Sen. Lindsey Graham warns Putin: Trump ‘about to put a whoopin' on your ass'
'Trump has been tough on Iran, who is incredibly dangerous, but they're in a weakened state, and Putin, your turn is coming,' Graham (R-SC) told Fox News Channel's 'Sunday Night In America With Trey Gowdy.'
'Donald Trump is the Scottie Scheffler of American politics and foreign diplomacy, and he's about to put a whoopin on your ass,' added Graham, referring to the four-time major champion who added The Open's Claret Jug to his trophy case hours earlier.
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On July 14, Trump gave Russia 50 days to negotiate a peace deal or face 100% secondary tariffs that would target countries importing goods such as oil and uranium, a dramatic shift in his stance toward Europe's largest conflict since World War II.
3 Russian leader Vladimir Putin has long sought to curry favor with President Trump.
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3 President Trump has warned that secondary tariffs against Russia will kick in if the Kremlin refuses to pursue peace.
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Trump also unveiled vague plans to ship billions of dollars worth of firepower — including Patriot batteries — to Ukraine, for which America's European allies will pay.
Graham, who authored a bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia that is currently languishing before the Senate, admitted that 'Putin can live through sanctions,' but his war machine will take a beating if its top funders — including China, India and Brazil — pull back.
'Trump is going to impose tariffs on people that buy Russian oil. China, India and Brazil, those three countries buy about 80% of cheap Russian oil,' Graham said. 'That's what keeps Putin's war machine going.'
'The game has changed when it comes to you, President Putin, you have played President Trump at your own peril, you made a major league mistake, and your economy is going to continue to be crushed,' he added.
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Russia has continued to pummel Ukraine even after Trump's announcement, targeting Kyiv on Sunday evening with an onslaught of drones and missiles.
3 Sen. Lindsey Graham is one of the key architects behind a bipartisan sanctions bill against Russia.
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Graham also briefly turned his attention to Israel and blasted the US ally over its strike on the only Catholic Church in the Gaza Strip.
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That attack against the Holy Family Church, which killed at least three people, drew a rare statement of regret from the Israeli government and reportedly prompted concern from Trump.
'I'm incredibly upset by that. I'm an unapologetic supporter of the state of Israel,' Graham said. 'I want to find out who did it, and I want them to be punished, and if it was settlers from the West Bank, Israelis, I want them to be punished.'
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The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) dropped 0.6%, after the blue-chip index ended Wednesday just shy of tis first record close this year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose roughly 0.3%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) climbed more than 0.1%. US stocks traded mixed on Thursday, as hopes lifted for a US-EU trade deal and Wall Street digested earnings results from tech giants Alphabet (GOOGL, GOOG) and Tesla (TSLA) as well as fresh labor market data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) dropped 0.6%, after the blue-chip index ended Wednesday just shy of tis first record close this year. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) rose roughly 0.3%, while the S&P 500 (^GSPC) climbed more than 0.1%. IBM stock slides after software sales disappoint International Business Machines stock (IBM) slid 6% ahead of the opening bell after second quarter sales in its core software segment were lower than expected and the company did not provide a forecast for the third quarter. IBM's software segment, which has traditionally been a bright spot, reported sales of $7.39 billion, missing analysts' average estimate of $7.41 billion, per Reuters. After a 30% run-up in the stock year to date, the company had little room to miss estimates. Still, IBM's adjusted earnings per share of $2.80 topped the Street's expectations, and its revenue of $16.98 billion for the quarter beat estimates of $16.59 billion. Companies' spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure spurred demand for IBM's latest AI-specialized mainframes. The infrastructure segment, which houses its mainframe, reported revenue of $4.14 billion, beating estimates of $3.81 billion. Read more here from Reuters. International Business Machines stock (IBM) slid 6% ahead of the opening bell after second quarter sales in its core software