US President Donald Trump has allowed for the possibility of introducing secondary sanctions against Russia earlier than the 50-day deadline he previously announced. Source: Trump speaking to journalists on 25 July,

The US does not rule out imposing secondary sanctions on Russia. Such restrictions could come sooner than 50 days, said US President Donald Trump during a conversation with journalists. Trump was asked whether he plans to introduce secondary sanctions against Russia.

TV commentators Bill O'Reilly and James Carville discuss Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard releasing a previously classified House report, her second such disclosure after accusing the intelligence community of a “treasonous conspiracy” in its review of foreign influence in the 2016 election: BILL O'REILLY: Every time Trump is out there in a press conference,

In response to the escalating threat, President Trump confirmed that the U.S. will send additional Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine. He noted that the European Union would finance the purchase of what he described as "various pieces of very sophisticated" U.S. weaponry.

A spokesperson for Obama denounced Trump's claims, saying "these bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction."

Trump has repeatedly denied prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and claimed he cut off their relationship long ago. For a president skilled at manipulating the media and controlling the Republican Party, it has been the most challenging test of his ability to shift the conversation in his second term.

Besides Obama, President Trump on Tuesday rattled off a list of people he accused of acting criminally "at the highest level."

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has made a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room and targeted President Donald Trump’s political enemies

Donald Trump, linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was named in a DOJ review of Epstein's files. He filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over allegations of a suggestive letter to Epstein.