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Trump says Thursday address will focus on ‘free and fair elections’
CNN: “But it’s really big news,” he continued. “It’s really, really big news, and our country has to…
July 14, 2026
E. Jean Carroll officially receives more than $5M from Trump in sexual abuse, defamation judgment
CNN: The transfer to Carroll’s attorneys was confirmed on the court docket Tuesday. Carroll’s lawyers said in a…
July 14, 2026
US refunds $81bn in Trump tariffs after supreme court ruled them illegal
The Guardian: According to the budget data, the US has paid out $81bn (£61bn) in tariff refunds so…
July 14, 2026
Trump reverses threat of 20% fee on Hormuz cargo as US prepares to resume Iran ports blockade. Iran turns to Red Sea gateway as new pressure point—AND MORE
BBC: On Monday, the US president said he would impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through…
July 14, 2026
EU sanctions Russian cyber spies for years-long hacking
Politico Europe: The European Union on Monday blacklisted members of a Russian intelligence group it said were responsible…
July 13, 2026
Dubai plans new port to bypass Strait of Hormuz
Financial Times: DP World is planning to build a new port and a container terminal on the United…
July 13, 2026
Kathryn Ruemmler gigs in at Goldman, complicating search for next General Counsel
Wall Street Journal: Ruemmler has been vetting candidates for her old job and has left some people with…
July 13, 2026
Japan builds intelligence agency it hasn’t had since World War II
New York Times: Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is turning to help from…
July 13, 2026
EU moves towards social media ban for children
Financial Times: Von der Leyen said she was considering a “harmonised EU-wide delay to social media” for under-13s,…
July 13, 2026
Court revives lawsuits tying Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism and A.D.H.D.
New York Times: A federal appeals court overruled a district court judge who dismissed the lawsuits, citing unreliable…
July 13, 2026
Knives out at US Supreme Court as justices’ squabbles go public
Financial Times: The hardening of ideological lines at the once collegial top court could have profound consequences for…
July 13, 2026
Companies turn to Chinese AI models to cut costs
Financial Times: DoorDash, Siemens and Airbnb are among the groups that have adopted AI tools built in China,…
July 13, 2026
Ex-Palantir executive to build ‘sovereign’ British AI tech
Telegraph: Valarian’s technology is designed to let companies maintain complete control over how their data are stored, providing…
July 13, 2026
12 states sue to block Paramount Skydance from buying Warner Bros.
Washington Post: The Democratic attorneys general allege that the deal, which would create a news and entertainment behemoth,…
July 13, 2026
Volkswagen chief confirms plan to cut 50,000 more jobs
Financial Times: VW’s supervisory board met on Thursday where its directors failed to agree on the radical staff…
July 13, 2026
Trump’s sons invest heavily in defense tech as father’s admin pours money in
Washington Post: Most of the investments have taken place since Trump was elected president for a second time.…
July 13, 2026
US judge voids Trump’s $1.8bn settlement with IRS that gave him immunity from tax audits
BBC: Williams wrote the lawsuit “was never about a party seeking judicial resolution of a legal issue or…
July 13, 2026
Trump’s attorneys, Justice Dept. leaders misused courts in IRS case, judge says
Washington Post: In a blistering 56-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Kathleen M. Williams accused the Justice Department’s top…
July 13, 2026
Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and imposes 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz. Israel’s secret operation to cultivate Ahmadinejad—AND MORE
BBC: Donald Trump says the US is reinstating its blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz,…
July 13, 2026
He fleeced Navy for millions, then fled country. Now he wants pardon.
Washington Post: Asked how he had gotten away with the graft for so long, Francis bragged that his…
July 12, 2026