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BBC News | Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing? AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Voters are likely to judge Donald Trump’s prospects in the upcoming November mid‑terms largely on the state of the U.S. economy, which has shown mixed signals in the first quarter of 2026. Despite the Iran‑related war driving a sharp rise in oil prices, spiking fuel costs to about $4.30 a gallon and pushing March inflation up to a near‑two‑year high of 3.3%, the economy grew at an annualised 2 % rate, helped primarily by heavy investment from tech firms in artificial‑intelligence initiatives, while consumer spending still rose 1.6 % annually. The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate steady at 3.5 %‑3.75 %, delaying any anticipated interest‑rate cuts, and mortgage rates climbed to around 6.3 %. Nevertheless, stock markets have rebounded, with the Nasdaq up roughly 10 % and the S‑P 500 and Dow gaining about 5 % and 1 % respectively since the conflict began, offering some relief to investors and pension holders. As the war’s outcome and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remain uncertain, the cost‑of‑living pressures may prove decisive for Trump’s party despite the headline‑positive GDP and market data. Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgepyv20vrpo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss #PresidentTrump #Iran #FederalReserve #Nasdaq #DonaldTrump

US Top News and Analysis | Pentagon tech chief says Anthropic is still blacklisted, but Mythos is a separate issue AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Pentagon CTO Emil Michael told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that Anthropic remains designated a supply‑chain risk for its Claude models, but the company’s newer “Mythos” AI—capable of finding and patching cyber vulnerabilities—constitutes a separate national‑security concern that will require additional network hardening and negotiable guardrails. The DOD’s blacklisting, announced earlier this year, forces defense contractors to certify they do not use Claude, while Anthropic has sued to overturn the label. Despite the designation, the Pentagon has continued to use Anthropic’s technology in the Iran war effort and the NSA is reportedly employing Mythos. At the same time, the department has signed agreements with seven other AI firms—including Google, OpenAI, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, SpaceX’s xAI and the startup Reflection—to deploy their models on classified networks, and officials say discussions with Anthropic’s CEO have been “productive,” with President Trump suggesting a possible deal. Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/01/pentagon-anthropic-blacklist-mythos-michael.html #Pentagon #Anthropic #EmilMichael #SamAltman #DarioAmodei #PeteHegseth #PresidentTrump

Jezebel | Congrats to Todd Blanche on His First Epstein Lawsuit as Acting AG! by Danielle Han AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. A journalist, Katie Phang, has filed a 15‑page lawsuit against Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, accusing the Justice Department of “brazen, shocking, and ongoing” violations of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandated full public release of the Epstein records by Dec. 19, 2025. Phang argues that the DOJ’s piecemeal, heavily redacted releases—initially a small batch of documents, then 30,000 files, followed months later by three million error‑filled pages that even exposed survivors’ details—failed to meet the law’s deadline and impeded her reporting. The suit follows earlier congressional efforts, including a failed push by Reps. Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna for an independent monitor, and comes amid criticism of former AG Pam Bondi’s handling of the files. Phang’s filing seeks to compel the DOJ to comply with the statutory requirement and ensure transparent access to the complete Epstein documentation. Read more: https://www.jezebel.com/congrats-to-todd-blanche-on-his-first-epstein-lawsuit-as-acting-ag #ToddBlanche #PresidentTrump #GhislaineMaxwell #DOJ #KatiePhang #ThomasMassie #RoKhanna #PamBondi

Home - CBSNews.com | Judge allows Maurene Comey's lawsuit challenging her firing to proceed AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. A federal judge has ruled that former assistant U.S. attorney Maurene Comey’s lawsuit challenging her dismissal by President Trump can proceed in federal court. Judge Jesse Furman held that her firing, which was carried out under Article II of the Constitution rather than a civil‑service statute, falls outside the jurisdiction of the Merit Systems Protection Board, giving the court authority to hear the case. Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, alleges she was removed because of the president’s animus toward her father and is seeking reinstatement and back pay. The Trump administration had asked the court to dismiss the suit, arguing it lacked jurisdiction, but the judge rejected that argument. Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/judge-maurene-comey-firing-justice-department/ #MaureneComey #JesseFurman #MSPB #JamesComey #JeffreyEpstein #GhislaineMaxwell #SeanCombs #BobMenendez #PresidentTrump #

Trump admin. monitoring prosecution of UK pastor for preaching John 3:16 The U.S. government is monitoring the prosecution of a 77-year-old Northern Ireland pastor, Clive Johnston, who was charged under British buffer zone legislation for preaching an open-air sermon on John 3:16 near a hospital that provides abortion services. #PresidentTrump #NorthernIreland #PastorCliveJohnston #FreeSpeech #Abortion #BritishBufferZone #Preaching #John316 Source: https://www.christianpost.com/news/trump-admin-monitoring-prosecution-of-pastor-in-uk-for-preaching.html #Faith #ChristianNews #Bible

yahoo news | Why this disillusioned Trump voter spends hours searching Epstein files Cayden McBride, a 19‑year‑old from Rome, Georgia, spends hours each night sifting through the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the U.S. Department of Justice. He combs through flight logs, transcripts, images and videos, driven by a belief that the material “matters” even as headlines shift to the Iran war. A self‑described “Trump guy” and Christian, McBride says the files expose “bad stuff” about the women victimised by Epstein and that the DOJ’s slow release and perceived lack of accountability have left many supporters of the MAGA movement disillusioned with both the former president and his former attorney general, Pam Bondi, who was recently removed from her post. The Epstein saga has become a flashpoint within the Republican base, especially among conspiracy‑theorist supporters who doubt the official suicide ruling and suspect a government cover‑up. While former allies such as JD Vance, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kash Patel have echoed these doubts, President Trump initially pledged to push for full disclosure before softening his stance after pressure from victims and party members. The DOJ has now released all material it can, but many still claim crucial files remain hidden, fueling criticism that the Republican Party’s promised “accountability” is waning. At the 2025 CPAC in Dallas, the lingering anger over the Epstein files was evident. Attendees like Robert Agee expressed disappointment, saying Trump’s vague response—“are we still talking about the Epstein files?”—signaled the death of the movement’s anti‑establishment credibility. McBride, reflecting the growing skepticism, says he will keep voting but will not support any candidate implicated in the Epstein files or backed by Trump. The episode illustrates how the unfinished “Epstein” narrative continues to test the loyalty of Trump’s base and could reshape the coalition that once propelled his 2024 victory. Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/why-disillusioned-trump-voter-spends-003050022.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall #jeffreyepstein #doj #presidenttrump #republicanparty #magamovement

Breaking #FakeNews: Dead or Alive bounty placed on rogue White House laundry maid for "national security" purposes. She was believed to have fled the Whit House after President Trump's canceled press conference. #PresidentTrump #ShitHimself