Vice President Vance will appear on the ABC show "The View" to talk about his new book about his faith journey. He will join all six co-hosts during the visit.
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Vice President Vance is going on "The View" to promote his upcoming book.
The book focuses on his personal faith journey.
The appearance is scheduled for Tuesday.
He will join all six co-hosts on the show: Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro.
ABC announced the vice president’s appearance in an official release.
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President Donald Trump announced he will nominate Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence (DNI). This comes after criticism over Bill Pulte’s temporary appointment, who lacks experience in intelligence or the military. The Senate must approve Clayton’s nomination.
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President Trump will nominate Jay Clayton as the director of national intelligence.
Jay Clayton is currently a U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and was chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Bill Pulte has been acting DNI but has no experience in intelligence or military fields.
Democrats threatened to block intelligence powers if Trump did not name a permanent DNI.
The director of national intelligence oversees 18 intelligence agencies, including the CIA and NSA.
Senate confirmation is required for Clayton’s appointment; Republicans hold 53 seats in the Senate.
Tulsi Gabbard resigned from the DNI post due to her husband’s cancer treatment and endorsed Trump in the 2024 election.
Trump suggested Pulte reduce staff in the intelligence office shortly before nominating Clayton.
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Democratic members of the House oversight committee plan to call JD Vance to testify about how the Trump administration handled documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. The New York Times reported that the Epstein files caused internal problems in the administration, leading to several high-level meetings to manage the situation.
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Democrats on the House oversight committee, led by Rep. Robert Garcia, want JD Vance to testify about the Epstein files.
The Epstein files caused an internal crisis within the Trump administration, according to a New York Times report.
Vance warned the administration that the Epstein controversy was a major problem.
Several top officials, including White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and then-Attorney General Pam Bondi, attended meetings about the issue.
Some officials thought Vance exaggerated the matter and were worried about the effects on Trump’s voter base.
The administration considered different responses, including releasing documents and unusual ideas like having Ghislaine Maxwell defend Trump publicly.
The controversy grew after a memo said there was no evidence of a "client list," and many documents were released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Tensions rose after reports about Trump sending Epstein a questionable birthday message, which Trump denied and sued over.
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First Lady Melania Trump announced the "Fostering the Future Accounts," a new program supported by the Treasury Department that gives children in foster care special savings accounts with a $1,000 federal deposit. This program is part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to improve the foster care system and help children build savings for their future.
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The initiative allows states to open savings accounts called Trump Accounts for children in foster care.
Each eligible newborn in foster care will receive a one-time $1,000 federal deposit into their account.
The program is connected to President Trump’s November executive order aimed at improving foster care.
States’ child welfare agencies can act as legal guardians to open these accounts for foster children.
Trump Accounts will be available to eligible children born between 2025 and 2028.
Accounts and contributions will be accessible starting July 4th.
So far, 23 Republican governors have pledged to set up these accounts for foster children in their states.
The initiative received support from organizations like the America First Policy Institute and the Investment Company Institute.
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Over 80 members of the US House of Representatives asked the Trump administration to stop plans to send Afghan nationals, who worked with US forces, to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These Afghans have been waiting in Qatar for relocation, and lawmakers say the US should honor its promise to protect them because of their service.
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More than 80 US lawmakers, including Republicans and Democrats, wrote a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
The letter urges reconsidering plans for about 1,100 Afghans stranded in Qatar to be sent to the DRC.
The Afghans helped US forces in Afghanistan as interpreters, contractors, and security workers.
The Trump administration is concerned about security risks after a 2025 attack in Washington, DC, by an Afghan immigrant.
President Trump signed an order blocking some Afghan refugees, including those who worked with the military, from entering the US.
Many Republicans in Congress have reduced support for special visas that help Afghan allies come to the US.
Rubio said the US government is talking to several countries about accepting these Afghans amid concerns about Ebola outbreaks in the DRC.
The lawmakers suggest the US should consider allowing some Afghans to enter the country because of their service.
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Todd Blanche, nominated by President Donald Trump to be the U.S. attorney general, is facing doubts from several Republican senators before his confirmation vote. Some senators are concerned about a controversial anti-weaponization fund tied to his nomination and whether he will act independently of the president.
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President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche to be U.S. attorney general after firing Pam Bondi in April.
Blanche currently serves as the acting attorney general and deputy attorney general.
Several Republican senators are unsure about supporting Blanche, partly because of concerns about an anti-weaponization fund the administration proposed. Blanche said the fund would be dropped.
Blanche’s nomination will be reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee, where a single Republican "no" vote could block it.
Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana expressed doubts about Blanche acting as the nation's attorney general rather than the president’s personal lawyer.
Senator Susan Collins from Maine criticized the confusion around the anti-weaponization fund and is seen as a key undecided vote.
Senator John Cornyn of Texas also has not committed his support and plans to question Blanche about his independence from the president.
Senators Josh Hawley and Mitch McConnell have raised questions about Blanche’s stance on legal issues, including lawsuits involving the abortion pill mifepristone and criticism of the fund.
