Today’s Headlines: Israel launched missile strikes on Syria’s military HQ in Damascus, potentially destabilizing the new Syrian government amid talks to normalize relations. Despite the Trump administration’s request to hold back, Israel is sending more troops to the border, citing threats to the Druze community. Meanwhile, Trump hosted Bahrain’s crown prince, who pledged $17 billion in U.S. investments—though details were vague, aside from a symbolic model airplane. Trump also denied plans to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, despite telling Republicans otherwise, and floated the Fed’s over-budget HQ renovations as a possible excuse. Separately, the administration fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey—daughter of James Comey—who had handled the Epstein, Maxwell, and Diddy cases, offering no clear reason. Trump mocked his own supporters who believe Epstein conspiracy theories, calling them “weaklings,” while still refusing to release promised files. And in two more Trump-world twists: DHS deported five migrants to Eswatini, an African country none of them were from, and federal agents arrested nine anti-ICE protesters in Spokane. Lastly, $100 million worth of Trump memecoins are unlocking today, padding the president’s net worth.
Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:
Axios: Israel bombs Syrian capital despite U.S. pressure to "stand down"
Bloomberg: Bahrain’s PM Vows $17 Billion US Investment During Trump Meeting
NBC News: Trump says it's 'highly unlikely' he will fire Fed Chair Powell after broaching idea with GOP reps
Axios: Trump says Fed renovations issue might be fireable for Powell
WaPo: DOJ fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor involved in Epstein, Diddy cases
AP News: Trump slams his own supporters as 'weaklings' for falling for what he now calls the Epstein 'hoax'
Axios: DHS sends migrants to Eswatini in new 3rd-country deportation
Seattle Time: Federal government accuses nine Spokane protesters of violence against ICE
Bloomberg: Trump Memecoin Unlock To Test Crypto Demand
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