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The comedian said the White House’s UFC-themed gathering over the weekend “devalued” combat sports and “national dignity,” calling it an “embarrassing” spectacle.
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Vice President JD Vance addressed questions on ABC’s “The View” about his remarks related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after a New York Times report described closed-door administration discussions about how to respond to Epstein-related claims.
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In remarks reported by The Hill on June 16, former Vice President Mike Pence advised GOP lawmakers who face possible departures from Congress to follow their conscience when deciding whether to work with President Donald Trump’s administration or oppose it.
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The Hill reports that federal investigators prevented a planned attack connected to a White House UFC-related event. The episode also renewed scrutiny over whether taxpayers are paying for costs critics associate with President Donald Trump’s events and venues.
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The Department of the Interior said the National Park Service is using hydrogen peroxide to address algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, months after the Trump administration’s National Mall renovation project drew scrutiny over its $13.1 million cost.
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Hosts on ABC’s “The View” questioned Vice President J.D. Vance about the Trump administration’s changes affecting Black history in public institutions and voting district maps, demanding to know where Americans of color fit in his vision.
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On his debut on the daytime talk show, Vice President JD Vance pushed back on criticisms about the Trump administration’s treatment of Americans of color while discussing questions tied to former financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) met with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and described it as a positive interview, but said he would not commit to supporting the nomination until after committee briefing and Blanche’s hearing.
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The Democratic conference released a multi-part blueprint aimed at reducing prescription drug costs, framing the plan as a counter to President Donald Trump’s approach centered on voluntary pricing agreements.
