Trump allies defend US-Israel strikes on Iran as Democrats call it a 'war of choice'
Senators Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham defend attack while Democrats say administration must answer vital questions
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Olympic hockey players appear to joke about recent Trump controversy | Fox News
Olympic gold medal-winning hockey players Hilary Knight, Megan Keller, Jack Hughes and Quinn Hughes appeared on Saturday Night Live, making light of recent controversy.
War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress
Following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran ordered by President Trump, key members of Congress are pushing for a war powers vote they say could come as early as next week. Many Democrats are calling the strikes illegal, arguing the Constitution requires congressional authorization for acts of war, while most Republicans have backed Trump's decision, citing Iran's nuclear program and regional threats. Although bipartisan resolutions have been drafted in both chambers, any passage would largely be symbolic, as Trump would likely veto them and Congress lacks the two-thirds majority needed to override. Republican leaders say congressional intelligence committees were briefed ahead of the strikes, while Democratic leaders are demanding a full Senate briefing on the administration's plans and objectives.
AI company Anthropic's Dario Amodei: "We are patriots" - CBS News
Dario Amodei, co-founder and CEO of the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, says his company refused to allow its AI product, Claude, to be used by the Trump Administration without certain guidelines (such as not using its AI to power fully-autonomous weapons without any human involvement). That prompted President Trump to announce Friday that he is banning Anthropic's technology from all federal use, while Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth labeled the company "a supply chain risk to national security." Amodei talks with correspondent Jo Ling Kent about why he calls the administration's actions "retaliatory and punitive."
Ro Khanna urges Trump to testify 'voluntarily' in Epstein probe after Bill Clinton did
After the Clintons testified to the House Oversight Committee over alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) tells Meet the Press that a “precedent” has been set for President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to be subpoenaed over their relationship to Epstein.
How Karoline Leavitt Unexpectedly Defended Kaitlan Collins Despite Trump's Open Hostility
During a White House press trip to Saudi Arabia, CNN journalist Kaitlan Collins was temporarily barred from a U.S. press event by Saudi royal guards after she attempted to ask President Trump a question. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt intervened, insisting that Collins be allowed entry alongside the rest of the U.S. press pool. Collins recounted the incident on the *Absolutely Not* podcast, noting that Leavitt's defense was unexpected given their history of tense exchanges at White House briefings. The moment drew attention online as an example of press freedom being upheld despite the broader adversarial relationship between the Trump administration and Collins.
ICE has detained this high schooler for 10 months. Here's what he and his classmates want ...
Dylan Lopez Contreras, a senior at Ellis Prep academy, was taken by ICE in May. The Guardian invited him and five of his classmates to share their lives and dreams
ICE facilities are planned for Pa. Will the Shapiro admin sue to stop them? - WESA
The Trump administration is planning massive Pa. ICE facilities in Berks and Schuylkill Counties, despite state and local concerns.
Shapiro joins AGs suing CDC over change in vaccine schedule | 90.5 WESA
It names the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and their respective leaders.
Democrats buck party leaders to defend Trump's 'decisive action' on Iran - Yahoo
Capitol Hill is split as Democrats like John Fetterman applaud Trump’s Iran strikes, while GOP critics join Democrat party leadership to question the legality of the mission.
Most protesters leave area around federal building, at least one detained
The person was taken away in an ambulance and the car was seen fleeing the scene. The collision came during the third of three demonstrations in downtown Eugene Saturday, as activists protested ICE and the U.S. strikes on Iran.
Lawmakers Press for Investigation Into Binance Over Sanctions Concerns
Nine Democratic senators, including Elizabeth Warren and Mark Warner, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi urging a federal review of Binance's sanctions compliance and anti-money laundering controls. The lawmakers cited reports alleging large sums moved through Binance to terrorist groups and sanctions evaders, and raised concerns about the exchange's ties to the Trump-linked USD1 stablecoin and a related $2 billion investment. The letter also referenced Binance founder Changpeng Zhao's 2023 guilty plea and subsequent pardon by President Trump. Neither the Treasury Department nor the Justice Department has publicly responded to the senators' request.