Trump Aides ‘Don’t See a Way Out’ of Iran War: Senator Whitehouse | The Bottom Line

July 26, 2026 | The Americans who voted for President Donald Trump are seeing a “wholesale violation” of his campaign promise to avoid unnecessary wars, especially the United States-Israel war on Iran,

US Senator Sheldon Whitehouse argues. The Democrat tells host Steve Clemons that the Iran war has been “managed just spectacularly incompetently and dishonestly”.

Other countries increasingly see the US as similar to “some of the worst-behaved countries they have to deal with, where bribe requests, side deals, personal favours and ulterior motives are really what’s going on,” Whitehouse says. He adds that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “hasn’t been a good friend”.

Sadistic And Depraved’ - Journalist Who’s Visited Cuba Describes U.S. Policy

July 23, 2026 | Donald Trump is not just threatening war against Cuba, but his sanctions against the island nation are having severe and deadly consequences. Its power grid is collapsing and Cuba’s most vulnerable are dying.

After a visit from CIA Director John Ratcliffe in May, it is making sweeping economic changes that journalist Abby Martin says could raise inequality.

In the midst of this crisis, Martin became the first U.S. journalist to interview Cuba’s president Miguel Díaz-Canel, as part of a provocative documentary entitled ‘Cuba After Castro.’

Martin’s documentary tells the untold story of the Cuban people. “Death is the policy. Mass murder is the policy that has been stated for decades to make the Cuban people suffer and overthrow their government.”

This in-depth conversation on the consequences of U.S. foreign policy goes beyond Cuba, as Mehdi and Martin also discuss her previous documentaries, centered around Israel’s crimes against Palestinians. Mehdi asks Martin about occupied Gaza, Israel, Marco Rubio and MORE. …

‘BONKERS’ US Saudi Nuclear Deal Shows How ‘Dependent’ Trump Is on MBS

July 22, 2026 | President Donald Trump has approved a landmark civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to enrich uranium on its own soil.

The proposed 30-year deal is expected to face scrutiny in Congress, with critics warning it could increase the risk of nuclear proliferation and fuel a regional arms race. Supporters argue it will strengthen the US-Saudi alliance and keep Riyadh aligned with Washington rather than rivals such as China or Russia. Matt Frei and Mark Urban discuss what it all means in this segment of the Fourcast Indicators.


Dismember a journalist and be rewarded by getting all the privileges! Something looks wrong with this picture! As I have said before: Trump is trash! — © Mark Alexander

Sir William Browder on Trump's Capitulation to Russia, as the Wars in Iran and Ukraine Rage On

July 20, 2026 | Sir William Browder joins Anthony Davis to discuss Putin’s efforts in Ukraine, against NATO and the shifting world order as Trump fails to end the war in Iran and blames China for election interference. And was Lindsey Graham another victim of Russian poisoning? Only on The Weekend Show.

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Iran War Oil Shock: How World Economy on Brink of Something ‘Even Worse’

July 14, 2026 | President Donald Trump has U-turned on his threat to charge cargo ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as much as 20% - but the US and Iran have continued trading strikes as Trump has told the US Congress that war has resumed.

So, can the US gain the upper hand? Will more US bombs and bullets really help? And has this whole episode proven that the memorandum of understanding, which was meant to end the conflict, was destined to fail.

In this episode of The Fourcast Indicators, presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Defence and Intelligence Analyst, Mark Urban are joined by former US Navy Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery, who is now a senior fellow at The Foundation for Defence of Democracies.

Trump ‘Flails’ Over Strait of Hormuz Plan after Fourth Night of Strikes

Jul 15, 2026 | “It looks like someone without really any plan, scrabbling for anything that will stick.”

Trump has renewed his threat to bomb Iran bridges and power plants in an attempt to resolve conversations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, says Arieh Kovler.


If there really is going to be all this investment by Gulf countries in the US economy, one can only conclude that this will eventually lead to the increasing Islamization of the USA! Trump is such a good dealmaker, such a good strategist. — © Mark Alexander

Are US Politicians Too Old? | Global News Podcast

July 14, 2026 | The death of the longtime Repblican senator Lindsey Graham at the age of 71, and the hospitalisation of his 84-year-old colleague Mitch McConnell, have raised new questions about the advanced age of America's political leaders.

President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday last month - becoming just the second octogenarian president after Joe Biden. Several lawmakers are even older, including 84-year-old Bernie Sanders, 86-year-old Nancy Pelosi, and 92-year-old Chuck Grassley.

And while the likes of Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are still in their 40s, the age in the Senate is around 65 - a time of life when most Americans have retired.

We ask the BBC's Washington correspondent Daniel Bush about the benefits and drawbacks of an elder political class, why voters choose old age pensioners to represent them, and who may lead the US into the future, as some of its most powerful politicians near the ends of their careers.


