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Texas Republicans in Congress scaled back town halls during summer recess amid criticism over Trump megabill

Some who did host public events were interrupted by protesters and heckled for their support of President Donald Trump and his signature legislation.

The Texas Tribune

DOJ Officer Caught Saying They Will Remove All Republicans In Epstein List, But Leave The Democrats

Undercover video reveals DOJ's Joseph Schnitt claiming Epstein list will favor Democrats, redact Republicans

International Business Times UK

Zohran Mamdani Challenges Trump To A Public Debate On SNAP Cuts In NYC, Tax Breaks For The Wealthy: 'Let's Cut Out The Middle Man'

Zohran Mamdani, the leading candidate for the New York mayoral election, has thrown down the gauntlet to President Donald Trump, challenging him to a public debate.

Benzinga

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Trump administration investigates Medicaid spending on immigrants in Democratic states

The Trump administration is investigating Medicaid spending in at least six Democratic-led states that provide comprehensive health coverage to poor and disabled immigrants living in the U.S. without permanent legal status

The Independent UK

Trump stares down dangerous economic doom loop

Trump is in danger of getting trapped in the same dynamic that doomed Biden.

Axios

Trump orders Pentagon to be rebranded as Department of War

Pete Hegseth, who has served as Defence Secretary since January, posted the words "DEPARTMENT OF WAR" on X on Thursday night

Evening Standard

Trump Orders Pentagon Rebranded As 'Department Of War' Because Department Of Defense Is 'Too Defensive'

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Friday to let the Pentagon use the name "Department of War" for the Department of Defense, a White House official confirmed to Reuters on Thursday.

Benzinga

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US Department of Defense to be renamed ‘Department of War’: Report

President Donald Trump recently said ‘defence is too defensive’ as the US wants ‘to be offensive too’.

Al Jazeera

Cooling US Jobs Market In Focus As Political Scrutiny Heats Up

US employment data on Friday is expected to confirm a cooled labor market, as companies pull back on hiring amid continued uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tariffs.

International Business Times

Pete Buttigieg Slams Trump Administration For Canceling Biden-Era Rule To Compensate Passengers For Flight Disruptions: 'Our Billionaire President…'

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has slammed the Trump administration's decision to cancel a Biden-era rule that allowed passengers to be compensated by carriers for flight disruptions.

Benzinga

Robert F. Kennedy Took Fire From Both Republicans And Democrats Over Vaccine Overhauls: GOP Senators Defend Trump's Operation Warp Speed

Secretary for Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faced bipartisan backlash during a combative Senate hearing on Thursday, as both Republicans and Democrats criticized his controversial vaccine policies and the abrupt firing of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez.

Benzinga

Amid Trump's White House Rose Garden Event Snub, Elon Musk Says He Was Invited But 'Unfortunately Could Not Attend'

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk says that he was invited to the Rose Garden event at the White House by President Donald Trump, but he wouldn't be able to attend.

Benzinga

Texas Republican Party sues state to end open primaries

Currently, any Texas voter can cast a ballot in GOP primaries. The party wants to limit eligibility to registered members.

The Texas Tribune

Trump’s LA national guard deployment cost taxpayers $120m, Newsom says

California governor condemns decision to deploy troops in response to anti-Ice protests as ‘waste, fraud and abuse’

The Guardian - US

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Trump expected to order rebrand of Pentagon as ‘Department of War’

Move is attempt to formalize name change without an act of Congress, as US president says: ‘We’re just going to do it’

The Independent UK

Trump administration targets Boston in latest sanctuary city lawsuit

The Trump administration has sued the city of Boston and its leaders, aiming to invalidate policies seen as interfering with immigration enforcement

International Business Times

Trump Signs Order To Lower US Tariffs On Japan Autos To 15%

US President Donald Trump signed an order Thursday to lower tariffs on Japanese autos, as Washington moves to implement its trade pact negotiated with Tokyo.

The Guardian - US

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail can stay open, appeals court says

Move puts on hold federal judge’s order last month to close Florida immigration facility

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The Independent UK

Joseph McNeil, who helped sparked a protest movement at a North Carolina lunch counter, dies at 83

Joseph McNeil, a key figure in the civil rights movement, has died at 83

Benzinga

Trump's $13 Billion Mistake: President Could Have Bought Dallas Cowboys For $50 Million

President Donald Trump's wealth has increased in recent years, with a big gain thanks to his stake in Trump Media Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) and his family's cryptocurrency ventures. Things may have been different if Trump acquired an NFL team in 1980 with his wealth likely worth significantly more and his…

The Guardian - AU

Wong responds to Andrews photo; proposed Harbour Bridge march headed to court – as it happened

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Reason

Can American Citizens (e.g., Rosie O'Donnell) Lose Their Citizenship?

Yes, but only if they intend to relinquish it (or, if they are naturalized citizens and committed fraud during the naturalization process).

The Independent UK

Demolition for new White House ballroom doesn't need approval, Trump-appointed commission head says

The head of the National Capital Planning Commission says crews can start demolishing parts of the White House for a new ballroom without needing approval

The Guardian - US

FBI took iPhones, folders and USB drives in raid on John Bolton’s home

In newly released court documents, investigators list items seized from home of Trump’s ex-national security adviser

The Independent UK

FBI seized phones, computer equipment, folders during search of Bolton's home, records show

The FBI seized phones, computer equipment and typed documents from the home of John Bolton as part of an investigation into whether President Donald Trump's first-term national security adviser mishandled government secrets

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