President Donald Trump will deliver a joint address to Congress, with Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson seated behind him. Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, military leaders, and former lawmakers will occupy designated seats, while other seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The address will also include about two dozen guests in the gallery, and the designated survivor for the event was Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins.
President Donald Trump will address a joint session of Congress, with Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson expected to sit behind him. The seating includes Cabinet members, Supreme Court justices, military leaders, and former lawmakers, with other seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. About two dozen guests will be seated in the gallery, and the designated survivor, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins, will remain in a secure location.
The Supreme Court ruled that President Trump lacked authority under IEEPA to impose certain tariffs, prompting a scramble on Capitol Hill over trade policy authority. This decision reduces the likelihood of future tariff votes in the short term and complicates the Trump administration’s plans to maintain or raise tariffs under other authorities. Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, oppose extending these tariffs beyond the 150-day limit and are pushing for refunds of tariffs collected, adding political pressure on the administration.
Comedian Tim Dillon, a former supporter of Donald Trump, criticized the current state of the United States, stating that it is "not doing great" and highlighting issues such as the national debt and international tensions. He also mentioned that some conservative voices, including Fox News personalities and Ben Shapiro, are encouraging overly positive narratives about the country’s situation. Dillon has previously expressed critical views of Trump’s policies and actions.
A 2014 inventory linked to billionaire art collector Leon Black to Southeast Asian sculptures with an estimated value of $27.7 million, some traceable to looted Cambodian antiquities. The inventory includes a $7 million bronze Shiva sculpture, which is associated with dealer Douglas Latchford, a figure involved in trafficking Cambodian artifacts. Investigations have led to the repatriation of stolen artifacts to Cambodia, and Latchford’s activities have affected major museums; Black’s connections to these works are now under scrutiny amid broader concerns about looting and illicit antiquities.
Whistleblowers, including former UK civil servants, allege that Prince Andrew, when serving as the UK's trade envoy from 2001 to 2011, charged taxpayers for massage services and incurred excessive travel expenses, with little oversight or scrutiny. The Department for Business and Trade has not challenged the specific claim about massages but referred to an ongoing police investigation into Andrew's conduct. Former officials criticized the lavish spending and lack of financial controls during his tenure, citing deference from senior civil servants and limited transparency.
The article reveals emails from 2018 showing Jeffrey Epstein's influence and misogyny within the scientific community, including dismissive comments about women's intelligence and explicit sexist remarks. The communications highlight how Epstein used his wealth to support male scientists while excluding women and perpetuating barriers to their success in STEM fields. Experts note that such attitudes and behaviors continue to impact women's careers and visibility in science, underscoring ongoing issues of sexism and systemic bias in academia.
House Democrats are investing in 12 candidates through their "Red-to-Blue" program, including races in districts that President Trump won in 2024, aiming to regain the House majority. The recruited candidates come from diverse working-class backgrounds and are seen as relatable to district voters. The strategy reflects lessons learned from previous cycles and is focused on flipping seats, with Democratic efforts also targeting districts currently held by Republicans that Trump carried. Republican strategists counter that candidate ideology will be more influential than backgrounds, and both parties are closely watching key battlegrounds and fundraising efforts ahead of the November elections.
Austin Tucker Martin, a 21-year-old man shot and killed after attempting to breach Mar-a-Lago with a shotgun, was reportedly fixated on Jeffrey Epstein files and believed in a government cover-up. He had expressed support for Trump but was disturbed by the Epstein files’ latest release, which he thought revealed powerful individuals evading justice. The attack occurred shortly after the release of new Epstein-related documents, with authorities indicating Martin aimed at the estate before being shot by law enforcement.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced that the organization is studying the development of a FIFA cryptocurrency, such as a "FIFA token" or "FIFA coin," during a speech at the World Liberty Forum at Mar-a-Lago. The proposal is seen as exploratory, with no official timeline, and follows previous discussions about a digital currency for global football fans. The event also involved political and security tensions, including scrutiny over Infantino's involvement with the Trump family and the backdrop of recent security incidents at Mar-a-Lago.
The release of Jeffrey Epstein's files has prompted widespread scrutiny across U.S. academic institutions, revealing deep ties between Epstein and faculty, donors, and administrators. Several universities, including Barnard, Columbia, UCLA, Bard, Harvard, Yale, and others, are investigating or have taken disciplinary actions related to individuals connected to Epstein. The revelations have also caused broader repercussions in political, business, and entertainment industries, with multiple prominent figures resigning or being scrutinized due to their associations with Epstein.
A CNN review of correspondence between Deepak Chopra and Jeffrey Epstein reveals they shared a close and frequent relationship from 2016 to 2019, including emails, texts, and in-person meetings. The communications included discussions on spirituality, health, women, and business ventures, with Chopra inviting Epstein to trips and expressing warmth toward him. Chopra has publicly distanced himself from Epstein, stating he was not involved in any misconduct, but the email exchanges indicate a more personal connection than previously acknowledged.
