Syrian Jewish group wants Congress to end Caesar sanctions

Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fl.), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced his support for repealing extensive sanctions on Syria, contingent upon the interim government in Damascus meeting specific conditions. President Trump is also in favor of this repeal.

Senator John Fetterman (D-Pa.) criticized President Trump for labeling a group of Democratic lawmakers as 'traitors' on social media. Fetterman condemned this rhetoric as 'dangerous' and 'deeply wrong,' emphasizing that threats against Congress members are unacceptable, regardless of party affiliation.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) expressed openness to reforming House rules to make it more difficult to censure lawmakers. This statement comes amid a surge of censure resolutions being introduced in the House, primarily by Republican members. Jeffries emphasized the need to address the ongoing trend of censure motions that have become increasingly frequent.

California Congressman Ro Khanna has urged officials to ensure the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, warning that any obstruction will lead to prosecution. Khanna emphasized that the identities of all individuals involved, regardless of political affiliation, must be disclosed. This follows President Trump's recent signing of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which mandates the Justice Department to release the files within 30 days.

Karoline Leavitt clarified that former President Trump does not advocate for executing Democrats, following his earlier social media post suggesting that their actions are 'punishable by DEATH.' This statement came after Trump criticized Democratic lawmakers for urging military personnel to disobey illegal orders, labeling their behavior as 'seditious.'

A transgender Department of Defense worker has filed a class-action lawsuit against the Trump administration over its ban on opposite-sex bathroom use, arguing that the directive violates the civil rights of thousands of transgender and intersex federal employees.

The Energy Department announced a reorganization aimed at aligning with the Trump administration's priorities. The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy will be renamed to the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, reflecting a shift in focus. This change is part of a broader strategy to reshape the department's structure and priorities.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has reported significant improvements in benefits processing, online services, and tax relief, attributing these gains to President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. In a letter to Congress, the SSA emphasized that its service is now the strongest it has been in decades.