- Jul 23
US Senate panel advances bill that could ban Mercedes sales over Chinese ownership ties
The Senate Commerce Committee approved bipartisan legislation that would bar connected vehicles from manufacturers with more than 15% Chinese ownership, putting Mercedes-Benz in the crosshairs due to stakes held by BAIC and Geely's founder.
- Jul 3
Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite' earns rave reviews as a razor-sharp sex comedy
Olivia Wilde returns to directing with The Invite, a bawdy dinner-party farce starring Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton that critics are calling one of the films of the year.
- Jun 19
Trump signs interim Iran peace accord at Versailles, but Republican fury and Hezbollah victory claims cloud deal
President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at Versailles, halting military operations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The interim accord triggered immediate criticism from Republicans and was hailed by Hezbollah as a 'great victory'.
- Jun 2
Trump backs off $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund after GOP rebellion and court order
President Trump is reconsidering a controversial $1.776 billion fund to compensate his allies after facing fierce opposition from his own party and a federal court order temporarily halting the program.
