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Former President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court to prevent the Justice Department from releasing 70 hours of audio files and transcripts from interviews with biographer Mark Zwonitzer. These files relate to a special counsel investigation concerning Biden’s handling of classified documents.

President Trump is scheduled to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his annual dental and medical evaluations. This visit follows previous assessments, including a routine check-up in October. Trump, who turns 80 next month, has chronic venous insufficiency but remains in overall good health.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has filed a request to resume construction of the White House ballroom, citing a recent shooting incident and the need for enhanced security measures. The ongoing project aims to ensure the President’s safety and facilitate the performance of constitutional duties.

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have outlined broad principles for a potential agreement, addressing key contentious issues. However, President Trump has indicated that the White House will take its time before finalising any deal, emphasising a cautious approach to the negotiations.

Iran has tentatively agreed to dispose of highly-enriched uranium in ongoing talks with the U.S., although a formal deal is not imminent, according to a senior official. The agreement aims to facilitate the opening of the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting U.S. sanctions, pending further negotiations.

The Trump administration is preparing for potential military strikes against Iran while diplomatic efforts continue, although no final decision has been made. U.S. military and intelligence personnel are adjusting plans amid concerns of Iranian retaliation, as Tehran reviews a recent U.S. proposal for a conflict resolution.

A federal judge in Tennessee has dismissed human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran man wrongly deported by the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw found the prosecution potentially vindictive, stating that it reflected an abuse of prosecuting power.

House Republicans delayed a vote on a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military actions against Iran, citing absent members. This decision follows uncertainty in congressional support for the ongoing conflict, despite a recent Senate advancement of a similar resolution with bipartisan backing.

Senate Republicans have postponed a vote on a $72 billion reconciliation package for the Department of Homeland Security, primarily due to concerns regarding the Justice Department’s $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. GOP senators plan to strip funding for Secret Service security tied to a White House ballroom.

Two law enforcement officers have filed a lawsuit in the District of Columbia to challenge the legality of a newly established $1.7 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” The fund was created as part of a settlement involving President Trump, aiming to address claims of weaponisation against individuals.