politicsTuesday, July 21, 2026
A ProPublica investigation reveals the White House intervened on behalf of accused sex trafficker Andrew Tate during a federal investigation, chiding agents who seized his devices. Elsewhere, Trump's tariffs on Canada escalate, and the Iran conflict reshapes global shipping and city liveability.
The biggest political story today is a single explosive report on executive overreach.
ProPublica reports that the White House intervened on behalf of accused sex trafficker Andrew Tate during a federal investigation, with higher-ups telling agents to return seized devices. Experts call it highly inappropriate, suggesting political interference in a criminal probe.
Trump's trade war with Canada escalates while the Iran conflict reshapes energy routes and city rankings.
Trump slapped 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, exempting energy and critical minerals. Canadian PM Carney vowed to intensify trade talks, but the move escalates a simmering North American trade war.
Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted after Trump's blockade and renewed strikes on Iran, with only 53 transits recorded. Shipowners are avoiding the key oil corridor as Tehran bans maritime traffic.
The EIU's liveability index shows Gulf cities like Dubai have become significantly less appealing for expats in 2026, largely due to the Iran war. The region saw the biggest decline globally this year.
Featuring Trump on US coins and bills would put America in rare companytheconversation.com
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand Wants to Save Crypto — But Trump Windfall Is a Political Obstacletheintercept.com
Paramount shareholder lawsuit accuses Ellisons of corruption - Los Angeles Timeswww.latimes.com
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Andy Burnham's first day as PM: From new Cabinet to Donald Trump phone callwww.mirror.co.uk
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Boris Johnson has publicly backed Count Binface over Nigel Farage in the Clacton by-election, agreeing with Binface's argument that voting for him would avoid the need for a second by-election. The article covers the unusual political rivalry and Johnson's intervention in the con
Could a Talking Trash Can Defeat the UK’s Far Right Politician Nigel Farage?truthout.org
The article examines the financial scandal engulfing UK Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, who accepted £5 million from cryptocurrency billionaire Christopher Harborne and other significant contributions. It explores how this scandal is damaging Farage's political standing and que
Trump’s election fraud speech was a weirdly good sign for American democracywww.vox.com
This article argues that President Trump's election fraud speech, while full of lies and innuendo, was actually a positive sign for American democracy because it revealed the limits of his power to undermine election integrity. The author contends that Trump's inability to produc
New Orleans Cops Published Policy Document Allowing Weaponized Droneswww.404media.co
The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) had a draft version of its drone manual, publicly available on its website in June, that included language allowing weaponized drones with written approval from the Superintendent of Police. The current version (as of July 1) has been revi
Copyright Modernization Actlaws-lois.justice.gc.ca
This is the full text of Canada's Copyright Modernization Act (S.C. 2012, c. 20), a federal statute that amends the Copyright Act. The legislation addresses copyright reform in the digital age, including provisions related to digital locks (technological protection measures), fai
Pauline Hanson shares Seven pitch for Spotlight special that says program would highlight ‘uncontrolled immigration’www.theguardian.com
Pauline Hanson posted a pitch from Channel Seven's Spotlight program proposing she travel to the UK to meet Nigel Farage for a special episode focused on "uncontrolled immigration." The pitch, shared on social media by the One Nation leader, suggested Seven might cover some trave
Bernie Sanders headlines First Avenue rally for Peggy Flanagan in contentious Senate raceminnesotareformer.com
Sen. Bernie Sanders headlined a rally at First Avenue in Minneapolis for Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, who is locked in a contentious Democratic primary for U.S. Senate against U.S. Rep. Angie Craig. Craig had previously dismissed Flanagan by saying America doesn't need another Bernie
Outrage over MAGA Republican's 'sickening' comments on war casualties erupts onlinewww.rawstory.com
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), a MAGA lawmaker and close Trump ally, faced backlash for his comments about U.S. troop fatalities in the Iran war during a CNN interview. The conflict has resulted in 17 American service members dead, including at least three in recent days. Gimenez's
Denver City Council postpones vote on nightclub licenses after shooting left 1 dead, 8 injuredwww.denverpost.com
The Denver City Council unanimously postponed a vote on a bill that would rewrite the city's nightclub licensing rules for the first time in decades, following an early morning shooting at a southeast Denver club that left one dead and eight injured. Council members cited the nee
GEGSLA Recommended Framework – Moon Village Associationmoonvillageassociation.org
The Moon Village Association has published a "Recommended Framework and Key Elements for Peaceful and Sustainable Lunar Activities." The document serves as a guide for balanced lunar projects, offering recommendations for safe and sustainable lunar activities through norm-setting
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