politicsFriday, July 3, 2026
A CNBC report reveals Trump bought tech stocks right before a tariff reversal, reigniting ethics concerns. Meanwhile, the EU hits a renewable energy milestone, and a German AI drone startup ships to Ukraine.
A new CNBC report adds to the pile of Trump ethics questions, this time about stock market timing.
CNBC reports Trump bought Apple and Nvidia shares on April 8, 2025, the day before he reversed his tariff policy. The timing raises obvious conflict-of-interest questions about a president trading stocks ahead of market-moving policy announcements.
Two stories show Europe pushing ahead on renewables and military tech.
The EU hit 45.5% renewable electricity in Q1 2026, up from 42.7% a year ago. Wind leads at 44.9% of renewable generation. Denmark, Portugal, and Lithuania are the top performers.
German startup Helsing is supplying thousands of AI-assisted HX-2 combat drones to Ukraine, funded by the German government. The article follows a real mission, noting Russian jamming remains a challenge.
The Onion’s ‘Infowars’ Parody Is Here. Alex Jones Is Going to Hate Itwww.wired.com
Una ola de solidaridad desborda Venezuela tras los terremotos: "La puerta de mi casa está abierta para el que quiera venir a cocinar"www.20minutos.es
Dernière sortie avant l’arrêtwww.politico.eu
Merz, Döpfner und die AfD: Der Kanzler steht auf Springers Abschusslistetaz.de
Europa quiere ser un infierno para los inmigrantes pero Sánchez no va a cederwww.eldiario.es
Trump 'smart wall' uses steel fencing and advanced border surveillance | AP Newsapnews.comThe Paramount Importance of Open Models for American AIwww.wilsoncenter.org
Visiting Fellow Michael Frank argues that open AI models are vital infrastructure for innovation in the United States, serving as the foundation for startups, enterprise adoption, security research, competition, and broad AI diffusion. The article explores the spectrum of definit
Duke Energy takes nearly $130 million to kill its wind projectcoastalreview.org
Duke Energy has accepted a $129 million federal taxpayer buyout to terminate its offshore wind lease off the coast of Brunswick County, North Carolina, following the president's aversion to renewable energy. The U.S. Department of Interior announced the Charlotte-based company wi
The Free Market Lie: Why Switzerland Has 25 Gbit Internet and America Doesn'tstefan.schueller.net
This article argues that the common belief that free markets naturally produce the best outcomes is a lie, using the example of internet infrastructure. It contrasts Switzerland's 25 Gbit symmetrical residential internet (the fastest in the world at reasonable prices) with the mu
The UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Should Tackle the AI Language Gapwww.techpolicy.press
The article discusses the upcoming UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva (July 6-7), arguing that while the agenda is predictably broad and generic due to UN process design, the Dialogue presents a unique opportunity to focus on overlooked policy areas. The author specifi
How the global network of America’s largest business lobby opens doors for tobacco companieswww.theexamination.org
An investigation into how the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's global network of American Chambers of Commerce (AmChams) actively supports tobacco industry interests abroad. Using Bulgaria, Serbia, and Ukraine as case studies, the article reveals how AmChams — ostensibly representing A
Afraid of getting booed, Trump bails on World Cupwww.dailykos.com
A sarcastic, opinion-driven piece criticizing President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance for not attending the World Cup round of 16 match between the US and Belgium in Seattle, accusing them of cowardice and fear of being booed by the crowd.
An American privacy emergency: Guest post from Cynthia Dwork et al.scottaaronson.blog
A guest post by Cynthia Dwork and colleagues, introduced by Scott Aaronson, warning about a Trump administration action that would ban differential privacy and modern privacy-preserving techniques in large datasets, specifically impacting the 2030 US Census. The article argues th
Ford CEO demands rewards for domestic vehicle producers amid USMCA negotiationsbit.ly
Ford CEO is publicly demanding rewards and incentives for domestic vehicle producers as U.S., Canadian, and Mexican negotiators meet to review the USMCA trilateral trade deal. The auto industry, which accounts for 22% of total North American trade, is a major stakeholder in these
'Unconscionable,' Says Khanna as House Panel Blocks Effort to Prevent Deeper US-Israeli Military Tieswww.commondreams.org
A Republican-controlled House panel blocked a floor vote on a bipartisan amendment proposed by Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) that aimed to prevent deeper integration of US and Israeli militaries. Human rights organizations argue such integration would d
Voters Rank Billionaires, Then Corporate Landlords as Top Villains to US Society and Economywww.commondreams.org
A Data for Progress poll of over 2,000 Americans found that voters rank billionaires and corporate landlords as the top "bad actors" most responsible for worsening economic conditions in the US. The surveys asked respondents to rate the impact of various groups on the economy, wi
Lush launches product to resist UK government assault on justice systemwww.thecanary.co
Lush has launched a new product to protest what it calls a "constitutional crisis" in the UK justice system, donating 75% of the sale price (minus tax) to Defend Our Juries. The organization has been organizing against the Labour government's ban of Palestine Action, and Lush's c
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