Nineteen Republicans also voted to reject a punt of Section 702, which allows U.S. intelligence agencies to spy on targets abroad without a warrant. Surveillance under the program also sometimes capt… [+2743 chars]

The vote effectively ensures Section 702 will expire for the first time since it was enacted in 2008.

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Spy law on track to lapse after House rejects extension - Politico

Firefighters are investigating a hazardous materials incident at the Pentagon, the sprawling facility that houses the US Department of Defense, according to authorities.
In a statement on Thursday, … [+811 chars]

Department of Defense spokesman says ‘shelter-in-place order’ given after air quality issue detected.

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Firefighters on scene at Pentagon during ‘hazardous materials incident’ - Al Jazeera

The meeting comes after the president said he wants the next party-line package to include a massive cash infusion to the Pentagon and the SAVE America Act.

House Republicans huddle with Hegseth after Trump’s reconciliation demands - Politico

The presidents interview came less than an hour after he wrote on Truth Social that the U.S. intends to continue striking Iran on Thursday night and floated Venezuela as a model for managing the Midd… [+4921 chars]

Even as the president’s latest threats point toward escalation, Trump himself seemed to pull back amid concerns that Americans might not support a widening war.

Trump threatens to take Iran oil infrastructure, hit country ‘VERY HARD TONIGHT’ - Politico

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, has been appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Vi… [+1885 chars]

Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.

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Spy law on track to lapse after House rejects extension - Politico

Firefighters on scene at Pentagon during ‘hazardous materials incident’ - Al Jazeera

House Republicans huddle with Hegseth after Trump’s reconciliation demands - Politico

Trump threatens to take Iran oil infrastructure, hit country ‘VERY HARD TONIGHT’ - Politico

Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate Super Cup after being denied World Cup spot - BBC