Donald Trump Jr. is an American businessman and activist, the eldest son of Donald Trump. He is a fixture in the Trump orbit and often headlines for his business and political activity.
The White House has announced tariffs on drones and components to boost domestic production and safeguard national security. Drones with sensitive capabilities face a 100% levy, while smaller drones face 25%. The move, part of broader defense plans, has boosted drone-related stocks as investors weigh the shift toward onshoring U.S. manufacturing.
The 72-year-old Health and Human Services secretary has posted a gym selfie with Arnold Schwarzenegger, reviving scrutiny of his public-health messaging. The image, taken at a Venice gym, follows earlier appearances alongside other public figures; supporters say the friendship is personal, critics say it complicates policy messaging.
Federal investigators are examining whether George Santos placed bets on Kalshi about his own attendance at the State of the Union, with the trades flagged by the market and referred to the DOJ and CFTC. Santos has previously been convicted and pardoned, and his current status is under scrutiny as prediction markets face regulatory pressure.
Administration officials are bracing for intensified scrutiny as Haberman and Swan’s Regime Change book recounts secret Situation Room discussions. Leaks and a Justice Department memo have intensified tensions within the White House over Epstein files and the Iran policy, with MAGA allies demanding full transparency.
JD Vance is weighing a 2028 presidential run, but says he will decide after the 2026 midterms. He notes the president would be supportive, and the dynamic with Trump continues to shape his planning as family life and faith influence his timing.
Kalshi has launched U.S. trading of perpetual futures, marking a milestone for the platform after regulatory approval. In the first 24 hours, volume surpassed $100 million, eventually crossing $1 billion within a week as traders flock to perps that track asset prices with no expiration date.
The Qatar-gifted Air Force One has a redesigned interior and new color scheme. Officials say it remains a temporary measure as Boeing delivers long-delayed replacements; critics question ethics and cost. The president is traveling to North Dakota for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening; updates emphasize ongoing controversy and transparency around the gift.
President Trump has begun flying a $400m Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar but used an older Air Force One during a July NATO trip after officials raised security concerns. The administration has launched a leak probe led by the FBI director and White House chief of staff; The New York Times reporters were subpoenaed as investigators sought sources about the jet's defensive capabilities.
Prosecutors have presented DNA, notes and witness statements linking Tyler Robinson to the Sept. 10 shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. A Utah judge is deciding whether there is enough evidence for a trial on aggravated murder. The hearing is ongoing and the decision will come after Sept. 1.
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara has arrived in Miami after a five-year prison sentence in Cuba. The exile follows a U.S. parole grant and mounting diplomatic pressure. He is the cofounder of the San Isidro Movement, whose members have faced persistent repression in Cuba.
Trump Media & Technology has unveiled Truth API, a paid low‑latency feed that will deliver real‑time posts from the platform’s top 10 accounts from Aug. 1. Executives discussed charging institutional customers up to $100,000 a month (or $60,000 on three‑year deals). Lawmakers, regulators and market participants have warned it will let traders profit from presidential posts and raise conflict‑of‑interest and market‑manipulation concerns.
Trump has framed election security as a defining issue, citing declassified claims that China stole 220 million US voter files. The White House is pressing for stricter voter-ID rules and citizenship verification, while opponents question the data’s accuracy and timing ahead of the midterms.
Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by US Marshals in Miami after Britain has brought 38 new charges including rape, trafficking and offences relating to indecent images. The Crown Prosecution Service has requested extradition to the UK; the brothers have denied wrongdoing and await initial federal court proceedings in Florida.
The latest exchanges in the Iran–U.S. confrontation have escalated, with Trump-related polling shifting and new strikes intensifying the conflict. A string of reports shows economic and political pressures are rising as talks falter and hostilities resume.
The BBC seeks documents from Trump’s trust to prove possible financial damages tied to a Panorama edit of January 6, while Trump’s side fights to limit disclosures. The Florida case hinges on discovery and whether the footage edits caused reputational and financial harm.
Kalshi has launched the Midterms Hub, a live-prediction hub that aggregates odds, polling data, fundraising figures, and analysis for U.S. elections. The platform emphasizes real-time market insights alongside traditional polls, with most visitors not placing trades.
Courts have blocked Minnesota’s prediction market ban, while federal agencies push for broader regulation and states push back. The cases test federal preemption versus state gambling authority, with ongoing litigation and potential appeals shaping the future of event-contract markets.
The Tate brothers face UK extradition on charges including rape and trafficking. U.S. authorities have arrested them in Miami and Britain has sought extradition; the White House says it will honor treaties and will not intervene. Barron Trump’s alleged ties to the case are under close scrutiny as lawmakers push for more transparency.
Amazon has disclosed a $600 million tariff refund in Q2 after a Supreme Court ruling found Trump-era tariffs illegal. The refunds, largely benefiting customers, will be issued automatically where specific charges can be traced. Most refunds will go to affected buyers, with third-party sellers absorbing the bulk of the levies.
Blanche secures confirmation as U.S. attorney general after Republicans accept a written order clarifying that the nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund has been terminated. The order also narrows the scope of a tax-audit immunity deal to cover only the plaintiffs named in the IRS settlement, while leaving the broader immunity in place.
Cambridge and ICR researchers show NICE criteria miss up to 95% of women under 50 who will develop breast cancer within 10 years. A new model called Boadicea identifies eight times as many high-risk women, prompting calls for review and investment to implement multifactorial risk assessment across the NHS.
State prosecutors allege Kalshi has offered prediction markets without a license, exposing New York residents to financial risk and evading taxes. The suit seeks to block operations in New York and restitution for affected customers, as regulators clash over federal preemption and state authority.
Truth API has launched a real-time data feed for Truth Social posts to institutional clients, enabling near-instant access for high-frequency traders. Several outlets report on its revenue ambitions, potential market impact, and regulatory scrutiny as investors watch how this service shapes trading dynamics.
The Intercept and Freedom of the Press Foundation have filed a federal suit in Manhattan alleging President Trump has sold priority access to market-moving official posts through Truth Social’s new Truth API. The plaintiffs say the paid feed gives traders and others faster access to presidential announcements and violates the First and Fifth Amendments; Trump Media calls the claims censorship.
The BBC has sought subpoenas against Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to uncover their knowledge of the January 6 speech and its aftermath. Courts are weighing whether these testimony and records are relevant to the defamation suit connected to a 2024 Panorama episode.