Following his conviction on prostitution-related offenses, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team has contacted former President Donald Trump, seeking a pardon. Confirming reports, sources have indicated that the legal team has been in contact with the Trump administration, though a White House official declined to comment on any existing clemency request. While Trump acknowledged being approached, he expressed reservations about granting a pardon, citing past animosity, and suggested it was unlikely. Combs was found guilty of interstate prostitution and will be sentenced in October and denied bail.
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President Trump has announced plans to increase tariffs on India within the next day. This decision stems from India’s ongoing purchase of Russian oil. Trump stated that these purchases are contributing to the Russian war effort.
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The United States, as part of Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign, has reached an agreement with Rwanda to deport up to 250 migrants and asylum seekers. Rwanda has confirmed that it will accept these deportations, with the African nation’s government stating that they will provide workforce training, healthcare, and accommodation support to the incoming individuals. This agreement follows similar arrangements with South Sudan and Eswatini, raising concerns about human rights and the potential for deported individuals to be sent to countries with which they have no personal connections. Critics have expressed worries about the safety of deported migrants, as well as the U.S. using African nations as a “dumping ground” for migrants with criminal records.
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The National Park Service (NPS) has announced the reinstatement of the Albert Pike statue, a Confederate general whose statue was toppled and burned during the 2020 social justice protests. The restoration aligns with federal responsibilities under historic preservation law and recent executive orders. This action is part of a larger trend, as the NPS has been accused of sanitizing historical narratives to align with certain agendas. The decision to restore the statue has been met with criticism, with some calling for its removal and placement in a museum.
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In a recent filing, the Department of Justice under Trump asserted that Ghislaine Maxwell should be able to review her trial transcripts before publication, a request the court denied. The filing claims the testimony’s contents could damage Maxwell’s ongoing legal case and therefore, it should be kept confidential. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s recent meeting with Maxwell, potentially concerning the Epstein case, has raised concerns about Maxwell’s motives. Maxwell is currently appealing her conviction before the Supreme Court, seeking to overturn it.
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, along with other Democratic leaders, criticized Donald Trump and Republicans for their efforts to redraw Texas’ congressional maps, accusing them of attempting to undermine American democracy ahead of the 2026 midterms. Pritzker emphasized the need for Democrats to respond aggressively to protect democracy, highlighting the potential impact of the Texas GOP plan, which could eliminate several Democratic House seats. The redistricting is viewed as a move to bolster the Republican majority in the House and protect Trump’s agenda. Democratic leaders plan to fight back against these actions.
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In a recent interview with CNBC, former US President Donald Trump asserted that decreased energy prices could compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Trump believes that a significant drop in oil prices would cripple Putin’s economy, leaving him with “no choice” but to cease hostilities. Specifically, he suggested that a further $10-per-barrel reduction in energy costs would be enough to alter Putin’s actions. This statement underscores Trump’s perspective on the economic levers that might be used to influence the conflict.
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Despite the White House’s initial announcement of strong economic growth, data released shortly after painted a less favorable picture, with rising inflation and unemployment. The President responded to the disappointing economic indicators by publicly attacking the Federal Reserve Chair and firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, suggesting manipulation of the data. These actions and the downturn in the stock market have provided the Democrats with an opportunity to capitalize on the situation, especially considering the unpopularity of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is projected to negatively affect healthcare and potentially threaten social security. Furthermore, the Democrats can now use the current administration’s economic missteps against them, as Republicans previously did against the Biden-Harris administration.
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The House Oversight Committee has issued subpoenas to Bill and Hillary Clinton, as well as several former officials including James Comey, Merrick Garland, and William Barr, seeking information related to Jeffrey Epstein. Chairman James Comer also demanded the “full, complete, unredacted Epstein Files” from the Department of Justice. Notably, the committee’s demands did not extend to former President Donald Trump, despite his known association with Epstein. The subpoenas come after a subcommittee voted to subpoena the DOJ for the Epstein files last month, and the committee has requested the Clintons appear for depositions in October 2025.
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