Purrlitical Chaos: Today’s Claw Marks on Democracy
Trade Whiskers: U.S.–EU Tariff Drama
Trump and EU President Ursula von der Leyen scratched out a last-minute deal to dodge a trade war. A 15% flat tariff replaces the threatened 30%, and the EU promises $600 billion in U.S. investment plus $750 billion in energy purchases by 2028. Wall Street purred, the euro hit $1.1753, and Europe hissed about wine and spirits being left out.
China Talks: Stockholm Standoff
U.S. and China met in Stockholm to avoid tariffs reactivating on August 12. Negotiations cover semiconductors, rare earths, fentanyl chemicals, and market access. A 90-day truce extension is likely but no grand bargain yet.
Russia Gets a Shorter Leash
Trump slashed his Ukraine ultimatum from 50 days to 10–12 days, warning Russia to show progress or face more sanctions. Kyiv cautiously welcomed the claws-out deadline while pro-Ukraine hackers allegedly grounded Aeroflot flights.
DOJ Drama: Prosecutors Walk Out
The “Thursday Night Massacre” saga still looms. Seven federal prosecutors quit earlier this year after refusing to drop charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams. More resignations followed in April. Legal watchdogs are screaming about politicization of the Justice Department.
Federal Workforce Massacre
DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency, yes, really) led by Elon Musk is gutting federal jobs. Over 275,000 positions axed through buyouts and firings. The Supreme Court greenlit the mass cuts, killing due process protections. Lawsuits are piling up as essential services crumble.
Gaza Peace Conference Opens in New York
World leaders are meeting at the UN to craft a Gaza post-war plan, including a two-state framework, Hamas disarmament, hostage releases, and PA reforms. Several nations may recognize Palestine during or after the talks.
Musk’s America Party
Elon Musk’s “America Party” debuted on July 5. Platform: vague fiscal conservatism and deficit panic. Critics call it more ego project than party.
Today’s To-Do List
• Call your reps and demand protections for judicial independence and civil service rights.
• Join or support grassroots protests like 50501 or Good Trouble Lives On to fight back against authoritarian creep.
• Share today’s updates in your networks and drag the DOJ politicization into the sunlight.
• Keep pressure on trade negotiations—especially labor protections hidden under the shiny tariff headlines.
• Watch the Gaza peace talks and amplify calls for humanitarian protections.
Here’s the clean Resistance Kitty source list in the same style as your other blogs:
Sources
- US and EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal
- Europe reacts with mix of relief and concern to US trade deal
- U.S. and China likely to extend trade truce to delay sky-high tariffs
- Trump gives Russia ’10 or 12′ days to move on Ukraine as ‘no progress made’ – Europe live
- 2025 U.S. Department of Justice resignations
- 2025 United States federal mass layoffs
- 2025 New York Peace Conference on Gaza
- America Party