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Ukraine and Russia Set for Fresh Peace Talks, Philippines’ Leader to Meet with Trump, and more in today's Daily News Brief
The EU is moving to lower the price cap on Russian oil *unilaterally* That breaks from the original concept, which called for G7 consensus on any changes It’s the first time I can recall the EU getting this far out ahead of the U.S. on sanctions policy 👏🇪🇺
Europe gets tougher on Putin. It slashed the oil price cap to $47.60, kicked 22 Russian banks out of SWIFT, sanctioned Chinese and Indian entities for helping Putin, and permanently blocked Nord Stream revival WSJ: Trump must follow with 500% oil tariffs, $300B in asset 1/
In today's #MustRead, Ret. Adm. William McRaven warns that slashing State Dept. and USAID funding would put Americans at risk—undermining the diplomacy and development work that keeps our military strong and our country secure. More @PostOpinions ⬇️ washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/…
Trump Strikes Deal With Japan Setting Tariff Rate at 15%, U.S. Deportees, Freed From Salvadoran Prison, Describe ‘Horror Movie’, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
RM @RepGregoryMeeks: Reports from Gaza remain deeply concerning and highlight the need to urgently surge humanitarian assistance to civilians through an effective mechanism. A ceasefire is long overdue. We must bring all the hostages home, reverse this humanitarian disaster, and…
Fifteen people have died as a result of hunger and malnutrition in the past 24 hours, including four children, hospitals in Gaza report haaretz.com/israel-news/20…
In today’s #MustRead, @arimshaw argues that attacks on LGBTQ rights are part of a larger assault on democracy—authoritarians use anti-LGBTQ sentiment to gain power and erode institutions, making LGBTQ rights central to the fight for democracy. @ForeignAffairs…
In today's #MustRead, @stephenwertheim argues that Trump’s erratic China policy is weakening U.S. influence—and that a Cold War-style rivalry is neither necessary nor sustainable. The smarter path: coexistence and cooperation, not confrontation. More @FT ft.com/content/b324ad…
Europe Prepares for a U.S. Trade Fight, Japan’s Long-Dominant Party Suffers Election Defeat as Voters Swing Right, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
There have been many difficult days for our team in Gaza. Today, we reached a new low point. This cannot continue.
WFP Statement | #Gaza On the morning of 20 July, a 25 truck WFP convoy carrying vital food assistance crossed the Zikim border point destined for starving communities in northern Gaza. Shortly after passing the final checkpoint beyond the Zikim crossing point into Gaza, the…
“Walk home with your head held high.” Thomas Countryman, former Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Nonproliferation and a member of NSL4A, speaks directly to the public servants being pushed out of their roles. His message is clear: your service is…
In today’s #MustRead, Sarah Elaine Harrison argues that the U.S. crossed a dangerous line by paying El Salvador to jail deported men without trial—using taxpayer dollars to fuel human rights abuses and revealing legal gaps Congress must urgently fix. More @lawfare ⬇️…
Prominent Human Rights Group Flees El Salvador, G20 Finance Chiefs Approach Consensus Despite U.S. Tariff Tensions, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
🚨 🇸🇻 We stand with @Cristosal and all civil society organizations in El Salvador facing harassment and defamation campaigns under Bukele's government. Independent voices and human rights defenders are vital to democracy — silencing them endangers everyone.
Senate Backs $9bn in Cuts to Public Broadcasting and Foreign Aid, China Talks Up Digital Yuan in Push for Multi-Polar Currency System, and more in today's Daily News Brief ⬇️
The Trump Administration is abandoning our Afghan allies. On Friday, Rubio eliminated the office in charge of relocating Afghans who helped the U.S. military. These people saved American lives. Who would help our military when they see us abandoning the Afghans who helped us?
In today's #MustRead, @RHFontaine and @gibbs_mckinley outline the growing role of global swing states - Brazil, India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa & Türkiye. Read more @CNASdc ⬇️ cnas.org/publications/r…
What an absolute travesty. Enough food to feed 1.5 million kids — completely going to waste. This could have saved lives — but instead will be destroyed by the Trump administration. Their cruelty knows no bounds. theatlantic.com/health/archive…
Senate votes to move ahead with Trump’s request for $9 billion in spending cuts, Trump permits Nvidia to sell advanced chips in China, Trump administration is about to incinerate 500 tons of emergency food, and more in today's Daily News Brief.
In today's #MustRead, @JustinWorland explains the consequences of the US abandoning climate change efforts as the rest of the world steps up. Ceding climate efforts affects both Americans and global growth. Read more in @TIME⬇️ time.com/7301792/big-be…
China’s GDP grows 5.2% as exports show resilience against Trump trade war, Pentagon probes examine key Hegseth allies, Trump asked Zelenskyy if Ukraine could hit Moscow, and more in today's Daily News Brief.