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Trump gets birthday wish with Iran deal: What to know
In today’s issue: President Trump got his wish as he celebrated his 80th birthday on Sunday, announcing that the U.S. and Iran have reached a deal to bring an end to the 108-day-old war. “Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait
Transcript: Trump Erupts at Jamie Raskin—and Hands Dems Midterm Weapon
The following is a lightly edited transcript of the June 15 episode of the Daily Blast podcast. Listen to it here . Greg Sargent: This is The Daily Blast from The New Republic , produced and presented by the DSR Network. I’m your host, Greg Sargent. Donald Trump just exploded
Why the Trump Administration Is Obsessed With Kilmar Ábrego García
Last month, a federal judge tossed the federal criminal case against Kilmar Ábrego G arc í a, the Maryland man who became nationally known last year after the Trump administration acknowledged having illegally deported him to the CECOT mega-prison in El Salvador along with a
Warsh faces bind between Trump, inflation after scorching new report
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing a major challenge ahead of his first monetary policy meeting leading the central bank on the heels of an alarming May inflation report. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is almost certain to keep rates unchanged at the end of
US catches up to rest of world with first new FDA-approved sunscreen in decades
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week approved the first new sunscreen filter in more than two decades, sparking industry wide excitement. And while this ingredient will be new to the U.S., it's far from new to the market internationally. The FDA broke a 27-year dry
Trump’s USDA Relocation Plan Could Upend Nutrition Programs
In the past year, the Trump administration has worked to dramatically reduce the federal workforce and—with the support of the Republican-led Congress—slash spending on the social safety net. A move by the Agriculture Department to reorganize the agency that oversees federal
This week on The Hill: Senate tees up Clayton DNI nomination as FISA talks stall
The Senate Intelligence Committee this week is set to hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump’s pick to serve as director of national intelligence, as lawmakers search for a solution to revive the government’s lapsed warrantless surveillance authority.
Strait of Hormuz oil supply crunch has countries looking for workarounds
Middle Eastern nations are building out their oil shipping infrastructure, seeking long-term workarounds for the Strait of Hormuz to make it less of chokepoint. Iran’s blockade of the waterway, through which about 20 percent of the world’s oil consumption flowed on a typical
Social Security’s looming insolvency sparks alarm in Congress
Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) call for Republicans to act on Social Security reform if they keep control of Congress in 2027 is getting pushback from Senate Republicans who warn it's a bad political message heading into November. Yet, a trustees' report that the popular
Is Trump Selling Himself Back His D.C. Hotel?
You know already that President Donald Trump is on a rampage to build hideous oversized structures in Washington, D.C. (the Epstein Ballroom , the Arc de Trump ) and to deface existing structures using exorbitant no-bid contracts . We got some good news this past weekend when a
Hunter Biden’s Version of Sobriety Is Way Better Than Donald Trump’s
Hunter Biden is back, seven years drug-free, and spoiling for social media fights. He’s won kudos for his (only slightly creaky) clapbacks to his haters. “Hunter went from smoking crack to smoking MAGAs,” observed one fan last week. Last seen advising his father to defy common
2028 Democrats Litmus Test: Billionaires, I’m Coming After Your Money
Imagine you were buying a car, and the only thing you knew about it was the color. Not the horsepower, not the number of cylinders, not the options; none of that. Just the color. Obviously, you wouldn’t make such a purchase. You’d demand to know more, and quite rightly so.
Trump Erupts in Fury at Jamie Raskin—and Lets Slip Revealing Self-Own
Donald Trump erupted at Representative Jamie Raskin in a furious Truth Social post , calling him a “loser” and worse. But the tirade was revealing. Trump raged that if Democrats win the House, Raskin will “impeach me.” In this, Trump revealed that he absolutely does fear
The Freedom Caucus is losing its stalwarts. Here’s who to watch next.
Members like Andy Biggs and Chip Roy are out. Provocateurs like Andy Ogles and Brandon Gill are waiting in the wings.
