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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.
President Trump’s physician, Capt. Sean Barbabella, confirmed the president is in “excellent health” following a physical at Walter Reed National Military Hospital. At 238 pounds, with blood pressure of 105/71, he reportedly remains fit for all presidential duties, despite some minor health issues noted in the assessment.
The commander of U.S. Southern Command, General Francis Donovan, met with Cuban General Roberto Legrá Sotolongo at Guantanamo Bay to discuss operational security. This rare high-level engagement follows increased pressure from the Trump administration on Cuba amid ongoing tensions and recent visits by U.S. officials to the island.
Federal agents previously investigated the Southern Poverty Law Center’s informant programme for potential tax violations but did not bring charges after IRS lawyers found it legally compliant. The inquiry, initiated during President Trump’s term, expanded from an initial FBI probe regarding possible embezzlement by a former chief financial officer.
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Justice Department’s implementation of the $1.7 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, pending consideration of a lawsuit challenging its legality. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema’s order prevents any disbursement of funds amid concerns over its establishment and potential payouts.
The Trump administration faces criticism regarding funding cuts to federal health agencies as the U.S. government manages a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius and monitors an Ebola outbreak in Africa. Democrats allege these reductions hinder responses to infectious disease threats.
U.S. sources confirmed a tentative memorandum of understanding for a 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement now awaits approval from President Trump and Iranian leadership, with further details provided by Imtiaz Tyab.
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