Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day ceremony in Normandy to criticize European migration policy, describing arrivals by boat as an “invasion.” His remarks followed similar criticism from Trump administration officials and drew on warnings in the administration’s security strategy.
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A scorching heatwave dubbed "Cerberus" is sweeping across Southern Europe, with temperatures expected to reach record highs next week. Italy and Spain have already issued high heat alerts, and Greece is expecting temperatures to reach 109.4 degrees Fahrenheit. The public is advised to take extra precautions to stay safe and comfortable, such as staying in the shade and drinking plenty of fluids.
FBI Director Christopher Wray is set to face questioning from the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday regarding the alleged weaponization of law enforcement against conservatives. He is expected to defend his employees' work and address the controversy surrounding the arrest of Gal Luft, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen who has claimed he was persecuted at the direction of the Biden family. The hearing is likely to be contentious, as both Republicans and Democrats clash over the FBI's role in the matter.
Paul Manafort, former chairman of Donald Trump's 2016 presidential campaign, has agreed to pay $3.15 million to settle a civil case filed by the Justice Department. The case alleged that Manafort had willfully failed to disclose more than 20 offshore bank accounts and had filed false tax returns from 2006-2015. It is unclear if the settlement will have any impact on the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.