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Nationwide Protests Honor John Lewis, Target Trump

Demonstrators on Thursday will push for voting rights, social programs, civil liberties

(Newser) - Ample crowds are expected to gather across the US for "Good Trouble Lives On" protests on Thursday, marking five years since the death of civil rights icon John Lewis. Organizers expect crowds in more than 1,500 locations nationwide, with participants gathering to honor Lewis' legacy and to...

Report: US Destroyed Only One of Three Iran Nuclear Sites

Two other facilities remain damaged but could restart enrichment soon

(Newser) - A new US assessment of damage inflicted on nuclear enrichment sites in Iran concludes that only one of three was put out of commission for the long term, reports NBC News . The other two could conceivably be operating again in a matter of months. NBC's report is based...

In One Sense, Trump Got Done in 5 Months What Took Biden 4 Years

He's ordered nearly as many airstrikes as his predecessor in much less time

(Newser) - Donald Trump entered his current term in the White House touting ambitions to be a "peacemaker" president, pledging an end to America's often drawn-out conflicts. Yet within his first six months, the Independent reports that Trump's administration has launched at least 529 airstrikes across Africa, the...

Johnson Breaks With Trump on Epstein Files

'You should put everything out there, let the people decide it'

(Newser) - House Speaker Mike Johnson is urging the Justice Department to make public all its files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Johnson also wants Attorney General Pam Bondi to clarify her previous comments about possessing a so-called "client list" tied to Epstein's network, Politico reports. "It's a...

Trump Makes Surprise Call to BBC, Spills on Putin, NATO

US president says he's 'disappointed' in Russian leader: 'I trust almost nobody'

(Newser) - In a somewhat unexpected phone interview with the BBC, President Trump said he's "disappointed but not done" with Russia's Vladimir Putin, adding, "I trust almost nobody"—a comment delivered shortly after Washington announced new weapons shipments to Ukraine and threatened tariffs on Russia if...

Greene Pushes Back as Trump Shifts on Ukraine Weapons Plan

Georgia congresswoman says new plan to speed up deliveries breaks key 'America First' promise

(Newser) - Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is sounding the alarm over President Trump's latest plan to accelerate weapons deliveries to Ukraine, warning that it violates the anti-interventionist promises she and other Republicans made to voters. In an interview on Monday with the New York Times , Greene insisted that Trump's...

It's 'Crypto Week' at the House of Representatives

Lawmakers weigh new rules for stablecoins, digital assets, and CBDCs

(Newser) - In a dramatic turn for digital currency, the US House is dedicating the coming week to "Crypto Week," with a series of bills that could reshape how Americans pay, save, and invest, Axios reports. Once sidelined by Wall Street, cryptocurrency now finds itself at the center of...

Sources Raise Concerns About FBI's Use of Polygraph Tests

Agents face questions about criticism, leaks, and internal dissent

(Newser) - The FBI has intensified its use of polygraph tests under Director Kash Patel, moving beyond traditional security checks to questions about employees' personal views of Patel himself. According to multiple sources who spoke to the New York Times , senior officials have been asked in both interviews and polygraph sessions...

Trump to Leader of English-Speaking Country: Great English

President's praise of his Liberian counterpart has sparked backlash

(Newser) - President Trump drew criticism after praising Liberian President Joseph Boakai's command of English during a White House meeting with African leaders Wednesday, CNN reports. Trump asked Boakai how he learned to speak "so beautifully," seemingly unaware that English is Liberia's official language and that Boakai...

Secret Service Suspended 6 After Assassination Attempt

Agency cites leadership gaps, operational failures after assassination attempt

(Newser) - The Secret Service suspended six employees without pay following last year's assassination attempt on President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, CBS News reports. The penalties ranged from 10 to 42 days of unpaid leave, and upon their return, the staffers were assigned to less sensitive...

Sources Say Trump Is Mulling a Big Move on Ukraine Defense

US said to be considering sending another Patriot air-defense system to Kyiv

(Newser) - Amid renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine, the White House is weighing whether to send Kyiv another coveted Patriot air-defense system—a move that could signal a major shift in US military support and put pressure on Moscow. Two officials tell the Wall Street Journal the Trump administration has asked...

TikTok Agreement Is Close, Trump Says

China will be brought into talks this week, president says

(Newser) - A deal is nearly in place for an American company to acquire the US operations of TikTok, President Trump said, adding that he expects to bring China into the talks this week. Speaking to reporters Friday night on Air Force One, Trump stated that talks with China to approve...

Trump Says Jerome Powell Should 'Resign Immediately'

President echoes call for Fed chair to be investigated

(Newser) - President Trump has once again called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to step down, this time saying Powell should "resign immediately." The demand, made Wednesday on social media, marks an escalation after Trump's earlier suggestions that Powell leave the post, the New York Times reports....

Pentagon Offers Latest 'Confusing' Remarks on Iran

Spokesperson says nuclear program has been set back by about 2 years

(Newser) - Pentagon officials are now saying the recent US military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites have set the country's nuclear program back by about two years, a less sweeping assessment than President Trump's earlier claim that the strikes "obliterated" Tehran's nuclear capabilities, the Wall Street Journal...

Iran's 'Robert' Threatens New Leak of Trump Allies' Emails

Iranian hackers claim 100GB of emails from Trump's inner circle

(Newser) - Iran-linked hackers, collectively known as "Robert," say they may release more emails stolen from aides and associates of President Trump. The group previously leaked documents from Trump's campaign during the 2024 US election and now claim to have about 100 gigabytes of emails sourced from people...

In Intercepted Call, Iran Officials Speculate About US Strikes

Leaked intelligence reveals officials wondering why US strikes were not more damaging

(Newser) - Intercepted conversations among top Iranian officials indicate that the recent US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites caused less damage than the officials expected, contradicting President Trump's claims of "obliteration." Four people familiar with the intercepted Iranian communications anonymously shared the information with the Washington Post...

Senators Diverge Sharply After Classified Iran Briefing

Meanwhile, IAEA head says strikes did 'enormous damage'

(Newser) - Senators emerged deeply divided after a classified briefing on US strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities Thursday, with sharp disagreements over whether the attacks dealt a crippling blow or left key questions unresolved. The briefing, meant to clarify the extent of damage and next steps, instead highlighted partisan splits...

60 Arrests at US Capitol During Veterans Protest

Cops say demonstrators pushed through bike racks set up by police as a barrier

(Newser) - About 60 people were arrested outside the US Capitol on Friday evening after a protest escalated, according to Capitol Police. The incident began when a group of about 75 demonstrators, initially gathered peacefully at the Supreme Court, moved toward the Capitol. Police had set up bike racks as a...

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's Latest Move Against Harvard

School files a legal challenge, and judge issues temporary restraining order

(Newser) - Harvard is fighting the Trump administration's latest attempt to block it from enrolling international students, filing a legal challenge to President Trump's order Thursday, the AP reports. The university claims the order is illegal retaliation against the school because it has refused to comply with White House demands,...

Trump Orders Probe Into Biden's Autopen Use

The move comes amid ongoing questions about Biden's mental fitness while in office

(Newser) - President Trump has ordered an official inquiry into whether former President Biden's administration used an autopen—a machine that replicates signatures—to sign important presidential documents, such as pardons and judicial appointments. In a memo sent Wednesday night, Trump instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi and White House counsel...

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