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President Trump publicly criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell over alleged cost overruns at the Fed's Washington headquarters during a rare visit, while also pressuring him to lower interest rates, amidst ongoing tensions over monetary policy and Powell's leadership.
Former President Donald Trump reportedly pressured Nebraska State Sen. Tom Brewer to revive a winner-take-all system for awarding Electoral College votes, despite the legislative session's impending end. Governor Jim Pillen and Trump's campaign team have also joined the effort, aiming to change Nebraska's current system, which allocates electoral votes by congressional district. The pressure campaign has faced resistance within the Legislature, with a bill to return to winner-take-all remaining stuck in committee and a special session being floated as a potential avenue for change.
Nebraska lawmakers rejected a proposal to switch to a winner-take-all electoral vote system, a move pushed by Donald Trump to prevent a repeat of Biden winning an electoral vote in the state's 2nd District. The Biden campaign also got involved, reflecting the significance of every electoral vote in a tight presidential race. This comes amid a broader debate over electoral systems in states like Maine, where a similar split-vote system exists.
Former President Donald Trump and his allies are pressuring Nebraska lawmakers to change the state's method of allocating electoral college votes from a split system to a winner-take-all approach, just weeks before the legislative session ends. The sudden push, which caught Nebraska Republicans off guard, has sparked a debate in the State Capitol, with the governor and prominent Republicans supporting the change. However, the speaker of the Legislature has indicated that the bill was not prioritized and remains in committee, and it's uncertain whether pressure can change this view. The proposed change could have significant implications for the 2024 presidential election, as Nebraska's unique electoral vote system could become critical in a close race for 270 electoral votes.
The family of Ofir Engel, a teenager held captive by Hamas for a month, is rallying to raise awareness and pressure for his release. Ofir was taken hostage during a terrorist attack in Israel, and his aunt is leading a campaign to bring attention to the hostages still held by Hamas. The family remains hopeful for Ofir's safety and has received support from the Dutch government and Qatar in facilitating negotiations. Israel insists on the release of all hostages before discussing a ceasefire. The family is devastated and focused on their efforts to rescue Ofir.
After an open letter expressing solidarity with Palestinians and supporting a ceasefire in Gaza was published in Artforum, powerful art dealers and gallerists began pressuring artists to retract their support. Martin Eisenberg, a collector and inheritor of the Bed Bath & Beyond fortune, contacted artists whose work he owns to express his objections to the letter. Artforum editor-in-chief David Velasco was subsequently fired, and several artists withdrew their support. The pressure campaign highlights the repercussions faced by those who speak out for Palestinians, with right-wing groups and wealthy interests using signatories as blacklists. The controversy has sparked debates about freedom of speech, censorship, and the role of art in addressing political issues.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw criticizes Rep. Jim Jordan's pressure campaign to become Speaker of the House, calling it the "dumbest thing you can do." Crenshaw advises Jordan to stop alienating his colleagues and instead work on gaining their support. While a majority of House Republicans backed Jordan in a secret ballot, he still faces opposition from 55 members of his caucus. Crenshaw urges everyone to resolve their differences and approach the situation with maturity.
The Biden administration is facing increased pressure to approve the transfer of F-16s to Ukraine, with friendly European governments, U.S. lawmakers, and Ukrainian leadership advocating for the warplanes. While the administration has approved other military aid, it is holding the line on F-16s for now. However, momentum may be building for Washington to allow other countries that fly the F-16 to send their own jets to Ukraine. The issue is expected to be discussed at the G-7 gathering in Japan this week and at NATO's annual leaders summit in Lithuania in July.