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President Donald Trump has chosen Jay Clayton, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). This decision comes after a period of uncertainty following Trump’s earlier appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director.
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Jay Clayton is currently the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
President Trump selected Clayton to be the new head of the ODNI.
The ODNI oversees intelligence agencies across the U.S. government.
Before Clayton, Bill Pulte was named acting director by President Trump.
There was some confusion or turmoil in the leadership of the ODNI prior to Clayton’s appointment.
The appointment suggests that President Trump values Clayton’s reputation in the legal community.
The news was announced on a Thursday.
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A recent poll shows that 84 percent of Americans believe the U.S. government has more information about UFOs than it has shared with the public. This opinion came after the Pentagon made many UFO-related files public.
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The poll was conducted by CBS News and YouGov from June 2 to 4.
A total of 2,023 people participated in the survey.
84 percent of respondents said the government knows more about UFOs than it is telling the public.
The poll followed the Pentagon’s release of a large number of UFO-related files.
The survey reflects public skepticism about government transparency on UFOs.
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Senators Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden introduced the JAWBONE Act, a proposed law to stop federal officials from pressuring broadcasters and tech companies to censor speech. The bill would allow people to sue government officials if their speech is unfairly restricted and seek financial compensation.
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The JAWBONE Act aims to prevent federal agencies and employees from coercing broadcasters or online services to change or remove content.
It creates a private right of action, allowing people harmed by such government pressure to sue and recover money.
State attorneys general could also enforce the law through civil lawsuits.
The bill applies to social media companies, AI services, and broadcasters.
Current law requires proof that coercion led to content removal; the bill removes this burden, allowing lawsuits even if coercion fails.
The law limits payouts to compensatory damages, not punitive damages meant to punish.
It would require agencies to publicly disclose communications with tech and media companies to prevent secret censorship.
Senators Cruz and Wyden, from different parties, both criticized government efforts to influence companies to censor speech, citing examples from both the Trump and Biden administrations.
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US Park Police are investigating large numbers "8647" etched into the grass on the National Mall near the Washington Monument. Officials collected grass samples to find out how the numbers were made and called the act vandalism, treating any potential threat to President Donald Trump seriously.
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The numbers "8647" were found marked on the west lawn of the Washington Monument.
"86" is a phrase meaning to stop or get rid of something, and "47" refers to President Donald Trump as the 47th US president.
The discoloration in the grass caused by the etching is under investigation; officials took samples for testing.
The Department of the Interior called the act vandalism and said they will hold those responsible accountable.
It is not yet known when or how the numbers were etched into the grass.
This incident comes shortly before the US 250th anniversary celebrations on the National Mall.
Recently, the National Mall underwent renovations led by President Trump, including a $13.1 million makeover of the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
In a related note, former FBI director James Comey faced charges for posting the same number sequence on social media, linked to alleged threats against the president.
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A Minnesota man named Vance Boelter pleaded guilty to killing a state lawmaker, Melissa Hortman, and her husband while pretending to be a police officer. He also wounded another state senator and the senator’s wife during attacks in June 2025. Boelter accepted a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.
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Vance Boelter, 58, posed as a police officer to approach lawmakers’ homes at night.
He killed Melissa Hortman, the top Democrat in the Minnesota House, and her husband, Mark Hortman.
Boelter wounded State Senator John Hoffman and his wife during the attack.
The attacks occurred on June 14, 2025.
The case led to the largest suspect search in Minnesota history.
Boelter pleaded guilty to murder on Thursday.
The plea deal means federal prosecutors will not seek the death penalty.
The attacks raised national concerns about violence linked to political tensions.
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The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House will have very tight security, similar to the level used at the Super Bowl. About 4,000 invited guests will watch from the South Lawn, while a larger crowd on the Ellipse will attend a free fan event that requires tickets and security screening.
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UFC Freedom 250 will take place at the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026.
The event coincides with Flag Day and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
Security for the event is classified as Special Event Assessment Review 1, the same level as the Super Bowl.
Entrance to the South Lawn is by invitation only for 4,000 guests.
Fans on the Ellipse must have tickets and go through TSA-like security checks.
Flying drones over the National Capital Region is banned; law enforcement will use drones for surveillance.
The Secret Service is working with U.S. Park Police to provide security.
The upcoming July 4th fireworks on the National Mall will have National Special Security Event status with high security.
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Federal officials said they will find and punish whoever damaged the grass on the National Mall by marking it with the numbers "8647," which some people link to President Donald Trump. The U.S. Park Police are investigating the case after discovering the numbers on the west lawn of the Washington Monument.
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The vandalism happened on the west lawn of the Washington Monument around 11:30 a.m.
The numbers "8647" were marked in the grass, causing discoloration that officials are testing.
The Department of Interior called the vandalism "deranged" and said threats against the President are taken seriously.
This incident happened just days before a large event in Washington for UFC and President Trump's 80th birthday.
The number "8647" has been used by some critics of President Trump as a symbol, including former FBI Director James Comey.
