Trump presses House GOP to back SAVE Act in $95B budget push
What's next: Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to move the measure through reconciliation, bypassing the need for Democratic votes in the Senate.
The New York Times, The Hill +1
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Trump attends Dover transfer for 4 troops killed in Iran war
Why it matters: The deaths push confirmed U.S. military fatalities in the war to 18 as lawmakers press for funding and a clearer endgame.
The Straits Times, NPR +3
Canada scraps US bridge ceremony after Trump’s 50% tariff threat
What's next: The C$4.7 billion Gordie Howe bridge is still set to open July 27, with Canada holding its own event on July 24.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
New Jersey error registered 6,600 noncitizens; under 400 voted
Why it matters: The disclosure lands as Republicans push federal proof-of-citizenship rules and tighter voter-roll checks.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +3
US and Mexico restart USMCA talks as Trump hits Canada with tariffs
Why it matters: The July 1 nonrenewal starts a 10-year countdown for the pact unless all three countries agree on changes.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
U.S. prepares 10%-12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 nations
The new plan would replace a temporary 10% levy expiring July 24 after courts struck down the legal basis for Trump's earlier tariffs.
Antara News, The Straits Times +1
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs wins Democratic renomination unopposed
What's next: Hobbs advances to a November matchup with the winner of a crowded GOP primary led by Rep. Andy Biggs.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +4
Software error put 6,600 noncitizens on New Jersey voter rolls
What's new: Fewer than 400 of those mistakenly registered cast ballots since 2023, and the state plans to replace the vendor.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +3
Trump threatens heavy US strike near Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain
Why it matters: The warning points to possible escalation around Natanz as Tehran threatens to hit US and allied interests across the Middle East.
PBS NewsHour, CNN Indonesia +5
House Republicans press Smithsonian chief over U.S. history exhibits
Why it matters: The clash is part of a wider Trump effort to strip DEI themes from federally backed accounts of U.S. history ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
PBS NewsHour, NPR +2
Trump warns US could act if Houthis enforce Saudi shipping blockade
Why it matters: Any disruption at Bab el-Mandeb would add to risks for oil and cargo routes already strained by Houthi attacks.
PBS NewsHour, The Hill +1
Trump hit most Canadian goods with 50% tariffs, with 30-day delay
Why it matters: The levies would reach products once shielded by USMCA, while energy, potash, fish and critical minerals stay exempt.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +5
Lebanon's Aoun heads to White House to press Israel pullback
What's next: Aoun plans to present a written proposal on disarming Hezbollah as he seeks a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Bloomberg, BBC News (World) +8
Trump says Netanyahu will not be arrested in the US
The comment came after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city lacks independent authority to enforce the ICC warrant.
Bloomberg, BBC News (World) +7
Trump hit most Canadian goods with 50% tariffs over trade disputes
Why it matters: The levies start in 30 days, cover some goods once shielded by USMCA, and could widen a new U.S.-Canada trade war.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +4
US hits Iran for 11th night as Trump threatens nuclear-site strike
Why it matters: Oil climbed to $94 and Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian drones or missiles.
BBC News (World), Bloomberg +2
Arizona voters pick GOP nominees in governor, House battleground races
Why it matters: The results will shape challenges to Gov. Katie Hobbs and a key House seat in a 2028 swing state.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
Trump pushes Gianni Infantino for next UN chief
Any nominee must clear the Security Council, where a U.S. veto could still block confirmation by the General Assembly.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +1
Trump imposes additional 50% tariffs on some Canada imports
The duties take effect Aug. 19 and cover nearly US$20 billion in imports, but energy, potash, fish and critical minerals are exempt.
BBC News (World), Antara News +2
Trump sets 100% tariff on generic drug imports starting in 2028
Why it matters: India supplies nearly half of generic medicines used in the U.S., and the levy rises to 200% in 2029.
The Straits Times, CNBC +1
Trump backs Infantino for UN chief as FIFA faces fresh criticism
What's new: The UN post opens Jan. 1, 2027, but any candidate must clear the 15-member Security Council and the General Assembly.
The Guardian (Football), BBC Sport +1
Trump threatens Canada tariffs as wildfire smoke chokes US cities
What's new: Trump said he raised the issue with Mark Carney as air alerts spread from the Midwest to the Northeast.
BBC News (World), BBC News (US & Canada) +4
US readies tariffs on imports from 60 economies as Friday deadline nears
What's next: The current 10% Section 122 tariffs expire Friday, and proposed Section 301 duties could reach 12.5% on goods tied to forced labor concerns.
Bloomberg, CNBC +1
Trump administration freezes over $1 billion in Medicaid funds to 2 states
Why it matters: California and Minnesota must provide documentation for the payments before federal health officials release more money.
The New York Times, Fox News +1
DOJ probes Harvard aid tied to Chinese donors and foreign students
Why it matters: A finding of unlawful discrimination could jeopardize billions in federal research grants and student aid.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
Darline Graham enters Aug. 11 GOP primary for South Carolina Senate seat
What's next: Filing opens Tuesday in a fast special election shaped by Donald Trump's backing and a crowded Republican field.
