Lawyers for Donald Trump have filed a new motion arguing that E. Jean Carroll should not receive the $5 million in damages awarded to her until a renewed Supreme Court bid to dismiss the case concludes. Trump’s legal team contends that forcing payment now would result in an “unrecoverable loss” for him, as Carroll has stated her intention to donate any recovered funds. They propose holding the damages in an escrow account to protect Carroll while preventing irreparable harm to Trump, as the funds would be difficult to reclaim if Trump ultimately prevails. This comes after the Supreme Court previously rejected Trump’s appeal to overturn the civil verdict.
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Donald Trump has suggested the US could withdraw troops from Europe if NATO allies do not support his ambition to annex Greenland, which he believes is vital for national security due to its mineral wealth and surrounding geopolitical activity. He argues that Greenland “should be controlled by the United States,” and criticizes Denmark for not adequately supporting the territory. European leaders, including Sir Keir Starmer, have rejected this claim, asserting that Greenland’s future is a matter for Denmark and its people, not the US president. This dispute over Greenland, coupled with Trump’s ongoing criticism of NATO members’ defense spending and perceived lack of support for US foreign policy, has further strained transatlantic relations.
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President Donald Trump announced on July 8 that the United States will grant Ukraine a license to produce American Patriot missiles, a critical defense system against Russian ballistic missile attacks. This decision comes as global demand for these missiles, needed by both Ukraine for defense against Russia and the Middle East against Iran, has outstripped U.S. production capacity. The move aims to address Ukraine’s persistent need for these missiles, which Moscow has exploited with ongoing ballistic missile strikes on Kyiv, though the President acknowledged this decision was made without prior coordination with manufacturer Lockheed Martin.
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President Donald Trump reiterated his desire for U.S. control over Greenland, asserting its critical importance for global protection. He stated that the island is vital for the United States but not for Denmark, suggesting it was a past U.S. acquisition that was unwisely returned. In response, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen firmly declared Greenland is not for sale and pledged to defend “every inch of NATO, including our own territory,” emphasizing respect for Greenlandic self-determination and Danish sovereignty.
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President Donald Trump reiterated his belief that the United States should control Greenland over Denmark, citing its strategic importance and falsely claiming it is under threat. Amidst these remarks, NATO allies were announcing billions in new arms deals at a summit intended to appease the U.S. leader, who has long complained about European defense spending. In a separate development, Trump announced the lifting of sanctions on Turkey, a move tied to his warm relationship with President Erdogan and a potential step toward readmitting Turkey to the F-35 fighter jet program.
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The latest Economist/YouGov Poll reveals that 35% of Americans approve of Donald Trump’s job performance, while 61% disapprove, resulting in a net approval of -25. This figure is close to his lowest approval rating in either of his terms. Furthermore, Trump’s current net approval of -25 trails Joe Biden’s net approval at a comparable point in his presidency (-14) and is lower than Biden’s lowest approval rating ever recorded (-23).
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During his arrival at the NATO summit in Ankara, US President Donald Trump reiterated his demand for the United States to acquire Greenland, stating that Europe’s opposition to this plan negatively impacted his relationship with the alliance. Trump also raised the possibility of withdrawing American troops from Europe, citing significant changes on the continent and warning allies about their immigration and energy policies. He asserted that Greenland should be under US control, not Danish, arguing that Denmark inadequately supports the territory and that its strategic location is threatened by Chinese and Russian vessels, a claim disputed by some officials. This stance on Greenland has previously strained NATO relations, with Denmark and Greenland consistently refusing to consider selling the territory.
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The Trump administration has dropped a decade-old plan to feature abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Treasury is “not at present” planning to move forward with the Tubman redesign, a departure from the initial 2016 announcement. This decision contrasts with the administration’s active consideration of a new $250 bill featuring Donald Trump’s likeness to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Former President Trump himself had previously criticized the Tubman bill as “pure political correctness.”
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Donald Trump’s intervention in a World Cup striker’s ban has soured America’s legacy, turning global goodwill into controversy. This action led to the US team’s early exit and united the world in rooting against them. Belgium’s victory, accompanied by overt mockery of the US President, underscored the controversial nature of FIFA’s unprecedented decision.
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The World Cup showcased a stark contrast between the celebratory spirit of ordinary people and the “random acts of cruelty” enacted by the US government. While fans celebrated differences, the US government engaged in actions like banning referees and overriding rules, highlighting a growing disconnect between Americans and their nation’s global image. This reality has led many, particularly in Canada, to differentiate between individual Americans and the actions of their government, recognizing that the country’s systems are in a state of collapse, leading to a global rejection of American systems and a perception of the US as a threatening and unpredictable force.
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John Q. Hosedrinker