Section

Politics

Federal, state, and local politics; elections; policy

Daily Mail

Restore Britain reinstates member after backlash

Restore Britain has reinstated James Munro, a member from Dundee, after receiving backlash from party supporters. Munro will continue his role as a member and activist within the party.

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The Daily Beast

California Governor Proposes 100% Tax on Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund

California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a 100% tax on any funds received by Californians from Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, aiming to prevent taxpayer money from benefiting Trump supporters. This proposal follows a similar initiative in New York and is part of ongoing legal scrutiny regarding the fund's legitimacy.

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Washington Examiner

Treasury Department Reimposes Sanctions on Francesca Albanese

The U.S. Treasury Department has reinstated sanctions against Francesca Albanese, the U.N. special rapporteur on Palestinian territories, after briefly removing her from the sanctions list. The sanctions freeze her U.S.-linked assets and restrict business dealings with her, following accusations of political actions against the U.S. and Israel.

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Guardian — US

US Justice Department Opens Criminal Inquiry into E. Jean Carroll

The US Justice Department has launched a criminal inquiry into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Donald Trump of sexual assault. The investigation focuses on potential perjury during her 2022 deposition in civil lawsuits against Trump.

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apnews.com

Trump Administration Directs Prosecutors to Halt Investigations into Venezuelan Leader Delcy Rodríguez

The Trump administration has directed federal prosecutors to halt investigations into Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela's acting President, as part of efforts to stabilize relations with the country. Rodríguez has been a target of U.S. law enforcement since 2018 but has not been charged with any crimes. Critics have raised concerns about the administration's favorable treatment of her amidst ongoing allegations of corruption.

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New York Times — Politics

Massie and Greene Meet in Costa Rica for Fishing and Political Discussions

Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene, both Republican critics of President Trump, met in Costa Rica for a fishing trip and political discussions. Massie lost his House primary election recently, and Greene has resigned from her congressional position.

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New York Times — US

Massie and Greene Meet in Costa Rica for Discussions

Thomas Massie and Marjorie Taylor Greene, both Republican figures, met in Costa Rica following Massie's recent primary loss and Greene's resignation from Congress. Their discussions occurred in a tropical environment.

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Guardian — US

California Governor Newsom Proposes 100% Tax on Trump Fund Payouts

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced a proposal to impose a 100% tax on payouts from Donald Trump's $1.776 billion fund. The fund aims to compensate alleged victims of lawfare and weaponization, but the criteria for eligibility have not been clearly defined.

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The Hill

Former judges request court to review Trump's IRS settlement

A bipartisan group of former federal judges has requested that a federal court reopen President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS. They claim that the administration circumvented legal processes by negotiating a settlement and creating a fund for affected individuals.

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Washington Post — Politics

U.S. Targets Drone Launch Site Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran

The U.S. has targeted a drone launch site as part of its military operations. President Trump indicated differing perspectives on the status of negotiations with Iran, suggesting that an agreement to conclude the war was close, despite his recent remarks.

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Guardian — US

Criminal Investigation Opened into E. Jean Carroll by Trump's Justice Department

The Justice Department is investigating E. Jean Carroll for potential perjury related to civil lawsuits against Donald Trump, who was previously found liable for sexually abusing her. Trump is also set to hold a cabinet meeting, while Democratic attorneys general faced access issues at a roundtable event.

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The Daily Beast

National Park Entrance Fees Fund Renovations in Washington, D.C.

National park visitors are funding renovation projects in Washington, D.C., with approximately $67 million from entrance fees allocated for this purpose. The funding is primarily directed towards repairs of fountains and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which has raised concerns among some conservation groups about the lack of funding for other urgent maintenance needs across the country.

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