James Comey was indicted after posting a photo with "8647" and later deleted it, apologizing for any violent connotation.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche said threatening the President’s life is a serious crime and that people making such threats will be held responsible.
The investigation into the vandalism is ongoing, and officials have collected grass samples for testing.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed an agreement with the UFC to form a public-private partnership. This deal comes just before UFC cage fights are set to take place on the White House South Lawn.
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Marco Rubio is the Secretary of State.
He signed a memorandum of understanding with UFC on a Thursday.
The agreement creates a public-private partnership involving UFC.
UFC is a company that organizes mixed martial arts fights.
The partnership was signed ahead of cage fights planned at the White House South Lawn.
Rubio called UFC the “United Nations of fighting.”
The fights will happen during this weekend.
The event is connected to the White House setting.
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Republican senators added a change to a wildfire prevention bill that would remove long-standing forest protections from 59 million acres of land. Democrats oppose this change and say it will make it harder for the bill to pass.
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The bill focuses on preventing wildfires.
Republicans added an amendment to remove forest protections.
These protections date back to the Clinton administration.
The amendment would affect 59 million acres of national forest land.
Democrats oppose the change and are less likely to support the bill because of it.
The disagreement is slowing down the progress of the wildfire prevention legislation.
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President Donald Trump said he will nominate Jay Clayton to be the director of national intelligence. Clayton is currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and was previously chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission. This nomination comes after pressure from Congress following the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard and controversy over an acting director.
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President Trump plans to nominate Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence.
Jay Clayton is the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Clayton was formerly the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Tulsi Gabbard resigned as national intelligence director last month.
Trump faced criticism for naming Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.
Democrats said they would block renewal of foreign intelligence powers unless Trump withdrew Pulte’s nomination.
There is currently a standoff between Congress and the White House over this issue.
The nomination aims to install a permanent head for U.S. intelligence agencies.
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The Senate Republican campaign group asked the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to investigate an Alaska Senate candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan. They say this candidate has the same name as Senator Dan Sullivan and are concerned about the election process.
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The complaint was filed by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).
Daniel J. Sullivan is running for Senate in Alaska as a Republican.
Senator Dan Sullivan is the current Alaska senator, also a Republican.
The NRSC wants the FEC to look into potential issues caused by the candidates sharing the same name.
The complaint was submitted on a Wednesday.
The investigation request focuses on election rules and fairness.
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Numbers reading "86 47" were seen marked on the grass of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Federal authorities came to investigate, but it is unclear who made the markings or how. The numbers have been linked to political messages related to President Donald Trump.
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The markings "86 47" were spotted on the National Mall near the World War II Memorial.
Photos of the markings were taken from the top of the Washington Monument.
The number "8" is the clearest, while "6," "4," and "7" are fainter.
The phrase "86" is slang for "throw out" or "get rid of," commonly used in restaurants.
The numbers "86 47" have recently been connected to a political message involving President Trump, who is the 47th president.
Former FBI Director James Comey shared a similar "86 47" message on Instagram and was later charged with making threats against President Trump.
The National Mall is a prominent public place in Washington, D.C., often called "America's Front Yard" and is a site for major national events.
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President Donald Trump has asked Republicans in Congress to quickly pass a $350 billion spending bill through a special budget rule to fund defense and new voting restrictions. Some Republican leaders have criticized using this rule, saying it risks unstable funding and may not succeed in the Senate.
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President Trump wants Congress to approve a $350 billion Reconciliation Bill that includes defense spending and the Save America Act, which proposes new voting rules.
He posted on Truth Social urging Republicans to pass the bill immediately without delays or compromises.
The Save America Act aims to change election laws but faces little chance of Senate approval.
Budget reconciliation lets Congress pass certain spending and tax bills with a simple majority, avoiding a Democratic filibuster.
Republicans used reconciliation last year for immigration policies, tax cuts, and cuts to health and food aid programs.
Recently, Republicans passed $70 billion for immigration enforcement through reconciliation.
Senate Republicans Mitch McConnell and Susan Collins oppose using reconciliation for the full defense funding, citing risks of unstable funding.
The House approved $1.15 trillion for defense via the usual process, but $350 billion more is proposed through reconciliation, causing party disagreement.
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The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington DC has been renovated, costing $14.2 million and including a new filtration system. Opinions on the renovation’s appearance and cost are mixed, with some visitors liking it and others questioning the expense and contractor choices.
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The reflecting pool renovation cost $14.2 million, much higher than the initial estimate of $1.8 million.
The pool holds about 6.75 million gallons of fresh water.
A new nanobubbler filtration system was installed to control algae growth.
Some visitors praised the pool’s new look, describing it as beautiful and reflecting well.
Others felt the pool looked similar to before and questioned the large cost.
The contract was given without bidding to Atlantic Industrial Coatings Ltd, a company with no prior government work but connections to President Trump.
Algae appeared briefly after filling, explained as normal during startup by the Interior Department.
President Donald Trump described the renovation as a lasting, industrial-strength improvement expected to last 100 years.
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