Politics
Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief illness, his office says
Graham, a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina, was 71.
Multiple New York Times reporters issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several journalists after its report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper.
Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran if it tries to kill him, as Treasury sanctions alleged Iranian financier
Trump says 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded” and will hit Iran if it carries out its threats to assassinate the U.S. president.
Trump admin eases export controls for UAE; Warren blasts ‘corrupt’ provision
The Commerce Department will favorably review exports involving MGX, which used a stablecoin linked to President Trump’s family for a $2B Binance investment.
Senate Democrats want hearings on Trump’s crypto holdings and foreign investors
Democratic Senators cited $1.4 billion in Trump family crypto income, unidentified investors, and a reported UAE-backed stake in World Liberty Financial.
Trump purges Election Assistance Commission members, months before midterms
The White House said the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing President Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Louise Slaughter provided the precedent for the removals.
Trump says he won’t sign housing bill, which would become law automatically
Congress passed the bill that aims to address the costs of homes and rein in institutional investors with strong bipartisan support in June.
AI, data center fears could be key in closely watched Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens will face off in the Michigan Democratic Senate primary on Aug. 4.
Ukraine escalates attacks on tankers near Crimea as Russian fuel shortages bite
The drone strikes form part of Ukraine’s campaign designed to choke off supplies and transportation routes in and out of Crimea.
U.S. to continue ‘technical talks’ with Iran after Trump said ceasefire was ‘over’
The ceasefire signed last month came under serious strain in recent days as the U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged attacks for consecutive days this week.