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Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, has referred former special counsel Jack Smith to the Justice Department for potential criminal charges, alleging he lied to Congress. Smith’s lawyers have called these allegations “spurious” and defended the accuracy of his testimony regarding the investigation into Trump.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia have formalised a commercial nuclear deal, enabling the kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme with American cooperation, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed the agreement, which includes safeguards for nonproliferation.
The House passed the Stop Insider Trading Act on Wednesday, aiming to limit stock trading by Congress members. The bill, which requires disclosures of stock sales, received bipartisan support but drew criticism for not imposing stricter limits. A voter ID provision complicated its backing among Democrats.
Bill Pulte will assume the role of acting director of national intelligence in 10 days, as announced by President Trump. The decision, which replaces outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard, has prompted bipartisan concerns regarding Pulte’s qualifications and could jeopardise efforts to renew key surveillance legislation.
The House is scheduled to vote on a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies, following Senate approval. House GOP leaders expect success despite potential attendance issues. Rep. Kevin Kiley plans to oppose the bill, citing concerns over a lack of bipartisan reforms.
President Trump called on Israel and Iran to cease hostilities following recent strikes. He emphasised that peace negotiations are ongoing, warning that “ignorance or stupidity” could hinder progress.
US President Donald Trump has cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that continuing attacks on Iran may lead to Israel facing challenges independently. This warning follows a temporary halt in hostilities between Israel and Iran amid ongoing indirect peace negotiations. Both nations have exchanged strikes recently, with no reported casualties.
Nithya Raman has overtaken Spencer Pratt by less than one percentage point in the race for Los Angeles mayor, following a surge of over 33,000 votes. Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is also projected to advance to the general election, with ongoing ballot counting expected to continue for several weeks.
The Trump administration announced plans to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens for alleged immigration fraud, expanding its denaturalization efforts. This initiative, described as the largest of its kind, targets individuals purportedly involved in serious crimes or fraud while naturalising.
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