Tuesday, July 8th
LEAD STORY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Musk Launches “America Party” as Trump Signals Possible Russia Sanctions
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced plans to form a new third party, the “America Party,” via social media platform X, aiming to attract disillusioned centrists. Meanwhile, former President Trump signaled he’s open to imposing additional sanctions on Russia and floated the idea of a federal takeover of D.C., intensifying the renewed political shake‑up.
Why it matters: Musk’s move could disrupt the two‑party system ahead of the 2026 midterms, and Trump’s aggressive posture on foreign policy and governance marks a high‑stakes pivot as he eyes another presidential run.