Trump officials kill proposed rules for Pfas-contaminated sewage fertilizer EPA tosses out scientific research carried out under Biden and says toxic sludge not a significant threat to public The Guardian - US · Jul 20
Trump administration puts kibosh on HIV prevention funding The Trump administration will not renew direct federal funding of community-based organizations that work on HIV prevention, according to multiple groups impacted by the freeze. The move is the latest step in the administration’s push to eliminate funding for DEI-focused initiatives that help the LGBTQ community. But this one directly… Roll Call · Jul 20
Trump Presidency Liability: How MAGA Influencers Are Derailing the House GOP Agenda MAGA influencers now threaten Trump's political agenda by creating a parallel power structure, disrupting legislative processes, and selling access to Trump's inner circle. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
Mediators propose 10-day ceasefire to revive Iran-U.S. interim deal: Senior Iranian official Senior Iranian officials have revealed to Reuters that mediators are pushing for a 10-day ceasefire. The goal is to breathe new life into a stalled interim deal between Iran and the United States, aiming to de-escalate tensions and reopen diplomatic channels for crucial negotiations. The Economic Times · Jul 20
'A Kind of Delirium': Biographer Claims 'Mental Illness' Drives Trump's 2020 Election Fixation Michael Wolff, a veteran reporter, claims Trump's fixation on the 2020 election is driven by a 'mental illness', highlighting a disconnect from reality and its negative political impact. International Business Times UK · Jul 20
Trump says Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 will be taken out of service to be 'maxed out' US President Donald Trump has said the Boeing 747-8 gifted by Qatar and now used for presidential travel will soon undergo upgrades to strengthen its capabilities, after questions emerged about its security features. The Times of India · Jul 20
Iran compares US to Isis after Trump strikes bridges and power plants IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 20
Gas prices spiral over $4 as U.S.-Iran war heats up again, amid warning that 'economic gravity' will soon catch up to American families "In the Wile E. Coyote scenario, economic gravity eventually exerts itself," wrote UBS's Paul Donovan this morning. Fortune · Jul 20
Moment Trump is asked to step aside by Spain after handing over World Cup trophy IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 20
'Democracy Belongs to All of Us': JB Pritzker Warns of Growing Challenges to Voting Rights, Black History and Equality Illinois Governor JB Pritzker (D) warned that the country is facing a critical moment for democracy, urging Americans to defend voting rights, preserve Black history and continue the fight for equality. Benzinga · Jul 20
President Trump Confirms When He Wants U.S. to Host World Cup Again The United States’s time as co-host of the 2026 World Cup has come to a close. Sports Illustrated · Jul 20
‘Complete shock and dismay’: scientists unite against Trump’s $1tn grant attack OMB proposal would upend entire grant-making system – and put vast sums into hands of political appointees The Guardian - US · Jul 20
High school math teacher seeks to win US House seat in Minnesota by emphasizing affordability Democrat Jake Johnson is running against Brad Finstad, who has held his seat in Minnesota’s first district since 2022 The Guardian - US · Jul 20
Why oil prices haven't gone crazy despite 5 months of US-Iran war Oil prices stayed below predictions despite the US and Iran conflict. China's reduced oil imports significantly impacted global demand for crude. The United States increased its own oil production and released reserves. President Trump's statements influenced market sentiment and trader behavior. Saudi Arabia rerouted shipments, and ample physical oil supply… The Economic Times · Jul 20
Salon · Jul 20 MAGA merger will make movies boring The Paramount/Warner Bros. merger will suck the joy out of TV and movies
The Economic Times · Jul 20 Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada to be sentenced in US to life in prison Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada faces sentencing Monday for his role in the Sinaloa Cartel. He admitted to shipping millions of kilograms of cocaine over decades as a cartel leader. Zambada agreed to a plea deal last year, avoiding the death penalty. He was arrested in July 2024…
The Conversation · Jul 20 World Cup ‘Falklands are Argentine’ banner is a foretaste of diplomatic challenges ahead for the UK The sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina over the Falkland Islands (or Las Islas Malvinas) was brought centre-stage once again in the aftermath of the World Cup semi-final in Atlanta.
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Donald Trump’s big World Cup day out: crowd boos, player snubs and failed photobomb The final game of the World Cup was Trump’s first, as he watched football’s biggest match alongside Gianni Infantino
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Marjorie Taylor Greene slams Pete Hegseth’s reaction to Iran killing 2 U.S. soldiers: ‘Sacrifice?? WTF’ Former MAGA loyalist Majorie Taylor Greene lashed out at the Trump administration’s ‘bloodlust for a senseless war’ after two U.S. service members were killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan.
We Got This Covered · Jul 20 Donald Trump refuses to leave stage at World Cup celebration, loudly booed by enormous crowd FIFA president tries to usher him away, but Trump stays put.
International Business Times · Jul 20 More Countries View China In A More Positive Light Than U.S. For The First Time In Decades, A New Poll Shows China is now seen more positively in many countries of the world than the U.S., according to a new study.
The Independent UK · Jul 20 Muppets, Donald Trump and Lego trophies: The top 10 weirdest moments from the World Cup final Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in added time in a game which was full of colourful and at times farcical incidents but notably low on football quality
The Guardian - US · Jul 20 Trump exploring additional tariffs on Canada for wildfire smoke impacts in US, White House official says –as it happened This live blog is now closed.
BANG Premier · Jul 20 Journey star Jonathan Cain follows Mick Jagger in blasting Bruce Springsteen for bringing up politics Journey keyboardist Jonathan Cain says celebrities should “shut up” about politics as he defends his own conservative stance.
International Business Times · Jul 20 Latino Support Helped Trump Win In 2024. Those Same Voters Could Doom The GOP In The Midterms The Latino vote is seen as critical to Democrats if they want to flip the House in the November midterm elections.