July
01.07.2025
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Tuesday
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Megabill's Senate Passage

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US media heavily prioritized the Senate's prolonged "vote-a-rama" on President Trump's "megabill," which stretched into its third day. Through the morning and early afternoon, reports detailed Republican struggles to secure enough votes amid internal divisions. By mid-afternoon, Senate Majority Leader John Thune indicated a deal had been reached, and late afternoon headlines confirmed the bill's passage with Vice President Vance casting the decisive tie-breaking vote. This comprehensive legislation, characterized by significant tax cuts and reductions to programs like Medicaid, now proceeds to the House. Concurrently, the plea deal in the Bryan Kohberger Idaho college murders case continued to draw attention, and the public feud between President Trump and Elon Musk reignited, with Trump threatening federal subsidies.
02.07.2025
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Wednesday
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Combs Verdict, Megabill's Standoff

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US media opened the day heavily focused on President Trump's "megabill," as it advanced through the House Rules Committee towards a floor vote. Coverage detailed internal GOP divisions and the bill's significant implications, particularly for healthcare access.
By early afternoon, the narrative shifted dramatically with the breaking news of the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial verdict. Reports confirmed his acquittal on the severe charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, though he was convicted on prostitution-related offenses. Later in the evening, the judge denied Combs bail, ensuring his continued detention.
Concurrently, Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea in the Idaho student murders emerged as a prominent story. Immigration issues, including a surge in ICE arrests and a federal judge blocking Trump's asylum order, also continued to draw attention throughout the day. Separately, Paramount settled Trump's "60 Minutes" lawsuit for $16 million.
03.07.2025
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Thursday
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The Megabill's House Ascent

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The US media's focus remained overwhelmingly on President Trump's "megabill" as it navigated its final passage through the House on July 3rd. The day began with the bill stalled due to House GOP holdouts, prompting internal party efforts to secure votes. After an overnight battle, a crucial procedural vote was cleared, paving the way for final consideration. In the afternoon, Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries initiated a record-breaking, hours-long speech, deliberately delaying the vote and protesting the bill's significant Medicaid cuts and increased immigration enforcement. Despite these protracted delays, the House ultimately passed the comprehensive legislation by a narrow margin, sending it to the President's desk. This marked a major legislative achievement for the administration, yet highlighted deep partisan and internal Republican divisions. Separately, reports of June job growth exceeding expectations also gained attention.
04.07.2025
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Friday
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The Bill's Ceremony, Texas's Rising Waters

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US media primarily focused on President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" throughout July 4th. Following its House passage, the morning saw Trump taking a victory lap, promoting the bill's tax cuts, while critics condemned its impact on national debt and social programs. As the day progressed, editorial attention shifted to the bill's political ramifications for the upcoming midterms, with debates over its specific provisions and fears of partisan backlash. The central event of the late afternoon and evening became the bill's formal signing during Fourth of July celebrations at the White House, marking a significant legislative achievement for the administration. Concurrently, a new, severe story emerged in the evening: flash flooding in Texas, rapidly escalating to multiple fatalities and missing summer campers, drawing significant and immediate media attention.
05.07.2025
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Saturday
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The Flood's Unfolding Toll

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The US media's editorial focus shifted decisively on July 5th to the escalating Texas flash floods. Throughout the morning and early afternoon, reports detailed a rapidly rising death toll, initially in the teens, quickly increasing to 24, with a critical focus on dozens of missing children, primarily from summer camps. Search and rescue operations intensified throughout the day. By late afternoon and into the evening, the reported fatalities climbed further to at least 27, and then to 32, with the dire search for over two dozen missing campers continuing. Local officials began criticizing the National Weather Service, attributing faulty forecasts to budget cuts. Concurrently, President Trump's "big, beautiful bill," signed on July 4th, remained a point of political discussion, with attention on its potential impact on Social Security and the administration's subsequent actions, including announcing talks with China on TikTok.
06.07.2025
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Sunday
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Texas Flood's Ascending Toll

