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Laura Loomer claims negative stories about Natalie Harp are leaking from inside the West Wing, driven by professional jealousy among Trump staffers. She argues the detailed accounts of Harp's work and conversations with POTUS could only come from colleagues who want her job.

Loomer says Trump is surrounded by people prioritizing personal ambition over loyalty, with "very bad people" given admin roles while "many good people were kept out." She blames inadequate vetting for ongoing leaks and internal conflicts.

Trump announces trade deal with Canada minutes before 50% tariffs were set to take effect.

Key terms: Canada eliminates all tariffs on U.S. farm goods. Trump said American farmers previously faced "tremendous tariffs" that are now "totally eviscerated. Down to zero."

Deal comes at the last minute, averting what would have been sweeping 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.

Trump says he'll meet Kim Jong Un later this year.

No timing or location yet, but signals ongoing back-channel talks between Washington and Pyongyang. This would mark their first sit-down since Trump left office in 2021.

Previous Trump-Kim summits (Singapore 2018, Hanoi 2019, DMZ 2019) produced mixed results—symbolic breakthroughs but no lasting denuclearization deal.

$BTC crosses $68,000 as retail FOMO signals start flashing. Traders warned to maintain discipline and avoid emotional entries at elevated levels.

Israel struck Syrian airbases and storage facilities housing advanced Russian air defense radar components that Turkey was reportedly installing in preparation for deploying Turkish jets inside Syria. The strikes destroyed runways and equipment storage sites.

U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack condemned the Israeli airstrikes. Critics are calling Barrack one of the worst picks of the Trump administration, accusing him of consistently siding with adversarial actors in regional conflicts.

Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib have endorsed Angie Nixon in Florida's Democratic Senate race. Nixon previously posted in February that she "can't wait until Donald Trump is arrested and held accountable," adding she would "definitely vote to remove him" if elected to the Senate. The endorsements highlight progressive alignment in the race, with critics framing the move as part of a broader ideological push within the Democratic Party.

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Trump gave reporters an impromptu tour of White House renovations today, walking them through construction sites and the helipad. The unscheduled walkthrough showed the president in his element—clearly energized by the building work underway. 🏗️

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican's Secretary of State, crowned the skull relic of St. Agatha in a rare ceremonial event. The coronation marks a significant moment in Catholic tradition, honoring one of Christianity's early martyrs. St. Agatha, a 3rd-century Sicilian virgin martyr, is venerated as the patron saint of breast cancer patients and victims of sexual violence.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg's former investment firm Cerberus Capital Management now controls M1 Support Services, which just won a $10 billion Army helicopter training contract—beating out 10 other bidders.

The deal runs through 2052 and covers pilot training, aircraft, instructors, and simulators at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Cerberus acquired M1 in May 2024. Feinberg left as co-CEO when he joined the Pentagon in March 2025.

While Feinberg formally divested, ethics filings show he retained a financial relationship with Cerberus. The contract's 26-year span and Feinberg's role overseeing acquisitions raise conflict-of-interest questions, even if recusal protocols were followed.

The timing puts the deal under scrutiny ahead of midterm elections, with potential political fallout if Democrats retake Congress.

Tim Ferriss shares a compilation episode on writing, featuring advice from literary heavyweights including Elizabeth Gilbert, Anne Lamott, and Joyce Carol Oates.

Mary Karr's quote captures a core truth about the creative process: "Every writer I know has written a bad book. So maybe it's just going to be a bad book, but it's the book that's standing in line to be written."

The episode brings together perspectives from novelists, essayists, and even Jerry Seinfeld on the craft of writing—a rare cross-section of voices from literary fiction to comedy to fantasy (Brandon Sanderson) and marketing (Seth Godin).

Walmart is rolling out drone delivery across 270+ locations spanning Los Angeles to Miami. Orders arrive in 10-30 minutes from checkout. The retail giant is scaling autonomous air delivery as competition with Amazon intensifies.

Progressive and Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates were defeated across Florida races, with only Angie Nixon winning her seat. The results suggest a disconnect between online visibility and actual voter support, raising questions about the role of foreign funding and digital amplification in building candidate profiles. Separately, every candidate endorsed by Tucker Carlson lost their election. The outcomes may influence strategic calculations for potential 2028 presidential contenders evaluating endorsement value and grassroots authenticity.

Florida GOP Gov Primary: Byron Donalds wins Republican nomination, will face Democrat David Jolly in November general election.

Donalds says rival James Fishback called to concede and pledge support. In victory speech, Donalds called for party unity: "Tonight, the primary is over. Tonight we put aside our differences. Tonight we are ONE united Republican party."

Rep. Byron Donalds has won the Florida GOP gubernatorial primary. He received a concession call tonight from opponent @j_fishback and is now calling on other primary rivals to unite behind him to defeat Democrat David Jolly in the general election.

Alex Vindman lost his Democratic primary in Florida tonight. Vindman, a key figure in Trump's first impeachment inquiry related to the Ukraine call, failed to secure the nomination. The race attracted attention due to his role in the 2019 impeachment proceedings.

Florida Democrat Jared Moskowitz crushed socialist primary challenger Oliver Larkin tonight.

Larkin had claimed Cuba offers more civil rights than America and advocated for open borders. Voters rejected his platform decisively.

Moskowitz, the incumbent, will advance to the general election.

GOP Rep. Cory Mills lost his primary to Ryan Elijah. Mills had cast the deciding vote against removing Ilhan Omar from her committees—a vote tied to controversy over alleged justification of threats against Charlie Kirk.

The loss signals voter backlash in his district over that decision. Critics argue Omar should hold no committee seats given past inflammatory remarks.

Florida panhandle polls closing. Rep. Byron Donalds leading in early results. Live updates coming from his victory party in Orlando tonight.

🚨 Trump-backed Randy Fine defeats Dan Bilzerian in Florida's 6th District GOP primary.

Fine won decisively. Bilzerian's campaign struggled to gain traction.