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European allies step up plans for future Ukraine stabilization force, with US attending meeting

Countries prepared to provide troops for a future stabilization force in Ukraine have agreed to set up a headquarters in Paris to facilitate a rapid deployment after the war ends

The Independent UK

VA ditches plans to cut 83,000 workers after outcry

The Department of Veterans Affairs has rowed back against DOGE-inspired reduction in the workforce after angry backlash, saying it no longer believes such a significant downsizing is necessary after all

The Independent UK

Emil Bove’s confirmation hearing was a travesty

Trump’s judicial nominee Emil Bove echoed a Mafia code of silence as Senate Republicans shielded him from scrutiny.

The Guardian - US

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Funding of Olympic sports a bargaining chip as NCAA seeks antitrust help, AP sources say

College sports leaders seeking antitrust and other protections from Congress have a potential bargaining chip: School assurances that they will provide funding for their increasingly imperiled Olympic programs, by far the biggest pipeline of talent for Team USA

The Independent UK

Trump’s top DOJ enforcer Emil Bove says he’s not a ‘henchman’ as he denies bombshell whistleblower claims

Pam Bondi’s chief deputy won’t deny telling prosecutors to say ‘f*** you’ to judges

The Independent UK

Former Trump attorney faces contentious hearing on judicial bid - Roll Call

“I’m not anyone’s henchman. I’m not an enforcer,” said Emil Bove at his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing.

Roll Call

‘I have never seen such open corruption’: Trump’s crypto deals and loosening of rules shock observers

After courtship with crypto industry, president now profits immensely from a sector he once said ‘seems like a scam’

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How Congress buried sex-abuse report

Republicans in DC have done nothing on the youth sports crisis — but Democrats have been no better

Salon

Tariffs, Ukraine war to top agenda as Trump huddles with German chancellor - Roll Call

President Trump and German Chancellor Merz will talk tariffs, automobiles and Russia-Ukraine when they meet at the White House on Thursday.

Roll Call

EU confident it will avoid 500% tariffs from US Senate sanctions bill against Russia

The bill promoted by Senators Graham and Blumenthal would impose 500% tariffs on all countries, including those in Europe, that buy Russian energy.

Euronews

Ursula von der Leyen backs 'bone-crushing' US Senate bill to sanction Russia

The Senate bill envisions 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian fossil fuels. If applied as intended, it would target several EU countries.

Euronews

Lindsey Graham Threatens China With 500% Tariff If It Continues Buying 'Cheap Russian Oil' to 'Fuel Putin's War Machine'

US Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal are proposing a bill that would impose a 500% tariff on any country that does business with Russia, including China.

Latin Times

Democrats struggle to check Trump moves on plane, meme coin - Roll Call

Democrats are trying to stop President Donald Trump from what they see as potential violations of a constitutional clause.

Roll Call

New US Senate bill could wreck Russia, but also damage the EU economy

In a bid to isolate Moscow, a new bill in the US Senate threatens to impose 500% tariffs on any country that buys Russian fossil fuels. If implemented as intended, the plan could ravage several EU countries.

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US, Boeing Reach Deal To Resolve MAX Criminal Case

The Justice Department said Friday it reached a preliminary agreement with Boeing to settle a long-running criminal probe into deadly 737 MAX crashes, drawing condemnation from some crash victim families.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s cryptocurrency endeavor caps a political career filled with conflicts of interest

Trump’s foray into cryptocurrency involves him leveraging his presidency for personal gain and operating in an industry he has power over

The Guardian - US

Top buyers of Trump-sponsored crypto win exclusive dinner with president

Contest for $TRUMP meme coin has prompted accusations of president boosting family business and foreign influence

The Guardian - US

Why is Saudi Arabia at the Gold Cup? It’s the latest in the Kingdom’s soft power campaign

The Middle Easterners come Stateside this summer for a regional tournament appearance enabled by sportswashing

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Roll Call

Trump gives up on Ed Martin pick for US attorney in DC - Roll Call

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would pull Ed Martin’s nomination to be U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

Roll Call

Trump to nominate Mike Waltz as UN ambassador

President Donald Trump has removed Mike Waltz as national security adviser and instead will nominate him for United Nations ambassador.

The Independent UK

Democrats accuse Elon Musk of using DOGE position to save billions in tax liabilities

Musk’s role in DOGE ‘may allow him to evade oversight, derail investigations, and make litigation disappear whenever he so chooses—on his terms and at his command,’ the Democrats wrote

The Guardian - US

Trump weakens US defenses against foreign interference as risks rise

Senate finds efforts by Saudi Arabia and others to meddle in US policy growing in ‘scope, sophistication and reach’

The Independent UK

Senate Democrats looking to block Trump nominees over administration’s ‘lawlessness’

Move follows bipartisan support for some Trump Cabinet picks, including Marco Rubio

Roll Call

How two veteran lawmakers sum up parties’ views on Trump’s economic agenda - Roll Call

Veteran lawmakers’ differing views shows how far apart many Republican and Democratic members are on Trump's economic agenda.

Roll Call

Musk conflict complaints appear moot with Trump in charge - Roll Call

Complaints about Elon Musk’s potential conflicts of interest won't go before independent watchdog agencies.

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