Politics

Trump Raises Stakes Against Iran

Pete Hegseth said the next round of U.S. strikes on Iran would be the largest yet, while Trump warned of even harsher action if Tehran did not meet U.S. demands. The White House used a rescue mission and a fast-moving deadline to sell the message.

Murphy’s Biden Praise Bites Back

Sen. Chris Murphy attacked Trump over an Iran post, then got reminded of his own 2024 praise for Joe Biden. The old clip made the senator’s alarm bell sound a little less like principle and a little more like costume jewelry.

Swalwell Sends FBI a Sharp Warning

Eric Swalwell used CNN to warn FBI agents and claim the bureau is being pushed to break the law, while his lawyers tried to block old files tied to the Fang Fang controversy.

Bondi Exit, Tipoff Claim Denied

The White House denies reports that Pam Bondi was fired for warning Eric Swalwell about FBI file plans, saying Trump had been unhappy with her DOJ performance for some time.