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Trump must hand over detailed financial info as judge rules against him in his $10B suit against the BBC
A federal judge in Florida ruled that Donald Trump must provide detailed information about his companies' finances in response to a motion filed by the BBC in the president's $10 billion lawsuit against the U.K. broadcaster.
Trump must hand over detailed financial info as judge rules against him in his $10B suit against the BBC
A federal judge in Florida ruled that Donald Trump must provide detailed information about his companies' finances in response to a motion filed by the BBC in the president's $10 billion lawsuit against the U.K. broadcaster.
Trump must hand over detailed financial info as judge rules against him in his $10B suit against the BBC
John Bowden Wed, 22 July 2026 at 5:37 pm UTC 4 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trump must hand over detailed financial info as judge rules against him in his $10B suit against the BBC A federal judge in Florida ruled that Donald Trump must provide detailed information about his companies' finances in response to a motion filed by the BBC in the president's $10 billion lawsuit against the U.K. broadcaster.
Trump must hand over detailed financial info as judge rules against him in his $10B suit against the BBC
A federal judge in Florida ruled that Donald Trump must provide detailed information about his companies' finances in response to a motion filed by the BBC in the president's $10 billion lawsuit against the U.K. broadcaster.
Trump must hand over detailed financial info as judge rules against him in his $10B suit against the BBC
The judge’s Tuesday ruling could mean that the president’s lawsuit against the BBC ends up backfiring as a major media organization may be set to obtain new, previously nonpublic information about the Trump Organization or the president’s associated ventures, including his cryptocurrency empire.
Trump waffles on punishing China after claiming massive election interference: ‘We do things to them, too’
President Donald Trump strongly hinted on Tuesday that he has no intention of punishing China after accusing America's main geopolitical rival of causing an election security "nightmare" and actively interfering in the 2020 election.
Trump waffles on punishing China after claiming massive election interference: ‘We do things to them too’
The president seemed to distance himself from the claims he made about the Chinese government as he was asked by a journalist whether he would put any pressure on Beijing to stop efforts aimed at sowing discord in U.S. elections. Trump, in a national address last week, claimed that the 2020 election’s outcome was influenced by the “largest compromise of election data in history”.
Trump waffles on punishing China after claiming massive election interference: ‘We do things to them too’
Follow Trump waffles on punishing China after claiming massive election interference: ‘We do things to them too’ Tue, July 21, 2026 at 4:33 PM UTC Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday that he did not intend to go after China after accusing America's main geopolitical rival of causing an election security "nightmare" and actively interfering in the 2020 election.
Trump waffles on punishing China after claiming massive election interference: ‘We do things to them too’
John Bowden Tue, 21 July 2026 at 4:33 pm UTC 1 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Trump waffles on punishing China after claiming massive election interference: ‘We do things to them too’ Donald Trump indicated on Tuesday that he did not intend to go after China after accusing America's main geopolitical rival of causing an election security "nightmare" and actively interfering in the 2020 election.
Trump pats FIFA trophy for luck as he and Melania attend World Cup
John Bowden President Donald Trump took in his first and only match of the World Cup after arriving at Sunday's final to watch Argentina and Spain battle it out for the trophy. The president briefly appeared on MetLife Stadium's scoreboard screen, where he was seen standing in a secured area behind protective glass with FIFA's president Gianni Infantino and first lady Melania Trump. There was no discernible reaction from the crowd, according to White House pool reporters.
CNN’s data guru warns Democrats about how little support they have heading into the midterms
CNN's polling analyst Harry Enten warned that Democrats hoping their party will retake the House this fall have no reason to rest easy, even as their party leads in generic ballot polling. In a Monday segment on CNN's News Central, Enten warned that recent polling from The Washington Post and CNBC show Democrats with a much slimmer lead in generic ballot polling than the party saw in past cycles where it picked up enough seats to retake the House of Representatives.
Maine Democrats have found Graham Platner’s replacement. Can he win?
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Maine Democrats have found Graham Platner’s replacement. Can he win control of the Senate seat?
After the implosion of Graham Platner, many Maine Democrats feared they were lost in the wilderness. On Monday, it was clear: Troy Jackson is the man they believe will lead them out.
Trump pats FIFA trophy for good luck as he and Melania sit with Infantino behind protective glass at World Cup final
The president briefly appeared on MetLife Stadium’s scoreboard screen, where he was seen standing in a secured area behind protective glass with FIFA’s president Gianni Infantino and first lady Melania Trump. There was no discernible reaction from the crowd, according to White House pool reporters. A staffer held out the FIFA trophy for the president to inspect, which Trump patted before it was whisked away.
