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Trump said that he would sell F-35 aircraft to Saudi Arabia on the eve of the Crown Prince’s visit to Washington

Trump said that he would sell F-35 aircraft to Saudi Arabia on the eve of the Crown Prince’s visit to Washington

πŸš€ Read this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,F-35 planes,Mohammed bin salman,saudi arabia πŸ“Œ Main takeaway: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” President Donald Trump said Monday he will sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as he praised the kingdom for its strong partnership with the United States. This announcement came on the eve of the upcoming visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington, his first to the United States in more than seven years. β€œI would say we would,” Trump said when asked if he would sell the planes to Saudi…
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter in contrast to the Trump-Epstein files

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter in contrast to the Trump-Epstein files

πŸš€ Discover this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Political Stakes,Politics Monday βœ… Main takeaway: Amna Nawaz: The week is shaping up to be a busy one on Capitol Hill after President Trump's retraction of the Epstein files.To discuss that and more, we now turn to Monday's policy duo. That's The Cook Policy Report's Amy Walter with NPR's Amy Walter and Tamara Keith, who joins us tonight from Salt Lake City.Good to see you both. Amy Walter, Cook Political Report: Welcome.(crosstalk) Amna Nawaz: So, Tam, I'll start with you because, as you heard Lisa report earlier,…
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Epstein offers an expected vote in the House on Tuesday after Trump’s surprise U-turn

Epstein offers an expected vote in the House on Tuesday after Trump’s surprise U-turn

πŸš€ Check out this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: πŸ’‘ Main takeaway: Jeff Bennett: Welcome to the News Hour.The House of Representatives is preparing to vote on a bill that would force the Justice Department to release its files in the case of the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after an apparent U-turn from the White House. Amna Nawaz: President Trump is now urging his party to move forward with the vote after a few key Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure.Congressional correspondent Lisa Desjardins begins our coverage. Lisa Desjardins: Last night from…
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Trump proposes possible talks with Venezuela, but leaves military action on the table

Trump proposes possible talks with Venezuela, but leaves military action on the table

πŸš€ Check out this insightful post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,nicolas maduro,venezuela πŸ“Œ Main takeaway: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” President Donald Trump on Monday did not rule out military action against Venezuela despite floating a possible diplomatic overture with leader Nicolas Maduro, who insisted that the U.S. military buildup and strikes on alleged drug boats near his South American country are aimed at pushing him from office. Trump reiterated that he would "likely talk" with Maduro, but stressed that he did not rule out the possibility of military action on Venezuelan territory. Read more: All…
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The United Nations approves an American plan that allows the deployment of an international force to stabilize Gaza

The United Nations approves an American plan that allows the deployment of an international force to stabilize Gaza

πŸ”₯ Discover this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: palestine,U.N. Security Council,United Nations,war in gaza πŸ“Œ Key idea: UNITED NATIONS (AP) β€” The United Nations Security Council on Monday approved a U.S. plan for Gaza that allows an international stabilization force to provide security in the devastated area and envisions a possible future path to an independent Palestinian state. Russia, which circulated a competing resolution, abstained from voting along with China by 13 votes to zero. The United States and other countries hoped that Moscow would not use its veto power in the most powerful body…
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In letter to Bondi, Fed’s Lisa Cook says mortgage fraud allegations against her are ‘baseless’

In letter to Bondi, Fed’s Lisa Cook says mortgage fraud allegations against her are ‘baseless’

πŸ’₯ Explore this awesome post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,Federal reserve,lisa cook,Pam Bondi βœ… Key idea: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday, lawyers for Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook disputed a Trump administration official's claims that she committed mortgage fraud. President Donald Trump used the accusation as a basis for seeking her dismissal, marking the first time a president has sought to fire a Federal Reserve governor in the central bank's 112-year history. The letter is Cook's first response to an August criminal referral by Bill Bolt,…
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The Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten Trump’s tough faΓ§ade of political immunity

The Epstein files and affordability concerns threaten Trump’s tough faΓ§ade of political immunity

πŸš€ Discover this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,epstein files,jeffrey epstein πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” President Donald Trump's veneer of political impunity is beginning to crack as he struggles to find his footing on Americans' concerns about affordability and fails to quell a campaign by dissident Republicans to release more files from the Jeffrey Epstein case. The dual challenge, coming so soon after Democratic victories in recent elections and ahead of next year's midterm campaigns that will determine control of Congress, represents a troubling situation for a president who…
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Trump said he doesn’t care about the Epstein files. What’s the next step in pushing for their release?

Trump said he doesn’t care about the Epstein files. What’s the next step in pushing for their release?

✨ Explore this must-read post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,epstein files,jeffrey epstein βœ… Key idea: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” The House is moving toward a vote on a bill to force the Justice Department to release case files it collected on the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, prompting a months-long effort by President Donald Trump and Republican leaders to thwart the effort. Demands for more disclosure of the sex trafficking investigation into Epstein, which began years ago, have returned with force since the House returned to Washington after a nearly two-month absence during the government shutdown.…
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Fetterman returned home after his fall and was hospitalized

Fetterman returned home after his fall and was hospitalized

πŸ’₯ Read this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: John Fetterman,pennslyvania,senate πŸ’‘ Here’s what you’ll learn: WASHINGTON (AP) β€” Sen. John Fetterman says he has returned home to his family in Pennsylvania after being hospitalized for what his office said was an episode of ventricular fibrillation that caused him to feel dizzy and fall during an early morning walk Thursday. Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat, posted a photo Saturday on Channel X showing the after effects on his nose and forehead, saying, "After 20 stitches and a full recovery, I'm back home" with his wife, Gisele, and…
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The Republican state lawmaker from Indiana who opposed Trump’s redistricting push has fallen victim to a beating

The Republican state lawmaker from Indiana who opposed Trump’s redistricting push has fallen victim to a beating

πŸ”₯ Discover this trending post from PBS NewsHour - Politics πŸ“– πŸ“‚ Category: Donald Trump news,greg goode,indiana,swatting πŸ’‘ Key idea: An Indiana lawmaker who resisted President Donald Trump's push to have Republicans redraw the state's congressional boundaries was the victim of a phone call Sunday that brought sheriff's deputies to his home. The call, in which someone reported a fake emergency at state Sen. Greg Judd's home in Terre Haute, came hours after Trump criticized the lawmaker and another state senator for opposing his plan. Trump is trying to persuade Republican-led states across the country to aggressively redraw congressional maps…
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