Trump, Bolton, Iran and Congress Clash in a Fast-Moving News Day

Key political, security, and legal stories dominating today’s headlines.

Tech CEO accused of exporting U.S. gear to Iran faces federal charges Iran sanctions case alleges restricted U.S. tech reached militarylinked buyers See how prosecutors say the decadelong scheme funded an upscale Newport Coast mansion John Bolton expected to plead guilty in classified information case John Bolton classified information plea deal may avoid prison and major fallout See what the June 26 hearing could mean for the exNSA adviser Bessent clashes with Democrat over Trump tax audits in House hearing Scott Bessent and IRS audits: see the Trump tax clash in Congress Read the heated exchange over alleged favoritism, audits, and executive power Senate debate grows over Trump’s $2 billion fund in ICE package Senate votearama tests Trump’s $70B immigration package as DOJ fund sparks pushback and Byrdrule fights that could reshape the bill’s fate. House floor erupts after lawmaker accuses Tlaib of Hezbollah ties House floor chaos erupts over Tlaib, Miller and Lebanon war powers debate See how the clash could shape the Lebanon resolution and Washington fallout Lawler seeks investigation of NJ Democrat tied to Blind Sheikh trial Adam Hamawy investigation: Lawler questions his past ties to the Blind Sheikh See why the New Jersey race is drawing scrutiny ahead of November Iowa GOP nominee revisits 2009 exchange with Obama over health care Zach Lahn draws attention after a resurfaced Obama town hall clip See how the Iowa GOP nominee is shaping his campaign ahead of the fall race Trump administration sends direct message to Iranians amid nuclear talks Iran video message from State Department highlights freedom and selfdetermination See how U.S. outreach targets Iranians as nuclear talks and unrest continue Families on Israel's northern border describe daily life under fire Lebanon border communities still face Hezbollah attacks despite ceasefire claims Residents describe sirens, damage and uncertainty—see why peace remains fragile Carney pledges action on antisemitism a