Disney license pressure campaign stirs 2028 chatter as Vance leads Polymarket
Pro-Trump groups are preparing to press Brendan Carr to pursue actions that could strip Disney’s TV licenses, escalating the campaign-era fight over media regulation.
Risk-on mood lifts July Fed hold odds to 81.5% on Polymarket
Broader markets stayed risk-on as traders tracked U.S.-Iran developments for any escalation that could jolt volatility and growth expectations.
Voter character debate boosts Lula to 56.5% on Polymarket Brazil election
A political commentary piece this week argued voters, not parties, set the incentives that shape candidates’ character, urging integrity and fitness as decisive criteria.
U.S.-Iran strikes lift oil, Polymarket puts Hormuz normalization at 38.5%
Brent crude rose about 0.9% Monday to $73.21 after U.S. Central Command said it struck Iran over alleged vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran talks fray as Polymarket puts Dec 31 nuclear deal odds at 45.5%
Fresh exchanges between the United States and Iran have put a reported preliminary understanding in doubt, complicating the push toward a finalized nuclear agreement.
Fetterman–McCormick dodge Shapiro as Polymarket puts Starmer exit at 91.5%
At a Pennsylvania “Great American State Fair” booth, senators John Fetterman and Dave McCormick shared a stop while sidestepping questions about Gov. Josh Shapiro.
Azteca showdown vs Ecuador nudges Mexico to 43.5% on Polymarket
Tuesday at Azteca Stadium, co-host Mexico and Ecuador meet with a last-16 spot on the line after Ecuador’s 2-1 comeback over Germany and Mexico’s perfect, unbeaten group run.
Tehran presses for Hormuz control as Polymarket sees 7.5% odds of normal traffic
In a live war update, Tehran insisted on controlling the Strait of Hormuz, while separate accounts pointed to talks involving the United States.
Hegseth Pentagon firings spur Hill scrutiny as Polymarket stays at 49%
Congress is pressing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for answers after a wave of senior Pentagon firings, including Gen. Chris Donahue, raised bipartisan worries about wartime decision-making.
US-Iran strike pause shifts 2028 betting, Polymarket puts Vance at 19.25%
A U.S. official said Washington and Tehran agreed to halt strikes and meet this week, signaling a near-term push to cool tensions.