segment were lower than expected and the company did not provide a forecast for the third quarter. IBM's software segment, which has traditionally been a bright spot, reported sales of $7.39 billion, missing analysts' average estimate of $7.41 billion, per Reuters. After a 30% run-up in the stock year to date, the company had little room to miss estimates. Still, IBM's adjusted earnings per share of $2.80 topped the Street's expectations, and its revenue of $16.98 billion for the quarter beat estimates of $16.59 billion. Companies' spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure spurred demand for IBM's latest AI-specialized mainframes. The infrastructure segment, which houses its mainframe, reported revenue of $4.14 billion, beating estimates of $3.81 billion. Read more here from Reuters. Jobless claims hit lowest level in three months Amid a quiet week of economic data, investors were greeted with yet another sign that the US labor market isn't flashing glaring alarm signals. Data from the Department of Labor released Thursday morning showed 217,000 initial jobless claims were filed in the week ending July 19, down 4,000 from the week prior and the lowest number of weekly filings since the week of April 12. After surging in May, weekly filings have consistently declined throughout the start of the summer. Meanwhile, 1.955 million continuing claims were filed, up about 4,000 from the week prior and hovering near the highest level seen since November 2021. Economists see an increase in continuing claims as a sign that those out of work are taking longer to find new jobs. Amid a quiet week of economic data, investors were greeted with yet another sign that the US labor market isn't flashing glaring alarm signals. Data from the Department of Labor released Thursday morning showed 217,000 initial jobless claims were filed in the week ending July 19, down 4,000 from the week prior and the lowest number of weekly filings since the week of April 12. After surging in May, weekly filings have consistently declined throughout the start of the summer. Meanwhile, 1.955 million continuing claims were filed, up about 4,000 from the week prior and hovering near the highest level seen since November 2021. Economists see an increase in continuing claims as a sign that those out of work are taking longer to find new jobs. Tesla stock slides as Musk warns of a 'few rough quarters' Tesla's (TSLA) stock is sinking in premarket as a warning from CEO Elon Musk rings in investors' ears. Shares fell over 6% after Tesla posted an earnings miss, setting the stage for a tough stretch ahead. The automaker faces the end of EV incentives brought in by President Trump, alongside potential delays to its autonomous vehicle rollout. 'We probably could have a few rough quarters,' Musk said, per Bloomberg. Meanwhile, a report Thursday showed Tesla's sales in Europe fell in June for the sixth straight month, falling 23%. Tesla's finance chief flagged other challenges on a conference call with analysts. Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian reports: Read more here. Tesla's (TSLA) stock is sinking in premarket as a warning from CEO Elon Musk rings in investors' ears. Shares fell over 6% after Tesla posted an earnings miss, setting the stage for a tough stretch ahead. The automaker faces the end of EV incentives brought in by President Trump, alongside potential delays to its autonomous vehicle rollout. 'We probably could have a few rough quarters,' Musk said, per Bloomberg. Meanwhile, a report Thursday showed Tesla's sales in Europe fell in June for the sixth straight month, falling 23%. Tesla's finance chief flagged other challenges on a conference call with analysts. Yahoo Finance's Pras Subramanian reports: Read more here. The AI trade hasn't changed for Big Tech — and that's working for them Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) kicked off Big Tech earnings on Wednesday afternoon, and Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban recaps what investors learned in today's Morning Brief: Read more here. Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) and Tesla (TSLA) kicked off Big Tech earnings on Wednesday afternoon, and Yahoo Finance's Hamza Shaban recaps what investors learned in today's Morning Brief: Read more here. Good morning. Here's what's happening today. Economic data: Initial jobless claims (week ending July 19) Chicago Fed national activity index (June); S&P Global US manufacturing PMI (July preliminary); S&P Global US services PMI (July preliminary); S&P global US composite PMI (July preliminary); New home sales (June) Earnings: American Airlines (AAL), Blackstone (BX), Deckers (DECK), Dow (DOW), Honeywell (HON), Intel (INTC), Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Nasdaq (NDAQ), Nokia (NOK), Southwest Airlines (LUV), Union Pacific (UNP) Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning: Trump signals baseline