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Trump Says He May Drop Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination, for Now

President Trump’s threat followed a day of fruitless negotiations with two holdout Republicans, Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis.

2026-07-30 16:27 | Nytimes

Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil

Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.

2026-07-30 16:19 | BBC

Trump admin's push to scrap DEI in federal government takes landmark step with new hiring rule

OPM's new rule removes 1978 hiring guidelines tied to disparate impact, marking a deeper push to dismantle the legal framework behind federal DEI policies.

2026-07-30 16:15 | Foxnews

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Why Trump’s Iran Threats Raise War Crime Concerns Again

By repeating earlier warnings that the US would deliberately bomb civilian infrastructure in Iran and effectively bring the country to its knees, President Donald Trump has again drawn criticism that he was threatening to commit war crimes. His comments also raised questions about whether he could ever be punished for such conduct.

2026-07-30 16:11 | Bloomberg

How Haley Stevens’s Accent Became a Flashpoint in Michigan’s Senate Race

How the politics of raised a’s and disappearing g’s briefly came to dominate the Michigan Senate race.

2026-07-30 16:21 | Nytimes

Palestine Action ban to be reviewed by Supreme Court

The UK's highest court gives Palestine Action permission to appeal the government's proscription of the group under anti-terrorism legislation.

2026-07-30 16:05 | BBC

Trump threatens to yank his own AG nominee as GOP revolt grows

Trump threatened to withdraw Todd Blanche's nomination until John Cornyn and Thom Tillis leave office, escalating a standoff over his tax settlement.

2026-07-30 16:12 | Foxnews

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UN Human Rights Chief Denounces Uganda’s Crackdown on Critics

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights condemned Uganda’s crackdown on dissent, which it said was creating a climate of fear in the East African nation.

2026-07-30 15:53 | Bloomberg

Senators Cornyn and Tillis Force Delay of Blanche Nomination Over Trump’s IRS Deal

John Cornyn and Thom Tillis accused the nominee for attorney general of refusing to put on paper his promise to kill aspects of the deal he cut to settle President Trump’s suit against the agency.

2026-07-30 16:18 | Nytimes

Large rise in offenders sent back to prison, figures reveal

There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales.

2026-07-30 12:13 | BBC

Ex-Dem operative details 'new donor establishment' behind Mamdani-era progressives: 'Not from the grassroots'

A former progressive fundraiser reveals how dark money super PACs and DSA candidates are reshaping the Democratic Party after its 2024 electoral loss.

2026-07-30 16:07 | Foxnews

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Trump Floats Temporarily Withdrawing Blanche Nomination

President Donald Trump said he is open to the possibility of temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general amid opposition from two Republican senators, suggesting he could renominate his pick after those lawmakers departed office.

2026-07-30 15:32 | Bloomberg

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Conservatives Like the Liberal Arts, Actually. They Just Don’t Like the Phrase.

Some people revere the “liberal arts” while others call them useless. They’re probably talking about different things.

2026-07-30 16:09 | Nytimes

Jenrick urges Burnham to rule out tax rises to fund social care

The prime minister has not ruled out tax rises to fund a long-awaited shake-up of social care.

2026-07-30 12:05 | BBC

US Navy plans major torpedo stockpile overhaul as military shifts to two-war strategy

The Navy's torpedo overhaul targets MK-48 and MK-54 production as lawmakers push a two-war strategy amid depleted missile stockpiles from the Iran war.

2026-07-30 15:37 | Foxnews

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Burnham Says Won’t Ignore North Sea in Hint at More UK Drilling

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he told President Donald Trump the UK won’t “ignore” its resources in the North Sea, suggesting that his government will pursue new drilling for fossil fuels.

2026-07-30 15:31 | Bloomberg

For Museum Boss Who Became a Trump Target, It’s Déjà Vu All Over Again

Kim Sajet left as director of the National Portrait Gallery when she found herself in the White House cross hairs. Now she’s watching another Smithsonian chief go through it.

