The White House has said President Donald Trump continues to back Howard Lutnick, as the Commerce Secretary faces criticism from Capitol Hill after reports that he delayed action to curb chip smuggling. There were also concerns about whether the government was properly overseeing Nvidia chip exports to China. "Secretary Howard Lutnick and undersecretary Jeffrey Kessler must explain why they have not closed export control loopholes and act today to ensure our advanced technology is not fuelling China's military," said Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, who is set to become chairwoman of the banking committee.
Megyn Doyle, a sophomore in the School of Arts and Sciences and former vice president of the Rutgers chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA), accused members of the organization of assaulting her on July 9, 2026 during an altercation. This week she posted a public video on her account further detailing the events of July that have been circulating across social media platforms. She claimed in the latest video that the men "violated her" during the video and that she is pursuing options with the police and the University to see her legal options in the hopes of " getting accountability"
President Donald Trump claimed that U.S. forces could destroy Iran's remaining infrastructure within three days if he chose to order such an attack. "If I want to take them out, I hit their (energy) in one day," he told Stephen A. Smith in a recent interview. "Their energy is gone. In one day, their bridges are gone, and in one day, their manufacturing capability is gone. It would only take me three days, one day each." Trump addressed the war and other challenges in the discussion, reflecting on issues since his 2024 election victory.
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"Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent let loose on the bloodthirsty Iranian regime Friday " declaring F the Iranian leadership' after death threats forced him to abandon his $12.5 million Georgetown mansion and relocate to a military base," the New York Post reports.
Said Bessent: "I'm not going to be cowed by the death threats they have made against me. The other cabinet members won't be cowed either."
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