Senator Murkowski had co-sponsored an amendment to extend tax credits for solar and wind energy projects in Alaska’s Railbelt, aiming to mitigate an impending energy crisis. This amendment was intended to provide a 12-month window for clean energy projects. However, a subsequent executive order from Trump aimed to eliminate these tax credits, thus disrupting the agreement. Murkowski has since expressed feeling misled by the administration regarding the executive order.
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In an attempt to shift focus from scrutiny surrounding his administration, Donald Trump is advocating for the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to revert to their previous team names, the “Redskins” and “Indians,” respectively, which are considered offensive by many. Trump posted on Truth Social, arguing that there is a “big clamoring” for the change and threatened to interfere with the Commanders’ stadium plans if they do not comply. Despite previously stating he would not have changed the name, Trump’s recent statements include the use of a slogan that suggests a political intent. The teams have already changed their names due to public backlash, while the Cleveland Indians have replaced their name with the Cleveland Guardians after hearing the experiences of Native American people.
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In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass criticized the federal deployment of National Guard troops, stating that most were underutilized and spent their time “playing video games”. Approximately 4,000 guardsmen were deployed by President Trump in response to protests against immigration enforcement, though Bass claimed only a small fraction were actually utilized. The Mayor has called the deployment a political stunt and a misuse of taxpayer dollars, with half of the troops recently released but many still present. Legal challenges to the deployment’s legality, due to exceeding presidential authority, are still ongoing.
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Donald Trump shared a video on Truth Social depicting a fabricated arrest of Barack Obama by the FBI, complete with a prison sequence. The video, which incorporates the phrase “No One Is Above The Law” and features a soundtrack reminiscent of the Village People, was also circulated by others on X. This follows the previous attempts by Trump and others to discredit individuals like Samantha Power, with the video and associated commentary reflecting a larger pattern of spreading misinformation and attacking perceived political rivals.
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USA TODAY readers are reacting to President Trump’s call to move on from the Jeffrey Epstein case, with many expressing dissatisfaction. Many readers believe an Epstein “client list” exists, and some think the Trump administration had access to it. Several people are expressing a sense of betrayal as they believe the President is protecting people on the list. Some readers who supported Trump are now urging him to release the list or resign.
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Anti-Trump protesters are planning to disrupt Vice President J.D. Vance’s upcoming trip to the English countryside, including the Cotswolds and Scotland. The Stop Trump Coalition, known for previous protests against Donald Trump, has vowed to make Vance’s visit unwelcome, citing concerns over his policies. This group has organized demonstrations in response to the planned visit. These protests are expected to occur in both England and Scotland, coinciding with Trump’s own visits to the region.
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The declassified report released by Gabbard accuses the Obama administration of fabricating and politicizing intelligence to support the narrative of Russian interference in the 2016 election. Gabbard plans to present her findings to the Department of Justice. Former President Trump, who has long contested the legitimacy of the “Russiagate” investigation, responded to the report with social media posts featuring images of Obama administration officials in prison garb and an AI-generated video depicting Obama’s arrest.
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Former Homeland Security chief of staff Miles Taylor suggests that President Trump’s reluctance to release Epstein-related files could be due to potentially “embarrassing” information within them. Taylor referenced a report alleging Attorney General Pam Bondi’s involvement in searching Epstein records for mentions of Trump, which Taylor views as evidence of a cover-up. He believes the documents may contain details, such as the alleged birthday letter to Epstein, that Trump wishes to keep private and that the situation may lead to the president creating distractions. Taylor also predicts that Trump will attack the free press in response to the investigation.
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Former Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard has accused the Obama administration of orchestrating a “years-long coup” to undermine Donald Trump’s 2016 election victory, releasing declassified emails to support her claims. Gabbard alleges a “treasonous conspiracy” involving Obama and his officials regarding the investigation into Russian interference. These accusations have been met with criticism from Democrats, who see it as a distraction from the Trump administration’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump has supported Gabbard’s statements, while the intelligence community and other Democrats have dismissed her claims as baseless and politically motivated.
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Former FBI members have confirmed that the agency was instructed to search for mentions of President Donald Trump within the Epstein files. Approximately 1,000 personnel reviewed roughly 100,000 files, with individual analysts instructed to flag any Trump mentions in a spreadsheet. The process was reportedly disorganized and changed frequently, with the initial order to not redact anything changing multiple times. Despite preparations to release the files, the Trump administration ultimately decided against it, amidst growing scrutiny and calls for transparency surrounding the case.
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