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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Euronews

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.

International Business Times

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

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

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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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

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

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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.

The Guardian - US

Democrats demand investigation into Musk over possible criminal corruption

Leading figures urge Pam Bondi to examine ‘Mr Musk’s activities at the FAA’ amid conflict-of-interest concerns

International Business Times

Weather Agency Plans Firing 1,000 Employees, VA Layoffs May Begin In June Amid Democratic Outcry

The NOAA is reportedly planning to lay off over a thousand personnel after it already fired 1,300 workers, and the VA is looking to pursue its plan of laying off some 80,000 workers as early as June.

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Trump hit a law firm with an executive order severely limiting the government from working with it. The same firm represented Hillary Clinton's campaign

A spokesperson for the law firm called it “patently unlawful.”

The Independent UK

Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo

The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning an “aggressive” reorganization that includes cutting 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency that provides health care for retired military members

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Sen. Blumenthal: Filibuster Preserves Democracy

Senator Blumenthal defends the filibuster as a crucial tool for democracy amidst political challenges.

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