Trump’s Iran war has the military running out of cash — and Hegseth running to lawmakers hat in hand The depleted Pentagon is reportedly having to cancel military training exercises that keep troops combat-ready and divert funds from weapons purchases The Independent UK · Jul 21
We’ve been desperate for someone to take on Donald Trump. Who knew it would be Coldplay’s Chris Martin? The World Cup left us with some surprising heroes. Kudos to pop’s leader of the bland and his very public rebuke to hatred and division, says music journalist Simon Price The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
The Latest: As the bombing resumes with no exit in sight, Republicans face more trouble The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Jul 21
Israel Reportedly Believes Iran Moved Nuclear Centrifuges To Another Location. Trump Has Threatened To Target It Israeli intelligence reportedly believes Iran has moved thousands of nuclear centrifuges in an area known as Pickaxe Mountain. President Donald Trump has threatened to strike it. International Business Times · Jul 21
Melania Trump Mocked as 'Pathetically Materialistic' Over $2,600 World Cup Outfit Melania Trump's $2,600 outfit at the World Cup final sparked online debate, with critics calling it materialistic and supporters praising her style. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Trump vows revenge on Iran as Israel declares ‘no interest’ in joining war IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 21
The humiliation of Tom Homan After cultivating an image of absolute authority, Donald Trump's border czar was exposed as just another lackey Salon · Jul 21
US immigration agents arrested a record number of people in June, data shows Guardian analysis shows officers arrested 43,138 people as quiet and steady operations ramp up across the country The Guardian - US · Jul 21
'AI Isn't a Bubble, AI Stocks Are': Peter Schiff Warns as SpaceX Drops 46% From Peak Peter Schiff warns that an AI bubble may have already burst, as SpaceX and other frontier AI models face stiff competition from the newly-launched Kimi K3 model from China's Moonshot AI startup. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Florida GOP Civil War: Rick Wilson Details MAGA Coalition Split Ahead of Midterms Republican strategist Rick Wilson says Florida's once rock-solid GOP machine is fracturing, with multiple factors fuelling an internal 'civil war' ahead of the midterms. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Trump DOJ Subpoenas 14 Law Firms as Unofficial Adviser's Secret Deals Exposed The Trump DOJ subpoenas 14 law firms, intensifying a legal battle with the ABA over alleged intimidation tactics linked to executive orders and adviser Boris Epshteyn. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
General Motors lifts 2026 outlook despite hit from electric retreat General Motors raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after reporting solid quarterly results on strong vehicle pricing that offset a hit from costs tied to winding down electric vehicle investments. The big US automaker reported $1.3 billion in profits, down 31 percent from the year-ago period. The Economic Times · Jul 21
'Running Out of Options': Physical Therapist Claims Trump Has Kidney and Heart Disease A physical therapist's claims about Donald Trump's health, including heart and kidney failure, circulate online without verification, while the White House denies such conditions. International Business Times UK · Jul 21
Roll Call · Jul 21 Rotunda tribute and Cathedral funeral announced for Lindsey Graham The late Sen. Lindsey Graham will be honored with a ceremony in the Capitol’s Rotunda ahead of a funeral at the National Cathedral next Tuesday. “For so many of us in the Senate and the House, myself included, Lindsey was more than a colleague, he was a friend,” Senate Majority…
The Conversation · Jul 21 5 lessons from 20 years of climate surveys: Political party matters, but it doesn’t explain everything Why would a young Republican back solar power but reject a carbon tax? Why would two Democrats agree that climate change is real but split over a policy that would charge households more if they exceeded a monthly limit on energy use?
International Business Times · Jul 21 Trump Faces Fork In Iran War: Pursue a Renewed Ceasefire Or All Out War Mediators are pursuing a 10-day ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, but President Donald Trump is also considering escalating to an all-out war.
The Conversation · Jul 21 What Ed Miliband’s appointment does and doesn’t mean for the UK’s foreign policy The route to 10 Downing Street is often fairly parochial, requiring knowledge and experience of local or national issues, rather than international ones. Andy Burnham has been involved in politics for a quarter of a century. But his variety of posts gives us little indication of how he is likely…
International Business Times UK · Jul 21 'Dementia Moment': Trump Trashed Online for Ruining Spain's Trophy Lift Spain's World Cup win over Argentina was overshadowed by Donald Trump's controversial presence on stage during the trophy ceremony, sparking widespread social media debate and scrutiny.
Roll Call · Jul 21 Appeals court upholds contempt of Congress conviction for Navarro A federal appeals court Tuesday upheld a contempt of Congress conviction against Trump ally Peter Navarro tied to his defiance of subpoenas from the panel that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia unanimously…
International Business Times UK · Jul 21 One Day After Friendly World Cup Meeting, Trump Slaps Canada With Shock 50% Tariffs Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian goods, citing unfair trade practices and wildfire smoke issues, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to defend Canada.
The Independent UK · Jul 21 Trump’s latest strikes on Iran unlikely to have any impact with war stuck in limbo, says US intelligence Tehran has vowed to fight until ‘the very last day’ with no signs that the conflict will end soon
International Business Times UK · Jul 21 'An Annoying, Bitter Old Man': Journey Star Trashes Bruce Springsteen's Trump Attacks Journey's Jonathan Cain has torn into Bruce Springsteen, calling the rocker 'an annoying, bitter old man' and accusing him of turning concerts into political rallies.
The Economic Times · Jul 21 Thousands of African winter skiing tourists are flocking to snowy Lesotho Lesotho's Afriski Mountain Resort attracts thousands of winter visitors annually. This unique sub-Saharan ski destination offers slopes for all skill levels. Artificial snow machines ensure operations throughout the Southern Hemisphere's winter season. Tourism contributes significantly to Lesotho's economy and provides employment opportunities. Visitors experience local culture and enjoy unique souvenirs…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21 Football, golf … behold the future of world sport: Donald Trump as referee-in-chief After his dubious intervention at the World Cup, the president is now an arbiter of high-level fairway disputes. There’s one word for that: SAD! says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde