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Melania Trump’s Speech Denying Epstein Links Renews Attention to the Scandal
It was unclear whether the president had prior knowledge of Melania Trump's plans to speak on the subject.
Republicans Block Democrats’ Pro Forma Session Effort to End Trump’s War in Iran
“The threats of total annihilation” by Trump against Iran “were beyond the pale,” Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland said.
Democrats Are Facing New Political Litmus Test: Military Aid to Israel
A new Pew poll shows that 60 percent of US adults have an unfavorable view of Israel, up from 53 percent last year.
Hours Into Ceasefire, Hegseth Demands Iran Hand Over Uranium or US Will Seize It
Netanyahu said Iran must accede or face “renewed fighting,” just hours after the ceasefire went into effect.
Bondi House Testimony Likely Delayed as DOJ Claims Subpoena No Longer Applies
“Our bipartisan subpoena is to Pam Bondi, whether she is the Attorney General or not,” Rep. Robert Garcia said.
AOC: Iran Deal “Changes Nothing” on Need to Impeach Trump for Genocidal Threat
Trump “threatened a genocide against the Iranian people, and is continuing to leverage that threat,” she said.
Texas’s Tax Breaks for Data Centers May Be Largest for Any State in US
The state is providing more than $1 billion in tax breaks each year despite growing pushback from local communities.
Schumer Takes No Action as Even Far Right Calls for Trump Impeachment
As others called for impeachment and removal, Schumer and other Democratic leaders did not commit to any action.
Trump’s Budget Request Includes Funding an FBI Anti-“Domestic Terrorism” Center
The new center and funding boost represent the implementation of Trump’s National Security Presidential Memorandum 7.
Trump Threatens Journalists With Jail Over Reporting on Airman Rescue
“The person that did the story will go to jail if he doesn't say” who leaked information to them, Trump warned.