Geopolitics UK urges FIFA probe of Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup The UK government urged FIFA to investigate Argentina after players held a Falklands sovereignty banner following their 2-1 World Cup semifinal win over England. FIFA says a review is underway.
Politics House Passes Sunshine Protection Act to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent The House passed the Sunshine Protection Act 308-117, sending legislation to make daylight saving time permanent to the Senate, where opposition from Sen. Tom Cotton could stall it.
Politics Darline Graham sworn in as US Senator to finish late brother Lindsey's term Darline Graham was sworn in Tuesday to finish her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate term, becoming South Carolina's first female senator and reshaping key committee dynamics through January 2027.
Markets Taco Bell probed in massive cyclospora outbreak causing 'explosive' diarrhea Federal and state health officials are investigating whether Taco Bell is linked to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands, with lettuce eyed as a potential source.
Politics New Mexico AG: DOJ withholding unredacted Epstein files, blocking state probe New Mexico AG Raul Torrez says the DOJ is withholding unredacted Epstein files needed for the state's Zorro Ranch probe, escalating political pressure on the Trump administration.
Macro US Sent $49.1B in Tariff Refunds to Businesses in June The US Treasury paid out $49.1 billion in tariff refunds to businesses in June, more than double May’s payouts and well above the $23.6 billion in tariff revenue collected during the month.
Politics Trump to Deliver Thursday Prime-Time Speech on 2020 Election Intel Trump will deliver a 9 p.m. Eastern speech Thursday on newly declassified intel the White House says shows foreign plans to interfere in the 2020 election. Here are the tickers traders should watch.
Politics Trump Administration Launches Campaign to ‘Dismantle’ the ICC The Trump administration is launching a whole-of-government campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court, with Rubio pressuring allies to withdraw support and threatening cuts to US assistance.
Politics Judge Voids Trump’s $1.8B IRS Settlement, Refers Lawyers for Discipline A federal judge voided Trump’s settlement with the IRS that granted sweeping tax protections and set up a nearly $1.8B fund, referring lawyers for discipline.
Markets Ohio Named CNBC’s Top State for Business in 2026 Ohio is CNBC’s No. 1 State for Business in 2026, its first top finish since the study began in 2007, edging North Carolina as infrastructure becomes the highest-weighted category.
Politics Sen. Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 from Aortic Dissection Sen. Lindsey Graham, 71, died from an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerosis. His sister, Darline Graham Nordone, appointed to fill his Senate term.
Crypto Trump’s $1.4B Crypto Haul Tops Every US Public Crypto Firm Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure shows at least $1.4B in crypto income, edging out Coinbase’s $1.26B and topping every publicly traded US crypto company on the board.
Tech Microsoft Hit With Backlash Over 4,800 Layoffs and 2,273 H-1B Approvals Microsoft is facing backlash after cutting 4,800 jobs including 1,600 at Xbox while USCIS data shows the company was approved for 2,273 H-1B hires this year.
Politics Pentagon Runs Low on Cash Despite Nearly $1T Budget The Pentagon is running out of cash despite a nearly $1T budget, asking Congress for $67B more as Iran war costs mount and munitions stockpiles run low.
Politics New Mexico AG Accuses DOJ of Stonewalling Epstein Ranch Probe New Mexico AG Raul Torrez says the DOJ is withholding unredacted Epstein files, stalling the state's Zorro Ranch investigation. The DOJ says it responded in June and stands ready to assist.
Markets NYC Adopts First US Click-to-Cancel Rule for Gyms, Streaming New York City adopted a first-in-the-nation click-to-cancel rule, forcing gyms, streamers and other subscription businesses to make cancellation as easy as signup starting October 1, with $525-per-violation penalties.
Geopolitics Israel Warns US of Fresh Iranian Plot to Assassinate Trump Israel shared intelligence with the US warning of a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump, as the ceasefire frays and strikes resume around the Strait of Hormuz.
Politics Ken Griffin Says He'd Back Rubio Over Vance in 2028 GOP Primary Citadel's Ken Griffin told a Sun Valley audience he'd back Marco Rubio over JD Vance in a 2028 GOP primary, per Axios, highlighting a growing donor split inside the Republican Party.
Markets Burry Goes Long Flutter and DraftKings, Bets Prediction Markets Get Regulated Michael Burry disclosed a full-sized long position split 60% Flutter (~$107) and 40% DraftKings (low $26s), betting prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket eventually face regulation and taxation.
Politics California Approves Two New Taxes: Health Premiums and Software Downloads California’s new budget introduces two new taxes for 2027 — a managed care organization levy that will raise health premiums and an expanded sales tax on downloaded software like Adobe, Slack, and TurboTax.
Markets Americans' Confidence in Capitalism and Democracy Declines Sharply Recent surveys indicate a significant drop in Americans' trust in capitalism and democracy, with potential implications for market stability and investor sentiment.
Banks FBI, DOJ probe Argentine Football Association over $300M in US bank flows The FBI and DOJ are running a preliminary probe into the Argentine Football Association over roughly $300M routed through Bank of America, JPMorgan, Citi, PNC, and Synovus via a Florida LLC.
Politics Pentagon Running Out of Cash Despite Nearly $1 Trillion Budget The Pentagon is running low on cash despite a near-trillion-dollar budget, with officials asking Congress for $67B more as Iran war costs climb past $130B. Training canceled, jets parked.
Tech New York bans smart glasses in all state courthouses starting July 20 New York becomes the first US state to ban smart glasses in all 1,240 courthouses starting July 20, forcing visitors to surrender Meta Ray-Bans and other camera-equipped eyewear at the door.
Politics Over 70 EU lawmakers demand probe into FIFA chief Infantino over Trump call More than 70 EU lawmakers are demanding an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino after FIFA lifted Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension following a call with President Trump.
