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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.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche rescinded plans for the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, responding to pressure from Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn. The order clarifies that no funds were allocated, and the scope of a related tax audit immunity for Trump is limited to past claims only.
Ohio Representative Marcy Kaptur was hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries following a hit-skip car crash in Toledo on Sunday. Kaptur, 80, was a passenger en route to a church service. An investigation is ongoing as authorities seek the driver who fled the scene.
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona expressed concerns over the Biden administration’s handling of the ongoing conflict, highlighting a lack of strategic goals amid escalating military actions. He emphasised the rising costs affecting Americans and questioned the proposed defence funding requests in light of mounting national debt.
President Trump announced that the United States would “cancel the attack” on Iran after indicating a potential peace deal. This follows consultations with Iran and Middle Eastern nations, aiming for the reopening of the Hormuz Strait and a halt to Iran’s nuclear threats. U.S. embassies in the region issued security alerts amid heightened tensions.
Russia launched ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv, resulting in at least nine fatalities and 28 injuries, prompting immediate response efforts in the city.
Federal prosecutors have requested the dismissal of charges against former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn for allegedly damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. New evidence indicates the damage was due to faulty installation by a contractor rather than vandalism.
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