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Trump Signals New Leeway for Zelenskyy as He Seeks a Putin Deal

President Donald Trump has shown a warmer stance toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy—praising him after a NATO meeting and backing Ukraine's bid to produce Patriot missiles—as part of a broader, tentative GOP tilt toward Kyiv. Analysts say the shift could be a strategic push to pressure Vladimir Putin toward a negotiated end to the war, while others caution it may reflect hedging rather than a full realignment. The move comes amid debates over aid pace, sanctions, and whether Trump is seeking a tangible foreign‑policy win as tensions with Iran persist.

via Semafor|

#politics #russia #trump

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Thune Holds the Line Against Trump's Push on SAVE Act

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is resisting President Trump’s demand to pass the Save America Act or end the Senate filibuster and cancel the August recess, saying there aren’t enough votes. While Trump presses the issue, many GOP senators privately back Thune and view leadership as secure, even if some conservatives want to delay recess until SAVE passes. The private nature of leadership elections provides cover for those reluctant to publicly oppose Trump, and for now Thune’s hold on the job appears intact despite ongoing tensions.

via Axios|

#filibuster #gop #politics

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Fauci’s Private Diary Reveals Tension Over Fame and Trump’s Unscripted Moments

Sen. Rand Paul released Fauci’s personal diary entries showing the former NIAID director privately grappling with how to handle the pandemic while enjoying media coverage and describing President Trump as 'rambling,' shedding light on the internal tensions of the COVID-19 response and Fauci’s public role.

via The Washington Post|

#covid-19 #diary #fauci

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Trump, Netanyahu Prepare High-Stakes White House Talks on Iran and Peace Deals

Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu at the White House for high-stakes talks on Iran, a framework for peace with Lebanon, and expanding the Abraham Accords, as the two navigate strains in the U.S.-Israel relationship amid ongoing regional tensions and the war in Ukraine.

via NBC News|

#abraham-accords #iran #netanyahu

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Trump frames Iran talks amid a pause in fighting, but Tehran denies direct talks

President Trump said there are “very friendly negotiations” with Iran taking place during a pause in U.S. strikes, with Tehran denying direct talks and mediators seeking to extend dialogue. The halt ends nearly two weeks of tit-for-tat attacks, oil prices briefly fell on hopes of de-escalation, and Trump warned that Washington could resume its previous military actions if negotiations fail; the broader conflict has included strikes against targets in the Gulf region and along the Strait of Hormuz.

via BBC|

#iran #negotiations #pause-in-strikes

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Trump seeks Supreme Court relief to restrict mail-in voting before the midterms

Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to pause a lower-court ruling and let sweeping mail-in voting restrictions tied to an executive order proceed before the November midterms. The plan would have federal agencies help create voter lists and require the USPS to deliver ballots only to those on the lists; a district court blocked the order for overstepping presidential authority, and the First Circuit did not pause that ruling, prompting an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court to act quickly so the policy would be in place by August. Voting-rights advocates warn the restrictions could disproportionately affect Democratic voters, while Trump has claimed voter fraud remains a concern.

via Al Jazeera|

#elections #mail-in-voting #midterms

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Ukraine seeks MAGA backing as Zelenskyy pitches sanctions and peace talks

Ukraine is courting anti-interventionist Republicans to preserve U.S. support, with Zelenskyy meeting MAGA figures like Laura Loomer and pressing for sanctions, a drone deal, Patriot missiles, and peace talks. While some GOP voices, including JD Vance, signal openness, many MAGA-aligned lawmakers remain skeptical and Trump’s stance is still unclear, even as Kyiv highlights battlefield gains and mourns Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death, a key ally’s loss that could influence congressional support.

via Politico|

#maga #trump #ukraine

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Trump Bets on Michigan Manufacturing Comeback Amid Slipping Support

