Order bars government from ‘taking other further action’ in the creation or operation of the fund so a case challenging it can continue – key US politics stories from Friday, 29 May at a glanceA federal judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the Trump administration from transferring any money into a secretive and loosely controlled $1.8bn […]
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Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe – BBC
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi has defended her handling of the release of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Bondi, who was removed from her post as America's top law enforcement officer by US President Donald Trump in April, testified behind closed doors on Friday in Washington DC."We demonstrated an unprecedented commitment […]
Hegseth Outlines U.S. Vision For Indo-Pacific at Annual Asia Defense Summit – U.S. Department of War (.gov)
Hegseth Outlines U.S. Vision For Indo-Pacific at Annual Asia Defense Summit U.S. Department of War (.gov)source
Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal – BBC
US President Donald Trump has held a meeting with top aides to make a "final determination" about a framework for extending the ceasefire with Iran, but it concluded without clarity on the next steps. Posting on Truth Social beforehand, Trump said Iran must agree to never have a nuclear weapon or bomb, that the Strait […]
US ‘more than capable’ of resuming war against Iran, Pete Hegseth says – The Guardian
Pentagon chief also tells Singapore defence summit of ‘alarm’ at China’s military buildup but says US does not seek ‘needless confrontation’The US warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to […]