Under-16 social media ban announced by UK government
The UK is the latest country to follow Australia in implementing a total social media ban for children under 16, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced. The ban, which could take effect from early next year, will be joined by wider measures that will also prevent children
Trump's North Korea-Iran nuclear paradox could reveal a path to resolution
At some future date will Trump fall in love with Iran’s current supreme leader?
12 dead in Missouri plane crash, authorities say
A plane crashed in a Missouri field on Sunday during a skydiving outing, killing all twelve people on board, officials said. Chad Anderson, the sheriff of Bates County, Missouri, told reporters that the plane crashed at roughly 11:30 a.m. CST, shortly after departing Butler
Graham ‘concerned’ that Iran views deal with US differently than Trump administration
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham (S.C.) said Sunday that he is “concerned” that the U.S. and Iranian governments have “different” views of the deal that the two sides have agreed to. “I am pleased to hear the memorandum of understanding with Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to
Democrats hold 5-point edge over GOP ahead of midterms: Poll
A plurality of respondents to a recent NBC News survey said they want Democrats to win back control of Congress, with less than five months before the midterms. The poll, conducted from May 29 through June 7, found that 49 percent of 2,400 registered voters want Democrats to
Pence cast doubt on possibility of US, Iran peace deal before Trump announcement
Former Vice President Mike Pence cast doubt on the possibility of a deal between Iran and the U.S. over the two countries’ war shortly before President Trump announced a deal has been reached on Sunday. “My concern right now is not with the intentions of the president. Look, I
Carville says El-Sayed can defeat Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Democratic strategist James Carville said Sunday that Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed can beat former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) in Michigan's Senate race in November. “Can Abdul El-Sayed beat Mike Rogers in a red-tinged swing state?” NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt asked
US-Iran deal to open Strait of Hormuz faces immediate challenges
The Trump administration on Sunday reached a preliminary deal with Iran that it said would open the Strait of Hormuz, promising relief to an energy crisis that had resulted in higher costs at the pump in the United States and around the world. The deal could end the on-again,
Vance says he’ll examine political future after midterms
Vice President Vance said he’ll explore next steps for his political career after the midterm elections as speculation about a potential 2028 presidential bid stirs. “Usha and I will absolutely sit down and talk about what comes next for our family," Vance told CBS, noting it
Trump's beefing with allies goes under microscope at G7
President Trump is slated to come face-to-face with traditional U.S. allies next week as the Group of Seven (G7) nations convene in Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France, amid simmering tensions between the U.S. leader and a number of member nations. It’s been just a year
Hegseth, White House allies intensify attacks on Anthropic
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took a shot at Anthropic on Saturday, after the artificial intelligence company discontinued access to two of its models to comply with a directive from the Trump administration. “Three months ago, @DeptofWar kicked @AnthropicAI out of our
McConnell admitted to hospital
Retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was admitted to a hospital on Sunday, according to a spokesperson. “Senator McConnell was admitted to the hospital this morning. He is receiving excellent care,” said David Popp, a senior adviser to the Kentucky senator. Popp did not
Stephen A. Smith open to Trump debate amid Knicks feud
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith on Sunday said he's open to debating President Trump amid their feud over the president's presence at Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks lost the game. Smith has suggested that the two debate one another over policies and
Iran deal comes under fire from Democrats before it is inked
Democratic lawmakers throughout the weekend have criticized a prospective deal between the U.S. and Iranian governments, before the two sides finalize an agreement. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said on "Fox News Sunday" that
Warner says Clayton has ‘right temperament’ for national intelligence director role
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday said U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton has the “right temperament” for the role of director of national intelligence amid ongoing concerns with Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte’s temporary
China may have accessed Mythos
According to a new report from Semafor, the White House's decision to impose export restrictions on Anthropic's Mythos was driven in part by fears that it had been accessed by a group linked to China. If the Chinese government actually had access to Mythos 5 or Fable 5, it
Jeffries questions possible Iran ceasefire: Trump has said deal is close '38 or 39 different times'
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) on Sunday poked at the prospect that the U.S. and Iran will soon make a deal, accusing President Trump of saying the two countries have been close to a deal "38 or 39 different times." The Trump administration expects the U.S. and
Senate Republican on FISA holdup: ‘Stop playing the politics’
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.) on Sunday slammed her fellow lawmakers after both chambers of Congress failed to pass bills to extend Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). “We — not only do we have the World Cup, we have a lot of America's 250
The Fish and Wildlife Service's hunting and fishing expansion benefits everyone
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a plan to open over 95 percent of the National Wildlife Refuge System to hunters and anglers, which would create over 1,450 new opportunities and boost rural economies.
