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The Hill

Attorney General Todd Blanche does not commit to DOJ independence from White House

Attorney General Todd Blanche did not assure that the Department of Justice would always operate independently from President Trump. He clarified that while the president has not asked him to target specific individuals for prosecution, he refrained from committing to complete independence from the White House.

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Axios

Attorney General Todd Blanche Discusses Trump's Influence on Prosecutions

Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated that he would consider President Trump's opinions on individual prosecutions, raising questions about the Justice Department's independence. In a recent interview, he clarified that while he respects Trump's views, he also expects to maintain legal disagreements with the president. Blanche's remarks come amid scrutiny of his ties to Trump following his confirmation as attorney general.

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Washington Examiner

Abdul El Sayed Responds to Trump’s Social Media Post

Abdul El Sayed, a Michigan Democrat, has responded to President Trump's social media post that criticized him and his wife. El Sayed, who won the Democratic primary for the Senate, will face Republican Mike Rogers in the upcoming election, with current polls showing a tight race.

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The Hill

Hakeem Jeffries States Opposition to DSA Agenda

Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader, expressed his opposition to the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America during a statement on Sunday. His comments follow a series of primary wins by democratic socialists and left-leaning candidates.

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Al Jazeera English

Kushner Meets Hamas Leaders in Egypt Regarding Gaza Plan

Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to discuss a plan for Gaza, focusing on the disarmament of the group. Diplomatic sources indicate that this is aimed at eliminating Hamas's potential future governance role in the region.

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Fox News — Latest

Berkeley Professor Raises Concerns Over Test-Blind Policies and Student Preparedness

Zvezdelina Stankova, a mathematics professor at UC Berkeley, has raised concerns about the university's test-blind admissions policies, stating that many students are unprepared for college-level mathematics. She reported a significant decline in math readiness among students since the elimination of standardized testing. Stankova and other faculty members are advocating for the reinstatement of SAT and ACT scores in admissions, highlighting the need for accurate assessments of student preparedness.

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The Daily Beast

Governor Beshear Criticizes Senator McConnell's Lack of Public Communication

Governor Andy Beshear has criticized Senator Mitch McConnell for not responding to his attempts to communicate and for remaining out of public view since June 14. Beshear emphasized the importance of McConnell's accountability to the people of Kentucky, while McConnell's team has stated he is recovering at home but has not provided any public updates.

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Washington Examiner

Colombian President Requests Suspension of U.S. Tariffs for Earthquake Recovery

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has asked U.S. President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs to aid recovery efforts following a devastating earthquake that killed at least 289 people. The U.S. has committed $26.5 million in aid, while search operations continue for missing individuals in affected cities.

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apnews.com

US Commander Visits USS Lincoln Amid Ongoing Middle East Negotiations

Admiral Brad Cooper, the U.S. Central Command chief, visited the USS Lincoln in the Arabian Sea amid ongoing military operations and concerns about crew welfare. Concurrently, U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner engaged in ceasefire talks with Hamas in Egypt, while Israel conducted military strikes in southern Lebanon and Gaza, resulting in casualties. Iran has also accused Qatar of detaining missing pilots, which Qatar denies.

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Fox News — Politics

Department of Homeland Security Investigates Nonprofit Linked to NYC Mayor

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating a nonprofit linked to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for potentially funding a sanctioned Palestinian group. The U.K.-based organization, known as PFF, reportedly has around $100 million in funding for anti-Israel initiatives. The investigation does not indicate any criminal wrongdoing.

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Fox News — Latest

Federal Investigation into Nonprofit Linked to NYC Mayor Over Financial Dealings

The Department of Homeland Security is investigating the nonprofit PFF, associated with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, for potentially funding a sanctioned Palestinian group. The organization reportedly has $100 million aimed at anti-Israel initiatives. The DHS has not commented on the investigation's specifics, which does not indicate any criminal wrongdoing.

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The Hill

Senator Cassidy Accuses RFK Jr. of Breaking Vaccine Schedule Pledge

Senator Bill Cassidy has accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking his promise not to alter the childhood vaccine schedule. This statement was made during an appearance on ABC News's "This Week," where Cassidy discussed Trump's executive order on the matter.

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Washington Post — Politics

Attorney General Comments on Independence of Justice Department

The new Attorney General has declined to pledge for an independent Justice Department and has voiced support for Jeanine Pirro. The Attorney General also confirmed the termination of the 'anti-weaponization' fund.

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PBS NewsHour

Kushner Meets with Hamas Leader to Discuss Gaza Road Map

Jared Kushner met with the leader of Hamas to discuss a U.S.-backed 15-point road map focused on disarming Hamas and facilitating Israeli withdrawal from war-affected Palestinian territories. A meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected next.

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