During a White House Cabinet meeting, Attorney General Pam Bondi addressed the missing minute of CCTV footage from outside Jeffrey Epstein’s jail cell. Bondi explained that the time jump was due to a routine nightly video reset performed at the Metropolitan Detention Center. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed that this reset consistently results in the same minute of footage being overwritten each night. The Department of Justice plans to release further footage to corroborate this explanation.
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MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell criticized Donald Trump’s responses regarding the pause in U.S. military aid to Ukraine, labeling them as evidence of Trump’s “stupidity.” O’Donnell highlighted Trump’s “I haven’t thought about it” response as a prime example of this, particularly since the decision was made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. O’Donnell argued that Trump’s inability to provide a clear answer, along with contradictory statements like “I would know if a decision was made,” demonstrated a lack of understanding about a critical policy decision. The host emphasized that Trump’s remarks made no sense, highlighting the president’s apparent detachment from important matters.
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According to a recent Pew Research Center poll, a majority of Canadians (59%) now identify the U.S. as their biggest threat, surpassing China, which was previously the top concern. This shift coincides with escalating tensions under the previous U.S. administration. Notably, a significant portion of Canadians (25%) consider the U.S. both their top ally and their top threat. Similar sentiments were echoed in Mexico, where a majority also viewed the U.S. as the primary threat. In the U.S., China was most frequently identified as the top threat, though this varied along party lines.
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Following harsh remarks from Donald Trump about Vladimir Putin and the release of a leaked audio recording detailing threats to bomb Moscow, Russian propagandists have shifted their tone. Prominent figures like Vladimir Solovyov and Olga Skabeeva quickly criticized Trump, accusing him of “Bidenisation” and echoing narratives of American hypocrisy. Russian state media attributed Trump’s changed stance to the conflict in Ukraine not going according to his “plan” and Kremlin-linked bots amplified these negative sentiments on social media. Consequently, Trump’s approval rating among Russians has significantly dropped, with disapproval rates increasing considerably since late April.
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Following Zohran Mamdani’s primary victory, progressive groups are urging centrist Democrats to support his mayoral candidacy. Our Revolution attempted to deliver a petition to Senator Kirsten Gilibrand’s office, highlighting concerns of establishment sabotage, while Indivisible chapters are also writing to key Democratic leaders to back Mamdani. The New York Working Families Party is similarly calling for support, emphasizing Mamdani’s broad appeal and endorsements. A recent poll shows Mamdani leading among voters, however this lead is threatened by potential endorsements of opposing candidates.
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The Trump administration is reportedly planning to cut over 2,000 high-ranking NASA employees with specialized skills, primarily through early retirements and buyouts. These cuts, impacting core mission areas like science and human spaceflight, are part of a broader effort to reduce the size of the federal government. Former NASA officials have voiced strong opposition to the proposed budget cuts for fiscal year 2026, which would cancel numerous science programs. They argue such cuts threaten US leadership in space and could cede ground to China’s ambitious space program.
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President Trump has been making unsubstantiated claims about gas prices, repeatedly asserting that prices are as low as $1.99 in several states. While gas prices have declined in recent weeks, with the national average at $3.16 per gallon, this remains significantly higher than Trump’s claims. The lowest prices are currently around $2.31-$2.69 in states like Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Alabama, according to GasBuddy. The last time average prices dipped below $2 per gallon was January 2021.
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President Trump has faced backlash from his supporters regarding the government’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein’s files. Many of Trump’s most staunch backers are furious with the administration for what they perceive as a cover-up, particularly after the Justice Department’s announcement that Epstein’s “client list” did not exist. This has led to criticism from figures like Laura Loomer and Elon Musk, revealing a potential erosion of Trump’s populist appeal. The frustration stems from the belief that Trump’s administration has failed to fulfill its promise to expose the alleged corruption and depravity of the elite, potentially implicating Trump himself in their eyes.
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The Justice Department and FBI released a memo stating there was never any client list associated with Jeffrey Epstein, a finding that has drawn strong criticism from MAGA figures. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has stated that Americans will not accept this conclusion, while others such as Elon Musk and Laura Loomer have also voiced skepticism. Despite the lack of evidence found, the memo confirmed Epstein’s death was ruled a suicide and concluded that there was no credible evidence of blackmail. The news comes after months of anticipation and pressure from lawmakers to release potential records of high-profile names.
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Following the assassination attempt on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, the Secret Service has suspended six personnel without pay, with penalties ranging from 10 to 42 days of leave, and placed them in roles with less operational responsibility upon their return. Deputy Director Matt Quinn stated the agency is focused on addressing the root causes of the operational failures, introducing new technology such as military-grade drones and improved communication systems. The agency’s response, following a bipartisan report citing leadership and training issues, seeks to prevent future incidents by correcting the security lapses that occurred during the campaign rally, in which a gunman opened fire on the president.
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