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US media remained overwhelmingly focused on the escalating Texas flash floods throughout July 6th. Early morning reports detailed a rapidly rising death toll, quickly surpassing 50, with intensive search and rescue operations continuing for dozens of missing individuals, especially campers from summer programs. By early afternoon, the reported fatalities climbed further, nearing 70, as officials faced scrutiny over their response and evacuation protocols. President Trump issued a disaster declaration for the affected region. Concurrently, Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall in South Carolina, drawing media attention. Separately, Elon Musk's announcement and filing for a new "America Party" gained increasing coverage, marking its emergence as a distinct national political topic. Later in the day, some outlets began discussing the disaster's connection to climate risk and the adequacy of weather forecasts.
07.07.2025
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Monday
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The Flood's Grim Count

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The US media intensely focused on the Texas flash floods throughout July 7th, with the confirmed death toll escalating dramatically. Early reports detailed scores of fatalities, rising to over 80 by morning, with continued search efforts for missing individuals, particularly from Camp Mystic. By early afternoon, the specific tragic loss of 27 campers and counselors from Camp Mystic became a central point of coverage. As the day progressed, the death toll surpassed 90, then 100, fueling discussions on weather forecast accuracy, the role of federal budget cuts to agencies like NOAA, and climate change links. Political scrutiny emerged, with the White House defending President Trump's response and Senator Ted Cruz facing criticism for vacationing abroad. Simultaneously, President Trump announced new 25% tariffs on goods from Japan, South Korea, and other nations, establishing a significant secondary economic narrative.
08.07.2025
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Tuesday
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The Court's Unbinding, The Waters' Hold

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The day began with continued intense focus on the Texas flash floods, as the death toll surpassed 100, and reports highlighted the record-breaking nature of the event and fading hopes for survivors. Media scrutiny focused on the lack of flood warning systems and previously denied funding. Throughout the day, President Trump's trade policies gained prominence, with announcements of new tariffs and resumed diplomatic talks with Iran, alongside pledges of increased military aid to Ukraine. By late afternoon, political debate intensified over the National Weather Service's staffing and alleged Trump administration budget cuts in relation to the floods. Later in the evening, editorial priority decisively shifted to the Supreme Court's decision allowing President Trump to proceed with plans to downsize the federal workforce, marking a significant victory for his administration. The Texas flood narrative continued, with the death toll rising and over 160 people reported missing, alongside ongoing search efforts and official responses.
09.07.2025
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Wednesday
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The Flood's Deepening Mark, The Tariffs' Ascent

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The devastating Texas floods remained a top editorial priority, with death tolls rising and over 160 missing. Scrutiny intensified on officials' approval of Camp Mystic's emergency plan days before the disaster and the ongoing issues with flood warning systems. The state's reliance on FEMA, despite past calls to cut the agency, also drew attention. Concurrently, President Trump's actions dominated headlines. The Supreme Court cleared his path for mass federal layoffs, building on previous day's developments. The Justice Department's investigation into former officials James Comey and John Brennan also gained prominence. Trump's economic policies expanded with new taxes and tariffs, culminating in a threatened 50% tariff on Brazilian goods by evening. Other policy fronts included SNAP benefit cuts, challenges to Harvard's accreditation, and a lawsuit regarding California's transgender athlete policy. The day also saw reports of President Biden's former doctor pleading the Fifth regarding his mental fitness.
10.07.2025
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Thursday
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The Citizenship Block, The Flooding Persisted

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US media priorities on July 10th reflected a shift from initial broad coverage. The ongoing Texas flood disaster maintained its critical status throughout the day, with continued reports of rising death tolls, search efforts, and scrutiny of management failures. Early attention also focused on President Trump's new tariffs against Brazil and the suspension of six Secret Service agents following his assassination attempt. However, by mid-afternoon, the dominant editorial focus pivoted sharply to a federal judge's nationwide block of President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. This legal challenge reignited intense debate over immigration policies, leading to expanded coverage of ICE enforcement actions and related lawsuits into the evening.
11.07.2025
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Friday
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The Bureau's Rift, The Flooded Land

