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The Hill

Supreme Court does not review gun industry challenge to New York law

The Supreme Court has chosen not to hear a challenge from the gun industry against a New York law that allows lawsuits for harms caused by the unlawful use of firearms. The National Shooting Sports Foundation and other companies had appealed a lower court's decision.

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Wired

DOJ Claims xAI Is Important for National Security in NAACP Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has stated that xAI's gas turbines are crucial for military operations in its defense against a lawsuit filed by the NAACP regarding environmental pollution. The DOJ's argument emphasizes the company's significance to national security.

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Washington Examiner

JD Vance Responds to Obama’s Criticism of Trump-Iran Deal

Vice President JD Vance addressed former President Barack Obama's criticism of the Trump-Iran deal, emphasizing support from Gulf Arab states for the current agreement. Vance clarified that the deal does not involve U.S. payments to Iran and highlighted the conditions under which other countries might invest in Iran's economy.

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notus.org

Senate Republicans Await Details on Iran Deal

Senate Republicans are hesitant to support President Trump's emerging deal with Iran, citing a lack of details. Key senators expressed the need for Congressional approval and raised concerns about Iran's reliability. Some Senate Democrats are also calling for transparency from the White House regarding the agreement.

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Washington Examiner

Todd Blanche Meets with Senator Grassley Ahead of Attorney General Confirmation Hearing

Todd Blanche, the Acting Attorney General, met with Senator Chuck Grassley ahead of his confirmation hearing set for this summer. Grassley expressed support for Blanche, who faces opposition from Democrats and scrutiny regarding his past actions and Trump's proposed policies. The confirmation hearing is scheduled for July.

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Washington Post — Politics

Anthropic's AI Model Taken Offline Following Export Control Discussions

The Trump administration's discussions about export controls on Anthropic preceded the decision to take its AI model offline. This decision was influenced by a dispute over the company's technology sharing with a China-linked firm.

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New York Post

Federal Investigation of Jennifer Siebel Newsom's Finances Under Review

Federal investigators are looking into the financial and nonprofit activities of Jennifer Siebel Newsom, spouse of California Governor Gavin Newsom. The governor has accused President Donald Trump of using these probes for political reasons related to the upcoming presidential election.

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Washington Examiner

Trump Denies Claims of US Payment to Iran in Peace Deal

President Donald Trump has denied claims that the United States would pay Iran as part of a peace deal, specifically addressing speculation about a $300 billion reconstruction fund. Vice President JD Vance suggested the fund could be financed by Gulf states, contingent on Iran's compliance with its obligations. The peace deal reportedly includes Iran's agreement to hand over its enriched uranium and allow international inspections.

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democracydocket.com

Florida Supreme Court Issues Reprimand to Kenneth Chesebro, Does Not Suspend or Disbar

The Florida Supreme Court has decided not to suspend or disbar Kenneth Chesebro, a former Trump campaign lawyer who pleaded guilty to a felony related to the 'fake electors' scheme. Instead, the court issued a public reprimand and required him to attend ethics training, while dissenting Justice Labarga criticized the ruling as insufficient given the seriousness of Chesebro's misconduct.

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cnn.com

Gavin Newsom Claims Justice Department Investigation Involves Him and His Wife

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, following the indictment of his former chief of staff. A source indicated that there is no direct investigation into Newsom, but probes are ongoing into individuals connected to him. Newsom criticized former President Donald Trump, alleging political targeting.

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theguardian.com

UK Plans Social Media Ban for Under-16s Amid Industry Criticism

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a plan to ban social media access for individuals under 16, citing concerns over mental health and safety. Major tech companies have criticized the ban, arguing it may lead children to less safe platforms. The proposal has received support from many parents and campaigners advocating for child safety online.

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Al Jazeera English

Iran War Update: Trump Announces Electronic MoU with Tehran

Former President Donald Trump has stated that a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran has been signed electronically. This development has led to growing backlash in Israel, coinciding with reports of Iranian vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz after the US lifted its naval blockade.

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Washington Examiner

CIA Director Ratcliffe Expresses Doubts About Iran's Nuclear Concessions to Trump

CIA Director John Ratcliffe has expressed doubts to President Trump regarding Iran's willingness to make nuclear concessions as part of a deal to end the war. Despite the signing of a memorandum of understanding, skepticism remains within the intelligence community about Iran's commitments. The final negotiations are set to take place over the next 60 days, with potential implications for military escalation if a deal is not reached.

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