Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence has prompted Democratic criticism and complicated talks to renew Section 702 before its June 12 deadline. Sen. Mark Warner said Pulte lacks intelligence experience and warned the move could undermine bipartisan support for the surveillance program.
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Two American men were arrested in Japan after one climbed into the enclosure of Punch, a viral baby macaque at Ichikawa City Zoo. The zoo is enhancing security measures following the incident.
The White House criticized Amazon's reported plan to display tariff charges on imported goods on its discount platform, Amazon Haul, calling it a "hostile and political act." Amazon clarified that while the idea was discussed, it has not been implemented, and there are no immediate plans to do so. Despite the potential transparency benefits for consumers, the proposal drew significant attention, prompting a conversation between President Donald Trump and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, although no official changes have been made to the platform.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) was hospitalized Wednesday after tripping at a Washington, D.C. hotel. He has served in the Senate for nearly four decades, and is the chamber's longest-serving party leader in U.S. history. McConnell is currently receiving treatment in the hospital, though his spokesperson did not provide a timeline for his return.