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Leon Black sues House Oversight over Epstein probe subpoenas, won’t appear Thursday
Black’s attorneys say the NDAs being sought by the panel have nothing to do with his dealings with Jeffrey Epstein.
Putin floats ‘chance’ at peace with Ukraine as NATO chief warns Russia is becoming ‘increasingly reckless’
Putin said peace with Ukraine remains possible while calling Kyiv’s warning on Russian airspace “state terrorism,” as NATO flags fresh risks.
2 people were killed and suspect is dead in downtown Minneapolis shooting, hospital officials say
At least 1 person was killed, 6 injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting, hospital officials say
Iran attacks Kuwait as Trump says renewed Mideast hostilities will not last ‘too long’
On Thursday, Kuwait’s army said it was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran.
Trump and Xi are set to meet in DC. Why some China watchers have low expectations
Trump’s summit with Xi is expected to take place less than six weeks before the U.S. election, with polls showing Democrats favored to make gains in Congress.
USTR’s Greer huddles with House Republicans amid Trump trade spats
Trump’s plan to lower tariffs on 300,000 metric tons of imported beef caused an uproar among cattle ranchers.
Judge refuses to block Arkansas news reporting on Google data center energy documents
Entergy Arkansas said the documents cited by the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette contained “trade secrets” and “highly sensitive protected information.”
States now must report undocumented immigrants to DHS or risk federal funding, DOJ says
The new DOJ opinion relates to funding states get for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Supplemental Security Income programs.
Trump floats renaming Strait of Hormuz the ‘Trump Strait’
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told CNBC that more than 17 million barrels of oil transited the strait on Monday, a new wartime record.
Trump to meet with travel industry CEOs as White House touts World Cup tourism boost
Trump’s meeting with travel executives comes after a World Cup that showcased his unusually close relationship with FIFA President Gianni Infantino.