White House Confirms Decision on President Trump’s World Cup Final Plans Gianni Infantino has previously said that the US president will hand over the trophy. Sports Illustrated · Jul 17
The White House’s guide to manhood: pop some T, restart a war and do WHAT with a corn dog? Pete Hegseth wants to win the war on Iran with a secret weapon: testosterone. Meanwhile, JD Vance is worried about how to eat an ice-cream, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Jul 17
Trump's $3.47 'Freedom Fuel' Promise Backfires? Here's How Much Drivers Are Really Paying The White House celebrates a drop in inflation to 3.5% in June, citing economic progress, while facing scrutiny over fluctuating gas prices linked to its Freedom Fuel network project. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Karoline Leavitt Downplays Epstein Files as Democrats' 'Classic Washington Hoax' to Smear Trump Karoline Leavitt faces criticism after a clip shows her dismissing scrutiny over Epstein files as a Democratic 'hoax' against Trump, sparking outrage on social media. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Trump’s questionable claims cast doubt over midterms as Dems fret President Donald Trump on Thursday night used a historically stunning primetime address to peddle unfounded conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election, taking a major political risk as Republicans fight for their congressional majorities and conjuring warnings from Democrats about November’s midterms. Trump appeared eager to sow doubt about the… Roll Call · Jul 17
'Absurd, bogus': US VP JD Vance rejects report Kushner, Witkoff profiting from Iran talks US vice president JD Vance has rejected as “completely bogus” a media report alleging that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff sought to profit from insider information during US-Iran negotiations, saying he never received an alleged warning from Tehran about the two senior members of President Donald Trump's team. The Times of India · Jul 17
Did China Steal Data On 220 Million US Voters? Trump Makes Explosive New Claim Former President Trump claims China hacked US voter data and interfered in the 2020 election, unveiling declassified intelligence and promoting his Save America Act amid scrutiny over evidence. International Business Times UK · Jul 17
Trump will attend FIFA World Cup final, says White House; Argentina prez Milei to skip event The White House on Thursday confirmed that US President Donald Trump will attend Sunday's FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, where he is expected to join FIFA president Gianni Infantino in presenting the trophy to the winners. The Times of India · Jul 17
Iran-US war latest: Iran warns ‘not a single drop’ of oil will pass through Hormuz as US ends ninth night of strikes Oil prices climb above $90 a barrel after Iranian military targets two tankers in Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Jul 17
Trump uses primetime address to nation to once again raise doubts about past elections President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address questioning election integrity. He also released previously classified documents concerning past elections. Some television networks chose not to air the speech live. Democrats expressed concerns about Trump delegitimizing upcoming midterm elections. Trump began his speech by listing his administration's accomplishments. The Economic Times · Jul 17
White House says Iran 'very much continues' talks with Washington, wants to 'make a deal' despite US strikes The White House on Thursday (local time) said Iran continues to engage in talks with the United States and has expressed its willingness to reach an agreement with Washington, even as US forces have carried out multiple rounds of strikes against Iranian targets in recent days. The Economic Times · Jul 17
White House says Trump 'certainly agrees' with Vance's remark on Israeli govt elements influencing US opinion on Iran conflict The White House on Thursday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump "certainly agrees" with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that foreign countries, particularly Israel, seek to influence American public opinion, after Vance alleged that certain elements within the Israeli government were attempting to shape US opinion to prolong… The Economic Times · Jul 17
Trump's teleprompter operator under federal probe over alleged $90,000 Kalshi insider trading bets Donald Trump's teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, faces federal investigation for alleged insider trading. He is currently on unpaid leave from the White House after this development. The investigation focuses on trades made on prediction market platform Kalshi. Kalshi detected suspicious activity and alerted regulators, freezing Perez's account. Perez is reportedly… The Times of India · Jul 16
Leavitt's First Briefing Back Covers the Waterfront — But Talks Around the Week's Deadliest Immigration Story Leavitt's first briefing since maternity leave covered election hype, cooling inflation, and a betting scandal — but sidestepped the deadliest immigration story of the week. Latin Times · Jul 16
The Guardian - US · Jul 16 Trump rehashes wide-ranging US election claims and releases heavily redacted documents in primetime address – as it happened This live blog is now closed.
We Got This Covered · Jul 16 AOC says TV networks have an ‘ethical obligation’ not to air Trump’s election speech Media gatekeeping might evolve from analyzing the message to unplugging the source.
The Guardian - US · Jul 16 White House teleprompter operator put on leave over alleged bets on Trump speeches Karoline Leavitt calls apparent bets on Kalshi prediction platform ‘deeply unfortunate and frankly a disgrace’
Evening Standard · Jul 16 Iran targeted by more US strikes while White House says sides are talking Donald Trump will not let ships be fired on in the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran ‘paying a consequence’, says administration
Euronews · Jul 16 Trump teleprompter operator suspended for alleged prediction market bets on speeches US media had reported that Gabriel Perez, who has been operating Trump’s teleprompter since 2016, used his inside knowledge to win more than $100,000 (€85,900) betting on what the president would say in big speeches.
Bangkok Post · Jul 16 Trump speech to focus on election 'integrity' WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address Thursday focusing on the "integrity" of US elections, the White House said, as he doubles down on his false claims that he won the 2020 vote.
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Karoline Leavitt just revealed something worrying about Trump’s psyche — and his approach to the midterms ANALYSIS: ‘Everyone should tune in’ because what Trump has found out ‘will shock you,’ said the White House press secretary, at a briefing that left a lot of people feeling nervous about both the 2026 and 2028 elections, writes Holly Baxter
The Independent UK · Jul 16 Leavitt asked why Trump can’t let go of 2020 election he lost fair and square Karoline Leavitt was questioned on why Donald Trump is unable to “let go” of the 2020 election.
Bangkok Post · Jul 16 Trump suspends teleprompter operator over betting allegations WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump has suspended a teleprompter operator over allegations he placed bets with a prediction market on the content of Trump's speeches, the White House said Thursday.
The Independent UK · Jul 16 White House teleprompter operator made more than $100,000 betting on Trump’s speeches, report says President Trump called the situation ‘deeply unfortunate and frankly disgrace’ the White House said
The Guardian - US · Jul 16 White House says Donald Trump will attend World Cup final Fifa president Gianni Infantino has said that Trump will award the World Cup trophy to the winner of the final, which takes place Sunday in New Jersey