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Over five dozen grand jury transcripts from the Georgia criminal case against President Donald Trump were publicly released on Thursday, announced Lawfare's Anna Bower on X.

The 61 transcripts include previously unseen testimony from prominent Trump allies, including Rudy Giuliani, Lindsey Graham, and Cleta Mitchell.

European energy companies are capitalizing on profits from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, triggered by President Donald Trump's war on Iran, while American oil producers report declining earnings.

Shell reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $6.92 billion, up 24 percent, with CEO Wael Sawan attributing the surge to an "unprecedented disruption in global energy markets," with oil prices exceeding $126 per barrel, The New York Times reports.

A classified CIA memo reveals Iran maintains a substantially stronger military and economic position than President Donald Trump has publicly acknowledged.

According to a Washington Post report, the intelligence assessment found Iran can withstand the U.S. naval blockade for three to four months — longer than the White House suggested.

Columnist Mona Charen argues President Donald Trump's pattern of corruption and self-dealing, long overlooked by the American public, may finally be catching up to him due to deteriorating economic conditions.

Writing for The Bulwark on Thursday, Charen examines Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS over a tax return leak, calling it a "gargantuan shakedown" with a claim amount exceeding two-thirds of the IRS's annual budget.

Saudi Arabia revoked U.S. access to its military bases for "Project Freedom," President Donald Trump's operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz and counter Iranian threats, prompting Trump to abruptly reverse course Tuesday.

A call between Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman failed to resolve the dispute, forcing the administration to pause the operation to restore military access to critical airspace.

President Donald Trump appeared at a Wednesday speech with visible bruises on both hands covered with makeup, prompting social media speculation about his physical health.

This isn't the first time the, nearly, 80-year-old President has been spotted using makeup to cover the bruises on his hands. However his appearance on Wednesday drew the attention of many.

First Lady Melania Trump's remarks about her husband's empathy prompted audience laughter during a White House event honoring military mothers ahead of Mother's Day.

Melania described President Donald Trump as "the strong commander-in-chief" whose "empathy transcends the role and shape of a caring leader, who constantly remembers each and every American soldier is someone's child."

Ashley St. Clair, a former Turning Point USA brand ambassador turned critic, is exposing what she describes as a coordinated paid promotion scheme involving President Donald Trump's top online personalities.

In monologue-style videos published on TikTok to 77,000 followers, St. Clair alleges MAGA influencers portrayed as grassroots activists receive coordinated talking points from administration officials through group chats and are compensated for promoting conservative candidates, reported The Washington Post.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a campaign-style video Wednesday describing his "hope for America," triggering widespread speculation that he may challenge Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination.

Though Rubio has publicly stated he would support Vance, political analysts and conservative influencers interpreted the video as a potential presidential pitch. Rubio outlined his vision of America as a place where anyone can achieve their potential regardless of birth circumstances or ethnicity.

Kyle Rittenhouse, who fatally shot two protesters during a social rights demonstration in 2020, was hospitalized on Wednesday after a venomous spider bite.

The 23-year-old shared a photo of himself in the hospital, angling the camera to show where the alleged venomous spider had bitten him.

Tennessee Republicans' proposed congressional redistricting map has sparked outrage from Democratic lawmakers and political observers.

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) condemned the plan as a "blatant, corrupt power grab" that would destroy Black community representation in Memphis, on a social media post.

President Donald Trump appeared to doze off while standing during a small business event in the White House East Room this week, accompanied by Small Business Administration Secretary Kelly Loeffler.

Political analyst David Pakman reacted to the event on his YouTube channel, noting Trump seemed to nod off while Loeffler spoke, only to later make a confusing statement, saying he could "end employment with the swipe of a pen," apparently meaning unemployment.

The popular nightclub Japan, located in Roma Norte, Mexico City, is charging American visitors a $300 cover fee, while citizens from other countries pay $20 and Mexicans and Latin Americans pay $14, in a protest against Trump's attacks on Mexico.

"This is a response to a year of insults directed at us – as a country – by the United States," club owner, Federico Crespo, said when explaining the intentional price hike to The Guardian, adding, "It's very much a response to the many attacks against Mexico from Trump."