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President Trump has contributed $10 million from his MAGA Inc. super PAC to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, which is closely contested against Democrat James Talarico. The funds will support negative and positive ad campaigns aimed at both candidates.
Former President Trump is due to address the Republican National Committee Midterm Convention in Dallas on Wednesday, aiming to energise party members ahead of the November elections. Key speakers include Vice President JD Vance and other prominent Republican figures, with additional names expected to be announced.
The FBI is utilising artificial intelligence to enhance threat identification and crime prevention efforts against transnational criminal organisations and drug cartels, according to Deputy Director Christopher Raia. AI has reportedly streamlined response times from tips to action, significantly reducing operational delays.
President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at restricting citizenship for certain children born in the United States, following a Supreme Court ruling against an earlier order. The measures target “birth tourism” and redefine ineligibility criteria for birthright citizenship.
The Government Accountability Office’s report revealed significant inaccuracies in the Department of Government Efficiency’s “Wall of Receipts,” claiming $110 billion in savings. GAO noted many reported savings were unsubstantiated or already in process before DOGE’s establishment. The report calls for greater transparency in DOGE’s methodologies.
President Trump refuted claims of U.S. munitions shortages amidst the ongoing war with Iran, stating substantial quantities are available and being produced. Reports indicate the U.S. has nearly depleted its stockpile of long-range precision missiles, raising concerns over the sustainability of military operations.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating why airport traffic wasn’t halted during Marine One’s departure with President Trump on Tuesday. Despite a previous ban on non-essential helicopter flights at Reagan National Airport, the Marine Corps reported the flight as “routine.”
Former Michigan health official Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate primary, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens. El-Sayed’s leftist platform gained endorsements from prominent progressives, positioning him for a general election contest against Republican Mike Rogers, who ran unopposed in his primary.
Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican Sen. John Braun will proceed to the general election for Washington’s 3rd Congressional District, following a nonpartisan primary. They outpaced seven other candidates, with the race deemed crucial for determining control of the House next year.
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