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President Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi amid criticism over her handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, calling her "fantastic" and urging supporters to back her. Trump dismissed focus on Epstein, describing him as "a guy who never dies," amid tensions with FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.

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On today’s show: Trump’s $4.5T “Big, Beautiful Bill” faces court challenges, Sean Duffy takes the helm at NASA, and the Supreme Court paves the way for federal layoffs. We’ll also break down the return of student loan interest under the SAVE plan and take a closer look at America’s $3.8B annual military aid package to Israel.

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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte praised President Trump for pushing Europe to increase defense spending, calling it a “BIG win” for America and NATO. Rutte said Trump achieved what no U.S. president had in decades, uniting allies at a historic summit in the Netherlands.

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Former CIA targeter Sarah Adams warned of an impending attack but faced pushback from the Pentagon for bypassing “proper channels.” Now she's raise the alarm, and challenging officials who dismissed her warnings. Bureaucratic failure or a courageous stand?

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Leftover border wall materials were auctioned off following a Republican-led bill passed in December 2023. The law required the defense secretary to create a plan within 75 days to dispose of "excess construction materials" and implement it within 100 days, aiming to eliminate storage and maintenance costs.

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Three federal judges, including Judge James Andrew Wynn, have rescinded their retirements to prevent former President Trump from appointing their replacements. This unprecedented move highlights ongoing political battles over control of the federal courts, which decide key issues like same-sex marriage, transgender rights, and immigration policies.

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Federal authorities, including the FBI and Homeland Security, have reassured residents that most reported drone sightings are likely cases of mistaken identity, often involving manned aircraft or facilities.

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President-elect Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for firing missiles into Russia, calling it a "foolish decision" and a significant geopolitical risk. After meeting Zelensky twice since his 2024 election win, Trump stated that Zelensky is ready for peace and believes it's time for Russian President Vladimir Putin to do the same. Trump emphasized the need for a peace agreement, clarifying that he does not intend to abandon Ukraine in the process.

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The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO struggled with deputies and shouted about an “insult to the intelligence of the American people” as he was led into court. Arrested after a five-day search, Luigi Nicholas Mangione was taken into custody at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania.

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Luigi Mangione found himself in custody for firearm possession after law enforcement intervened while he dined at a McDonald's in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This arrest came to pass following an alert from a vigilant employee, as disclosed by the NYPD's chief detective. At 26 years of age, Mangione was discovered to be carrying several counterfeit identities along with a firearm equipped with a silencer, state authorities reported.

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