement may be the easy part South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham has collected several key endorsements since announcing Monday she would run for the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. But the political newcomer, who entered the race for a full six-year term at the urging of President Donald Trump, now faces a potentially…
Bangkok Post · Jul 21 Donald Trump and the Persian threshold of pain It would be so easy for Donald Trump to escape from the trap he has built for himself in the Persian Gulf. Just declare a victory and leave.
The Economic Times · Jul 21 US President Donald Trump says 'we are not finished at all' with Iran, warns of more strikes President Trump indicated the United States is not finished with Iran. He warned of soon targeting the underground nuclear facility known as Pickaxe Mountain. The US President stated that Iran would take decades to rebuild from damage. Iran expanded its attacks across the Middle East on Tuesday. This conflict resumed…