Trump Escalates Global Trade War: 35% Tariff on Canada Kicks Off August 1
President Donald Trump dramatically escalated his ongoing trade battles by imposing a 35% tariff on Canadian imports starting next month, igniting tensions with a key ally. This move is expected to disrupt markets and provoke retaliatory measures worldwide.
Number 35% - New Canadian import tariff rate imposed by US starting August 1
Quote "I know the names" — Alan Dershowitz on Jeffrey Epstein client list

Trump Slaps 35% Tariffs on Canadian Goods Starting August 1
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Over Bolsonaro Trial
Brazil Warns of Retaliatory 50% Tariffs on US Goods
President Trump escalates trade conflicts, imposing tariffs on Canada and Brazil, prompting retaliatory threats and economic concerns about impacts on prices and industries in both countries.

Israeli Airstrike Kills 10 Children Outside Gaza Clinic
Surveillance Footage Shows Deadly Israeli Strike on Gaza Medical Queue
Israel Acknowledges Some Iranian Uranium Survived US Strikes
In Gaza, Israeli strikes kill dozens including children amid mounting tensions, while international efforts look for ceasefire amid humanitarian crises and forced displacement plans.

Federal Agents Clash With Protesters During ICE Raid at California Farm
Anti-ICE Protesters Fire Weapon at Federal Agents in California Raid
ICE Raids Trigger Protester Standoff at Southern California Cannabis Grow
Federal enforcement ramps up immigration crackdowns with high-profile raids in California cannabis farms, sparking violent protests and confrontations with demonstrators.

State Department Prepares to Lay Off Nearly 2,000 Employees Friday
State Department Staff Warned of Imminent Layoffs Amid Agency Shakeup
Internal Memo Signals Start of Mass Terminations at State Department
The US State Department prepares for mass layoffs amid ongoing reorganization, with employees bracing for notices following Supreme Court clearance of administrative cuts.

DOJ Subpoenas Over 20 Transgender Medical Providers Treating Minors
Education Dept. Opens Probe Into George Mason University Over Hiring
Trump Admin Pressures Harvard, Demands Info on International Students
Trump administration targets academic institutions and medical providers amid ongoing probes into diversity policies and transgender healthcare for minors.

Trump Strikes Deal to Send US Weapons to Ukraine via NATO Allies
Trump Plans New Arms Shipments To Ukraine Using Foreign Aid Laws
Senator Rubio Meets Russian Foreign Minister Discussing Ukraine Ceasefire
President Trump signals resumption and expansion of arms deliveries to Ukraine, complicating US relations with NATO and prompting mixed reactions.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order Nationwide
NH Judge Pauses Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
Another Federal Judge Halts Trump Order Impacting Citizenship Rights
Federal courts block Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, issuing injunctions and nationwide stays amid ongoing legal battles.

Texas Flood Death Toll Tops 120 as Search Continues Amid Criticism
Kerr County Officials Waited 90 Minutes To Issue Flood Emergency Alert
Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem Faces Heat Over Texas Flood Response
Texas battles deadly flooding disaster with over 120 dead and hundreds missing; emergency response criticized amid investigations into delayed alerts and federal agency actions.

Six Secret Service Agents Suspended Over Trump Assassination Failures
Deputy Director Confirms Secret Service Accountability for Trump Attack
Agents Punished But Not Fired Following Butler, PA Shooting Incident
Secret Service suspends six agents for failures linked to the 2024 assassination attempt on President Trump, raising accountability questions as anniversary nears.

Trump Picks ‘Alpha Male’ MAGA Influencer for Malaysia Ambassador Post
MAGA Phenom Nick Adams Nominated for US Ambassador Role
Trump’s Ambassador Pick Draws Mockery for ‘Alpha Male’ Self-Claims
Trump nominates controversial MAGA influencer Nick Adams as US ambassador to Malaysia, reflecting unconventional diplomatic picks amid political backlash.

DOJ Whistleblower Alleges Ignored Court Orders in Immigration Cases
Emil Bove DOJ Nominee Faces Fallout Over Court Defiance Claims
Steve Bannon Demands Full Release of Epstein Files
Justice Department whistleblowers reveal internal strife and alleged misconduct, including allegations of ignoring judicial orders and suppressing critical documents.

Trump Administration Bars Illegal Immigrants from Head Start Programs
HHS Restricts Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants Amid Policy Shift
Health Department Ends Free Tuition for Illegal Aliens
Health and immigration policies tighten as Trump's administration bans illegal immigrants from federal benefits and health care programs, aiming to reduce taxpayer expenditure.

Texas AG Ken Paxton’s Wife Files for Divorce on Biblical Grounds
State Senator Angela Paxton Ends 38-Year Marriage to Ken Paxton
Ken Paxton Divorce Shakes Up Texas Senate Race Landscape
Political turmoil affects Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, as his wife files for divorce citing biblical grounds, impacting his upcoming Senate campaign.

US Textile CEO: Trump Tariffs 'Wreak Havoc' as Jobs Cut
Levi Strauss Boosts Sales amid Tariff Pressures
U.S. agencies and officials investigate and react to the fallout from Trump's trade policies, including tariffs impacting industries and companies nationwide.

Alan Dershowitz Claims Knowledge of Epstein Client Names
Trump Ally Alleges Biden Admin Destroyed Epstein Records
Epstein Files Investigation Continues Amid Political Pressure
The Jeffrey Epstein case continues to stir controversy with allegations of destroyed evidence, suppressed client lists, and political intrigue surrounding the investigation.

Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion Valuation, Shaking Tech Giants
CEO Jensen Huang Approaches Warren Buffett Riches
New Amazon Hardware Aims To Cool Nvidia Chips Amid Demand
Nvidia breaks market cap records, fueled by AI boom, with CEO Jensen Huang nearly matching Warren Buffett in net worth amid growing tech dominance.

