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President Trump reportedly expressed concern over GOP Rep. Max Miller’s re-election bid amid allegations of assault involving his ex-wife and child. Despite Trump’s wishes for Miller to withdraw, the representative insists he will remain in the race and plans to launch an ethics investigation to address the claims.
President Trump expressed concerns to Rep. Max Miller regarding his reelection campaign amid allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. Miller, who denies the allegations, informed Trump he intends to continue his campaign, citing supportive internal polling. Moreno seeks a restraining order against Miller, alleging abusive behaviour.
The Justice Department has sought to dismiss a class action lawsuit from Jan. 6 defendants, citing expired claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act. The department noted that the earliest claim was submitted well after the two-year deadline, making the complaints “forever barred.”
President Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, succeeding Tulsi Gabbard at the end of the month. Pulte’s controversial background includes allegations of mortgage fraud against political opponents, prompting scrutiny from the Government Accountability Office.
Graham Platner, the likely Democratic Senate nominee in Maine, faces criticism following reports of sexually explicit text messages sent to at least six women after his marriage in 2023. The situation is drawing significant attention as further details emerge. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
EUROPEAN BRIEFING
This morning, key issues for Europe include economic stability and energy policy shifts.
Focus remains on collaborative strategies for resilience.
Rapper Vanilla Ice confirmed his participation in the Freedom 250 concert series in Washington, D.C., despite several artists withdrawing. He stated that the event is about celebrating American independence, clarifying that he has no political motives and would perform for anyone, including controversial figures.
The Justice Department has halted work on the $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund following a temporary court ruling. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema’s order prevents any actions related to the fund while she reviews a lawsuit challenging its establishment. A hearing is scheduled for June 12.
The Trump administration is advancing a regulation enabling U.S. immigration officials to swiftly reject asylum applications submitted more than a year after arrival, bypassing interviews. This measure aims to manage the substantial backlog of cases, reflecting ongoing efforts to tighten the asylum system, according to internal documents.
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