The economy is faltering thanks to Trump’s tariff wars. U.S. job growth slowed drastically in July with only 73,000 new jobs, wiping out prior gains and pushing unemployment up to 4.2%. Manufacturing lost 11,000 jobs as businesses struggle under the weight of rising import taxes. Despite wage gains, shrinking workforce participation and tariff-induced uncertainty are dragging economic confidence down and spooking markets.
The Smithsonian quietly erased Trump’s impeachments from a presidential exhibit. The museum reverted its display to a pre-2008 version, removing references to Trump’s historic two impeachments amid White House pressure. This move reflects broader efforts by Trump’s administration to reshape cultural institutions, targeting perceived “anti-American” ideology and pushing out directors who referenced politically sensitive events like January 6.
Trump’s former lawyer Emil Bove squeaked through Senate confirmation to a federal appeals court seat. Despite whistleblower allegations that Bove advised ignoring court orders and prioritized loyalty over law, the Senate confirmed him 50-49 with Vice President Vance casting the tiebreaking vote. Democrats accused Republicans of dismissing serious concerns and prioritizing politics over justice, underscoring Trump’s ongoing campaign to pack the judiciary with loyalists.
Switzerland was hit with a brutal 39% tariff by the U.S., shocking its export-dependent economy. The tariffs threaten tens of thousands of jobs in Swiss tech, manufacturing, and luxury goods sectors. Economists warn that America’s shrinking role as a global market means these tariffs might backfire, driving up prices for U.S. consumers and destabilizing fragile trade relationships. The episode reveals the limits of Trump’s aggressive trade policies.
Palantir is cashing in big in Trump’s Washington with lucrative government contracts. The company secured $300 million-plus in new deals, including a massive $10 billion Army contract, embedding its AI technology across defense, immigration, and diplomatic agencies. While the company benefits from close Trump administration ties, internal protests and privacy concerns highlight the ethical tightrope Palantir walks amid its rapid rise.
Newly released jail footage reveals a mysterious third person near Jeffrey Epstein’s cell hours before his death. Guards who supposedly had exclusive key access did not open the door for this individual, raising serious questions about how they entered. Epstein, on suicide watch, was never checked on that night. Experts say the video leaves too many unknowns, feeding ongoing conspiracy theories about the circumstances of his death.