President Donald Trump visited a GM plant in Michigan to tout an apparent manufacturing and jobs revival, but new polling shows dwindling support there (EPIC-MRA puts his approval at about 33%). Voters remain focused on costs like gas prices and tariff uncertainty, even as the White House points to investments and new auto sector openings by GM, Ford, and Stellantis. Michigan’s status as a manufacturing hub and swing state—with a pivotal open Senate seat on the line—keeps it central to Trump’s 2028 path, though observers say the rhetoric hasn’t yet translated into broadly felt gains for everyday residents.

via Al Jazeera|

#economy #manufacturing #michigan

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Trump defends tariffs at Michigan plant as Canada trade tensions rise

At a GM plant in Michigan, Trump defended tariffs, saying they revitalize U.S. auto manufacturing and bring production home, while Canada retaliates and a potential 50% tariff hike looms on some goods. Michigan’s job growth is tepid and unemployment remains relatively high, but the White House touts GM and other investments as evidence of policy success amid a US–Canada trade row ahead of the midterms.

via BBC|

#auto-industry #canada #michigan

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Trump’s August push risks Senate showdown over SAVE America Act

President Trump presses the Senate to stay in session through August to push the SAVE America Act and end the 60-vote filibuster, but Senate leaders like Majority Leader Thune warn that staying in Washington won’t magically yield votes, and several Republicans fear the move could backfire ahead of the midterms as they weigh political costs and the party’s broader agenda.

via Politico|

#august-recess #filibuster #politics

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Trump Opens Door to Iran Talks, But Tehran Denies Concessions as Strait Tensions Persist

President Trump signaled the possibility of renewed talks with Iran, but Tehran denied seeking negotiations and showed no sign of concessions, leaving unclear what Washington hopes to achieve as the cease-fire collapses and the Strait of Hormuz remains contested; analysts say U.S. leverage may be waning ahead of the midterms, while allies push for a broader international effort to protect shipping, with Netanyahu pressing for a tougher course.

via The New York Times|

#cease-fire #diplomacy #iran

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Times uncovers security gaps in Trump's pricey 'bribe plane' upgrade

The New York Times' reporting on Trump's refurbished jet—nicknamed the 'bribe plane'—shows it lacked crucial security and operational features (no lower-level exit, weaker backup power, no advanced antimissile system) and would have taken years to retrofit to the standard Air Force One; taxpayers spent hundreds of millions with little transparency. The administration's subpoenas of Times reporters and Google were withdrawn after a judge threatened to quash them, underscoring tensions between national security investigations and press freedom as coverage continues.

via Daily Kos|

#air-force-one #doj-subpoenas #new-york-times

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Democrats Demand Records in Probe of Infantino’s Trump Ties and World Cup Politics

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee demand documents and a transcribed interview from FIFA president Gianni Infantino by Aug. 9, detailing ties with Donald Trump—including gifts and Trump Tower logs—as part of ongoing scrutiny of FIFA governance and World Cup-related actions.

via The Guardian|

#congress #fifa #infantino

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Trump seeks Supreme Court backing to curb mail-in voting

President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to let his March executive order curb mail-in voting despite lower-court blocks in nearly two dozen states. The order would empower the USPS and DHS to screen state voter rolls for non-citizens, require states to submit eligible-mail voter lists, use ballot-tracking barcodes, and push prosecutions of officials who send or receive ballots to ineligible voters. Democratic-led states challenged the order; district courts blocked it for this year’s election and the 1st Circuit largely upheld that ruling, though one judge would have allowed parts. The administration argues the EO is general policy guidance not yet implemented and sought an administrative hold on lower-court decisions. The Supreme Court has requested a response, with significant midterm implications.

via CNN|

#elections #mail-voting #politics

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Trump's economic pitch collides with voter hesitancy ahead of 2026 midterms

Trump touts his economic record to counter inflation and job growth, but voters remain wary as prices stay high; polling shows low approval of his handling of the economy and inflation, while Democrats hold a turnout edge and independents will be pivotal to who controls Congress in 2026.

via Axios|

#democrats #economy #midterms