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Trump Hits 65 Nations with New Tariffs Aug 7

Trump Raises Canadian Tariffs to 35% Overnight

Trump’s Tariff Deadline Spurs Global Market Drop

President Donald Trump implements new tariffs affecting over 65 countries, escalating global trade tensions with significant impact on Canada, Mexico, Asia, and other trading partners. Multiple deadlines and revised tariff rates aim to pressure trade agreements.

Deadliest Strike on Kyiv: 31 Killed in Missile Attack

Zelensky Urges Harder Sanctions After Deadly Kyiv Attack

Kyiv Mourns After Russian Missile Killings Surge

Severe Russian missile strikes devastate Kyiv, resulting in the deadliest attack on the city in a year with multiple civilian casualties and calls for international sanctions against Russia.

US Envoy Steve Witkoff Visits Gaza Food Sites

Trump Envoy Meets Netanyahau in Gaza Aid Push

Aid Crisis Deepens as US Envoy Tours Gaza Sites

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff tours Gaza aid distribution to assess humanitarian crisis amid escalating deaths and shortages, as the international community pressures Israel and Hamas over aid access.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump on Migrant Protections

Judge Extends Deportation Shield for 60,000 Migrants

Delayed Termination of TPS Leaves Migrants Safe for Now

Judiciary and legal actions escalate with federal judges blocking Trump administration efforts to end deportation protections for tens of thousands of migrants from Central America and Asia.

Trump Revives Presidential Fitness Test for Schools

White House Champions Fitness Test Return With Stars

President Donald Trump reinstates the Presidential Fitness Test in schools aiming to improve youth health, accompanied by public endorsements from athletes and sports figures.

South Korea’s Ex-Leader Strips to Avoid Questioning

Yoon Defies Probe Taking Off Prison Clothes Again

Jailed South Korean President Resists Interrogation

South Korea’s jailed ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol continues to resist investigators by refusing questioning, including removing his prison uniform, escalating legal and political tensions in the country.

Senate Democrats Block Arms Sales to Israel

Senate Votes Against Weapons to Israel Amid War

U.S. Senate Democrats increasingly oppose arms sales to Israel amid Gaza conflict, signaling a notable shift in Congressional sentiment on military support.

DC Bar Recommends Disbarment for Trump Ally Clark

Trump Ally Faces Disbarment Over Election Role

Federal judges and legal bodies take action against Trump administration appointees involved in election-related controversies, including recommendations to disbar former Justice Department officials.

US Job Growth Slows Sharply: 73,000 Added in July

Labor Market Weakens as Jobs Gain Slows to 73K

Weak July Jobs Report Raises Economic Concerns

U.S. employers add only 73,000 jobs in July, marking a significant slowdown amid ongoing trade tensions and pressure on economic growth indicators.

Heathrow Unveils Plans for Third Runway

Heathrow Airport announces plans for a long-debated third runway expansion to increase capacity, aiming for operations within the next decade.

Judge Blocks Trump From Ending Migrant Protections

Federal Court Halts Termination of TPS Protections

Judge Extends Safeguards for Central American Migrants

Federal judge blocks Trump administration plan to end Temporary Protected Status for thousands of migrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua, citing discriminatory language.

Prosecutors Seek Heavy Term for Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Diddy Lawyers Demand New Trial Amid Fight

Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces legal challenges as prosecutors seek a substantial prison sentence and oppose bail, while his attorneys push for conviction overturn or retrial.

US, Allies Accuse Iran of Assassination Plots

US and allies formally accuse Iran of assassination and kidnapping activities in coordinated statement amid growing tensions in international relations.

Smithsonian Scrubs Trump Impeachment Mentions

Controversy as Smithsonian Edits Trump Impeachment

The Smithsonian National Museum of American History removes references to Donald Trump's two impeachments from exhibits following White House pressure, sparking controversy.

Fed Keeps Rates Steady as Trump Pressures Cuts

Fed Dissenters Demand Rate Cut Amid Trump Attacks

Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady despite pressure from President Trump to cut rates; dissenting officials warn economy risks from waiting too long.

Tropical Storm Gil Eyes Hurricane Status Friday

Gil Expected to Reach Hurricane Strength Soon

Gil Strengthens Over Pacific, No Land Threat

Tropical Storm Gil grows stronger and is expected to become a hurricane in the eastern Pacific, though it poses no immediate threat to land areas.

RNC Chair Michael Whatley Enters NC Senate Race

Whatley Launches Senate Bid with Trump Backing

Trump Endorses RNC Chair for NC Senate Seat

North Carolina Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley officially launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign with Trump and GOP endorsements, positioning himself as a strong conservative.

Trump Envoy Witkoff Meets Netanyahu for Gaza Aid Talks

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Tours Gaza Aid Sites

Witkoff Seeks Ceasefire amid Gaza Crisis Pressure

U.S. ambassador and special envoy to Israel and the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, engages with Israeli leaders and visits Gaza amid calls to address the dire humanitarian situation.

Judge Blocks Termination of Migrant Protections

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from terminating deportation protections for tens of thousands of migrants from Central America and Asia due to discriminatory concerns.

Trump Demands Drugmakers Cut Prices by September

Trump sends letters urging 17 pharmaceutical firms to lower U.S. drug prices within 60 days as part of his efforts to reduce healthcare costs.

White House to Get $200M Ballroom This Fall

Trump Announces Grand Ballroom Project at White House

President Trump plans a $200 million ballroom expansion inside the White House, underscoring his efforts to remodel the People’s House with grandeur and lavish designs.

Microsoft to End Windows 11 SE Support in 2026

Microsoft plans to end support for Windows 11 SE next year after five years aiming to compete with Google Chromebooks, marking an end to the platform's lifecycle.

Court Skeptical of Trump’s Broad Tariff Powers

Federal appeals court judges express doubts about President Trump's use of broad emergency powers to impose sweeping global tariffs during a critical legal challenge.

Senate GOP Push to End Blue Slip Rule

Thune Urges Democrats to Confirm Trump Nominees

U.S. Senate debates abolishing the 'blue slip' tradition as Republicans push to clear a backlog of President Trump’s nominees amid growing political tensions.

Senator Liz Warren Takes Tumble on Senate Floor

Bipartisan Aid After Warren’s Senate Fall

Actor Elizabeth Warren experiences a rare fall on the Senate floor during a vote, drawing bipartisan concern and rapid assistance from colleagues.