Politics & Policy
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Pentagon blocks GAO report on F-35 jet program
The F-35 Lightning II has been in production since 2006 and is operated by the U.S., Japan, South Korea, and many NATO members.
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Trump blasts Hochul over data center moratorium
Much of the concerns around data centers have been fears they will contribute to rising energy costs for the local community, but, as Trump noted, many increasingly opt for producing their own electricity due to the inability of local grids to support their operations.
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U.S. Mint to produce $1 coins with Trump's face on them
The coin shows the image of Trump along with the words "In God We Trust," while the back side features the seal of the U.S. emblazoned with the number 250.
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Trump doesn't want to negotiate with Iran now
Active fighting resumed this week, with Trump ordering strikes on an array of Iranian targets.
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House GOP announces $95B package for defense, election integrity
Reconciliation is a process through which budget-related items may clear Congress with a simple majority in the Senate, bypassing the 60-vote filibuster threshold.
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Trump expected to tout investments in battlefield technology at defense summit in Pennsylvania
Key leaders in defense, as well as some of the largest global investors, will attend the summit in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, which will highlight the importance of national security.
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Germany to slash climate fund by $34 billion through 2030 as part of an effort to reduce spending
The government has argued that a subsidy program it launched to lower energy-intensive industries will justify cuts to the climate and transformation fund.
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Trump backs MyPillow's Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor
Lindell, a longtime ally of the president, formerly sought the chairmanship of the Republican National Committee (RNC), but lost out to Ronna McDaniel.
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Musk likely broke the law when he promised voters payouts, Wisconsin board concludes
Prosecutors have the option of bringing criminal charges for violating state laws that prohibit people from bribing voters.
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Trump reverses ICE policy halting most traffic stops
Trump praised the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and said traffic stops are key to effective enforcement of immigration laws.
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Constitutional alarm raised after DOJ records reveal Jack Smith got private texts from 44 lawmakers
Records released by Senate oversight committees reveal that Jack Smith’s investigative team bypassed internal filter teams to view the text messages of 44 lawmakers during the Trump probe
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Trump warns Iran that next targets will be power plants and bridges if no deal is reached
Trump warned Iran that the conflict will end when “I say it’s enough,” and that “energy targets” are next on his list. Iranian bridges and power plants will be struck next week if no deal is reached.
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Jack Smith reviewed texts of more than 40 congressmen, DOJ records show
In 2022, then-Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith to handle its investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents after he announced his third presidential campaign.