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Trump attacks media during first White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner for the first time and delivered a speech lasting just over an hour, using it to criticise journalists, media organisations and public figures with whom he has clashed. The appearance marked a break from his previous boycotts of the event and highlighted his continuing combative…
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Gretchen Whitmer endorses moderate Haley Stevens in tight upcoming Senate primary
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has endorsed Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary for the US Senate. The backing could strengthen Stevens’ campaign ahead of early voting, particularly because Whitmer has won statewide elections by large margins. Stevens is described as the more centrist candidate, while progressive doctor Abdul El-Sayed is also considered a front-runner.…
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Former Trump food official calls for independent review of federal government response to Cyclospora outbreak
A former senior Trump administration food-safety official has called for an independent review of the federal response to a large Cyclospora outbreak. The appeal highlights concerns over whether health agencies have responded quickly and transparently enough to identify the source and protect the public. Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that can cause prolonged diarrhoea and…
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White House Responds After Alan Ritchson Urges Trump “Go To Jail” Over Epstein Files
The White House has rejected comments by actor Alan Ritchson suggesting President Donald Trump should face jail over the Epstein files, saying Trump has been “totally exonerated” in relation to Jeffrey Epstein. The exchange matters because it highlights continuing public and political scrutiny of records connected to Epstein and disputes over their disclosure and interpretation.…
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Trump set to make ‘unifying yet vicious’ speech at Correspondents’ Dinner 2.0 after shooter horror
President Donald Trump used his first speech at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner to deliver a mix of praise and pointed mockery aimed at journalists and political rivals, in an event that had been billed in advance by the White House as partly “vicious”. The dinner, traditionally a moment of light-hearted ribbing between the president…
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Trump reportedly orders notices outside Smithsonian history museum
The reported order for notices outside the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History could have affected how visitors understand the institution’s presentation of US history. However, the claim was not independently verified because the underlying article was inaccessible and no substantive corroborating coverage was available. No confirmed wording, purpose, legal basis, timetable or evidence of…
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Burnham rules out snap election after first full working day in No10 North and vows to stick to 2024 manifesto
Andy Burnham has ruled out calling a snap general election after taking office, saying his priority is to deliver a version of Labour’s 2024 manifesto rather than delay government action. Speaking during the opening of ‘No 10 North’ in Manchester, he presented the new base as part of a wider effort to decentralise power and…
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Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost
President Volodymyr Zelensky is facing continuing political fallout after deciding not to reappoint defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a cabinet reshuffle on 15 July. Although he has appointed an acting defence minister and replaced the commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, protests by Fedorov’s supporters continue, underlining discontent among younger Ukrainians and raising questions about Fedorov’s future political…
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Succession: Why Congress has no clear plan when lawmakers can’t serve
Recent health-related absences by Representative Tom Kean Jr. and former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have revived questions about what happens when members of Congress cannot perform their duties. The article argues that, while Congress can refuse to seat or expel members, there is no defined constitutional process for replacing legislators who remain in office…
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Why Trump’s new tariffs are less likely to lose a legal battle
Donald Trump’s new tariffs are considered more legally defensible because they rely on Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act, a provision that explicitly permits action against unfair foreign trade practices. This differs from earlier broad tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court, which had been imposed under emergency powers that did not clearly authorise…