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US media priorities on July 11th centered on intensified immigration enforcement and President Trump's visit to flood-ravaged Texas. Morning reports detailed Trump's immigration policies, including lawsuits against amnesty programs and court clashes. By early afternoon, focus shifted to intensified ICE raids in California, with violent confrontations, child labor accusations, and threats to revoke citizenship. Concurrently, President Trump arrived in Texas, touring damage and meeting officials, a narrative that continued throughout the evening. A significant new development emerged in the late afternoon: widespread reports of internal strife within the FBI and Trump administration concerning the Jeffrey Epstein 'client list'. This was highlighted by a Deputy Director's reported potential resignation amidst a West Wing dispute, garnering substantial attention into the evening, alongside ongoing flood and immigration coverage.
12.07.2025
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Saturday
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The Tariffs' Landing, The Bureau's Turmoil

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US media on July 12th prominently featured President Trump's announcement of new 30% tariffs against the European Union and Mexico, set to begin August 1, with later reports assessing corporate and Wall Street reactions. This economic policy became a major focus. Concurrently, the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files continued to dominate political headlines, revealing deep internal conflicts within the Justice Department and FBI, including a Deputy Director considering resignation, and sparking high-profile political disputes and personal attacks, notably concerning Pam Bondi and Rosie O'Donnell. Throughout the day, federal judges issued further orders limiting immigration enforcement, specifically halting indiscriminate arrests and raids in California following a farmworker's injury during an ICE operation. The devastating Texas floods remained a persistent background story, with updates on death tolls and the shift from rescue to recovery efforts.
13.07.2025
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Sunday
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The Butler Reckoning, The Deluge's Grip

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The one-year anniversary of President Trump's assassination attempt dominated media coverage on July 13th, emerging as a central theme in the morning and intensifying throughout the day. Reports detailed alleged Secret Service security failures, Trump's perceived personal changes, and the political narrative surrounding his survival, culminating in his public appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup. Concurrently, the severe Texas flooding crisis remained a critical story, with "Code Red" warnings halting rescue efforts and prompting renewed scrutiny of FEMA's response and President Trump's approach to disaster management. The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files also persisted, marked by continued controversies over the client list, political backlash, and new accusations regarding alleged intelligence ties.
14.07.2025
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Monday
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Tariffs, Ultimatum, Department's Unraveling

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The day saw a complex interplay of evolving narratives. Early in the day, media continued to mark the Butler assassination attempt anniversary, alongside discussions of President Biden's autopen use and ongoing internal dissent within Trump's support base stemming from the Jeffrey Epstein fallout. By mid-day, President Trump's aggressive tariff policies against the EU and Mexico became a more prominent focus. The afternoon then centered on a significant foreign policy shift, with President Trump issuing a 50-day ultimatum to Russia, threatening 100% tariffs if a peace deal with Ukraine wasn't reached, while also announcing substantial weapons aid for Kyiv. Concurrently, tragic domestic emergencies like the severe Texas flooding and a fatal senior living facility fire in Massachusetts continued to receive extensive coverage. Later in the evening, a major domestic policy development emerged: the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to dismantle the Education Department and implement mass layoffs.
15.07.2025
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Tuesday
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The Epstein Files' Rift

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The day's media coverage continued its strong focus on the Jeffrey Epstein files, which saw President Trump initially attempt to dismiss their significance. Concurrently, his foreign policy gained attention, with new weapons aid to Ukraine and a tariff ultimatum to Russia, which Moscow met with drone strikes and mockery. Domestically, economic concerns escalated as inflation accelerated, largely attributed to Trump’s tariffs. Immigration enforcement also remained a consistent topic, marked by intensified raids and new ineligibility rules. By the evening, the Epstein fallout deepened significantly, revealing a growing fissure within the Republican party. Speaker Mike Johnson's public demands for Attorney General Pam Bondi to explain the handling of these files, alongside Republican efforts to block legislative releases, underscored the escalating internal political conflict surrounding the administration's stance on the issue.
16.07.2025
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Wednesday
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Epstein's Internal Unrest

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Media coverage centered on the Jeffrey Epstein files, specifically President Trump's escalating reactions to the ongoing disclosures. Early reports focused on scrutiny of Attorney General Pam Bondi's handling of related documents and demands from Speaker Mike Johnson. As the day unfolded, President Trump's frustration with "MAGA" supporters intensified, as he began labeling the Epstein case a "hoax" and criticizing those pressing for more information, leading to pronounced internal political divisions. Concurrently, the Senate continued to advance President Trump's requested billions in spending cuts to foreign aid and public media. Reports also highlighted Trump's wavering stance on potentially firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, initially denying plans then later questioning GOP lawmakers on the matter.
17.07.2025
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Thursday
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The Senate's Nine Billion Cut, The President's Diagnosis

