In Case You Missed It … This Week in News

A lot happened in the world this week – Make sure you didn’t miss it with Liberty Nation GenZ’s weekly news roundup!

Sunday, Jul 27, 2025

Trump Expands Trade Discussions to Reach Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire

President Trump has expanded his tariff discussions to include geopolitics. As the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand escalates, the president warned that he would withhold trade agreements with the two countries unless they reached a ceasefire. The border crisis has resulted in 32 deaths and the displacement of thousands of people. Later, following conversations with the two leaders, Trump confirmed on social media that the two sides are inching closer to establishing a truce.

11 Stabbed at Michigan Walmart, Suspect in Custody

At least 11 people were stabbed at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan, on July 26. Eleven individuals were being treated at a hospital in the northern part of the state. An investigation is underway, and the details are limited, but authorities report that a suspect is in custody.

Israel Resumes Aid Airdrops in Gaza Amid Widespread Starvation

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on July 26 that they would resume airdrops of aid in Gaza. In recent weeks, reports of widespread starvation have emerged, prompting countries to engage in humanitarian assistance. Israel confirmed that more than 250 aid trucks have already been unloaded this week, and resources from about 600 trucks have been distributed throughout the Gaza Strip.

Monday, July 28, 2025

Trump Trade Deal With EU Includes 15% Tariff

“Trump announced Sunday that the United States and the European Union had reached a trade deal after high-stakes meetings in Scotland, just days shy of Friday’s White House deadline to enact tariffs,” CBS News reports. “The deal, according to European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, is a 15% tariff across the board. The EU will also purchase $750 billion of US energy as part of the deal.

CIA Director Hints Russiagate Indictments Are Coming

CIA Director John Ratcliffe on Sunday said the framework is being prepared to criminally charge those responsible for falsifying national intelligence reports to suggest Russia was colluding with Donald Trump during the 2016 presidential election.

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Tsunami Fears Grip Japan, Hawaii After Kamchatka Quake

“A massive magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia on Tuesday, sparking tsunami warnings – and evacuations of coastal areas – in Hawaii and alerts for other areas of the US West Coast,” ABC News reports.

US-China Talks End With No Tariff Pause

“US and Chinese negotiators wrapped up two days of talks Tuesday without an immediate announcement of a further tariff delay between the world’s two largest economies as markets watch closely for an offramp to avert additional duties that could be in the offing in about two weeks’ time,” Yahoo Finance reports.

Union Pacific Buys Northern Southern in Major Rail Deal

“Union Pacific said on Tuesday it would buy smaller rival Norfolk Southern in an $85 billion deal to create the first US coast-to-coast freight rail operator and reshape the movement of goods from grains to autos across the country,” Reuters reports. “If approved, the deal would be the largest ever buyout in the sector and combine Union Pacific’s stronghold in the western two-thirds of the US with Norfolk’s 19,500-mile network that primarily spans 22 eastern states,” the wire service writes.

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Kamala Harris: I’m Not Running for California Governor

“Harris said Wednesday that she will not enter the 2026 race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is serving his second term and cannot run again. Her choice is the clearest sign yet that she may still be considering a third run for president,” the Los Angeles Times observes.

Trump Announces Major Tariff Deal With South Korea

“President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he has struck a trade deal with South Korea,” CBS News reports. “Trump wrote on Truth Social that South Korean goods will face a 15% tariff – lower than the 25% he threatened earlier this month – while US imports to South Korea will not face tariffs. He said South Korea will be ‘open to trade’ and will accept US automobiles.”

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Despite Trump Prodding

“The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days after President Donald Trump made an unusual visit to the central bank, calling for a rate cut,” ABC News reports.