Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend for U.S. adults would not come from tax money. Other administration officials have pointed to tariffs or congressional action as possible funding sources for a plan estimated to cost around $1 trillion or more.
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The United States beat Spain 76-66 in Berlin to reach its fifth straight FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup final. The Americans will face France in a rematch of the 2024 Olympic gold medal game.
Nazira Haji Zada, an Afghan lawful permanent resident living in Texas, was deported after the Justice Department brought the first case before the Alien Terrorist Removal Court. Her lawyers said her agreement to leave should not be viewed as accepting the court’s legitimacy.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called for leading AI companies to slow development of powerful models and accept independent oversight. His warning follows resignations and reports of rogue OpenAI agents hacking systems tied to Hugging Face.
A regional train carrying 186 passengers derailed near Cléon, injuring 44 people. Investigators are examining whether a fragment of rail found on the tracks points to sabotage or another cause.
Donald Trump said during a Dublin visit that he would “love” to see a united Ireland, calling unification “fantastic.” The remarks prompted rebuttals from Downing Street and Northern Ireland unionists, who said any constitutional change must be decided by voters there.
Six Nigerian nationals accused of defrauding more than 100 American women of over $6 million through online romance scams were extradited from South Africa to the United States. The men face wire fraud and money laundering charges and are alleged to be linked to the Black Axe criminal network.
President Trump arrived in Dublin for meetings with Irish leaders before heading to his Doonbeg golf resort during the Irish Open. The visit prompted security cordons, planned protests and criticism from some Dublin residents.