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Trump's Proposed $250 Bill Is Everything the Founders Despised

George Washington actively opposed the U.S. Mint putting his face on coinage, as it would've resembled the reverence reserved for monarchs.

Reason

Facing Congress Over Epstein Files, Pam Bondi Says Todd Blanche, Not Her, Was in Charge of the Review - FULL TEXT

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi walked into Congress Friday with a carefully worded defense of the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, but the most revealing line in her prepared statement was not about transparency. It was about Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Latin Times

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth

The Independent UK

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I Just Found Out Barack Obama Absolutely Trolled Steven Spielberg When He Didn’t Let Him Watch Disclosure Day Early

Honestly, I get it.

Cinemablend

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

President Donald Trump campaigned on a promise to strengthen the labor market. His immigration platform – including a pledge to conduct the largest deportation campaign in U.S. history – was central to that promise.

The Conversation

Who Is Eleanor Ross? Obama-Appointed Judge at Centre of Shocking 'Noisy Sex' Chambers Allegations

Judge Eleanor Ross, linked to a courthouse affair, faces scrutiny after a misconduct report reveals inappropriate conduct, raising questions about judicial ethics and workplace behaviour.

International Business Times UK

Dire strait? Trump’s bid to end Iran war before midterms risks Republican anger

Trump administration in a bind as it faces mounting economic costs ahead of midterms from Iran war

The Guardian - US

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No art to Trump’s Iran deal

Rumors of an agreement keep coming. But the president says “We don’t need anything”

Salon

To ‘86’ occasionally means to kill but usually doesn’t: A linguistic investigation into the Instagram threat charge against James Comey

A federal grand jury in April 2026 charged James Comey with making a threat against President Donald Trump and transmitting a crime across state lines.

The Conversation

Obama’s former speechwriter Ben Rhodes examines the US through its 15 most defining speeches

From Frederick Douglass to Obama, Ben Rhodes shares the speeches that explain the US in his new book, All We Say

The Guardian - US

The Harvard economist behind the Education Scorecard says the ‘Learning Recession’ is more than a COVID problem—it’s at least a decade old

Think all the backsliding in U.S. education is the result of remote school, masks and a year of social distancing? Not exactly, says Tom Kane.

Fortune

Trump’s bind deepens with Hormuz shut and hawks pushing war

President Trump faces pressure from Iran's demands for financial relief and Republican hawks urging a decisive end to the conflict. This has led to fluctuating promises of a deal and threats of renewed military action, complicating efforts to resolve the ongoing war and open the Strait of Hormuz.

The Economic Times

Contractor earning $850,000 more than usual on no-bid Trump deal to fix Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, report says

The Virginia-based contractor asked for nearly twice the typical profits, a government analysis reportedly found

The Independent UK

Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals

The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited.

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International Business Times UK

Astrophysicist Defends Barack Obama's Viral 'Aliens Are Real' Comments, Calling It a 'Scientifically Literate' Answer

Neil deGrasse Tyson has defended Barack Obama's viral 'aliens are real' remark as a 'scientifically literate' way to frame the odds of life in the universe, noting Obama saw no evidence of alien contact in office but believes life elsewhere is likely.

The Mary Sue

Longtime Ally Dana White Drops Bizarre Michael Jackson Defense to Prove Trump is Not Racist, Then Gets Grilled on Ape Video

When asked to elaborate, White said he'd rather just stay in control of his own bubble.

International Business Times UK

Is Donald Trump Easy to Manipulate? John Bolton Warns POTUS Is Too 'Palpably Desperate' Over Iran Deal

John Bolton has accused Donald Trump of being 'palpably desperate' for an Iran deal, warning Tehran is exploiting his fixation on claiming a victory and cheaper petrol.

The Independent UK

Trump spent his late night and early morning frantically posting memes about how great he is

Despite the tense state of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, Trump was posting memes that lauded him ‘Master Negotiator,’ and ‘Dealmaker in Chief’

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Euronews

So long, ‘Saxophone Colossus’: Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95

A true legend of the jazz world, Sonny Rollins recorded classics including 'Saxophone Colossus' and 'The Bridge'. Presenting him with the National Medal of Arts in 2010, Barack Obama said Rollins had inspired him “to take risks that I might not otherwise have taken”.

The Independent UK

Sonny Rollins death: One of last great post-war jazz legends dubbed the ‘Saxophone Colossus’ dies aged 95

Hugely influential icon of bebop era also wrote score for Michael Caine’s ‘Alfie’ and collaborated with Rolling Stones

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: At least 31 dead in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as Tehran accuses Trump of violating ceasefire

Donald Trump said talks with Iran were going ‘nicely’, but threatened renewed attacks if they failed

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Can't Be Racist Because He Was Friends With Michael Jackson, UFC's Dana White Says

UFC chief Dana White defends Donald Trump on The New Yorker Radio Hour, claiming his friendship with Michael Jackson proves he 'isn't a racist', a rationale host David Remnick sharply questions given both men's controversial histories.

International Business Times UK

Trump Shares Barack Obama's AI-Generated Mugshot Months After Controversial Racist Post

Donald Trump faces criticism for sharing an AI-generated image of Barack Obama in a fabricated mugshot, sparking debate over misinformation and racial imagery in political discourse.

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Marco Rubio waits for ‘good news’ from a ‘largely negotiated’ deal that Iranians call ‘inconsistent with reality’

It's deja vu time.

The Independent UK

Dana White cites Trump’s friendship with Michael Jackson to prove president isn’t racist

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