Environmental group sues in bid to get Trump's image removed from new national park passes

Unredacted photographs of Donald Trump from the recently released Jeffrey Epstein files showcase a glamorous group of adult models, with comments highlighting Trump's gentlemanly demeanor. The legal team for Epstein's estate requested the redaction of certain faces in these documents.

The U.S. Department of Justice has argued in court that requiring the White House to provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters infringes on former President Donald Trump's right to control his public image. This argument arises in response to a lawsuit aimed at ensuring accessibility for the deaf community during White House communications.

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at establishing federal regulations for artificial intelligence (AI), which seeks to override state-level laws. This move has intensified divisions within the Republican Party, as some members express discomfort with the centralization of authority over AI regulation.

House Republican leaders are considering allowing a vote on an amendment to extend ObamaCare subsidies as part of a new health care plan. This comes amid rising discontent on Capitol Hill regarding the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies and the potential increase in health care premiums.

Representative Ilhan Omar has been accused of enabling a significant fraud scheme in Minneapolis, with allegations suggesting her actions may have contributed to a $1 billion fraud scandal linked to the Somali community. This accusation comes amid heightened scrutiny of political figures and their roles in local governance.

The U.S. military has seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, a move confirmed by President Donald Trump, which marks a significant escalation in military operations in the region. This action follows months of U.S. claims that military efforts were primarily focused on combating drug trafficking in the Caribbean.

Indiana lawmakers voted against a congressional redistricting plan backed by former President Trump, which aimed to create two additional Republican-leaning House seats. The vote concluded with a significant majority of 31 to 19, marking a notable defeat for Trump and his influence over state politics.

Congress has removed a bipartisan provision from the Pentagon's final defense bill that would have granted the military the right to repair its equipment, a decision that has drawn criticism from various senators. This provision was backed by former President Trump and aimed to enhance military readiness by allowing for more efficient maintenance of equipment.