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Trump is determined to pursue his trade war – and he may be difficult to stop

The president’s minions have trawled the statutes to restore roadblocks to trade. The invocation of Smoot-Hawley looks especially dangerous

The Guardian - US

'AOC Will Be Next President': Andrew Tate Lawyer Issues Scathing Midterm Election Warning to Trump

Andrew Tate's lawyer warns Trump risks losing young male voters if he doesn't intervene in the Tate brothers' extradition case, potentially impacting Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.

International Business Times UK

Trump Rejects DOJ's Findings, Kelly Warns Democrats, Warren Backs Trump on Debt Ceiling and More: This Week in Politics

As the week winds down, here’s a quick look at the top political stories that made headlines.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene Pushes Back on Trump's 'King of Oil' Claim, Blames Iran War for High Gas Prices

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) criticized the Trump administration’s energy messaging after President Donald Trump celebrated rising U.S. oil exports, arguing that fuel prices remain a major concern for Americans amid tensions with Iran.

Benzinga

Trump Threatens to Keep Todd Blanche as Acting AG, Revive Anti-Weaponization Bill if Senate Rejects Nominee

President Donald Trump warned he could keep Todd Blanche as acting attorney general and renew efforts to pass an "Anti-Weaponization Bill" if Republican senators do not confirm his nominee for the Justice Department’s top role.

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Bernie Sanders Says 'The Billionaires Must Pay Their Fair Share' as He Pushes 5% Wealth Tax to Raise $4.4 Trillion

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) renewed his call for a federal wealth tax, arguing that taxing the nation’s richest Americans would help finance sweeping social programs aimed at supporting working families.

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Trump Rejects His Own DOJ's Findings, Says 'Pure Vandalism'—Not Faulty Installation—Damaged Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

President Donald Trump rejected his own Justice Department’s conclusion on Saturday that a flawed installation, not vandalism, caused the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool lining to peel.

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David Cole's Qualified Defense of the Supreme Court

The prominent liberal legal scholar and former ACLU leader outlines how the Court has often checked Trump, but also critiques it for going against precedent.

Reason

California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump

Gavin Newsom says new pay floor of $17.40, set to become highest of any US state, will go into effect on 1 January

The Guardian - US

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandals

President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool following a recent renovation was caused by shoddy construction rather than vandals

The Independent UK

Donald Trump’s intervention in the Ceuta crisis is a distraction from the serious issue of migration

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The US president’s use of images from the Spanish exclave of Ceuta was aimed at domestic voters who know little about Europe

The Independent UK

Trump’s reflecting pool saga: a timeline of failure and finger-pointing

As Jeanine Pirro moves to drop charges, flawed work by Trump-connected contractor emerges as culprit

The Guardian - US

Fast access to Trump's ‘Truth Social’ posts goes on sale for $100,000 per month

US President Donald Trump's posts on his Truth Social platform can move markets with a few keystrokes. Starting Saturday, for a fee of $100,000 a month, Wall Street traders can access his "Truth API" service to have high-speed access to the president's announcements about economic policy and global affairs.

France 24

Trump vows to push $1.8bn slush fund as Senate committee set to reconsider AG nomination

After declaring ‘anti-weaponization’ fund ‘dead’, Trump reverses and says he’ll revive it despite Senate opposition

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ICC War Crimes Dispute: White House Official Reportedly Calls International Criminal Court 'Insane'

The Trump administration's aggressive stance against the International Criminal Court raises questions about fears of prosecution and its impact on global human rights enforcement.

Latin Times

ICE Agents Used Derogatory Slurs Against Individuals During Traffic Stops, Court Records Show

In a video cited in the filing, one agent can be heard telling another, "Yeah, just plug us in wherever you see some tonks..." Other agents can also be heard guessing whether people were "wet" based solely on their appearance.

The Guardian - US

Upheaval in Maine and another 100-day campaign - can Democrats pull it off?

Troy Jackson gained the party nomination for Senate, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan Collins

Benzinga

Adam Schiff Accuses Trump of Being 'Laser Focused' on Enriching His Family Through $8.9 Billion in Mineral Deals— Says He's 'Pressing for Answers' With Elizabeth Warren

On Friday, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) accused President Donald Trump of using his office to expand his family’s wealth as Democratic lawmakers sought records related to billions of dollars in federal support for critical-mineral companies with ties to the Trump or Lutnick families.

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The Independent UK

SEC, Big Ten add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the Senate

The Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences have agreed to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports, ending a breakneck week of negotiations and pulling the bipartisan measure out of what looked like a certain death spiral

Benzinga

Trump Fights Back After Judge Calls His $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit 'Bad Faith'— Mourns Loss of Scrapped $1.776 Billion Fund: 'There Are a Lot of People...'

On Friday, President Donald Trump appealed a federal judge’s finding that his $10 billion IRS lawsuit was filed in bad faith, while expressing disappointment that the controversial $1.776 billion "lawfare" fund tied to the proposed settlement had been scrapped.

The Independent UK

George Santos settles federal probe over State of the Union bets on Kalshi

Santos has agreed to a $35,000 settlement with federal investigators

Ballotpedia

State supreme court vacancy count for July 2026

In this month's state supreme court vacancy update, Ballotpedia tracked announced retirements, nominations, appointments, confirmations, and swearings-in of justices from July 2 to July 30, 2026. Ballotpedia tracks court vacancies in all 52 state supreme courts.

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Signatures submitted in Colorado for initiative that would require approval from an independent commission and the state supreme court for mid-decade redistricting maps

In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state's office on July 29 for a ballot initiative related to mid-decade redistricting.

Latin Times

House Democrats' 'Melt ICE Act' Would Strip the Agency of Its Power to Detain

A House bill would strip ICE of its power to detain or track immigrants. It's going nowhere in the GOP House — and dividing Democrats too.

The Independent UK

Massachusetts is close to giving doctors the final word on whether to perform late abortions

Massachusetts is close to giving doctors the final say on whether to perform late abortions

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