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Trump official declines to call January 6 an ‘attack’, describing ‘protests and such’

Don Berthiaume, Trump nominee for inspector general at justice department, pressed by senators amid confirmation

The Guardian - US

Senators want a briefing as Trump touts Iran ‘deal’

President Donald Trump used a press conference at the end of the G7 summit Wednesday in France to laud a war-ending pact with Iran, as senators back home criticized a lack of information about the deal and questioned his declaration the previous day that U.S. relations with Iran are “normalized.”…

Roll Call

GOP VA Bill: Unions Warn New Package Triggers Distraction That Veterans Pay For

The GOP VA Bill, a new veterans package, faces criticism from Democrats and unions for potential benefit cuts and workplace changes, sparking a debate over veterans' care and rights.

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ICE Fast-Tracked Its Officer Training to Speed Up Deportations and Has Now Quietly Admitted It Was 'Insufficient'

ICE has extended its officer training programme after fatal shootings and whistleblower complaints revealed inadequate training.

International Business Times UK

Administration plans intensive, year-round construction schedule for Trump's triumphal arch

A new report by the National Park Service says construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round, as officials push to complete the project within three years

The Independent UK

Bill Introduced in Congress To Codify the First Amendment Right To Film the Feds and Sue for Violations

Civil liberties groups say recording the police is core First Amendment activity. The Right to Record Act of 2026 would create a right to sue federal officers who violate it.

Reason

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky fears ‘massive’ new attack while Putin reacts to Romania drone strike

Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building

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Gamification and memes lure young people to sports wagering apps, prediction markets

Some sports wagering platforms, as well as popular prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket, are touting their availability to users starting at 18 despite most U.S. states restricting gambling to 21 and older

The Independent UK

Iran Moved Hundreds Of Millions Through Binance Despite Sanctions Scrutiny: Report

A network tied to Iranian businessman Babak Zanjani reportedly processed roughly $850 million in transactions through Binance through late 2025.

International Business Times

Republicans block amendment to stop Jan 6 child predators getting their million-dollar Trump payout

Your tax dollars at work!

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Elizabeth Warren seeks information on Meta’s latest stablecoin plans in letter to Mark Zuckerberg

The senator called Meta’s lack of transparency “troubling”

Fortune

What Is GUARD Act? New Bill Would Require Americans to Submit ID or Face Scan to Use AI Chatbots

The GUARD Act, advancing in the US Senate, mandates age verification for AI chatbot users, raising privacy concerns and potential industry impacts.

International Business Times UK

‘Have to review the actual wording’: In a terrifying moment for the country, Trump’s judicial nominees refuse to stand by the Constitution

They made it very clear who they're actually going to serve.

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'Israel First, America Last', Iran FM Claims US War Costs Have Hit £79B as He Accuses the Pentagon of Lying to Taxpayers

Iran's foreign minister claims the US has understated the cost of the war on Iran, alleging it has cost £79bn, four times the Pentagon's reported figure.

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The Independent UK

Troops at polling sites and true cost of Iran war: Key takeaways from Hegseth’s clash in the Senate

Secretary again on the defensive as Democratic senators demand answers on Middle East conflict

Roll Call

Ban on kids’ companion chatbots advanced by Senate committee

Providers of artificial intelligence companion chatbots would need to verify users’ ages and ban minors from the companions under a bill that advanced unanimously in a Senate committee Thursday. The Judiciary Committee voted 22-0 to approve the bill, which would make it a crime to knowingly provide a chatbot that…

The Guardian - US

US gambling addiction is ‘out of control’ as betting markets boom, policy expert warns

The gambling crisis ‘demands a public health response’ and should be regulated like alcohol or tobacco, expert says

Fortune

Senator presses DOJ and Treasury over status of Binance monitors after $1.7 billion in Iran-linked crypto flows

As part of its 2023 plea deal, the world’s largest crypto exchange agreed to have two separate firms oversee its operations for three years.

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Republicans attach transgender issues to voter ID push

President Donald Trump turbocharged a Republican push for a voter ID and election overhaul bill known as the SAVE America Act, sparking a high-profile debate over the future of elections, proof of citizenship and an end to many mail-in ballots. At the same time, Trump tacked on completely unrelated legislation…

Reason

Democrats and Republicans Both Want To Regulate AI. They Just Can't Agree on How.

As lawmakers of both major parties hustle to regulate their preferred villains, they're losing sight of the big picture. The possible gains to humanity from AI are enormous.

The Independent UK

ICE released an Afghan interpreter after three months in detention. Now officers have arrested his teenage son

After the Trump administration tried to deport his father to ‘near certain death’ in his home country, ICE is coming for his son, senator says

The Guardian - US

US senators rebuke Ticketmaster for raising fees after hidden charge crackdown: ‘Bait and switch’

Richard Blumenthal says Ticketmaster acts like it has ‘get-out-of-jail-free card’ as records show company upping fees to avoid losses

Sports Illustrated

Why the Connecticut Sun's Move to Houston Has Raised Questions From WNBA World

The New England region will soon be without a W team.

The Mary Sue

Trump’s chilling ‘fertile territory for ICE’ claim unleashes a new airport nightmare, but the untold agenda behind it is even more shocking

President Donald Trump has openly called airports “fertile territory” for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, who began deploying across the country on Monday to supposedly aid with security. This move comes as security lines are growing longer thanks to a shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS),…

The Independent UK

Cost of Noem’s makeup and horse rental for her $143 million ad that led to her ouster is revealed

The taxpayer footed the bill for nearly $4,000 worth of hair and makeup services for Noem, financial records show

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