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Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies,' calls for Congressional hearing
Melania Trump denied any involvement with Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, called for public hearings on Epstein’s victims, and rejected online smears in a speech at the White House.
'Victory for the US,' claims WH Press Secretary Leavitt, as world reacts to Iran ceasefire
Intelligence report warned of Iran's 'persistent threat' to US as White House downplayed the risk
Gaps in US-Iran negotiation too wide to close by Trump's Tuesday deadline, officials say - report
Bruce Springsteen releases Minneapolis protest song, sings 'ICE out now!'
Bruce Springsteen's new protest song, "Streets of Minneapolis," honors Alex Pretti and Renee Good, victims of US immigration raids, as he critiques Trump’s policies.
Trump nominates Colin McDonald as assistant A-G for national fraud enforcement
The National Fraud Enforcement will be a new division of the US Justice Department, Trump noted.
Board of Peace now on X, welcomes new members amid Gaza ceasefire
The Board of Peace is expected to play a role in backing the new phase of the Gaza ceasefire, and it may also take on other global challenges.
Trump criticizes gun-carrying Pretti, conflicting with gun rights groups ahead of midterms
Asked whether he agreed with administration officials who described Pretti as a domestic terrorist, Trump said: "I haven't heard that, but certainly shouldn't have been carrying a gun."
US begins deportation of Iranian nationals in first since protests broke out, CNN reports
The Trump administration deported 14 Iranians to Iran on Sunday, the first such flight since nationwide protests erupted, as rights groups warn of severe risks facing returnees.
Gregory Bovino stripped of Border Patrol role after Minneapolis shooting fallout
According to CNN, Bovino and a group of his agents are expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday and return to their respective sectors, according to three sources familiar with the discussions.
Trump admin. 'ready to do business with Iran,' senior US official says
"We are open for business. They know our number if they want to get in touch with us," the official said, regarding the Islamic Republic's regime and negotiations over a potential deal.
Board of Peace tests US influence as Saudi Arabia recalibrates - analysis
Saudi Arabia expands its diplomatic options with Russia, Iran, China, and Turkey as Washington weighs confrontation with Tehran.
As ICE enforcement surged, Trump administration slashed body-cam expansion, oversight staff
Darius Reeves, who was the director of ICE’s Baltimore field office until August, said a body camera pilot program rollout had been slow in 2024 under former President Biden.
Netanyahu convenes cabinet on Rafah crossing as IDF searches for Ran Gvili's remains in Gaza
In recent weeks, Israel has stated that without the return of slain hostage Ran Gvili, the crossing would not be opened to Gazans.