Bloomberg, Axios +1
Trump and Burnham plan meeting after first call on trade, Hormuz
What's new: Their first conversation covered North Sea oil, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and a possible near-term visit.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Gold climbs to $4,033 as Middle East war keeps inflation in focus
Why it matters: Traders are weighing higher energy costs against soft US data and the risk of further Federal Reserve tightening.
UEFA president boycotts 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey
Among the triggers was the lifting of Folarin Balogun's suspension after intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Series: Fifa World Cup · 2026 Final Fallout · 2 chapters since Jul 21Darline Graham enters South Carolina Senate race with Trump backing
What's next: A weeklong filing period opens Tuesday ahead of the Aug. 11 Republican special primary to replace Lindsey Graham.
Darline Graham enters Aug. 11 GOP primary for South Carolina Senate seat
What's next: Filing opens Tuesday, with Rep. Russell Fry and Rep. Ralph Norman already in the race and Nancy Mace out.
US hits Iran for 10th straight night as troop death toll reaches 17
Why it matters: The strikes aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where tanker traffic remains far below normal and oil prices have been jolted.
Trump’s Qatari Air Force One heads for month of security upgrades
What’s new: Trump said the retrofitted 747-8 will be sent away in about a month after scrutiny over missing defensive systems.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +2
Darline Graham enters Aug. 11 GOP primary for South Carolina Senate seat
What's next: Candidate filing opens Tuesday as Trump backs Graham and Rep. Russell Fry also joins the race.
Darline Graham enters Aug. 11 GOP primary for South Carolina Senate seat
What's next: A weeklong filing period opens Tuesday as Russell Fry and other Republicans compete for the seat vacated by Lindsey Graham's death.
US AI safety office loses chief 3 months after Trump pick
Why it matters: The exit adds to uncertainty around who is steering US AI oversight as agencies race to meet a 60-day review deadline.
DOJ sought phone records of Times reporters’ relatives in leak probe
Why it matters: The filing says the subpoenas reached back to Jan. 1 and included a reporter’s mother and spouses, widening press-freedom concerns.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +1
Darline Graham enters South Carolina Senate race as GOP field grows
What's next: Republicans pick a nominee in an Aug. 11 special primary, with filing set to open Tuesday and Annie Andrews waiting in November.
Bloomberg, CNBC +2
US gas prices climb back to $4 a gallon as Iran war lifts oil
Why it matters: Higher fuel costs are returning ahead of the midterms, with Brent crude above $90 and diesel at $5.11 a gallon.
Bloomberg, The Hill
U.S. strikes Iran for eighth night after 2 troops die in Jordan
CENTCOM said the targets included air defenses, coastal surveillance facilities and Iranian missile and drone depots.
Earlier: Iran threatens Israel if its infrastructure is hit againSeries: Iran · US Iran Conflict · 11 chapters since Jul 7Lebanon president meets Trump in Washington on truce
The agenda also includes a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon through two pilot zones, officials said.
Antara News, The Straits Times +1
Spain, Argentina set for World Cup final amid tight security
What's new: President Donald Trump's expected attendance stretched media entry lines to as long as three hours at MetLife.
Council of Europe faults FIFA over betting and World Cup integrity
Why it matters: The rights body urged FIFA to build a tougher integrity framework before the 2030 tournament in Spain and Portugal.
Declassified files undercut Trump's claims of election-system risks
What's new: the intelligence reports said vote-tally systems would be hard to manipulate at scale and audits would likely catch broad tampering.
ICE to require body cameras during vehicle stops after 2 shootings
What's next: The agency said cameras have already been bought and trainers are preparing a nationwide rollout.
US lifts TikTok ban on federal employees’ official devices
DOJ said the national security risk has eased after ByteDance was left with just a 19.9 percent stake in TikTok USDS.
Republika, Fox News
Delayed military orders slowed Venezuela quake response as toll tops 5,000
What's new: sources described a weak chain of command, scarce equipment and no disaster plan in the first days after the June 24 quakes.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Civilian toll from U.S. strikes in Iran reported at 50
Iran's health ministry also counted more than 500 injured and said 10,000 residents lost access to clean water.
Earlier: Trump seeks 20% cargo levy on Strait of Hormuz shipmentsSeries: United States · Hormuz Blockade · 11 chapters since Jul 9Trump declassified election files, reviving 2020 fraud claims
What's new: The documents cited China, Venezuela and noncitizen voting, but prior intelligence and studies undercut key allegations.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +2
Trump threatened TV licenses after networks skipped live speech
Why it matters: Broadcasters have wide First Amendment protections, and the clash deepens a long-running fight over airing false election claims.
The Straits Times, The Hill +1
Ralph Norman joins South Carolina GOP Senate race after Trump pick
What's next: Norman is set to compete in the Aug. 11 special primary for the seat opened by Lindsey Graham's death.
Ralph Norman enters South Carolina Senate primary after Trump backs Darline Graham
What's next: Norman said he is filing for the Aug. 11 special GOP primary and has endorsements from Mike Lee and Rick Scott.
