DHS secretary doubles down on Trump’s baseless 2020 election claims Markwayne Mullin at presser repeated many of Trump’s unverified claims from controversial primetime speech The Guardian - US · Jul 17
D.C. Circuit Upholds 5-Year Sentence for Leaker of Trump's and Others' Tax Returns From U.S. v. Littlejohn, decided today by D.C. Circuit Judge Justin Walker, joined by Judges Neomi Rao and Judith Rogers:… The post D.C. Circuit Upholds 5-Year Sentence for Leaker of Trump's and Others' Tax Returns appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jul 17
Protests as Trump envoy arrives in Venice on super yacht diplomacy tour Several hundred protesters marched against the arrival of the American ambassador's luxury yacht The Independent UK · Jul 17
Trump Threatens To Revoke ABC and NBC Licenses for Not Broadcasting His Election Speech As someone should have explained to him by now, that's not how it works. Reason · Jul 17
Republicans control Congress, so why is Trump’s SAVE America Act stuck? President Donald Trump’s obsession with unfounded claims of election fraud has defined his second term in office. But in recent months his fixation has moved from executive nominee litmus tests and executive orders reinforcing proof of citizenship to vote into legislation – dragging Congress into the fray. The Conversation · Jul 17
Trump promises ‘vandal proof’ material for the Reflecting Pool as renovations on his boondoggle project continues Trump has blamed the state of the pool on ‘deranged vandals,’ but critics allege the damage is from botched repair work The Independent UK · Jul 17
Trump Claims 'Affordability' Is a Fake Word Invented by Democrats in Heated White House Address President Trump claims 'affordability' is a fake word, sparking online mockery. His remarks highlight ongoing political debates over economic pressures and the cost of living. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Utility stocks support FTSE 100 in nervy trade The FTSE 100 Index closed up 28.13 points at 10,600.37. Evening Standard · Jul 17
Trump Declared The Iran Ceasefire 'Over': These 7 Energy Stocks Have Been Cashing In Ever Since Crude is up roughly 10%, topping $80 per barrel, since President Donald Trump declared the Iran deal was “over.” Benzinga · Jul 17
VAR ‘fixes’, AI slop and perpetual outrage: the World Cup in the age of conspiracy With cries of malfeasance and injustice over refereeing decisions, Fifa actions and even Argentina’s run, the tournament is a mirror of a theory-pilled society The Guardian - US · Jul 17
Top Republican pollster calls Trump’s primetime address ‘stupid’ and says swing voters don’t care Trump claimed that his Thursday night speech received ‘great reviews’ The Independent UK · Jul 17
The Latest: DHS Secretary Mullin says he’ll chase voter fraud after Trump revives election claims Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin pledged to aggressively pursue voter fraud cases at the White House complex after President Donald Trump revived debunked election theories in his primetime speech Thursday night The Independent UK · Jul 17
Trump Reportedly Furious at Netanyahu Over Türkiye F-35 Sale; Israeli PM Cancels US Trip After White House Meeting Snub Donald Trump is reportedly upset with Benjamin Netanyahu over criticism of a potential US-Türkiye F-35 deal, straining their previously close relationship. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
ICE has arrested over 1,400 people a day in July — hitting a record high Record figure emerged amid new ICE controversy after two fatal shootings of motorists by agents in Texas and Maine The Independent UK · Jul 17
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 Trump administration to grant $12m to groups founded by UK conservatives Jacob Rees-Mogg and Toby Young Exclusive: Controversial grants are part of package criticised as misuse of public money to influence European politics
Barchart · Jul 17 Crude Oil Prices Soar as the US and Iran Escalate Attacks August WTI crude oil (CLQ26 ) today is up +2.16 (+2.74%), and August RBOB gasoline (RBQ26 ) is up +0.1049 (+3.19%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today, with crude posting a 1-month high and gasoline posting a 7-week high. Crude is rallying today on heightened concerns...
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Trump’s declassified docs reveal that Russia tried to help him in 2020 – a claim the president has long denied Among documents released by the White House, one confirms Russian government-linked actors tried to boost Trump’s 2020 campaign
Barchart · Jul 17 Trump Just Gave a Shoutout to This Top Defense Contractor. Here’s What to Know. Trump praised General Dynamics submarines but demanded faster production at a defense summit, even as the company posts strong Q1 earnings.
International Business Times UK · Jul 17 US-China Relations at Risk Again After Trump's Primetime Address Revives China Election Interference Claims Trump revives China election interference claims, drawing a sharp denial from Beijing and raising fresh questions over US-China relations and a planned Xi Jinping summit.
Euronews · Jul 17 China rejects Trump's election interference accusations as 'groundless' At a daily briefing in Beijing, a spokesperson called on the US to stop making what it described as 'groundless accusations' against China.
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Takeaways: The ICE officer who killed a man in Maine has a violent history, family and records say The Immigration and Customs Officer who shot and killed a Colombian driver in Maine this week has a long history of serious psychiatric issues and a violent history with the women in his life, several of his close relatives told The Associated Press
Evening Standard · Jul 17 Will Donald Trump attend World Cup final and will he present the trophy? United States president left Chelsea players baffled by his appearance in the Club World Cup trophy presentation
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Taco Bell sued by customer who allegedly contracted ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite Exclusive details: ‘We are better at this,’ food safety attorney Bill Marler told The Independent. ‘We have been better at this’
International Business Times UK · Jul 17 'What A Crybaby': Netizens Slam Donald Trump's Threat To Shut Down ABC And NBC Donald Trump's threat to seek the revocation of ABC and NBC's broadcast licences after they declined to air his speech live has drawn fierce online backlash and renewed scrutiny of the FCC's role.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 17 Iran proves it can still inflict damage despite waves of US attacks Leaked US intelligence report concluded Iran retained 70% of missiles and launchers after 38-day spring campaign