MS-13 Kingpin Captured in Nebraska by ICE
Wanted Armed Suspect Linked to Ambush Shooting at ICE Facility
Rhode Island Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Trump and Others
US fighting high-profile terrorism and crime cases, including arrests of gang leaders, violent suspects, and investigations into political violence and assassination attempts.

Climate Change Triples Heat-Related Deaths in Europe
Rising Demand for Air Conditioning Threatens Energy Supplies
Nanoplastics Now Make Up Majority of Ocean Plastic Pollution
Climate and environmental concerns highlight extreme heat risks, ocean plastic pollution, and mounting pressure on energy and cooling demands worldwide.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Order on Birthright Citizenship
Judge Issues Nationwide Block for Trump Birthright Citizenship EO
New Hampshire Judge Certifies Class Action Against Trump EO
Legal battles rage over Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order, with multiple blocking rulings issued by federal judges despite Supreme Court limits.

Hamas Signals Willingness to Release 10 Israeli Hostages
Israel Insists on Total Hamas Disarmament Amid Ceasefire Talks
Netanyahu Pushes Hard for Hostage Deal in Washington Meetings
US officials and lawmakers voice concerns over Hamas hostage situations and discuss responses amid ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks and disputed disarmament demands.

Education Dept Investigates George Mason University on DEI Issues
Universities Dismantle Diversity Offices Under Trump Pressure
California Legislators Push Back Against DEI in Schools
Numerous states, educational institutions, and agencies face controversies and investigations over policies on DEI, affirmative action, and diversity-related programs.

Texas Flood Response Under Fire Over Delayed Emergency Warnings
FEMA Blamed for Slowed Flood Rescue Efforts in Texas
Officials Criticize Noem Policy for Delaying FEMA Texas Flood Aid
Federal agencies and political leaders face scrutiny over handling of natural disasters, including flooding in Texas and emergency alert failures.

FBI Uses Polygraphs To Detect Leaks and Test Staff Loyalty
FBI Director’s Girlfriend Slams Epstein Conspiracy Theories
Kash Patel Orders Polygraphs To Root Out Dissent Inside FBI
US intelligence and law enforcement agencies undertake polygraph tests and suppress internal leaks amid political tensions and loyalty probes.

Palestinian Activist Sues Trump Admin for $20 Million After Detention
Former Columbia Graduate Seeks Damages Over Trump Immigration Tactics
Trump Administration’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Funds ICE and Deportations
Widening political and legal disputes swirl around Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies, impacting detainees and supporters alike.

Senator John Fetterman Defends ICE, Condemns Calls to Abolish It
Democrats Divided as John Fetterman Slams Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate
Dem Congressman Dean Phillips Warns of Leftward Shift With Mamdani
Prominent Democratic politicians face defections and intra-party disputes over immigration and ideological splits, with some endorsing Trump’s policies.

Man Fatally Stabbed on Knightsbridge Street in London
Skydiving Midair Collision Kills One in Illinois
Teen Murderer Trial Set for Texas Track Meet Stabbing
Tragic accidents and criminal events across the US and UK highlight rising violent crime and personal tragedies, including stabbings, shootings, and deaths in natural disasters.

Alan Dershowitz Claims He Knows Names on Epstein’s Secret List
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Links Epstein to Israeli Govt
John Kerry Admits Trump Was Right on Immigration and Border
Rumors and controversial statements swirl around political figures and social commentary, fueling debate on immigration, race, and the Epstein case among other hot topics.
Wall Street Hits Records Amid Tariff Concerns
Asian Stocks Rise Following U.S. Market Rally
Delta Air Lines Stock Soars 10% On Stabilized Travel Demand
Markets steady as S&P 500 and Nasdaq set new records despite trade tensions; firms face challenges from tariffs and supply chain issues.

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst Eyes Possible Retirement
Sen. Thom Tillis Threatens To Block Trump Nominees
Republicans Scramble to Save Seats As Trump Cuts Cause Rifts
Texas Senatorial race heats up as key GOP figures face retirement speculation amid Senate maneuvers against Trump nomination push.
OpenAI Plans AI Web Browser Launch in Coming Weeks
Tesla Rolls Out Robotaxi Service Expansion Plans
xAI Launches Grok 4 AI Model Amid Mixed Reviews
Advancements in technology and AI shape markets and culture as companies launch new products, patents, and reveal AI impacts on industries.

Fight Over FBI HQ Funding Stalls Government Spending Bill
Senate Committee Approves Legislative Branch Spending Boost
Congress In Turmoil Over Major Appropriations Amid Rift
Political wrangling intensifies as Congress faces critical funding package negotiations amid controversies over FBI headquarters and federal budget use.

UK and France Agree on Pilot Program to Return Migrants
Rubio Condemns Russia, Affirms New Sanctions Considered
UN Migration Chief Warns Border Cracks Could Fuel Instability
International diplomatic efforts continue with announcements on migration deals, nuclear talks, and sanction actions amid geopolitical tensions.

Ford Recalls Over 850,000 Vehicles For Fuel Pump Defects
Walmart Recalls 850,000 Water Bottles After Serious Injuries
Toy Prices Set To Rise This Holiday Due To Tariffs: Hasbro CEO
Economic and consumer sectors respond to inflation shifts and policy changes as companies adjust pricing, recalls, and market strategies ahead of holiday seasons.

Trump to Tour Texas Flood Zone as Death Toll Climbs
Texas Senate Race Shaken By Political Fallout from Floods
Volunteers Race Against Time Amid Central Texas Flood Devastation
Texas flood aftermath continues with ongoing recovery efforts, policy debates, and political fallout as officials and survivors navigate the disaster's scope.
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