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US media extensively covered the Senate's approval of President Trump's request for $9 billion in spending cuts, targeting foreign aid and public broadcasting. This legislative victory for Trump dominated headlines through much of the day. Concurrently, the fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files remained a persistent focus, with reports detailing President Trump's attempts to shift blame, the growing "MAGA" backlash, and surprising poll results suggesting his popularity increased amidst the uproar. As the day progressed, a significant new story emerged: President Trump's health. White House reports confirmed a diagnosis of "chronic venous insufficiency" following public speculation over swollen legs and bruised hands. Immigration enforcement, including masked officers and data sharing with ICE, also continued to draw attention.
18.07.2025
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Friday
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Epstein Records Unsealing Petitioned

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US media coverage remained heavily focused on the Jeffrey Epstein files throughout the day. Early reports detailed a disputed 2003 "bawdy" letter allegedly from President Trump to Epstein, which Trump vehemently denied, prompting threats of lawsuits against The Wall Street Journal. As the day progressed, editorial attention shifted to Trump's directive for Attorney General Pam Bondi to unseal grand jury testimony, seen by some outlets as a "rare concession". Concurrently, the House finalized $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid, a legislative outcome from earlier discussions. By the evening, a significant new story emerged with an explosion at an LA County Sheriff's training facility, killing three deputies. Later developments included the Justice Department formally petitioning a judge to unseal the Epstein grand jury records, while a separate report highlighted a prisoner swap with Venezuela.
19.07.2025
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Saturday
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Trump's Legal Strike on Epstein Media

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US media intensely focused on President Trump's escalating legal actions regarding Jeffrey Epstein. The day began with Trump filing defamation suits against the Wall Street Journal and Rupert Murdoch over their reporting on his Epstein ties, intensifying the ongoing scrutiny. Throughout the morning and into the afternoon, discussions persisted over the unsealing of Epstein grand jury records, while Director Gabbard's claims of an Obama administration "treasonous conspiracy" to frame Trump gained traction, with some outlets linking it to the Epstein fallout. The narrative deepened with further reports on Trump's reactions to revelations and his call for grand jury testimony release. Concurrently, two significant local tragedies received sustained coverage: the investigation into the LA County sheriff's deputies killed in an explosion, and a separate incident where a vehicle drove into a crowd in Los Angeles, injuring dozens. A high-profile CEO's resignation following a viral concert video also emerged as a distinct, later-day story.
20.07.2025
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Sunday
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The Epstein Shadow Deepens, The Deportation's Broad Reach

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US media continued its intense focus on President Trump's connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Throughout the day, reports delved deeper into the ongoing saga, with new accuser accounts naming Trump to law enforcement and discussions surfacing about his efforts to suppress related discussions. Concurrently, Trump's escalated immigration policies gained significant attention, detailing widespread fear from deportation raids and declining public approval. Incidents involving border agents, including a shooting by an alleged illegal migrant in NYC, underscored the volatile situation. The economic impact of Trump's tariffs, causing higher prices and supply chain shifts, also drew consistent coverage. Meanwhile, Director Gabbard's claims of an Obama administration "treasonous conspiracy" re-emerged forcefully, adding another layer to the political controversies. Updates also noted a sharp decrease in missing persons from the Texas floods.
21.07.2025
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Monday
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The Administration's Legal and Policy Skirmishes

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US media heavily covered the Trump administration's ongoing legal and policy confrontations throughout the day. The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files continued to be a central focus, with reports detailing President Trump's efforts to deflect scrutiny and his administration's decision to remove The Wall Street Journal from the White House press pool over an Epstein-related story. Concurrently, immigration policy dominated headlines, highlighted by the shooting of a CBP officer by an alleged illegal migrant and DHS Secretary Noem's criticism of sanctuary city laws. Hunter Biden's public, profanity-laced tirades regarding deportations and criticisms of his father also gained significant attention. Legal battles expanded as Harvard University challenged the administration's funding cuts, and the Justice Department received a criminal referral alleging the Obama administration manufactured the Russian collusion hoax. By evening, the administration released previously withheld MLK Jr. surveillance records, adding to transparency debates.
22.07.2025
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Tuesday
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Epstein's Veil: House Adjourns, Maxwell Engages

