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President Trump issued an ultimatum to Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn regarding the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general, stating he would push for the “anti-weaponization fund” if they did not comply. Tillis expressed concern over the fund’s revival and hopes for a resolution by Tuesday.

The United States and Israel are coordinating a potential bombing campaign targeting energy infrastructure in Iran, with strikes expected over the weekend. Sources indicate President Trump has yet to issue final orders, amid concerns regarding economic impacts and discussions of military options with Israeli officials.

Ukrainian Ambassador Olga Stefanishyna reported a positive shift in Ukraine’s relationship with the U.S., citing recent communications between President Zelenskyy and President Trump. Ukraine is now focusing on delivering concrete results in defence cooperation, as discussions about air defence procurement continue amid winter preparations.

A recent CBS News/YouGov survey indicates that a majority of Americans feel their incomes are not keeping pace with inflation, with both major parties viewed unfavourably regarding cost of living policies. Democrats are perceived to provide slightly more help than Republicans, yet the overall feedback remains negative.

The Trump administration reaffirmed its position that China’s alleged acquisition of millions of U.S. voter registration files constitutes election interference. The White House cited intelligence from various agencies, noting the data included non-public information, but did not specify the details or extent of the compromise.

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance attended Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral at Washington National Cathedral, where speakers included Trump and Sean Hannity. Graham, remembered as a “towering figure” in the Senate, will be privately buried in Pickens, South Carolina, on Wednesday.

Audio recordings from former President Joe Biden, made while writing his memoir in 2017, have been released after a court ruling. The two hours of tape include Biden discussing potentially classified information and reflect strained communication. Biden’s team had previously sought to keep the recordings private.

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 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.

The Justice Department sought to access phone records from several New York Times reporters regarding security concerns related to the Qatar-donated Air Force One. The Times moved to quash subpoenas issued for these records, citing improper government tactics, with a hearing scheduled for Thursday.