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The Independent UK · 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

A new statue trolling Trump and his war with Iran has appeared on the DC National Mall

The trophy comes from the same group of anonymous artists who put a statue of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein on the National Mall last year

The Independent UK · Jul 13

Boosie Badazz Paid MAGA Operative $600K for a Trump Pardon They Never Delivered

Rapper Boosie Badazz is in a legal battle to recover $300K from lobbyists after spending $600K on a failed attempt to secure a Trump pardon for a federal gun charge.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

Lindsey Graham may be dead, but his ‘bunker-buster’ looms over India

Senator Graham's Russia Sanctions Bill remains a significant concern for India's energy security. This legislation targets countries purchasing Russian energy, placing India and China in its sights. Graham's recent death may have unexpectedly boosted the bill's political momentum. India's increasing reliance on Russian crude oil makes its exposure more pronounced.…

The Economic Times · Jul 13

Trump loses his ‘Senate whisperer’ after Graham’s sudden death

Donald Trump has lost a go-to ally in the Senate after the death of Lindsey Graham, with senior White House aides and other Republicans — and even some Democrats — saying the late senator had become a crucial part of the president’s legislative efforts. The 71-year-old Budget Committee chairman and…

Roll Call · Jul 13

US Congress battles over allowing Turkey to return to the F-35 programme

While the White House has signalled a desire to work more closely with Ankara, some members of Congress have raised concerns about plans to allow Turkey to rejoin the fighter jet programme.

Euronews · Jul 13

Tiffany Haddish Says She Can Make Trump 'Mad Just by Being a Successful Black Woman' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Tiffany Haddish's guest-hosting on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' ended with a viral moment as she joked about Donald Trump, sparking a response from the White House and showcasing her comedic prowess.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

White House to rally utilities, data centers over AI power costs

The White House plans a voluntary pledge for utility companies and data centers. This initiative aims to manage AI's growing electricity demand without raising consumer costs. Several major tech firms previously signed a similar pledge to fund infrastructure. The new event will broaden commitments and include governors from key states.…

The Economic Times · Jul 13