Are American politicians too old? What a silly question! Of course they are too old! Most of them are geriatrics! In fact, America is a gerontocracy! An oligarchic, corrupt, gerontocracy! The super-corrupt Geriatric-in-Chief is the Orange Mussolini! Not only is he old and corrupt, he suffers from brain-rot too! — © Mark Alexander

Vendepatrias: These Leaders Are Selling Out Their Countries for Money

Ben Norton gives us the low down on these traitors.

Trump's Iran War Is 'an Absolutely Stupid Adventure' | Patrick Sigler-Lathrop

July 9, 2026 | Patrick Sigler-Lathrop joins Amy Kellogg to discuss Trump's renewed Iran conflict, the future of NATO and whether Europe can rely on the U.S. anymore. They also examine Trump's $2.2 billion windfall, accusations of "gross corruption," why he continues to resonate with voters, and what the 2026 midterms could mean for the rest of his presidency.

Trump wouldn't sell anything to me, I can assure this gentleman. I find Trump a complete and utter turn-off! — © Mark Alexander

‘We Are Ready to Defend Every Inch…’: Denmark PM Dares Trump over Greenland at NATO

July 8, 2026 | Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen addresses renewed questions over Greenland at the NATO Summit, reaffirming sovereignty, invoking NATO’s collective defense pledge, and outlining Europe’s security priorities on Ukraine and rearmament. Her remarks come amid fresh scrutiny of Donald Trump’s stance on Greenland and underscore the alliance’s commitment to territorial integrity.

Groenland : Trump mécontent de l’Otan, le Danemark réaffirme que son territoire « n’est pas à vendre »

LE FIGARO : La première ministre danoise Mette Frederiksen a réaffirmé que le Groenland « n’est pas à vendre », en réponse au président américain qui estime que ce territoire autonome danois devrait être placé sous le contrôle des États-Unis.

« Le Groenland n'est bien évidemment pas à vendre », a réaffirmé mercredi la première ministre danoise Mette Frederiksen au sommet de l'Otan à Ankara, en réponse à de nouvelles déclarations de Donald Trump. « J'ai entendu le président américain hier, et je pense que la position des États-Unis est malheureusement très claire sur ce sujet, et notre position est tout aussi claire depuis le début: le Groenland n'est bien évidemment pas à vendre », a-t-elle dit devant la presse à son arrivée. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | mercredi 8 juillet 2026

Trump Orders US to Cut All Trade with Spain

Screenshot taken from this Telegraph article. | Donald Trump said the US would cut off all trade with Spain Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images
THE TELEGRAPH: Donald Trump has ordered the US to cut off all trade with Spain, calling it a “terrible partner” in Nato.

The US president said he had told Scott Bessent, his treasury secretary, to cease trade with the country, accusing it of failing to contribute enough to the alliance.

Speaking alongside Mark Rutte, Nato’s general secretary, at a press conference in Turkey, Mr Trump said on Wednesday: “Spain is a terrible partner in Nato. They don’t participate. They don’t pay. I don’t want anything to do with Spain. Cut off all trade with Spain, please, including visits.

“Don’t even talk to them. They’re hopeless, bad people.” » | Chris Price | Markets Editor | Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Nanny: Give the child its rattle and dummy — be quick! © Mark Alexander

What Drives Donald Trump’s Delusion that He Rules the World | 60 Minutes Australia

July 5, 2026 | Think you know what Donald Trump is really like? Think again. Insiders reveal extraordinary details of what goes on in the Oval Office.

Zum 250. Unabhängigkeitstag der USA haben viele wenig Lust zu feiern, so Sandra Navidi | ntv

July 5, 2026 | Zum 250. Unabhängigkeitstag der Vereinigten Staaten haben viele im Land wenig Lust zu feiern, konstatiert Sandra Navidi. Donald Trumps rigoros-nationalistische Politik vertieft die politischen Gräben immer mehr, so die USA- und Finanzexpertin.

Donald Trump ist der dümmste Präsident der USA, den es je gegeben hat. Der dümmste, der gierigste und der unehrlichste. Und die Einfältigen saugen das alles begierig auf. — © Mark Alexander

USA: Donald Trump baut Washington um

ul 2, 2026 | Donald Trump will die Hauptstadt Washington umbauen. Er hat bereits das Oval Office nach seinem Geschmack umgestaltet – mit Gold, Ornamenten und Porträts. Jetzt lässt er direkt gegenüber einen Ballsaal für 600 Millionen Dollar bauen, plant einen 76 Meter hohen Triumphbogen am Potomac River und schreibt per Dekret Klassizismus als Pflicht-Baustil für Bundesgebäude vor. Und das alles in dem Jahr, in dem die USA ihren 250. Geburtstag feiern.