hike in 'reciprocal' tariffs to 15% The AI trade hasn't changed for Big Tech — and that's working for them Trump to visit Fed HQ for refurb check as he battles with Powell Keurig Dr Pepper beats estimates but coffee inflation lurks Google beats on earnings, doubles down on AI spending spree Tesla stock sinks after earnings miss, 'rough' patch warning Chipotle plunges after company reports 2nd straight sales decline Goldman's trading desk touts cheap hedges against S&P 500 slide Meme stock rally has investors feeling 'invulnerable' Economic data: Initial jobless claims (week ending July 19) Chicago Fed national activity index (June); S&P Global US manufacturing PMI (July preliminary); S&P Global US services PMI (July preliminary); S&P global US composite PMI (July preliminary); New home sales (June) Earnings: American Airlines (AAL), Blackstone (BX), Deckers (DECK), Dow (DOW), Honeywell (HON), Intel (INTC), Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), Nasdaq (NDAQ), Nokia (NOK), Southwest Airlines (LUV), Union Pacific (UNP) Here are some of the biggest stories you may have missed overnight and early this morning: Trump signals baseline hike in 'reciprocal' tariffs to 15% The AI trade hasn't changed for Big Tech — and that's working for them Trump to visit Fed HQ for refurb check as he battles with Powell Keurig Dr Pepper beats estimates but coffee inflation lurks Google beats on earnings, doubles down on AI spending spree Tesla stock sinks after earnings miss, 'rough' patch warning Chipotle plunges after company reports 2nd straight sales decline Goldman's trading desk touts cheap hedges against S&P 500 slide Meme stock rally has investors feeling 'invulnerable' Meme stock rally has investors feeling 'invulnerable' Retail investors with an appetite for risk are piling into speculative trades and creating a new roster of meme-stocks, helping power a broader rally in markets, Yahoo Finance's Jake Conley reports: Read more here. Retail investors with an appetite for risk are piling into speculative trades and creating a new roster of meme-stocks, helping power a broader rally in markets, Yahoo Finance's Jake Conley reports: Read more here. STMicro stock falls by most in a year after surprise loss STMicroelectronics (STM) delivered a double whammy in its earnings on Thursday: A surprise Q2 loss from restructuring charges and a disappointing outlook for Q3. US-listed stock in the European chipmaker slid over 10% in premarket trading, while its shares in Paris ( fell to their lowest in a year at one point, down 13%. Bloomberg reports: Read more here. STMicroelectronics (STM) delivered a double whammy in its earnings on Thursday: A surprise Q2 loss from restructuring charges and a disappointing outlook for Q3. US-listed stock in the European chipmaker slid over 10% in premarket trading, while its shares in Paris ( fell to their lowest in a year at one point, down 13%. Bloomberg reports: Read more here. Trending tickers: Chipotle Mexican Grill, T-mobile and Wolfspeed Here are some top stocks trending on Yahoo Finance in premarket trading: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) stock fell 10% before the bell on Thursday after reporting another quarter of negative sales growth. The fast-casual restaurant chain posted results on Wednesday as it navigates an uncertain consumer environment and as its new leadership deals with the most challenging backdrop in years. T-mobile (TMUS) stock rose 5% premarket on Thursday after beating analyst estimates on Wednesday. The telecom group's CEO Mike Sievert told Yahoo Finance's executive editor Brian Sozzi that the company's steady value messaging is helping it to gain market share. Wolfspeed (WOLF) shares rose 18% before the bell. The chipmaker's stock reacted positively this week to the new US-Japan trade deal and has been up 13% over the last five days. The US-Japan trade deal boosts optimism for Wolfspeed as it supports Renesas' EV chip production, raising hopes for more deals with automakers like Jaguar Land Rover. Here are some top stocks trending on Yahoo Finance in premarket trading: Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) stock fell 10% before the bell on Thursday after reporting another quarter of negative sales growth. The fast-casual restaurant chain posted results on Wednesday as it navigates an uncertain consumer environment and as its new leadership deals with the most challenging backdrop in years. T-mobile (TMUS) stock rose 5% premarket on Thursday after beating analyst estimates on Wednesday. The telecom group's CEO Mike Sievert told Yahoo Finance's executive editor Brian Sozzi that the company's steady value messaging is helping it to gain market share. Wolfspeed (WOLF) shares rose 18% before the bell. The chipmaker's stock reacted positively this week to the new US-Japan trade deal and has been up 13% over the last five days. 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