Trump said the U.S. will launch a Section 301 investigation into the European Union over fines on major American tech firms and threatened a substantial tariff. The move follows a €890 million EU penalty against Google and comes alongside new U.S. tariffs on dozens of trading partners.
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A DNC rules panel recommended keeping South Carolina first on the 2028 Democratic presidential nominating calendar. The proposal would allow six states to vote before Super Tuesday while pushing Iowa out of the early window.
The CDC says the U.S. has recorded 2,318 measles cases in the first seven months of the year, the highest total in 35 years. Most infected people are unvaccinated, and outbreaks are raising questions about the nation’s measles elimination status.
President Trump is expected to speak at a rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner after April’s event was disrupted by an armed attack. The new event will be held at a smaller Washington venue with enhanced security.
The Trump administration has imposed a 12.5% tariff on many Australian exports, citing forced-labour concerns. Australia rejected the claim and said the tariffs are unjustified and inconsistent with its free-trade agreement with the US.
LeBron James has agreed to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, pairing him with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Jaylen Brown. James said he considered retirement but still wants to compete for another championship.
Trump imposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on many U.S. trading partners, citing forced labor concerns. Democrats and several allies rejected the rationale and warned the duties could raise prices for Americans.
Russian attacks killed civilians in Kyiv region and Sloviansk, while Ukrainian strikes hit a factory in Russia’s Kirov region and warehouses belonging to Wildberries. Officials reported conflicting death tolls from the Kyiv-region strike, and Ukraine said investigations were underway into a public military exhibition hit by missiles.