It’s been quite the eventful week. From a canceled trip to Pakistan to a gunfire scare at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, here are the top stories you need to know about.
Trump Cancels Pakistan Trip, Claims US Holds All Cards Against Iran
Former President Donald Trump canceled a trip to Pakistan and attributed it to the “tremendous infighting and confusion” among Iran’s leaders. He stated that the U.S. holds the upper hand if Iran wants to negotiate and that Iran should initiate contact directly.
Trump’s reasoning was based on leverage, including his assertion that the U.S. has “all the cards” while Iran has none, a stance that aligns with the economic squeeze described by Graham and other administration voices. Graham has argued the blockade is draining Tehran’s ability to fund activities the U.S. says are tied to militancy.
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Leaders Condemn Gunfire At White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Top Democratic leaders lauded the swift action of law enforcement after gunshots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Secret Service agents quickly surrounded President Donald Trump and escorted him from the stage.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed his gratitude for the quick law enforcement action and urged an end to the “violence and chaos in America.”
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Trump Says He’s ‘Not A Fan’ Of Prediction Markets, But Soldier Betting On His Own Raid Gets A Pass
President Donald Trump expressed his displeasure with prediction markets after a soldier turned $33,000 into over $409,000 by betting on the raid that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The soldier, Master Sgt. Gannon Van Dyke, allegedly placed the wagers using classified information about the operation before it became public.
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Bernie Sanders Blasts Trump Family’s ‘Unprecedented Kleptocracy’
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) criticized the Trump family’s alleged profiteering from cryptocurrency and other deals. Sanders denounced these deals as an “unprecedented kleptocracy.”
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Anthony Scaramucci Tells Democrats To Stop Saying Trump’s Name
Former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci advised Democrats to reconsider their political messaging, warning that constant attacks on President Donald Trump could be counterproductive.
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