Beloved Law and Order star shreds Trump over ‘deranged’ post about Iran war The actor has been a vocal critic of the Trump administration The Independent UK · Jul 16
Donald Trump Endorses MyPillow Founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota Governor, Says the ‘Pillow Man’ Will Be ‘SPECTACULAR’ President Donald Trump endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor on Wednesday, backing a longtime ally and prominent promoter of false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. Benzinga · Jul 16
The FBI is hunting for the people who leaked concerns about Trump’s new Air Force One IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 16
Trump’s switch on ending ICE traffic stops was because his TV friends were mad about the change: report Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin insisted he and Trump were ‘on the same page’ The Independent UK · Jul 16
After the 'Invincible Red Line' Hormuz, Iran Reportedly Prepares Red Sea Blockade as Trump Escalates Infrastructure Strike Threats Iran has reportedly directed Yemen’s Houthi movement to prepare for the closure of the Red Sea oil route, a crucial global energy supply channel, in the event of a U.S. attack on Iranian power infrastructure. Benzinga · Jul 16
Trump's Former Pentagon Chief Warns Bombing Iran Alone Won't Deliver Victory, Suggests Two Options: 'My Big Concern...is China' Mark Esper, the former defense secretary under President Donald Trump, warned that the U.S. might not triumph in a war against Iran if it relies solely on aerial strikes. Instead, he suggested that the U.S. should prioritize economically “strangling” the Islamic Republic. Benzinga · Jul 16
Existential War Plus: fixing Rikers Island, the Democrats' Maine scramble, India's affirmative action, and more... Reason · Jul 16
Tillis adds a new condition to his vote for Blanche Sen. Thom Tillis on Thursday set a new condition for his vote to confirm Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to attorney general: He wants Blanche to meet with Epstein victims first. During the second day of hearings for Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, Tillis, a North Carolina Republican who will… Roll Call · Jul 16
Why Did Trump Fire Roger Rogoff? Court-Appointed Seattle Prosecutor Ousted an Hour After Swearing-In Why did Trump fire Roger Rogoff? Discover why Seattle's newly sworn-in US attorney was ousted within an hour, and how the unprecedented move sparked a legal battle. International Business Times UK · Jul 16
Roger Rogoff Fired After 54 Minutes: Inside The Trump Seattle Prosecutor Dismissal President Trump fired newly appointed U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff in Seattle just 54 minutes after his swearing-in, highlighting tensions between the judiciary and executive over appointment powers. International Business Times UK · Jul 16
In May Donald Trump said his Reflecting Pool renovation would last ’50 years’ – 2 months later it’s being drained and renovated once again Not much reflecting being done here. We Got This Covered · Jul 16
Washington is ready to 'upend the rules-based world order', HRW chief says In an interview with FRANCE 24, Human Rights Watch executive director Philippe Bolopion says the Trump administration has "launched an all-out assault on human rights" at home and abroad. He calls the Fort Bliss ICE detention centre a "human rights catastrophe" and warns Washington is ready to "upend the rules-based… France 24 · Jul 16
Critics Slam Trump's Oval Office: Looks Like a Casino Because It Has 'More and More Gold' Donald Trump's meeting with Iraq's Prime Minister was overshadowed by social media criticism of the Oval Office's increasingly gold decor, diverting attention from discussions to interior design. International Business Times UK · Jul 16
Press freedom is the new terrorism The Trump administration is smothering press freedom and the public's right to know Salon · Jul 16
The Independent UK · Jul 16 The price tag for Donald Trump’s Washington makeover just topped $1 billion IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 16 The worldwide popularity of the United States has been eclipsed by one of its main rivals In Spain, the number of respondents who said that they viewed the US favorably plummeted from 55 percent in 2023 to 30 percent in 2026
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 JD Vance Says Joe Biden Eats Ice Cream in the 'Most Suggestive Way Imaginable', Gets Clowned Online JD Vance faced online ridicule after suggesting Joe Biden's staff made him eat ice cream suggestively during a Joe Rogan podcast, sparking memes and jokes about Vance's interpretation.
International Business Times · Jul 16 U.S. Continues To Launch Strikes Against Iran. They Are Reportedly Aimed At Expanding Options For Further Escalation Recent strikes against Iran are not only seeking to degrade Iran's capabilities to block the Strait of Hormuz, but also pave the way for further escalation should President Donald Trump decide to.
Euronews · Jul 16 Exclusive: US wants ‘a new approach’ to rebuild Gaza, Kushner told EU ministers Trump's son-in-law outlined a new plan for aid distribution in Gaza in break with United Nations practices, Euronews has learned from a closed-door meeting in Brussels.
The Conversation · Jul 16 Has the World Cup been a soft power failure for the US? Hosting the Men’s Fifa World Cup is supposed to be one of the biggest soft power wins a country can score. When Germany hosted the tournament in 2006, it did so under the official slogan “a time to make friends”. It sought to transform its global reputation for being serious…
International Business Times · Jul 16 AI Responsible For Half Of 2026 US Economic Growth, Creating Unprecedented Concentration Risk AI spending is powering U.S. economic growth in 2026, but concentration across stocks, bonds and infrastructure is creating new risks for investors.
The Independent UK · Jul 16 What time is Trump speaking tonight? And how to watch his national address IN FULL
The Economic Times · Jul 16 Daylight saving time to become permanent in US? Here's what it means for your clocks, sleep, winter mornings and what happens next Permanent Daylight Saving Time: The US House of Representatives has approved a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent. This proposal now requires Senate approval and the President's signature to become law. Supporters believe permanent Daylight Saving Time will reduce accidents and improve well-being. However, critics worry about darker winter…
International Business Times UK · Jul 16 Kai Trump Mocked for Looking 'Just as Orange' as Her Grandfather Donald on ESPYs Red Carpet Kai Trump, Donald Trump's granddaughter, faced online criticism for her ESPYs appearance and her defence of the president amidst political hostility.
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Americans are waiting longer than ever for disaster aid under Trump: report IN FULL