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US media primarily focused on the deepening Jeffrey Epstein saga. In the morning, attention continued on broad Trump administration controversies including policy impacts, Hunter Biden's remarks, and international events like Israeli operations in Gaza. By midday, immigration issues saw increased coverage, alongside the emerging news of the Department of Justice seeking an interview with Ghislaine Maxwell. This development quickly dominated the narrative through the afternoon. Concurrently, Speaker Johnson announced an early House recess, explicitly to avoid a vote on releasing Epstein files, a legislative maneuver that drew significant media scrutiny. As the day progressed, President Trump reacted to the Epstein developments by escalating accusations of "treason" against former President Obama, prompting rare public rebuttals from Obama's office. This political back-and-forth became a prominent, linked storyline.
23.07.2025
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Wednesday
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The Epstein Files: Sealing and Disclosure

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US media extensively reported the Jeffrey Epstein saga's evolving dimensions. The day began with newly unearthed photos connecting Epstein to President Trump, intensifying scrutiny. By evening, a Florida judge denied unsealing Epstein's grand jury records, while reports surfaced that Attorney General Pam Bondi allegedly alerted President Trump to his name appearing in Epstein's files, prompting a House vote to subpoena related documents. Concurrently, the sentencing of Bryan Kohberger for the Idaho murders dominated afternoon and evening coverage, with emotional victim impact statements. Throughout the day, President Trump escalated his "Russia Hoax" claims against former President Obama, with declassified intelligence cited and discussions of potential rival prosecutions persisting, linking closely to Trump's broader efforts to deflect.
24.07.2025
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Thursday
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Epstein's Unveiling, Hogan's Last Ring

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US media continued its intense focus on the Jeffrey Epstein saga throughout the day. Morning reports highlighted the House committee's vote to subpoena Justice Department files and Attorney General Pam Bondi's alleged notification to President Trump regarding his name in these documents. Concurrently, Columbia University agreed to a significant settlement with the Trump administration. By midday, attention largely centered on Ghislaine Maxwell's scheduled meeting with the DOJ and her reported preparation of new evidence, alongside calls for Bill and Hillary Clinton's subpoena. In the afternoon, the actual meeting between Maxwell and DOJ officials dominated, with Speaker Johnson affirming the case's legitimacy. A new, major development rapidly emerged mid-afternoon: the widely reported death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan at 71. Towards evening, President Trump's public confrontation with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and reports of a severe hunger crisis in Gaza also gained significant media attention.
25.07.2025
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Friday
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Maxwell Names Revealed, Pardon Weighed

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The day's media coverage heavily concentrated on the evolving Jeffrey Epstein saga. Early reports detailed Ghislaine Maxwell's interviews with the Department of Justice, and by afternoon, President Trump did not rule out a pardon for Maxwell. This narrative intensified through the evening, as reports indicated Maxwell provided the DOJ with approximately 100 names linked to Epstein during interviews, and crucially, had received limited immunity. Discussions around a potential pardon request from Maxwell's attorney then became prominent. Concurrently, the Trump administration's domestic actions drew significant attention, including the release of billions in previously withheld education funds, new border policies involving US troops, and ongoing disputes with Federal Reserve Chair Powell. Late in the day, President Trump's call for Israel to "finish the job" in Gaza also emerged in coverage.
26.07.2025
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Saturday
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Immunity Granted, Corruption Alleged

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The Jeffrey Epstein saga continued to dominate US media, intensifying with revelations that Ghislaine Maxwell received "limited" or "partial immunity" from the Department of Justice for her testimony, reportedly naming "100 different people." This development further fueled questions about its political ramifications for President Trump, who was concurrently in Scotland for a golf course opening, facing protests linked to Epstein. Conservative outlets increasingly highlighted FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino's claims of shocking government corruption and political weaponization discoveries, framing these as a crisis of republic governance and vowing further revelations. Democrats continued their pursuit of Epstein's alleged "birthday book" throughout the day. Concurrently, Trump used his UK visit to issue strong critiques of Europe's immigration policies.
27.07.2025
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Sunday
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Atlantic Trade Pact Forged

