Policy & Security - The White House is treating technology and security policy as a transaction [1] - The transaction involves a cut of proceeds from chip sales to China [1]

Israel-Gaza Conflict - The international community widely condemns Netanyahu's plan to take over Gaza City, which would force the evacuation of approximately 1 million Palestinians [1][2] - Concerns exist within Israel regarding the plan, with protests and calls from senior Israeli security officials for an immediate end to the war [3] - Expanding the war in Gaza is seen as counterproductive to Israel's interests, including ending the war, freeing hostages, and protecting the IDF [4] - The expansion of the war is expected to worsen the humanitarian crisis for Palestinians [5] - There are concerns that Netanyahu's actions are driven by his personal political and legal interests, rather than the country's best interests, as he faces corruption allegations [5][6] - The US administration's approach of supporting the war's expansion while aiming to alleviate starvation in Gaza is viewed as contradictory [8] - Expanding the war cannot alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian people [9] - The US needs to exert leverage on Israel to increase humanitarian access and end the suffering and starvation in Gaza [10][11] Russia-Ukraine Conflict - President Trump is scheduled to meet with Russian President Putin in Alaska [11] - There are concerns that Trump has already conceded to Putin on key issues, including sanctions for Russia's actions in Ukraine and the inclusion of Ukraine's President Zelensky in discussions [13][14][15] - The planned discussion between Trump and Putin regarding Ukraine's territorial integrity and sovereignty raises concerns about Ukraine's exclusion [16]

Trade Policy Deadlines & Tariffs - The US is facing new tariff deadlines this week, with potential tariff increases for countries without trade deals [1] - August 7th (Thursday) is a key date as new tariff rates take effect for over 70 countries exporting to the US [3] - Friday sees potential tariffs on Brazil and secondary tariffs [6] - August 12th is the deadline for China [6] Key Trade Partners - Canada is the largest trading partner without a deal, potentially facing lower rates [4] - India is the next largest trading partner that could face higher rates [4] India Tariffs - The President hasn't finalized the tariff rate for India [3] - There was a mention of secondary tariffs targeting Russia and India, potentially as high as 100% [5] - The market is watching for potential 125% tariffs on India [5] China Trade Talks - Stockholm talks with China went fairly well, according to both sides [7] - The market is uncertain why the August 12th deadline for China hasn't been extended [8] - The level to which tariffs would increase against China if the deadline isn't extended is unknown [8] - What happens with China, a massive trading partner, after Thursday is a major question [9]

Putin doesn't appear to believe the US will follow through on threats to raise tariffs on Russian oil buyers. The White House should call his bluff (via @opinion) https://t.co/tKWBtHOkEQ ...

According to The Wall Street Journal, the White House is preparing an executive order that would fine banks for dropping customers for political reasons, targeting alleged discrimination against conservatives and crypto companies. The draft order instructs regulators to investigate whether financial institutions have violated the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, antitrust laws, or consumer financial protection laws. https://t.co/6kr36xV7dz ...

President Trump is tapping into his real estate roots, announcing a $200 million White House renovation project, which would include the construction of a new 90,000 square foot ballroom. These renderings released by the White House show Golden or Nate Ballroom the administration says could be used to host events with world leaders or other major gatherings. The project, which set to begin next month, will be one of the largest renovations to the White House in decades.It's just the latest White House proje ...

Project Overview - A \$200 million project to build a 90,000 square foot ballroom at the White House is planned [1] - The ballroom project aims to replace the East Wing, traditionally the location of the First Lady's offices [1] - The project intends to eliminate the need for tents during large events [2] Funding and Donations - The project will be funded by the president and through private donations [2] - The source of the private donations remains undisclosed [2] Other Renovations - Additional renovation projects include flag poles, Rose Garden paving, and gold accents in the Oval Office [3] - A bathroom in the Lincoln bedroom is being renovated to better suit the Lincoln era [4]

The president will start telling countries where they stand at midnight tonight. That's in about four hours. As for Canada, the White House is is already letting them know early, saying that they are getting hit with a 35% tariff hiked up from 25%.President Trump says meanwhile there is this lastminute scramble from other countries trying to get trade deals inked right before the deadline and saying he didn't do a lot of this during his first term because he was too busy with other stuff. We have made a few ...

Legal and Political Actions - Democrats are using a rarely used law to request the Epstein files, seeking all documents related to the case while protecting victim information and removing child sexual abuse materials [2] - Senator Schumer is leading the effort to access Epstein files, but the enforcement mechanism for Democrats, being in the minority, is uncertain [2] - The House is negotiating with Maxwell's legal team for her testimony, but she has requested congressional immunity, advance questions, testimony outside of prison, and postponement until her appeals are litigated [19][20] - The House committee has responded that they will not grant congressional immunity to Maxwell [21] - The DOJ has submitted a new filing asking a court in New York to unseal the grand jury transcripts related to the Epstein case, arguing high public interest warrants the release [28][29] Presidential Involvement and Statements - The White House has restricted who can discuss Epstein with reporters, but President Trump has continued to address questions on the matter [3] - President Trump introduced new details about a falling out with Jeffrey Epstein, stating Epstein tried to hire employees, including Virginia Giuffre, from his Mar-a-Lago facility [4][5] - President Trump confirmed that Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser, was recruited by Maxwell at Mar-a-Lago, corroborating part of her story [10][11] - President Trump has not ruled out a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell, asserting his presidential power to offer clemency but stating it's not the appropriate time to discuss it [15][16] Concerns and Controversies - Questions are raised about President Trump's knowledge of Epstein's activities at the time and why he considered Epstein a "creep" [11][12] - The release of prison surveillance video from the night Epstein died has raised concerns due to a missing minute and reports of the video being sped up and edited [24][25] - The Attorney General cited a video reset as the reason for the time gap in the surveillance video, but new questions arise if the missing minute isn't missing on another version of the tape [27]

Tonight, a new report that President Trump is named in the Epstein files. And the Wall Street Journal states that he was briefed in May by the Attorney General Pam Bondi, that his name appeared multiple times, according to senior administration officials. The journal writes, "The files contained what officials felt was unverified hearsay about many people, including Trump, who had socialized with Epstein in the past, saying Trump was told many other high-profile figures were also named." Tonight, neither th ...