Trump revives 2020 China election claims in White House address
What's new: He released heavily redacted intelligence files, even as prior US assessments found China did not interfere.
The New York Times, Bloomberg
Blanche defends Epstein file review in tense Senate hearing
What's new: Trump's attorney general pick said the DOJ could still prosecute new suspects if fresh evidence emerges.
PBS NewsHour, Fox News +1
Trump declassifies China election files, revives 2020 fraud claims
What's new: The material conflicts with a 2021 US intelligence review that found no foreign actor altered any technical part of the vote.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +6
Trump threatens to add Canada wildfire smoke costs to tariffs
The move could deepen U.S.-Canada trade tensions as smoke drifts across state lines and air-quality alerts spread in several states.
The Straits Times, Antara News
Israeli strike near Nuseirat market kills 8 in Gaza
20 others were wounded, as a ceasefire Gaza authorities say has been violated leaves more than 1,000 dead.
Trump, Infantino tout 7 million fans before World Cup final
What's next: Trump is set to attend the Argentina-Spain final after the US hosted 11 of the tournament's 16 venues.
Republika, Fox News
Trump accuses China of seizing 220 million U.S. voter records
The allegation conflicts with a 2021 U.S. intelligence assessment that found no foreign actor altered technical aspects of the election.
Antara News, The Hill +1
California voters face 5% tax on billionaires in November
Why it matters: The first-of-its-kind measure could raise tens of billions, but state analysts warn some wealthy residents may leave.
Trump backs Darline Graham for Senate race in South Carolina
What's next: Filing for the Aug. 11 Republican primary opens July 21, as funeral services for Lindsey Graham are set for July 28 and 29.
Trump backs Darline Graham for full Senate term in South Carolina
What's next: Candidate filing for the special GOP primary runs July 21-28, with the election set for Aug. 11.
Trump backs Darline Graham Nordone in Aug. 11 Senate primary
What's next: The interim South Carolina senator would serve only until January unless she wins the special Republican primary for a full term.
Trump backs Darline Graham for full Senate term in South Carolina
What's next: Filing for the Aug. 11 special primary runs from July 21 to July 28 as other Republicans weigh bids.
Trump Media markets fast Truth Social feed to banks, traders
What's new: The Financial Times reported the service was pitched at up to $100,000 a month for early access to market-moving posts.
US sets 4-year cap for many student visas, 240-day limit for journalists
What's next: The rule takes effect in 60 days unless Congress blocks it, and students would get just 30 days to leave after finishing.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
Trump, Sanchez to attend Argentina-Spain World Cup final
What's new: FIFA plans winner rings for the champions, and Trump is set to present the trophy at MetLife Stadium.
The Straits Times, The Hill
Oil jumps to 1-month high as US-Iran attacks disrupt Hormuz flows
What's new: Brent settled at $84.73 and WTI at $79.34 after renewed strikes and tanker attacks raised inflation and diesel-supply fears.
US lets 2020 Hong Kong order expire, easing some sanctions
What's new: John Lee and Carrie Lam were removed from one US sanctions list but shifted to another tied to a separate Hong Kong law.
US cuts foreign journalist visas to 240 days, China to 90
Why it matters: The rule takes effect in 60 days, and Beijing warned it could retaliate as press groups condemned the move.
Bloomberg, PBS NewsHour +1
Rubio opens US-led anti-left terrorism summit with 60-plus delegations
What's new: Washington says at least 65 countries joined as the US presses allies to treat far-left attacks as a bigger security priority.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour +5
Trump Media to sell real-time Truth Social feed to Wall Street
What's new: The paid API starts Aug. 1, and the company said some institutional customers have already signed up.
Bloomberg, CNBC +3
Spain's Sanchez joins Trump at World Cup final in New Jersey
What's new: King Felipe VI will also attend, while Argentina President Javier Milei plans to watch from home.
The Guardian (Football), PBS NewsHour
Trump sets Thursday 9 p.m. speech on elections before midterms
Why it matters: He has pushed tighter federal voting rules and repeated false fraud claims tied to recent California voting.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +7
4 Maine Democrats target Collins in first Senate nomination debate
What’s next: About 600 delegates are set to pick a replacement nominee next weekend after Graham Platner quit the race.
US caps foreign student visas at 4 years, journalists 240 days
Effective in September, China nationals face a 90-day limit as campuses warn enrollment and economic fallout.
Antara News, ABC News +1
Oil jumps to 1-month high as Hormuz attacks cut tanker traffic
Why it matters: About 20% of global oil once moved through the strait, and flows there have dropped sharply as US-Iran fighting resumes.
JD Vance accuses Israeli officials of pushing Iran war
Vance said a financed campaign sought to derail U.S.-Iran talks, as the White House said foreign countries often shape U.S. public opinion.
White House teleprompter operator put on leave over Kalshi bets
What's new: Regulators are weighing a settlement after Kalshi froze about $90,000 in alleged profits tied to Trump speech wagers.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +5
US imposes 25% tariff on some Brazil imports starting July 22
Washington exempted oranges, orange juice, some energy products and several aerospace parts from the tariff.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia