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Trump discusses Venezuela with advisers as Hegseth distances himself from second strike on suspected drug boat –as it happened

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Behind the Curtain: Volatility vortex

What the swing voter giveth, the swing voter abruptly taketh away.

Axios

Kevin Hassett Calls Fed Chair Nomination Talk A 'Rumor' But Says He'd Be 'Happy To Serve,' As Trump Hints At Decision

Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council (NEC) Director, addressed the speculation about his potential nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair by President Donald Trump.

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Scott Bessent Moves To 'Cut Off' These Tax Credits, Other Federal Benefits For 'Illegal Aliens'

Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, has revealed that the U.S. Treasury is taking steps to terminate federal benefits for “illegal aliens” amid President Donald Trump‘s directive to safeguard these benefits for U.S. citizens.

Benzinga

Bernie Sanders Says 530,000 Americans Go Bankrupt Paying Medical Bills Each Year — Attacks 'Unprecedented' Income And Wealth Inequality

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday again cited an estimate of 530,000 medical bankruptcies a year, saying it shows why his Medicare for All plan is urgently needed.

Benzinga

Karl Rove Warns Republicans: Lack Of Health Care Agenda Spells 'Deep Trouble' For The Party In 2026 Midterms

Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove cautioned that the GOP risks serious losses in the 2026 midterms if it fails to present a clear health care plan alongside a strong economic agenda.

Benzinga

Trump says he'll release MRI results after Walz claims president is "fading physically"

Trump said he had "no idea" what part of the body was scanned because it was "just an MRI," but the results were "perfect."

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Trump Sparks Fury After Freeing £1.6 Billion Ponzi-Scheme Mastermind Just 12 Days Into 7-Year Sentence

Donald Trump commuted Ponzi fraudster David Gentile's 7‑year sentence after just 12 days, sparking outrage from investors, legal experts, and public interest advocates.

International Business Times UK

Trump on Tariffs: 'Evil, American Hating Forces' Are Fighting Us at The Supreme Court

Donald Trump's tariff policies face a major test at the Supreme Court as justices weigh the president's authority to impose sweeping duties under the IEEPA.

International Business Times UK

GOP Will Lead Oversight On Reported Order From Pete Hegseth To Kill All Members Of Alleged Drug Vessels

Republican-led Committees in the House and the Senate announced they will conduct respective investigations regarding an alleged order from Defense Secretarty Pete Hegseth to kill all members of an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean

Latin Times

Ruben Gallego Slams Trump For Announcing Pardon Of Former Honduran President Convicted Of Drug Trafficking: 'This Doesn't Make Sense?'

Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed President Donald Trump for announcing he would pardon former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez, sentenced to 45 years in prison for drug trafficking last year in the U.S.

Latin Times

Trump Accused of Using 'Taxpayers' Dollars' on 'Personal Business' as He Launches 'Media Bias Tracker'

Critics question whether the new White House 'Media Bias Tracker' is being funded with taxpayer dollars — and highlight past court findings that Donald J. Trump misused nonprofit funds for personal and business purposes.

International Business Times UK

Trump grants clemency to executive convicted in fraud scheme – report

David Gentile had just begun to serve a seven-year sentence for role in $1.6bn scheme that defrauded thousands

The Guardian - US

A Border Patrol-led immigration crackdown is coming to southeast Louisiana. Here's what to know

Around 250 federal border agents plan to begin a monthslong immigration crackdown in southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi dubbed “Swamp Sweep.”

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The Guardian - US

Virginia Democrat flips seat in state legislature by taking on datacenters

John McAuliff won against a Republican by focusing on something affecting all his constituents: the cost of energy

International Business Times UK

$2,000 Stimulus Check: Why Trump's Proposed Payment Is 'Highly Unlikely' To Arrive Before 2026

Here's why President Trump's tariff dividend is 'highly unlikely' to arrive before 2026. Experts detail the $300 billion funding gap and warn against fraud.

The Guardian - US

‘We have become so divided’: Georgia district prepares for life after Marjorie Taylor Greene

Republicans and Democrats alike look to fill congressional firebrand’s House seat when she departs in 2026

Latin Times

7 in 10 of Migrants Now Skip Their Immigration Hearings Due to an Uptick in Courtroom Arrests

Before ICE increased arrests in immigration courts, one immigration judge that spoke to Border Report estimated that roughly 85 percent of people appeared for their hearings. Once courthouse detentions spread nationwide, she said attendance fell to about 30 percent.

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The Guardian - US

Gutting of key US watchdog could pave way for grave immigration abuses, experts warn

Former oversight officials alarmed by dismantling of DHS system that oversees complaints about civil rights harms

Benzinga

Trump Hints At Tax Cut, John Bolton Warns Of Peace Prize Ambitions And More: This Week in Politics

As the week comes to a close, here’s a look at some of the most significant stories that unfolded in the world of politics.

Benzinga

Trump Says Tariffs Have Made US 'Rich, Strong, Powerful And Safe:' 'We Have All The Cards'

President Donald Trump recently took to Truth Social to assert that tariffs have played a pivotal role in enhancing the United States’ economic and military prowess.

International Business Times UK

Biden Autopen: Why Donald Trump Wants to 'Boycott' Democrat Executive Orders

Donald Trump vows to cancel Joe Biden's autopen-signed orders as experts warn the plan has no legal basis and fuels wider political misinformation.

Benzinga

Pete Hegseth Denies Ordering 'Kill Everybody' Strikes As Senate Launches Investigation Into Controversial Caribbean Military Operations

On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected reports that he ordered all individuals on targeted Caribbean boats to be killed, as lawmakers move to investigate the legality of the operations.

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Trump Admin Boasts Affordability Wins As Egg Prices Plunge 86%, Housing Costs Fall Nearly 14%, Despite Rising Grocery Inflation

The Donald Trump administration is focusing on lowering the cost of living for Americans, highlighting selective wins in food and housing prices even as broader inflation continues to challenge households.

Benzinga

Trump's Approval Rating Hits Lowest Since Returning To Office, With Support Falling Among Republicans, Independents

President Donald Trump's approval rating has slipped to its lowest point since returning to office, with new polling showing cracks emerging among Republicans and independents as political and economic pressures intensify.

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