THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 215 • Updated Monday, August 3, 2026 at 06:56 AM UTC

Blanche rescinds Trump allies' fund amid confirmation battle

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche terminated a $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies after GOP senators threatened to block his nomination.

Sources: AP News


Trump's Iran threats and pullbacks continue

President Trump repeatedly threatened military action against Iran but held off, with Gulf leaders' input cited.

Sources: AP News


Dollar weakens against yen after intervention

The U.S. dollar sharply declined against the yen after Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed market intervention.

Sources: AP News


Spokane wildfires force mass evacuations

Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations, including hospital patients.

Sources: AP News


Idaho fast-food shooting kills 3, injures 7

A shooting at an Idaho fast-food restaurant left three dead and seven injured; the suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot.

Sources: AP News


Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaks box office records

The film earned $355 million in its North American opening, the second-biggest ever.

Sources: AP News


Greek wildfire kills 2 in helicopter crash

Two killed when firefighting helicopters collided near Athens amid a European wildfire emergency.

Sources: AP News


UN warns El Nino will fuel 'planet already on fire'

Scientists and UN warn that a strong El Nino will exacerbate global warming and wildfires.

Sources: AP News


Moscow restaurant bombing kills 3, wounds 21

A bomb attack on a Moscow restaurant killed three and injured at least 21, labeled a 'terrorist act' by the mayor.

Sources: AP News


Dodgers acquire Skubal in blockbuster trade

MLB's Los Angeles Dodgers traded for pitcher Tarik Skubal, reinforcing their status as baseball's dominant power.

Sources: AP News