Former President Trump condemned CNN and the New York Times for their reporting on a leaked intelligence assessment regarding the US strike on Iran. He called the reports "fake news" and claimed the strike was highly successful, completely destroying Iranian nuclear sites. Trump's statement contradicts reports suggesting the...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release documents and allow depositions regarding the deployment of military troops in Southern California. This follows a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that upheld the president's authority to federalize the National Guard but didn't address potential Posse Comitatus Act violations. California...
The FBI plans to reassign thousands of agents from immigration enforcement to counterterrorism and cybersecurity, spurred partly by recent U.S. strikes in Iran. Sources say this shift addresses agents' concerns about resource allocation following a previous directive to focus on immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. The FBI...
The US House overwhelmingly tabled a Democratic-led impeachment effort against President Trump for unauthorized military strikes on Iran. Rep. Al Green's initiative, though failing, highlighted Democratic unease over Trump's actions. While many Democrats joined Republicans to table the measure, dozens supported Green, emphasizing concerns about executive power....
A Pentagon intelligence assessment reveals that US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities did not significantly damage the country's nuclear program. The assessment, which contradicts President Trump's claims of total obliteration, suggests the strikes only set back Iran's program by a few months at most. The strikes, targeting Fordo,...
President Trump urged Congress to pass his "big, beautiful bill" before their July 4th recess. He demanded lawmakers remain in session until the bill's passage, highlighting its importance. However, the bill faces significant hurdles, with Senate Republicans divided over key provisions affecting federal deficits and the SALT cap....
Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough is reviewing the Republican megabill, rejecting provisions that don't meet the Byrd Rule's budgetary requirements. Dozens of provisions, mostly policy changes with minimal budgetary impact, have been rejected. Republicans aim to rewrite some rejected parts to comply with the rule, which governs the budget reconciliation...
A fired Justice Department lawyer, Erez Reuveni, alleges that senior DOJ officials, including Emil Bove, Trump's nominee for a federal judgeship, planned to defy court orders to expedite deportations. Reuveni's whistleblower complaint details instances of alleged noncompliance with court orders in immigration cases, claiming officials discussed ignoring judicial rulings....
President Trump urged Senate Republicans to pass the "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" before the July 4th recess. The bill includes tax cuts, increased defense spending, and reduced social programs. House Speaker Mike Johnson threatened to delay the recess if the Senate doesn't finalize the bill promptly. ...
Germany will dramatically increase its defense spending to €153 billion by 2029, up from €86 billion in 2025, to meet a new NATO target of 5% of GDP. This involves suspending Germany's debt brake and seeking EU approval for exceptions to deficit rules. The increase, partly driven by...
