New York Post·Jul 8
Gavin Newsom resumes out-of-state roadshow as 2028 White House buzz grows
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The Hill·Jul 8
Appeals court denies Trump's bid to pause Kennedy Center name removal while appeal plays out
An appeals court on Wednesday denied President Trump’s bid to pause the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center while he challenges a lower court ruling. A three-judge panel determined the administration’s lawyers did not prove the president or the performing arts center would suffer irreparable harm if his name was removed from the...
The Hill·Jul 8
Trump returning to US on old Air Force One amid Iran threats
President Trump confirmed Wednesday that he's taking the old Air Force One back to the U.S. from Turkey but deflected questions about security concerns regarding the new Qatari-donated model. Trump said the new $400 billion Air Force One would be sent home through Europe so soldiers could see it, but he acknowledged he is Iran's...
The Hill·Jul 8
Judge orders release of $5.8M Trump owes E Jean Carroll
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the release of $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll three years after the jury awarded payment for damages caused by President Trump. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said Carroll should receive the funds, which were placed in an escrow account while Trump appealed a verdict that found him liable for...
NYT Politics·Jul 8
As U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Frays, Trump Faces a Muddled War and Unpalatable Options
The president appears to be confronting the consequences of a cease-fire deal cobbled together in haste, with little movement toward resolving the key issues driving the conflict.
The Hill·Jul 8
Trump warms up to Ukraine, gets angry with Iran: Five takeaways from the NATO summit
President Trump and other leaders wrapped up the NATO alliance’s whirlwind summit in Ankara, Turkey on Wednesday with a number of significant developments. Trump gave Ukraine the go-ahead to produce Patriot interceptors amid its ongoing war with Russia, a move that will be celebrated by NATO members. At the same time, Trump lashed out at...
NYT Politics·Jul 8
Judge Orders $5 Million Trump Judgment Be Released to E. Jean Carroll
Ms. Carroll had asked a federal judge to order the president to pay the judgment after a jury found he sexually abused and defamed her.
Daily Tribune·Jul 8
2028 polls loom large in process
2028 polls loom large in process Daily Tribune
The Hill·Jul 8
Trump says he is undecided on F-35s for Turkey
President Trump said Wednesday he is undecided on whether to readmit Turkey into the U.S.'s F-35 fighter jet program after expelling the country during his first term. "I haven't totally made up my mind, but my inclination is to say, look, he's [Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan] done everything, he's helped us in so many...
The Hill·Jul 8
Moore praises Trump Accounts: 'This is actually a smart policy'
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) said the Trump administration’s new investment accounts for children is “smart” policy. “I will give this administration credit for this. … We’ve had Democratic presidents, the Republican presidents, who have not been able to get this done, and it actually got done,” Moore said on an episode of “The Clay...
wonderwall.com·Jul 8
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jon Ossoff get fresh odds of beating Gavin Newsom in 2028 Democratic presidential primary
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jon Ossoff get fresh odds of beating Gavin Newsom in 2028 Democratic presidential primary wonderwall.com
The Hill·Jul 8
Schumer: Trump’s Iran deal is 'total, utter disaster'
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) issued a statement Wednesday blasting President Trump’s peace deal with Iran as a “total, utter disaster.” He issued the scathing statement after Trump said the memorandum of understanding (MOU) to end hostilities with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is “over.” “Trump’s so-called ‘deal’ to end hostilities with...
The Hill·Jul 8
Watch live: Vance outlines federal antifraud efforts from Wisconsin
Vice President Vance, who was tapped by President Trump as the “fraud czar” earlier this year, will give remarks Wednesday afternoon from Wisconsin on federal efforts to combat fraud. The Trump administration has primarily targeted alleged fraud in states’ social service programs as well as among health professionals. The event is scheduled to begin at...
The Hill·Jul 8
Reflecting Pool legal battle widens with prosecutions, lawsuit: Join the live discussion
A growing legal battle over the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington is unfolding on multiple fronts. The Trump administration is pursuing criminal cases tied to alleged vandalism, including a felony charge against a former Olympian. Meanwhile, there is a separate lawsuit brought by preservationists challenging the government's actions. Join The Hill's legal...
The Hill·Jul 8
Nebraska Republican met with boos when defending One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) was confronted with boos Tuesday night after defending President Trump’s sweeping tax and spending package during a town hall. The exchange came after he was asked what he planned to do to protect benefits for people with disabilities. “Well, under the one big, beautiful bill —” Flood began, before being drowned...
The Hill·Jul 8
Trump commits to remove Syria from state sponsor of terrorism list
President Trump on Wednesday committed to removing Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list, one of the last hurdles blocking the country from rejoining the international community. Trump was meeting with Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, and praised him for rehabilitating his country following...
The Hill·Jul 8
On high gas prices, Newsom tries to deflect the blame
California's high gas prices are due to years of taxes, regulations, and restrictions imposed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, rather than the actions of President Trump, Iran, or Chevron.
The Hill·Jul 8
Oil prices jump after Trump says Iran ceasefire 'over'
The price of crude oil surged on Wednesday morning after President Trump declared that the ceasefire agreement with Iran is “over.” Trump told reporters during the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, that he did not want “to deal” with Tehran anymore. “They’re scum,” he added. The president's comments came just hours after U.S. Central Command...
The Hill·Jul 8
Trump threatens to launch 'big attack' on Iran, resume naval blockade
President Trump threatened to launch another “big attack” against Iran and warned that the U.S. Navy could resume its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, less than 24 hours after the U.S. military shelled the country in retaliation for Tehran’s attacks on commercial ships. "You know, normally I wouldn't tell you, but you know...
The Hill·Jul 8
Trump files last-minute bid to prevent $5M payout to Carroll
President Trump’s attorneys have mounted a last-minute bid to pause the payment of a more than $5 million judgment owed to writer E. Jean Carroll over two years after a jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Trump’s attorneys urged District Judge Lewis Kaplan on Tuesday to deny Caroll’s motion to disburse the...
The Hill·Jul 8
Trump's proposed controls over federal spending will do more harm than good
I am all for using taxpayer dollars responsibly and efficiently. However, the process described in the proposed rule is all about cleansing “DEI” and “gender” contributions out of government funding.
The Hill·Jul 8
OpenAI will publicly release advanced GPT model after government-requested delay
OpenAI will release its most advanced model series, GPT 5.6, to the public Thursday after delaying the public rollout at the request of the Trump administration. The company announced the move on the social media platform X late Tuesday night. CEO Sam Altman added "happy building" in a separate post. The Hill reached out to...
The Hill·Jul 8
Trump says Ukraine will be allowed to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors
President Trump on Wednesday said the U.S. is granting Ukraine the ability to co-produce key air-defense weapons, the Patriot missiles, that are critical to defending against Russian ballistic weapons attacks hammering the country. Trump made the remarks alongside Ukrainian President Zelensky from a NATO summit in Turkey following an intensive lobbying campaign by the Ukraine...
The Hill·Jul 8
Former NATO ambassador: Trump 'breaking the bond of trust' with Greenland remarks
President Trump’s repeated threats for the U.S. to take over Greenland are breaking the bonds of trust of NATO, a former ambassador to the alliance warned on Wednesday. Nicholas Burns served as the U.S. envoy to the alliance at the time of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the only time the Article 5 mutual...