• Foreign Election Silence: Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces a new directive limiting U.S. commentary on foreign elections unless vital to national interest—signaling a shift toward restraint and sovereignty in diplomacy.

• U.S.–Ukraine Drone Swap: President Trump and Zelensky negotiate a military tech deal—Ukraine sends battle-tested drones, America sends weapons. A strategic win-win to outpace China and Russia in unmanned warfare.

• China Tariffs Spike: A 93.5% tariff on Chinese battery materials marks a bold escalation in the trade war. It’s about national security, but will it cost consumers more for EVs and electronics?

• Redistricting Showdown: Texas redraws House maps mid-decade, and California’s Gavin Newsom threatens to retaliate. Could this ignite a nationwide political map war?

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• Trump vs. Powell: President Trump floats firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell over a controversial $2.5 billion renovation and interest rate decisions

• AI Sets Your Ticket Price: Delta Airlines expands its use of artificial intelligence to dynamically price flights.

• FEMA Lawsuit Over Disaster Funds: 20 states sue the Trump administration for canceling the BRIC program, putting flood and wildfire preparation at risk.

• Trump’s Epstein Pushback: The president publicly rejects his own supporters demanding more Epstein transparency.

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•Inflation Report Released:

June’s annual inflation hits 2.7%, with core inflation at 2.9%. Tariffs are driving up prices on furniture, toys, and clothing. The Fed is holding steady on interest rates for now, but political pressure is mounting.

• Largest Indo-Pacific Military Exercise Begins:

The U.S. and 19 allies launch RIMPAC with over 40,000 troops. The message to China? Any aggression will be met by a unified international force.

• Epstein Case Reignites in Congress:

Democrats call on the DOJ to reexamine whether Trump allies got special treatment in the Epstein investigation. Republicans claim it’s political theater.

• DOJ Pushes Back on Ghislaine Maxwell Appeal:

Prosecutors urge the Supreme Court not to hear Maxwell’s case, defending her 20-year sentence and stressing the importance of justice for Epstein’s victims.

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•Ukraine Gets U.S. Weapons—Without the U.S. Bill

President Trump announces a NATO-backed weapons deal sending advanced Patriot missiles to Ukraine with Europe footing the bill, not American taxpayers.

•100% Tariff Threat on Russia’s Trade Partners

If Russia doesn’t enter peace talks within 50 days, nations like India could face 100% U.S. tariffs for doing business with the Kremlin.

• Senate Budget Showdown

Republicans battle over a new reconciliation package and the controversial “Doge Cuts.” Trump threatens to withhold endorsements from senators who don’t back the cuts.

•Cuomo’s Mayoral Plot Twist

After losing the primary to a socialist, Andrew Cuomo stays in the NYC mayoral race as an independent, potentially reshaping the election.

•Air India Crash Raises Alarm

Investigators reveal cockpit confusion and engine failure seconds after takeoff in a crash that killed 260. Human error or mechanical glitch?

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•Trump vs. Senate GOP:

President Trump is threatening to withhold endorsements from any Republican senator who votes against his $9.4 billion Doge Cuts.

•Tariffs & Ukraine Deal:

Tariffs are at their highest levels since the 1930s, raising prices for American families. Trump defends them as necessary to protect U.S. industries. Meanwhile, he’s announced a new NATO deal where the U.S. sends weapons to Ukraine and NATO reimburses the full cost.

•Immigration Sentiment Shift:

A new Gallup poll shows fewer Americans are concerned about immigration, with support for reducing immigration dropping by nearly half. Trump’s policies may be having an effect, but the long-term immigration debate is far from over.

•Texas Flood Disaster:

Trump visits Kerr County after catastrophic flooding leaves over 100 dead and more than 170 missing.

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• FBI Headquarters Battle – The Senate Appropriations Committee blocks Trump’s move to relocate the FBI HQ to DC’s Reagan Building. The plan to move to Greenbelt, MD stays alive, for now.

• Ken & Angela Paxton Divorce – After 38 years of marriage, Texas State Senator Angela Paxton files for divorce from her husband, AG Ken Paxton. The fallout lands squarely in the middle of a high-stakes Senate race.

• Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Stopped – A judge issues a nationwide injunction against Trump’s executive order aiming to end birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants. The case is now a certified class action.

• Ukraine Peace Talks Emerge – Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Russia’s Foreign Minister in Malaysia and hints at a new diplomatic path forward. Could this signal the beginning of the end of a long and costly war?

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•DOJ vs. California

The Trump administration sues California for violating Title IX by allowing biological males to compete in girls’ sports, threatening billions in education funding.

•Trade Deadline Approaches

Treasury Secretary Scott Besant extends tariff deadline to August 1, warning countries to finalize deals or face steep hikes. Trump’s using tariffs as leverage—and it’s working.

•Comey & Brennan Investigated

The DOJ launches a criminal probe into former CIA Director John Brennan and FBI Director James Comey for misconduct during the Trump-Russia investigation. This could be huge.

•Middle East Talks Advance

U.S.-led negotiations with Israel, Qatar, and Egypt aim to free hostages and end fighting in Gaza. But Hamas still refuses to dismantle. Can peace be achieved without empowering terrorists?

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•AI Impersonation Scandal

Someone used artificial intelligence to impersonate Sen. Marco Rubio, targeting high level officials with fake voice messages.

•Trump on DOGE Cuts

The president admits his Department of Government Efficiency overhaul might’ve gone too far, too fast.

•CDC Winds Down Bird Flu Emergency

With no new H5N1 cases since February, the CDC officially ends its emergency response. But canceled vaccine contracts and DOGE-related staffing cuts raise new concerns about pandemic readiness.

•New Tariffs on Copper & Pharma

Trump announces a 50% tariff on copper and a 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals, with a 12–18 month grace period to bring manufacturing back home.

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