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• Rep. Fine to Newsmax: No Amnesty for Illegal Aliens
  
  Rep. Randy Fine, R-Fla., told Newsmax on Friday that members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus are united in rejecting any legislation that would grant amnesty to illegal aliens, calling such proposals unacceptable and harmful to Americans.
• NASA's Stevens to Newsmax: Artemis II a 'Flawless Mission'
  
  NASA press secretary Bethany Stevens told Newsmax on Friday that the successful Artemis II mission, which ended with the Orion capsule splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, was one of the most remarkable experiences of her time with the space agency.
• Pelosi: Swalwell Should Exit Calif. Governor's Race
  
  Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., joined a growing number of Democrats Friday in calling for Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., to drop out of California's gubernatorial race amid allegations he sexually assaulted a former staffer.
• Tucker to Newsmax: Feel Sorry for 'Slave' Trump Amid Feud
  
  Tucker Carlson escalated his feud with President Donald Trump on Friday, a day after Trump lashed out at several prominent right-leaning commentators, including Carlson, who have criticized the conflict with Iran.
• Sexual Assault Claims Rock Swalwell's Bid for Calif. Governor
  
  The gubernatorial campaign of Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., has been rocked by allegations he sexually assaulted a former staffer.
• Trump: 'No Backup Plan' Needed as Iran Talks Head to Pakistan Amid Fragile Truce
  
  President Donald Trump said Friday he sees no need for a contingency plan if high-stakes negotiations with Iran falter, projecting confidence as U.S. officials travel to Pakistan for another round of talks amid what U.S. officials and regional diplomats describe as a highly...
• 5 Things to Know About the Planned Iran-US Talks in Islamabad
  
  Pakistan is set to host talks between Iran and the United States in a bid to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting end to a war that has left thousands dead and roiled global energy markets.
• Trump Endorsement May Play Key Role in La. Senate Race
  
  Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., has President Donald Trump's endorsement in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate , but it hasn't been enough to guarantee her victory.
• Rubin to Newsmax: Iran Talks Need Clear Framework or Risk Military Action
  
  Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin said Friday that the success of U.S. efforts toward Iran will hinge on whether upcoming talks produce a clear framework for negotiations, warning that failure could raise the risk of renewed military conflict.
• Rep. Comer to Newsmax: Dems Fixate on Trump Family, Not Epstein
  
  House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., told Newsmax on Friday that Democrats are trying to drag the Trump family into the congressional Jeffrey Epstein investigation instead of keeping the focus on justice for victims and government failures.
• ICE Launches Effort to Uncover 'Birth Tourism Schemes'
  
  President Donald Trump's administration plans to crack down on networks it says help pregnant women lie on visa applications in order to secure U.S. citizenship for their U.S.-born babies.
• Rep. Fulcher to Newsmax: Senate Must Act on DHS Funding
  
  Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, told Newsmax on Friday that the DHS funding fight is leaving frontline agencies exposed and predicted Republicans will have to use budget reconciliation to push border and immigration funding through the Senate without Democrats' support.
• WH Aide Blair May Shift Roles to Lead Trump Midterm Push
  
  White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair is considering leaving his role temporarily to lead President Donald Trump's political operation ahead of the midterm elections, White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told Politico.
• Allred to Newsmax: Melania Testifying Would Be 'Inspiring' to Epstein Survivors
  
  Attorney Gloria Allred said Friday on Newsmax that first lady Melania Trump should testify before Congress regarding her past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, arguing she has an opportunity to "clear her name" and support other alleged victims.
• Trump Weighs Preemptive Pardons for Aides as Legal Threats Loom
  
  President Donald Trump is considering sweeping preemptive pardons for members of his administration before leaving office, according to The Wall Street Journal, a move that could dramatically expand his use of executive clemency.
• NYC Mayor Mamdani Defends Working With Trump
  
  New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he has built a working relationship with President Donald Trump, even while continuing to label the Republican commander in chief a fascist.
• Harris Says She's Weighing 2028 Bid After Loss to Trump
  
  Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she is considering a run for president in 2028, offering her clearest signal yet about a possible political comeback after her 2024 defeat.Speaking at National Action Network's annual convention, Harris responded to chants urging her...
• Rep. Downing to Newsmax: ICE Fight Not Appropriate in Funding Battle
  
  Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., said Friday on Newsmax that Democrats, not House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., are responsible for the ongoing Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
• Van Duyne to Newsmax: Democrats Undermining Effort to Counter Iran Threat
  
  Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, criticized Democrat efforts to advance a War Powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority to potentially reengage militarily with Iran, arguing that such moves undermine U.S. national security...
• Dems Admit Trump Impeachment Doomed
  
  Democrat lawmakers acknowledge that any attempt to impeach President Donald Trump this year will fail. Even some Democrats who have pushed for impeachment concede the political reality: Without control of at least one chamber of Congress...
• Rep. Malliotakis to Newsmax: 'Shocking' That Dems Oppose Iran Action
  
  Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., told Newsmax on Friday it's "shocking" that Democrats are refusing to support President Donald Trump's effort to help free the Iranian people from Tehran's repressive regime.
• Trump's Peace Board Faces Cash Crunch, Stalling Gaza Plan
  
  President Donald Trump's Board of Peace has received only a tiny fraction of the $17 billion pledged for Gaza, preventing the president from pushing ahead with his plan for the shattered Palestinian enclave's future, sources told Reuters.
• Federal Court Hears New Case on Trump Tariffs
  
  The centerpiece of President Donald Trump's economic policy - sweeping taxes on global imports - is under legal assault again.The U.S. Court of International Trade, a specialized court in New York, is hearing oral arguments Friday in an attempt to overturn the temporary...
• Rep. Cloud to Newsmax: Epstein Case Far Broader; Victims Must Testify
  
  Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Friday that he wants House Oversight Chairman James Comer to pursue public testimony from Jeffrey Epstein victims, arguing the public still has not received the truth about the disgraced financier's sex trafficking network.
• Rep. Roger Williams to Newsmax: GOP Must Better Sell 'Big Beautiful Bill' Benefits
  
  Republicans need to do a better job of messaging about the benefits Americans are receiving from the One Big Beautiful Bill, Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, told Newsmax on Friday.

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