Trump Media’s Priority Access Plan Sparks ‘Brazen Corruption’ Criticism
Critics are denouncing a new Trump Media plan to sell priority access to Truth Social posts as 'brazen corruption,' according to The Guardian.
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Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran’s Power Plants, Bridges
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks, according to BBC.
Trump Scraps 20% Hormuz Fee as US Resumes Iran Port Blockade
President Donald Trump has reversed his threat of a 20% fee on all Strait of Hormuz cargo shipping, according to BBC.
Tyrannosaurus rex most expensive dinosaur ever sold
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed Gus has sold for $50.1 million at auction, making it the most expensive dinosaur ever sold. The sale occurred at Sotheby’s in New York.
Trump pays writer E Jean Carroll $5.62M in damages
E. Jean Carroll has finally received $5.62 million in damages from Donald Trump for sexual abuse and defamation, three years after a jury ruled in her favor.
Hungary Parliament Votes to Remove President Amid Political Shift
Hungary's parliament has voted to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, marking a significant shift following the April election that ended Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule.
Judge Voids Trump’s $1.8bn IRS Settlement
A US judge has voided a legal agreement between former President Donald Trump and federal agencies that granted him immunity from tax audits, according to the BBC.
Mitch McConnell Absence Explained: Fall, Pneumonia, and Recovery Timeline
US Senator Mitch McConnell said his recent absence was due to a fall and a mild case of pneumonia, according to a statement released on Sunday.
Senator Lindsey Graham Died of Aortic Tear, Examiner Says
Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, likely died after an aortic tear related to hardening of the arteries, according to a preliminary medical examiner finding shared by his office.
Lindsey Graham’s Political Journey: From Trump Critic to Ally
Lindsey Graham, who has died aged 71, was a political survivor. His career as a Republican senator served as a telling barometer for the dramatically changing climate in his political party - and America - in the Donald Trump era.
US Congressman Detained by Israeli Settlers Sparks Pro-Israel Attacks
US Congressman Ro Khanna was detained by Israeli settlers during a visit to the occupied West Bank, sparking political backlash from pro-Israel officials. Israel’s ambassador to the US, Michael Leiter, criticized Khanna for not coordinating his trip with the government.
Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Sudden Illness
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 after a brief and sudden illness, his office confirmed on July 12. The influential Republican from South Carolina had returned from Kyiv hours before his death.
Mitch McConnell hospitalized for 3 weeks, health details remain secret
Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since June 14 with an undisclosed condition, sparking growing public concern and speculation. His office has released only minimal updates, saying he is 'continuing to improve' but refusing to disclose specific medical details.
Poland Pledges Memorial for WW2 Victims
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has announced the creation of a national memorial for victims of a 'genocide by Ukrainian nationalists' during World War Two, according to the BBC.
Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children?
The Trump Accounts for Kids program has launched, with 6 million families signing up and 1.4 million qualifying for a $1,000 seed grant, according to the U.S. Treasury.