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{"President Trump said he wants tariffs on Iran to be added to a Russia sanctions bill.","The bill is named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham.","Trump asked lawmakers to give him authority to impose those tariffs.","Some lawmakers worry this could make the bill harder to pass."}
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill said her office will investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci. This follows a Senate hearing where Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right 111 times and refused to answer lawmakers' questions. Murrill said Louisiana and Missouri had already taken depositions of Fauci.
{"The U.S. government proposed cutting water use for California, Arizona, and Nevada from the Colorado River.","The plan would spare Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming from mandatory cuts for now.","Officials say the cuts are needed to avoid a worse shortage as the river continues to shrink.","The proposal is seen as a temporary step while states work on a long-term agreement."}
Todd Blanche is nominated to be the next Attorney General. However, his nomination is on hold because of a deal between the Justice Department and President Trump. Sen. John Cornyn is not happy with this deal and wants it changed.
President Trump fired some members of a group called the Election Assistance Commission (EAC). This commission helps states run fair elections. He fired two Democrats who were on the EAC. This move is happening as the midterms election gets closer.
The European Union has called an emergency meeting to discuss migrant arrivals in Ceuta. Ceuta is a Spanish city on the north coast of Africa. Many migrants have tried to cross into Ceuta recently, causing tension. Spain and other EU countries have disagreed on how to handle the situation.
President Trump announced a $22.5 billion plan to redesign Washington Dulles International Airport. The plan includes new terminals and will replace the old 'people mover' shuttles. He said the changes will make the airport one of the world's best.
Rep. Debbie Dingell urges Michigan Democrats to unite regardless of who wins Senate primary
The Trump administration is ending a program that helps pay for Medicare prescription drug plans. This program will stop at the end of the year. Millions of people who use Medicare might pay more for their prescription drugs in 2027.
President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the White House. They talked about helping Ukraine with Patriot interceptor missiles. They also discussed how to deal with Russia. The meeting was successful.
Ross Douthat Joins ‘60 Minutes’ as a Correspondent
The U.S. government released a plan to cut water use from the Colorado River. Arizona, California and Nevada would face reduced water supplies. Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming are not required to cut water for now. Officials say the plan is a temporary step while states work on a long‑term agreement.
Comey claims DOJ conducted "illegal" surveillance in motion seeking to dismiss charges
Ohio governor calls Trump's plan to deport Haitians "a mistake"
President Trump announced a new program called Freedom Haulers. The program helps military veterans get jobs as commercial truck drivers. It will speed up the process for getting a commercial driver's license. The administration says it involves the Transportation, Veterans Affairs, Labor and Defense departments.
ABC told the FCC that the agency is trying to censor its TV stations by asking for early license renewals. The network says the move is meant to chill speech and is politically motivated. ABC asked the FCC to reject petitions that could deny renewal of its eight owned stations. It added that most public comments support keeping the licenses.
WATCH LIVE: Senate expected to vote on Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence
The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several New York Times journalists on Friday. The subpoenas require the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan about their story on security concerns with the president’s new Air Force One plane, which was given by Qatar. The Justice Department said the subpoenas are part of an investigation into the reporting. The Times said the journalists received the summons five days before they must appear in court.
Gavin Newsom and his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom reported earning $1.4 million in 2024. They released their tax returns after federal agents began investigating Jennifer Siebel Newsom's finances. The couple said the documents show they did not get rich while Gavin Newsom was governor. The release answers claims from some critics that they profited from his office.
Kathryn Ruemmler, a former White House counsel, spoke to a House committee this month. She said that the testimony of Virginia Giuffre, a prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein, "lacked inherent credibility." The committee released the transcripts showing her comments. Members of Giuffre’s family criticized Ruemmler for questioning the accuser’s credibility.
Aide Who Had Affair With Newsom 20 Years Ago Details Her Experience
A federal judge appointed by former President Trump dismissed the remaining Jan. 6 cases against four Proud Boys leaders. The judge said the law gave him no power to stop the Justice Department's request to drop the charges. The dismissal is with prejudice, meaning the same charges cannot be brought again.
Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer reporters' questions outside his home and walked away when asked if he regretted pleading the Fifth Amendment, which means refusing to answer to avoid self‑incrimination, during a Senate hearing. The same day, a House Republican introduced a bill that would bar him from ever working for the federal government again. Later, ESPN host Pat McAfee made a joke about Fauci's repeated use of the Fifth Amendment on his show.
Trump calls on Senate Republicans to adopt budget resolution before recess
Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on
US President Donald Trump criticized NATO again at the alliance's meeting. He said he was very disappointed with NATO members. Trump questioned why they spend so much money if they do not help the US. He also threatened to take Greenland and insulted Spain.
Son of Kansas City Chiefs assistant Eric Bieniemy charged in shooting of his mother
A well-known politician in the U.K., Ann Widdecombe, has been killed. Police are now investigating her death as a murder case. She was found dead inside her home. The police say she had very serious injuries.
Americans split on understanding of Democratic socialism: Survey
Hamas says it has accepted a US-backed plan to disarm Gaza and have Israeli troops leave. President Trump announced a 15‑point roadmap that would be carried out in phases. Al Jazeera adds that the plan is a three‑year roadmap and gives Hamas and Israel 14 days to finalize a political transition.
Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed says ‘ogre’ remark not directed at rival
Ollanta Humala, former president of Peru, had his 15‑year prison sentence for corruption overturned. He was convicted in 2025 of money laundering together with his wife. The court decided to cancel the sentence after reviewing the case.
Former CBS reporter Brittney Hopper said she was taken off the air after questioning Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic. She made the claim while appearing on Australia's News24 channel. Hopper said Fauci refused to answer over 100 questions in a congressional hearing by using his Fifth Amendment right.
86 senators vote to move forward with Graham Russia sanctions bill
Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
DNC chair faces growing scrutiny amid financial pressure and internal turmoil
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before a Senate committee and invoked his Fifth Amendment right over 100 times. Republicans criticized him and introduced a bill to ban him from future federal work. Some states are also looking into possible state‑level investigations of his COVID‑19 response.
Key takeaways from Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary debate
