Margaret Cho sparks backlash after mocking Lindsey Graham’s death The comedian also made reference to the ailing Mitch McConnell The Independent UK · Jul 13
US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade American president says ships will be charged for safe passage through strait in apparent policy reversal The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
McConnell's absence could jeopardize Republicans' defense spending agenda as the Iran war escalates The Trump administration has asked Congress for an additional $350 billion in defense funds amid the reignited Iran war. Fortune · Jul 13
Trump again shrinks two national monuments reducing their size by another million acres each This move directly challenges proclamations by his predecessors The Independent UK · Jul 13
FACT FOCUS: A look at US and Iranian claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz A focal point of the Iran war is increasingly about who controls the Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that for decades was a relatively safe transit route for Middle East oil and natural gas supplies The Independent UK · Jul 13
Mexico to demand criminal complaints over migrants killed by ICE in US Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexicans ‘outraged’ over killing last week of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by agents in Houston The Guardian - US · Jul 13
Who Replaced Lindsey Graham in the Senate? Darline Graham Nordone Becomes South Carolina's First Female US Senator Darline Graham Nordone becomes South Carolina's first female senator, appointed by Governor McMaster to complete her late brother Lindsey Graham's term, marking a historic milestone for the state. International Business Times UK · Jul 13
LDS church would get sacred site, Martin’s Cove, under proposed BLM land trade now gaining steam A Wyoming state lawmaker is leading efforts to transfer Martin’s Cove, a site significant to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, from public to church ownership The Independent UK · Jul 13
Trump reduces the size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management President Donald Trump is reducing the size of two national monuments in Utah The Independent UK · Jul 13
US judge voids Trump's 'improper' $1.8 billion settlement with IRS A US judge on Monday voided a settlement between President Donald Trump and the Internal Revenue Service over his leaked tax returns, ruling the lawsuit was filed for an "improper purpose". The agreement had granted Trump, his family and business broad protections from tax audits following their $10 billion lawsuit. France 24 · Jul 13
Keir Starmer speaks out on Strait of Hormuz attacks as Trump threatens 20% tolls Sir Keir made his remarks after the US president claimed charging a fee on cargo for use of the Gulf channel was a “matter of fairness” to cover the cost of providing security The Independent UK · Jul 13
Trump goes vroom! Giddy president brings IndyCar best to White House for ‘Grand Prix’ announcement President hosted an event to promote the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, which will see the streets of Washington, D.C., turn into a race track next month The Independent UK · Jul 13
Trump winks at Sean Duffy as he goes full sycophant mode at racing launch Donald Trump gave Sean Duffy a wink after the Transport Secretary heaped praise on the US president at a racing launch at the White House. The Independent UK · Jul 13
Did Lindsey Graham Push Trump Toward War? Plus: Trump's escalating war with Iran, the bipartisan congressional housing bill, and Graham Platner's campaign collapse Reason · Jul 13
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Trump’s Thursday address will reveal foreign plans to interfere in 2020 election he lost: report President regularly falsely insists he won the 2020 election, and he has boosted conspiracy theories linking Venezuela to his 2020 loss
Evening Standard · Jul 13 Starmer calls for restriction-free Strait of Hormuz as Trump threatens tolls The move by the US president to slap a charge on vessels using the sea route is branded ‘economic extortion’ by critics.
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Trump-dominated Supreme Court is more divided than ever The justices were split on ideological lines in nearly a quarter of argued cases this term
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Trump is boosting military spending. Companies backed by his sons are earning billions from it The White House and Trump Organization insist there are no conflicts of interest involved in the president’s sons’ business activities
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Judges allow lawsuit that ties Tylenol to autism to continue after it was dismissed for lack of ‘scientific evidence’ The move has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue
International Business Times UK · Jul 13 Trump IRS Lawsuit Backfires as Judge Exposes $1.8B Scheme and Threatens Lawyer Todd Blanche With Sanctions A federal judge has voided President Trump's IRS settlement, citing bad faith and misuse of power, impacting his legal shield against audits and raising questions ahead of a key confirmation hearing.
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Trump’s Thursday address to reveal alleged foreign interference in 2020 election IN FULL
The Guardian - AU · Jul 13 Morning Mail: Trump to reinstate Iran blockade, Hollywood hails Sam Neill, and sextortion on the rise Online watchdog says young men most likely to be targeted in growing problem; Steven Spielberg and Nicole Kidman remember ‘one of the greats’
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Tony Blair warns Andy Burnham ‘you are not going to be loved’ in leadership advice The former PM was talking at the Tony Blair Institute’s summer drinks in central London as Andy Burnham was effectively confirmed as Sir Keir Starmer’s replacement
The Independent UK · Jul 13 Paramount could soon ditch Hollywood headquarters and head out of state under Trump-allied new owner: report The merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery would see CBS, CNN, HBO, Nickelodeon and the Warner Bros. and Paramount film studios, among other properties, all under the same roof
The Independent UK · Jul 13 White House reacts to ‘Iran War Participation Trophy’ on National Mall mocking Trump IN FULL