Hasan Piker broadcasts eight hours a day to millions and has gone from internet celebrity to one of the most powerful voices on the Democratic left. Along the way, he has called Zionism a “mental illness,” said Hezbollah’s flag was his favorite and cast doubt on accounts of sexual violence on Oct. 7. Britain has already barred him from entering, but Bernie Sanders and other prominent Democrats are standing behind him.
President boarded jet in full view of cameras, but minutes later was transferred by catering truck to an alternate military aircraft. Air Force One took off without him and served as a decoy as journalists and White House staff believed Trump was flying with them.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the US president is preparing to declare victory if Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, even without a nuclear agreement. Tehran, however, is demanding billions of dollars, the withdrawal of US forces from the region and an end to the naval blockade.
The Washington Post reports US ammunition stocks are dwindling, as the Pentagon gives defense companies 21 days to submit plans for expanding production capacity.
With about three months to go before the midterms, the most likely scenario is a divided Congress that would make it harder for the president to advance his agenda. • The Epstein affair, tariffs and the war with Iran have sent the president’s approval ratings to new lows, while The Democratic Party is divided between a moderate establishment and an anti-Israel progressive wing, making the election a crucial battle for Israel.
Despite projecting calm online, NYC's mayor personally contacted elected officials who rebuked him over the Netanyahu "war criminal" video – one of many incidents exposing what sources call a hypersensitive leader.
The Washington Post reported that the US president urged major donors to support his vice president as the Republican presidential nominee in 2028. Trump also reportedly continued asking supporters whether Vance was preferable to Marco Rubio.
The Washington Post reports that the president was furious to learn that US munitions stockpiles had been severely depleted, affecting the continuation of the campaign against Iran. The White House and Pentagon have denied the report.
According to Reuters, the US used virtually all its ATACMS and PrSM missiles during the war with Iran, as well as nearly half its worldwide stockpile of Tomahawk missiles. The weapons were used by the US military for long-range strikes and are a key component of its offensive capabilities.
Police data show antisemitic incidents rose by more than 53% in July compared with last year, with at least 205 anti-Jewish hate crimes recorded since the start of 2026. Mayor faces fierce criticism from Jewish leaders: “Dangerous lies that fuel hatred.”
