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Judge extends block on Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ - Politico
Judge Leonie Brinkema said she’ll likely dismiss a lawsuit over the project if top officials formally kill it.
SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell floats Tesla merger on IPO day - qz.com
Gwynne Shotwell said a tie-up "might make Elon's life a little easier" but added she is focused on current operations
I held the Trump phone - The Verge
After spending a few moments with the Trump phone and a real, solid gold iPhone, I can’t say there’s much in common between the two.
Spy law on track to lapse after House rejects extension - Politico
The vote effectively ensures Section 702 will expire for the first time since it was enacted in 2008.
House Republicans huddle with Hegseth after Trump’s reconciliation demands - Politico
The meeting comes after the president said he wants the next party-line package to include a massive cash infusion to the Pentagon and the SAVE America Act.
Trump threatens to take Iran oil infrastructure, hit country ‘VERY HARD TONIGHT’ - Politico
Even as the president’s latest threats point toward escalation, Trump himself seemed to pull back amid concerns that Americans might not support a widening war.
Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name - NPR
President Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.
Stock markets surge as Trump calls off strikes on Iran, touts peace deal - Al Jazeera
Wall Street and Asian markets rally on hopes for an end to the US-Israel war on Iran.
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon gets 30 years over drone operation - Al Jazeera
Seoul court sentences former leader for sending military drones into North Korea.
Trump claims Iran deal reached, Tehran says no "final decision" - Axios
Trump claims he's got a deal
Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved 'issues' - AP News
The opening of a Canadian-U.S. bridge across the Detroit River that President Donald Trump previously threatened to block has been delayed due to unresolved issues. The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authorit...