2026-07-30 16:06 | Nytimes

Polling stations open for Greater Manchester mayoral election

Polling stations are open across Greater Manchester as voters elect the region's next mayor.

2026-07-30 06:06 | BBC

Senator targets alleged China-linked Singham network in fiery floor speech

Sen. Jim Banks says Neville Roy Singham's $278 million nonprofit network advances CCP interests from Shanghai while funding anti-ICE and pro-Iran groups.

2026-07-30 15:04 | Foxnews

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Hassett Confident in Fed's Warsh, Doesn't See Market Bubble

White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says he has full confidence in Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh after the central bank decided to keep rates unchanged. Speaking on "Bloomberg Open Interest," Hassett also weighs in on current inflation levels and says he doesn't see markets in bubble territory because of AI. (Source: Bloomberg)

2026-07-30 14:02 | Bloomberg

Former Officials Protest U.S. Plan to Defund Pan American Health Organization

The group of former health and national security officials warned that Americans will be more vulnerable to infectious disease threats.

2026-07-30 15:26 | Nytimes

Embattled Seattle police chief relieved of his duties by democratic socialist mayor, Black protest planned

Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes was reportedly asked to resign after abruptly leaving a vigil for victims of the Bite of Seattle mass shooting.

2026-07-30 14:57 | Foxnews

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Top IMF Officials Visit Venezuela for First Time in Two Decades

A high-level International Monetary Fund mission is visiting Venezuela for the first time in more than two decades as the government seeks to normalize relations with multilateral lenders after years of isolation.

2026-07-30 12:47 | Bloomberg

Erica Schwartz, Trump’s Nominee for C.D.C. Director, Advances to Full Senate Vote

A vote to confirm Dr. Erica Schwartz, who has publicly supported childhood vaccines, will take place in the full Senate.

2026-07-30 15:21 | Nytimes

Sen Chuck Schumer unveils anti-corruption agency aimed at Trump and future presidents

Chuck Schumer's Anti-Corruption Bureau would have subpoena power and replace the Office of Government Ethics and Federal Election Commission.

2026-07-30 14:42 | Foxnews

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West Bank Economy Risks Economic Catastrophe If Israeli Lenders Cut Ties

Palestinian and Israeli officials are warning of an economic crisis if Israeli lenders cut off financial ties to their West Bank counterparts in the fall.

2026-07-30 12:31 | Bloomberg

Trump’s Tariff Exemptions Include Diamonds, Oil and Gas, Copper and Other Items

A new round of tariff carve-outs has raised familiar questions about who should receive the lucrative exceptions, and why.

2026-07-30 15:02 | Nytimes

WATCH: Schumer's anti-corruption speech derailed after heckler brands him 'genocidal maniac'

A protester accused Chuck Schumer of backing genocide in Gaza, moments before his major anti-corruption announcement at the National Press Club.

2026-07-30 14:33 | Foxnews

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Todd Blanche Confirmation Delayed: How Trump’s Revenge Tour is Biting Him Back

A lasting delay in the confirmation could send a deeper message.

2026-07-30 11:35 | Bloomberg

Federal Agencies Face Record Backlog of Public Records Requests

A Times analysis of 16 years of available federal data shows federal agencies lag in processing requests for government records.

2026-07-30 14:58 | Nytimes

Capitol sex scandals spark push to ban House lawmakers from sleeping with staffers

Rep. Nancy Mace's legislation would ban House lawmakers from having sex with staffers or living with them amid scandals involving multiple members of Congress.

2026-07-30 14:00 | Foxnews

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EU Sets Fall Timeline to Start Advisory Group on Trade Conflicts

The European Union plans to set up a corporate advisory group after the summer break to share information about supply chain risks in an effort to bolster the bloc’s economic security.

2026-07-30 11:10 | Bloomberg