Donald Trump walked out of an NBC Meet the Press interview after Kristen Welker challenged his claims that California’s primary elections and the 2020 presidential election were rigged. The interview also covered Iran, the Jan. 6 Capitol riot and a dropped $1.8 billion compensation proposal.
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A federal lawsuit seeks to block a UFC event planned for the White House South Lawn on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The suit alleges improper authorization, private financial benefit and violations involving federal parkland and construction approvals.
Rep. Ro Khanna condemned Graham Platner’s past conduct toward women but said he remains behind the Maine Democratic Senate candidate. Platner has denied allegations of physical abuse and said he takes responsibility for a dark period in his life.
Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in five sets at Roland Garros to win his first Grand Slam title in his fourth major final. The German claimed the French Open after earlier final defeats at the U.S. Open, Australian Open and Roland Garros.
David Lammy said he told JD Vance the murder of Henry Nowak “has got nothing to do with mass migration.” Vance’s remarks have drawn criticism from Downing Street as police conduct in the case remains under investigation.
Former “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley accused CBS News chief Bari Weiss of trying to shape a Minnesota immigration protest segment toward President Donald Trump’s account. CBS News denied political motivation and said the edits were part of normal editorial review.
Trump defended a nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund and declined to rule out payments for Jan. 6 defendants charged with assaulting police. He also claimed without evidence that California elections were rigged as votes continued to be counted.