“President Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, escalating his clash with Berlin and NATO allies over their reluctance to support the war in Iran,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
Appeals Court Temporarily Halts Abortion Pills by Mail
“A federal appeals court issued a ruling on Friday temporarily halting the ability of abortion providers to prescribe pills by telemedicine and send them to patients by mail, blocking what has become a major avenue for women seeking abortions in recent years,” the New York Times reports.
“The order comes in a case in which the state of Louisiana is suing the Food and Drug Administration, seeking to sharply curtail access to the abortion pill mifepristone.”
CNN: Appeals court blocks FDA rule that allows women to obtain abortion drugs by mail.
Iran Softens Conditions for Resuming Peace Talks
“Iran has handed Washington a new proposal for ending the war, offering hints of compromise in a bid to revive talks to end a standoff that is proving costly for its economy,” the Wall Street Journal reports.
“The two sides remain far apart, however, on the substantive issues of reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program, people familiar with the matter said, an indication negotiations will continue to be fraught.”
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Trump Tells Congress ‘Hostilities’ Have ‘Terminated’
CBS News: “President Trump on Friday told congressional leaders that ‘hostilities’ with Iran have ‘terminated,’ addressing a critical 60-day deadline under a law meant to limit the unauthorized use of military force.”
JB Pritzker Would Not Fully Finance a Presidential Run
“Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker may be a billionaire, but should the Democrat run for president in 2028, he would not fully bankroll the bid,” NBC News reports.
“Two people involved in discussions around Pritzker strategy said while the governor has not pulled the trigger on a 2028 campaign, he has given early signs that he would not self-finance — at least not entirely.”
“Pritzker has reached out to operatives who have national fundraising experience and internally discussed what digital fundraising might look like.”
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Qatari-Gifted Air Force One to Keep Its Luxurious Interior
Wall Street Journal: “When the Qatari royal family acquired a luxury jet for its private fleet more than a decade ago, the Boeing 747 was outfitted with the lavish furnishings and ornate adornments that would befit one of the world’s wealthiest families.”
“Now, as the jumbo jet is expected to become President Trump’s own this summer, officials say the plane’s lavish interior will look remarkably similar.”
“The jet has undergone a $400 million overhaul to prepare it for the president. Those modifications, however, haven’t centered on aesthetics, but rather top-secret communications gear that would enable the commander in chief to run the country from the skies.”
“Alterations to the interior have focused on removing the Arabic-language exit signs and the contemporary artwork once enjoyed by the Qatari royals. But the oversize leather seats, plush couches and even the faux library bookcases are all staying, albeit with U.S. presidential seals now affixed to the walls, officials said.”
Biden Endorses Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia
Former President Joe Biden endorsed former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) today in her campaign for Georgia governor, notching his first endorsement since leaving office, NBC News reports.
Democrats Will Sue Florida Over New Map
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he’s prepared to sue to stop Florida from redrawing its congressional districts, NOTUS reports.
Said Jeffries: “My words to Ron DeSantis are: ‘See you in court.'”
He added: “We will sue immediately upon it being signed into law. If we get to that point, it’s unconstitutional under state law. We also believe it violates the 14th Amendment by intentionally discriminating and targeting, particularly, Latinos in Central Florida.”
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“We’re moving from one fire drill to the next every single week, and then half the time it feels like, why are we even here?”
— A House Republican, quoted by MS NOW, on the chaos this week in the House Republican caucus.
Republican Patience for the Iran War Is Wearing Thin
New York Times: “Key Republicans in Congress are growing impatient about the complex and costly conflict in the Middle East as the war reaches its 60-day mark, pivoting after weeks of deferring to President Trump to a more skeptical posture.”
“While Republican leaders continue to express strong backing for the operation, the shift could lay the groundwork for the G.O.P.-led Congress, which has ceded much of its power to Mr. Trump and declined to exercise any oversight of the war so far, to force a debate on the matter in the coming days and pressure the administration to set the conditions and timeline for a swift withdrawal.”
“It is unfolding six months before midterm elections in which Republicans risk losing control of Congress, faced with a tough political landscape made more challenging by the unpopular war and the resulting rise in gas prices and consumer goods.”
Rubio Ally Convicted in Lobbying Scheme
Former Rep. David Rivera (R-FL), a political mentor to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, was convicted Friday for his role in a secret $50 million campaign to lobby officials in Washington on behalf of the Venezuelan government, the Washington Post reports.
“Rubio testified before the jury early in the trial — the first time in more than four decades that a sitting Cabinet secretary has served as a witness in a criminal trial.”
Trump Seems Open to Bringing Ron DeSantis Into Cabinet
When asked Friday if he’d consider a Cabinet role for the Florida governor, who is term-limited and will be out of office in 2027, the AP reports President Trump responded by saying: “Well, I like him a lot.”
Trump Doesn’t Like Iran’s Latest Proposal to End the War
President Trump said he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end the war, the AP reports.
Said Trump: “They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens.”
Asked about what he sees as the proposal’s shortcomings, he added: “They’re asking for things I can’t agree to.”
GOP Lawmaker Investigated for Sexual Harassment
The House Ethics Committee is investigating allegations of sexual harassment against Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC), CNN reports.
The committee was recently contacted by a witness, who described having witnessed improper behavior.
Trump Says He Will Raise Tariffs on European Vehicles
“President Trump said he would increase tariffs on EU cars to 25 percent, attacking the bloc for not complying with the deal it struck with the U.S. last year and escalating transatlantic trade tensions,” the Financial Times reports.
“Although the Supreme Court ruled earlier this year that Trump could not use emergency powers to impose immediate levies on trading partners, the duties on cars are issued under a different legal authority and were not affected by that ruling.”
Bloomberg: “Trump said the levies would not apply to automobiles built in U.S. facilities.”
Missing GOP Candidate Found Dead
Barry Christian (R), a candidate for an Oklahoma state Senate seat, was found dead two days after he was reported missing, Fox News reports.
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