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US media initially focused on Israel beginning aid airdrops into Gaza, a response to mounting hunger. Concurrently, the Michigan Walmart mass stabbing drew significant domestic attention. As the day progressed, reports highlighted Israel's announcement of tactical pauses and aid corridors in Gaza, reflecting increasing pressure over the humanitarian crisis. President Trump continued efforts to redirect attention from the Epstein scandal with new allegations against campaign figures, while also issuing an ultimatum to Putin and developing US-Mexico border policies. By late afternoon and evening, the dominant editorial priority shifted to President Trump's meeting with EU officials in Scotland. This culminated in the widely reported announcement of a new trade framework, including a 15% tariff on most EU imports and significant EU investment commitments, presented as averting a larger trade conflict.
28.07.2025
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Monday
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Trade Deal's Aftermath, Redlines Shortened

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The day began with the US media primarily covering the recently concluded trade agreement between the United States and the European Union, a continuation of the previous day's major development. This was broadly presented as a success that averted wider trade disputes. As the morning progressed into the early afternoon, media attention increasingly shifted to President Trump's international engagements beyond the trade deal. Reports highlighted his meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and, more notably, his decision to dramatically shorten Russia's ceasefire deadline in Ukraine. Concurrently, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza gained prominence, with Trump acknowledging "real starvation" and implying Israeli responsibility for aid delivery, a stance contradicting earlier Israeli claims. Throughout the day, the Jeffrey Epstein saga remained a persistent subplot, with coverage detailing Ghislaine Maxwell's ongoing appeal efforts and Trump's continued denials regarding the case.
29.07.2025
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Tuesday
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Manhattan's Wrong Elevator

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US media extensively covered the Midtown Manhattan shooting, which tragically claimed four lives, including an NYPD officer. Initial reports detailed the active shooter situation, with subsequent coverage identifying the gunman and his alleged motive: a note referencing CTE and grievances with the NFL. Investigations revealed the shooter explicitly targeted NFL headquarters but reportedly took the wrong elevator. Later in the day, authorities disclosed an "associate" helped the gunman acquire gun parts.
Concurrently, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza gained increasing attention, with reports describing a "worst-case scenario of famine" and the UK signaling potential recognition of Palestinian statehood. The Trump administration's proposal to eliminate key greenhouse gas regulations also drew significant media focus, alongside ongoing revelations regarding President Trump's past connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
30.07.2025
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Wednesday
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Federal Reserve Holds, Tariffs Expand

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The day began with residual focus on the Midtown Manhattan shooting and President Trump's comments concerning Jeffrey Epstein, topics carried over from previous days. However, media attention quickly shifted to a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Far East, triggering widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific, including Hawaii and the US West Coast. As the day progressed, reports confirmed modest tsunami wave impacts with no significant damage, leading to eased advisories. Concurrently, a new dominant narrative emerged: strong US economic growth with unexpectedly high GDP figures. This was quickly followed by President Trump's announcement of new tariffs on India and threats against Brazil, expanding his trade policy agenda. By evening, the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady, defying presidential pressure for cuts, became the primary editorial focus, underscoring central bank independence amidst political demands.
31.07.2025
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Thursday
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Trade Tariffs, Collusion Unveiled

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US media coverage on July 31 centered on President Trump's evolving trade policies and new revelations regarding past political controversies. The day began with reports confirming his South Korea trade deal, a continuation from previous discussions, alongside the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates, defying presidential pressure. Early afternoon saw a shift to Trump's assertive foreign policy, with threats of trade repercussions for Canada if it recognized a Palestinian state, while his broader tariffs faced legal challenges in federal courts. By late afternoon, a key development emerged: Trump agreed to pause higher tariffs on Mexico for 90 days. Concurrently, declassified documents detailing Hillary Clinton's alleged plan to "smear" Trump with Russia collusion gained significant traction, becoming a prominent domestic political narrative. The day concluded with the impending general tariff deadline creating uncertainty for many trading partners.
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