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Democrats requested access to an Epstein 'birthday book' that reportedly contains a Trump poem, seeking a 'complete and unredacted copy' from Epstein estate lawyers. Trump dismissed ongoing Epstein-related controversies as 'not a big thing' and stated it is 'not the time' for a presidential pardon of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Trump told Europe to 'get your act together' on immigration ahead of US-EU trade talks, citing '20 sticking points' in negotiations. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was scheduled to meet with Trump on Sunday.
Trump arrived in Scotland ahead of scheduled meetings with UK and EU officials, where he is expected to discuss ending Russia's war in Ukraine as a key issue. Sources indicated Trump told reporters he is considering secondary sanctions on Russia.
The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is reportedly using an AI tool to create a 'delete list' of federal regulations, with a goal of cutting 50% of federal regulations by January.
Former Trump White House speechwriter Darren Beattie, who was fired in 2018 for attending a white supremacist gathering, has been appointed to lead the Institute of Peace while retaining his senior State Department position.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reported that 'hundreds' of detainees have been removed from 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention camp, with most transferred to other facilities and approximately 100 deported from the US.
Rural hospitals, including facilities in Missouri's poorest county, face severe challenges from Medicaid cuts included in a Trump-backed bill that Republican lawmakers supported despite its impact on rural areas.
An asylum seeker from Cuba who entered the US legally was arrested by ICE agents after appearing at an immigration court hearing, part of a growing trend of court detentions that has drawn concern from immigration advocates.
Australia lifted restrictions on beef imports from the United States, with Trump taking credit for the decision, though analysts suggest American beef is unlikely to gain significant market share in Australian supermarkets.
Defense Secretary Hegseth is experiencing tension with senior military officers over a promotion dispute, with suspicions about information leaks and broader mistrust characterizing his first six months in office.