Monday, 28 July 2025

Trump meets with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at his Turnberry golf resort in Scotland to discuss trade, Gaza humanitarian crisis, and Ukraine. Trump expresses disappointment with Putin and shortens Russia's deadline for a Ukraine peace deal from 50 days to 10-12 days.

Trump announces a US-EU trade deal with baseline tariffs of 15-20% for most countries, marking a major diplomatic win. The agreement provides some certainty but French officials call it 'a dark day' for Europe as tariffs will more than triple the current average 4.8% levy.

Trump's lawyers request an expedited deposition from Rupert Murdoch within 15 days in a Wall Street Journal libel case related to Epstein, citing Murdoch's advanced age as justification for the swift timeline.

Trump acknowledges 'real starvation' in Gaza and tells Israel to allow 'every ounce of food' into the territory, shifting from his earlier silence on the humanitarian crisis. The comments came during his meeting with UK PM Starmer at Turnberry.

A federal judge orders the Trump administration to continue Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, blocking the administration's effort to defund the reproductive health organization.

Trump's Justice Department is sued by the Freedom of the Press Foundation over a legal memo regarding Qatar's $400 million luxury jet gift to Trump, which the DoJ failed to produce despite Freedom of Information Act requests.

Small business owners file a major court challenge to Trump's tariffs, arguing the president lacks legal authority to impose duties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

Vice President Vance defends the administration's handling of Epstein files, stating 'We're not shielding anything,' as Trump provides additional details about his falling out with Epstein during his Scotland visit.

Harvard University is reported to be open to spending up to $500 million to resolve its dispute with the Trump administration, double the amount Columbia University agreed to pay when it settled its clash with the White House.

The Trump administration releases new workplace guidelines emphasizing religious freedoms for federal employees and supervisors seeking to recruit colleagues to their religion, similar to guidelines issued by the Clinton White House in 1997.