Senate Democrat agrees with Trump administration on Anthropic model takedown
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Sunday backed the Trump administration’s decision to urge Anthropic to suspend access to its latest artificial intelligence models in a rare act of agreement with the president. “Mythos and some of their other models from AI companies are incredibly
Hegseth says Hezbollah-Israel strikes won't impact US-Iran peace deal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday said strikes traded between Hezbollah and Israel won’t impact the U.S.-Iran peace deal, hours ahead of a scheduled electronic signing for the agreement. “From all I know, we are on track. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when.
America doesn't have to start at Square 1 to fight Medicare fraud
The government is right to focus on fraud, waste and abuse. But its oversight efforts should be targeted, data-driven and aligned with demonstrated risk.
America's public health programs must cover medically tailored meals
When you prescribe the nourishing meals that people require, they get healthier — and the system spends less.
Mullin on FISA lapse: Threat level 'highest it’s ever been'
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Sunday said the department is facing a threat level that’s the "highest it’s ever been” with the lapse of spy powers authorized by Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). The powers expired on Friday after
Stephen A. Smith on political future: I only want 'the big job'
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith laid out his political ambitions in a Sunday interview, saying he would only seek the presidency if he were to ever run for public office. "I'm not interested in being no vice president. I'm not interested in being number two,” he said when
Trump warns Israel, Iran to 'not blow' emerging peace deal
President Trump on Sunday warned Israel and Iran to "not blow" the finalization of an emerging peace deal amid strikes in Lebanon. "We are very close to a Deal that will bring peace to the region, including to Lebanon, and all sides should stand down," Trump wrote on Truth
Trump, Hegseth lean on GOP to move defense dollars
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are in a full court press to sell GOP lawmakers on a massive funding injection for the Pentagon’s budget. Hegseth this past week spoke with senior House Republicans in at least two separate conversations to discuss military
Children in foster care gain access to Trump accounts under first lady's initiative
Children in foster care were expected to have a difficult time accessing Trump accounts. First lady Melania Trump's announcement appears likely to change that.
Former Iran deal negotiator: 60 days is a 'pretty short period of time' for nuclear talks
Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Sunday said that a 60-day timeframe outlined in a draft peace plan for the U.S. and Iran to negotiate the Tehran's nuclear program is a "pretty short period of time." Sherman poured cold water on the emerging peace deal while
Mullin says ICE 'only' deployed at midterm polls if 'threat' arises
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin said Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) would “only” be deployed at polls during the midterms if a “threat” arises. “Briefly, at your hearing recently, you didn't rule out sending ICE agents to
Senate Republican doubts Israel trying to ‘scuttle’ US-Iran deal
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) on Sunday said she doubts that Israel is trying to “scuttle” an emerging deal between the U.S. and Iran after Israel launched a series of strikes in Lebanon. “Israel is defending its country, and it's defending its people,” Fischer said during an
The Protect College Sports Act doesn't include student voices. It should.
The Protect College Sports Act is a bipartisan bill that seeks to provide guardrails for college sports, but it fails to incorporate student athlete voices and grants the NCAA too much power and oversight.
Trump administration 'confident' Iran deal will be signed Sunday: Waltz
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on Sunday that the Trump administration is "confident" a final peace deal with Iran will be signed on Sunday. "I’m confident, the team is confident," he told reporter Martha Raddatz on ABC's "This Week." "Again, I’ll let the
Reed: Trump's possible Iran deal a costly 'birthday gift'
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) criticized President Trump over the possible deal to end the war in Iran, describing the plan as a "birthday gift" amid prolonged economic woes due to the conflict. “For 100 days we've been hearing constantly, there's going to be a deal, there's going to