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The U.S. military conducted a secret operation to extract Trump from Turkey using a decoy plane after intelligence indicated credible threats from Iran. The clandestine mission involved switching Trump to a military jet while senior officials traveled on his usual aircraft as misdirection.
The Trump Justice Department has formally asserted that presidential advisers who are not government employees are protected by executive privilege. This constitutional claim could significantly expand presidential power and shield informal advisers from congressional oversight and legal scrutiny.
The White House is pushing the Department of Justice to revive criminal charges against an Olympic athlete in the Reflecting Pool case after charges were initially dropped. This represents potential political interference in prosecutorial decisions at DOJ.
Multiple civil rights organizations have filed court motions seeking to block Trump's new executive order that would restrict birthright citizenship. The legal challenge argues the order violates the 14th Amendment's guarantee of citizenship to all persons born in the United States.
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The U.S. government is appealing a federal judge's ruling that ordered universal refunds for tariffs paid by importers, arguing the court overstepped its authority. The case could affect billions in tariff collections and has major implications for trade policy enforcement.
Canadian and American trade officials are preparing a comprehensive trade proposal to present to Trump next week, according to sources. The negotiations aim to resolve ongoing tariff disputes and establish new trade framework between the two countries.
A bipartisan congressional group is working on legislation to address Social Security's looming insolvency crisis, which threatens benefit cuts within the next decade. The effort represents a rare attempt at cooperation on the politically sensitive entitlement program affecting millions of Americans.
Iran has doubled down on its position that the United States must meet specific demands before reopening the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of global oil supplies pass. The standoff continues to threaten energy markets and global economic stability.
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Representative John Larson, a veteran congressman serving since 1999, was defeated in Connecticut's Democratic primary in an upset victory. The loss continues a trend of progressive challengers successfully unseating long-serving establishment Democrats.
Matt Little, running on a progressive platform, won the Democratic primary for a Minnesota House seat. The victory adds to the progressive wing's gains in congressional primaries across the country this cycle.
The son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy won the Republican primary for a northern Wisconsin House seat. The family connection drew attention in a race that will now move to the general election.
Darline Graham will face Ralph Norman in a Republican primary runoff to succeed Lindsey Graham in the Senate. Trump has endorsed Graham's sister in the contentious race to fill the longtime senator's seat.
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Trump's cryptocurrency business received $100 million from a businessman with numerous red flags in his background, raising questions about financial oversight and potential conflicts of interest. The investment represents one of the largest single contributions to the Trump crypto initiative.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opened up about her decision to freeze her eggs, sparking widespread conversation among women on social media. The personal disclosure generated significant attention and discussion about reproductive choices and timing.
Following Abdul El-Sayed's victory in a Democratic primary, there has been a documented wave of Islamophobic rhetoric and attacks on social media and in some political circles. The backlash highlights ongoing religious prejudice in American political discourse.
In response to Tehran's request for reparations, Trump demanded that Iran instead pay compensation for decades of U.S. military deaths attributed to Iranian-backed forces. The rhetorical exchange escalates tensions but represents political posturing rather than actionable policy.