Aber Washington ist keine gewöhnliche Stadt, sondern durchgeplant bis ins Detail: Sichtachsen, Monumente und Freiflächen erzählen die politische Geschichte der USA. Genau deshalb sind Trumps Bauprojekte so umstritten – sie stören dieses Gleichgewicht. Wir zeigen anhand mehrerer Beispiele, wie Trump Washington gerade verändert und warum es dabei um mehr geht als persönlichen Geschmack.

Sandra Navidi: Trumps Kasino-Kapitalismus - Umverteilung von unten nach oben: Trump und das System gewinnen immer!

Jul 3, 2026 | Donald Trump ist die Verkörperung der „Casino-Wirtschaft“. Wetten, Manipulation, Korruption: Den Kasino-Kapitalismus gab es schon lange vor Trump, aber er hat ihn perfektioniert. Wenn immer mehr Menschen es ihm gleichtun, sei es auf Aktien-Apps oder auf Wett Plattformen wie Polymarket oder Kalchi, weil sie das Gefühl haben, dass sie allein mit Arbeit finanziell nicht weiterkommen, wird das zu einem wirtschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Problemen.

'Corruption Is the Only Word for This' | Andrew Neil on Donald Trump’s ‘Shameful’ Wealth

Jul 1, 2026 | “This is greed on a massive scale.”

The mandatory disclosure of the US President’s income shows that Trump’s presidency has “much more in common with a medieval court," proving that the American system of checks and balances are "totally incapable of doing anything about it", says Times Radio’s Andrew Neil.


I can’t wait for R Day! It can’t come fast enough! 😊 — © Mark Alexander

Trump Raked in More than $1bn from Crypto Businesses in 2025, Filing Shows

THE GUARDIAN: President’s crypto ventures have eclipsed in revenue much of his property portfolio that took decades to accumulate

Screenshot taken from this Guardian article. | Donald Trump at the Washington Hilton in Washington DC on 26 June 2026. Photograph: Evan Vucci/Reuters
Donald Trump raked in more than $1bn from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Monday shows, giving a substantial boost to his annual income.

In his second term, the president and his family have heavily invested in digital money and various crypto businesses with Trump announcing at the start of 2025 that he wanted the US to be the “crypto capital of the world”. Trump’s crypto earnings are in addition to profit from his legal settlements, real estate and royalty deals.

Many of the president’s crypto ventures were mere startups when he took the oath of office, but now have eclipsed in revenue much of his vast property portfolio that took decades to accumulate. This rise has been fueled by billionaire investors and Trump’s move to quash a federal crackdown on the industry. » | Dara Kerr and agencies | Wednesday, July 1, 2026

How can Americans stand idly by whilst this criminal enriches himself by using the White House and the Office of the Presidency as a private business venture and whilst he also raids the US treasury of billions in US tax revenues? Americans are clearly a very weak people.

What is also very bemusing is that there are so many thick Americans who actually believe that this crook has been sent to them to save their beloved dysfunctional hellhole! Go figure! — © Mark Alexander

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Trump Pulled in at Least $2 Billion After Returning to the White House: The release of a mandatory financial disclosure for 2025 shows that the Trump family’s holdings, particularly the president’s crypto businesses, were stunningly lucrative. »

Trump’s Moneymaking Run: Unrivaled in Presidential History: The president’s move to open new business ventures, rather than eliminate potential conflicts, defies a long-held tradition. »

‘Pathological Liar’ & ‘Authoritarian’: Bernie Torches Trump in Fiery Texas Speech…

Jun 28, 2026 | Sen. Bernie Sanders delivered a blistering attack on Donald Trump during a Democratic event in Texas, branding the former president a "pathological liar" and an "authoritarian." In a fiery speech, Sanders accused Trump of undermining democratic institutions and warned voters about the future of American democracy if he returns to power.

The sharp criticism drew loud reactions from the crowd and quickly sparked debate online, with supporters and critics clashing over Sanders' explosive remarks. Watch the full speech and see the moment Bernie unloaded on Trump in one of his most forceful attacks yet.


Bernie Sanders is the man Americans need to lead them. He is a thoroughly decent man.

As for Trump, stop complaining about him! Do something about him! Kick the MFer out of office and incarcerate him! The man is rotting from the head down anyway; so, let him rot in prison! — © Mark Alexander

Trump's about to Face an 'Absolute Nightmare' of His Own Making | Sir Bill Browder

Jun 26, 2026 | Sir Bill Browder joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump's Iran deal, the economic risks facing his presidency, Ukraine's growing pressure on Russia, NATO's future, and why he believes Trump's credibility is rapidly eroding.