The U.S. economy grew 3% in Q2, beating expectations, yet the Federal Reserve maintains its cautious stance on rate cuts. CGTN’s Sean Callebs spoke with Steve Hanke, Applied Economics Professor at Johns Hopkins University about the economy sustaining growth while navigating tariff uncertainty and the possibility of a market bubble.

President Trump attacked Rep. Josh Hawley after Hawley voted for a bill banning stock trading among lawmakers, presidents and vice presidents.

In a recent speech in Portugal, Christine Lagarde—the president of the European Central Bank (ECB)—warned against the emergence of stablecoins, stating that they could lead to the creation of “new private currencies.” These stablecoins, which are tokens backed by fiat currencies, pose a significant risk to both the sovereignty of nations and the “common good” of currency. She therefore calls for them to be regulated at a global level.

On CNN India, Dr. Steve Hanke breaks down the consequences of Trump’s trade policy on consumers.

The United States likely stationed a portion of its nuclear weapons arsenal in the United Kingdom for the first time since 2008, Bloomberg reported.

116 years ago, Erik von Kuehnelt-Leddihn was born in Tobelbad, Styria, Austria-Hungary. Born to Austrian nobility, he’s a fascinating figure of the 20th century. A staunch Catholic and a proud monarchist, he referred to himself as a “conservative arch-liberal” or “extreme liberal.” Those that met him, on the other hand, often described him as one of the most brilliant men they had ever met. 

Part one of Tucker Carlson’s interview with retired Green Beret Lt. Col. Tony Aguilar, who says he witnessed war crimes in Gaza.