Trump pats FIFA trophy for luck as he and Melania attend World Cup
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Bill Maher says he might vote for JD Vance in 2028
John Bowden Comedian Bill Maher took aim at Democrats in the party's progressive wing with a stinging three-word insult as he suggested that he could support a Vice President JD Vance for the top job in 2028. Maher made the remarks in an interview that aired Sunday on ABC's This Week , a few weeks after he was honored at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. with its annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Trump arrives at World Cup final for Argentina vs. Spain matchup
Donald Trump arrived at the final of the World Cup on Sunday afternoon, where the U.S. president will take in his first and only match of the championship as Argentina and Spain battle it out for the trophy. Pool reports indicated that Trump departed Bedminster, New Jersey via Marine One just before 1:00 p.m. eastern time, and reporters were quickly afterwards ushered onto the field for the pre-game events.
Trump arrives at World Cup final for Argentina vs. Spain matchup
John Bowden Donald Trump was set to arrive at the final of the World Cup on Sunday afternoon, where the U.S. president will take in his first and only match of the championship as Argentina and Spain battle it out for the trophy. Pool reports indicated that Trump departed Bedminster, New Jersey via Marine One just before 1:00 p.m. eastern time, and reporters were quickly afterwards ushered onto the field for the pre-game events.
Bill Maher says he might vote for JD Vance in 2028
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Trump arrives at World Cup final for Argentina vs. Spain matchup
Donald Trump arrived at the final of the World Cup on Sunday afternoon, where the U.S. president will take in his first and only match of the championship as Argentina and Spain battle it out for the trophy. Pool reports indicated that Trump arrived just before 1:00 p.m. eastern time, and reporters were quickly afterwards ushered onto the field for the pre-game events.
Tulsi Gabbard’s brother accused of trying to lure children to his Hawaii hotel room with cash and gum: police
Tulsi Gabbard's brother was arrested and charged over an incident in which police said he attempted to lure several children to his hotel room in Waikiki by offering them gum and money. Batarti Gabbard, 55, was arrested after an incident on July 12, according to a press release from the Honolulu Police Department. He was positively identified several days later, according to the release; his family says he is undergoing psychiatric treatment.
Tulsi Gabbard’s brother accused of trying to lure children to his Hawaii hotel room with cash and gum: police
Now Democrats see an opening in rural states for the first time in decades. In Iowa, it’s about water. This article was produced in collaboration with the Food & Environment Reporting Network, an independent, nonprofit news organization. MT. VERNON, Iowa — Chris Jones, the 65-year-old Democratic nominee …
Trump golfs and attends World Cup final as war in Iran claims another two service members: ‘A very sad thing’
Donald Trump called the killing of two U.S. service members by Iran a "very sad thing" on Saturday but the president's focus remained out of Washington this weekend as his war with Iran once again spiraled into open conflict. The president spent the day golfing Saturday at his Bedminster, N.J., resort even as news broke that two U.S. service members were killed by an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, with a third declared missing in action.
Trump claims 'deep state' covered up Chinese 'election interference'
Andrew Feinberg and John Bowden With 110 days remaining until voters decide the balance of power in the next Congress, President Donald Trump used a rare primetime address — which many major TV networks declined to air live — to accuse unnamed national security officials of hiding information about the security of America's elections and alleged Chinese efforts to interfere in the election he lost nearly six years ago.
Trump claims ‘plot’ by ‘deep state’ actors in his own government to cover up Chinese election interference in 2020
With 110 days remaining until voters decide the balance of power in the next Congress, Donald Trump used a rare prime-time address to accuse unnamed national security officials of hiding information about the security of America's elections and alleged Chinese efforts to interfere in the election he lost nearly six years ago.
Trump claims ‘plot’ by ‘deep state’ actors in his own government to cover up Chinese election interference in 2020
Citing no evidence, the president claimed American elections are vulnerable “to hacking, exploitation, and foreign interference” and accused the People’s Republic of China of carrying out “the largest compromise of election data in history” by acquiring election data — much of which is commercially available for purchase by political campaigns and other interested parties.
Todd Blanche’s Senate testimony proved the Trump slush fund isn’t dead
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Todd Blanche’s Senate testimony proved one thing — that the Trump weaponization slush fund still isn’t dead
Just when the Republican Senate caucus thought that President Donald Trump's "slush fund" was done for, it once again rises from the grave. Wednesday's hearing of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who is nominated by Trump to take the role permanently, was highlighted by tense moments as senators questioned Blanche over the Epstein files, his work to protect the president, and the killing of an apparently innocent man by ICE agents in Maine.
Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline sworn in to South Carolina Senate seat following his death
Darline Graham Nordone was sworn in as the junior senator from South Carolina on Tuesday, three days after her brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, died suddenly from an aortic dissection. The younger sister of Graham, 71, by nine years, Graham Nordone's swearing-in as the junior senator from South Carolina, was conducted by Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Senate's president pro tempore, at a well-attended ceremony Tuesday on the Senate floor.
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