Trump unloads on Powell after fifth rate hold

Trump released a statement slamming Jerome Powell after the Fed held rates steady for the fifth consecutive time. The former president called Powell “too late, too angry, too stup*d, and too political.” No further context. Just that. Markets barely reacted. Bond yields stayed elevated. The Fed’s statement cited “uncertain conditions” …

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Trump weighs shocking pardon for rap mogul Diddy to win young voters

When political favors swirl around famous names, the public gets the least interesting version of events. Trump’s possible pardon for a certain music mogul has the headlines but misses the backstage deal-making that matters. “Such considerations reflect broader negotiations, not just legal judgment,” one insider explained, revealing the complexity beneath …

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Trump wants to lock up Hillary Clinton again

NEW — President Trump says he didn’t think “locking up” Hillary Clinton during his first term was appropriate but he “feels differently about it” now after reading newly discovered “highly classified” files on Russiagate pic.twitter.com/8L2uqq9eY1 — Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) July 29, 2025

Trump imposes a 25 % tariff on India and penalty for Russian energy and arms deals starting Aug 1. Ambiguous threat or calculated leverage?

Something doesn’t ring true about the tariff ultimatum. Trump announced a 25 % tariff on India plus an added “penalty” for purchasing Russian energy and military goods starting August 1, framing it as both punitive and principled. He claimed India has “tariffs among the highest in the world” and uses “obnoxious non‑monetary …

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Trump just blocked Taiwan’s president from visiting New York. Why now? Because Nvidia depends on Taiwan’s chips and China holds the shipping lanes.

Trump blocks Taiwan’s president from a symbolic New York stopover. China raises objections. Trump complies. Lai Ching-te cancels the trip. Markets barely flinch. But something isn’t right. Lai was en route to Paraguay, Guatemala, Belize. All Taiwan diplomatic allies. The New York stop was meant to signal US backing. Instead …

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Trump blocks Taiwan’s president from NYC stopover. China drills past Japan. Taiwan airs invasion drama with blackouts, broadcast hijacks, and war declaration.

USA blocks Taiwan President’s NY stopover President Lai planned a New York transit on the way to Paraguay and Belize. Both countries recognize Taiwan’s sovereignty. The White House canceled the stop. No statement. No media defense. Beijing objected and Washington folded. Lai’s office cited weather and tariff negotiations. Insiders say …

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Trump targets Rupert Murdoch with $10 billion lawsuit and urgent subpoena in explosive showdown

Trump demanding Rupert Murdoch testify under oath within 15 days and seeking $10 billion from News Corp is more than a headline grabber. The lawsuit accuses Murdoch and News Corp of orchestrating a coordinated defamation campaign that damaged Trump’s reputation and business prospects. Trump claims the media giant deliberately spread …

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Trump shortens Putin deadline

Trump slashes Russia negotiation timeline and hints deal already doomed in tense UK press moment Speaking this morning in Scotland with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, U.S. President Trump states that he is “disappointed” with and reducing the 50-day negotiation window he gave last month to Russian President Vladimir Putin, …

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Trump just killed the $600 IRS rule. Venmo, PayPal, CashApp users now safe from tax form overload. $20K/200 rule is back.

President Trump signed off on a tax reform that wipes out the $600 IRS reporting rule for payment apps. The rollback applies to CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, Airbnb, Etsy, and other platforms that process peer-to-peer payments. Starting with the 2025 tax year, users will only receive Form 1099-K if they cross …

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Trump opens new golf course in Scotland, meets EU chief. Swinney funds Trump’s golf event after calling to cancel visit

Trump’s Scotland trip is a masterclass in mixing presidential optics with private profit. He landed Friday at Prestwick Airport, rolled straight into Turnberry, and spent the weekend golfing while the taxpayer picked up the tab. The White House calls it a “working visit.” That’s one way to describe ribbon-cutting ceremonies …

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Trump forecasts ‘50-50 chance’ for EU trade deal, lower chance with Canada — and floats ‘rebate’ for some Americans

Trump forecasts ‘50-50 chance’ for EU trade deal, lower chance with Canada — and floats ‘rebate’ for some Americans https://t.co/xLxsTw1y5I pic.twitter.com/tfmXevE7Md — New York Post (@nypost) July 25, 2025 WASHINGTON — President Trump told reporters Friday that the US has a “50-50 chance” of reaching a trade deal with the …

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Trump brands the Epstein Files “the Jeffery Epstein SCAM” — WOW. Elites getting caught trafficking and raping kids on an island is now “fake”

I mean, there’s literally a woman serving life in prison for it.. After NYT released a picture of the book signed by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein with the message “to Jeff, you are the greatest!”, Trump calls Epstein files a “Democrat scam” & “con job”? When did Maga become …

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Trump says he doesn’t ‘think it’s necessary’ to fire Jerome Powell

President Trump says not necessary to fire Jerome Powell after Federal Reserve "inspection" — Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) July 25, 2025 President Donald Trump continued to criticize the Federal Reserve building renovations as he toured the construction site Thursday, but he told reporters he doesn’t want to “Monday morning quarterback” and said …

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