Politics
Trump Faces Legal and Economic Challenges
A US judge has voided former President Trump’s IRS settlement, alleging self-dealing. Meanwhile, oil prices surged as Trump threatened a new Hormuz blockade on Iran, leading to speculation of an impending speech.
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Al Jazeera
Judge rules that US president, Department of Justice misused courts in settlement that led to 'anti-weaponization' fund.
2026-07-13 19:09 UTC
The Hill
President Trump said Monday that he will be addressing the nation later this week amid escalations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. The speech is set to be delivered on Thursday at 9 p.m. EDT, Trump announced on Truth Social. He did not say what the speech would be about, but it comes amid...
2026-07-13 19:18 UTC
Axios
Data: Financial Modeling Prep; Chart: Ben Geman/AxiosOil prices surged about 9% Monday to roughly $83 per
2026-07-13 19:31 UTC