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Larry David says he ended his friendship with Alan Dershowitz after Dershowitz joined Donald Trump’s defense team, calling the move a 'deal with the devil' and recalling a 2021 confrontation on Martha’s Vineyard; Dershowitz confirmed the rift in a new Atlantic profile, while David added that he regrets not reaching out after Dershowitz’s son’s death.
US Air Force Major Jason Watson, who spoke at the Capitol last month urging President Trump’s impeachment, has been detained again and ordered into pretrial confinement at a Maryland facility amid unclear misconduct allegations. The Air Force says there is probable cause to support continued misconduct, while Watson’s lawyer suspects his CNN interview may have influenced the decision. Watson was previously arrested on July 1 for protesting in uniform on the Capitol steps, a rare form of dissent within the military which prohibits political activities in uniform.
Sen. Bill Cassidy says he has no regrets about voting to convict Donald Trump in the 2021 impeachment, arguing he upheld the Constitution even as it cost him his Louisiana seat in a Trump-endorsed primary defeat. Returning to Washington, Cassidy defended his stance and signaled he may weigh in on upcoming votes, while criticizing a new fund tied to Trump allies; fellow Republicans largely avoided commenting on his loss as a June runoff between Julia Letlow and John Fleming looms. Lisa Murkowski expressed regret that Cassidy won’t be back in the Senate.
Rep. Darrell Issa introduced H.Res.1211 to expunge Trump’s 2019 and 2021 impeachments from the House record, arguing they were based on false information and misconduct in the process; the measure has backing from Jim Jordan and 20+ GOP co-sponsors and would treat the impeachments as if they never passed, a move critics say is largely symbolic and legally uncertain, while supporters say it aims to address alleged early missteps and allow a formal hearing on the facts.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has referred a criminal matter to the Justice Department tied to the whistleblower complaint that spurred the 2019 impeachment of President Trump, releasing transcripts and interview notes she says show the intelligence community inspector general did not follow policy in handling the case (including Atkinson’s testimony). The move drew bipartisan reaction as lawmakers debate accountability and the handling of the whistleblower affair.
Former New York Democrat Eliot Engel, who chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee and played a key role in Kosovo’s war and the Trump impeachment inquiry, died at 79 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He served 44 years in public service, won his first seat in 1988, and lost the 2020 primary to Jamaal Bowman, marking the end of a long, influential career in diplomacy and policy.
Former New York Democrat Eliot Engel, who chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee and helped shape policy on Kosovo and the Trump impeachment, died at 79 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Engel served over four decades in the House (1988–2020), leaving office after losing a 2020 primary to Jamaal Bowman; colleagues praised his work for constituents and commitment to peace and security.
After Trump’s threat to wipe out Iran, Democrats publicly pressed for accountability, urging removal via impeachment or the 25th Amendment, while pushing for war-powers legislation that would require congressional approval for further strikes; with Republicans in control of Congress, a removal push remains unlikely, though constituent calls and base pressure are mounting.
Alexander Vindman, the former NSC aide who testified during Trump’s first impeachment, announced a Democratic bid for Florida’s Senate seat to face Republican Ashley Moody, framing the race around Trump-era accountability and affordability issues as Democrats pursue a path to a Senate majority in a state long considered Republican-leaning.
Sen. Bill Cassidy raised $1.65 million this quarter, boosting his cash on hand to about $11 million as he fends off a right-wing primary in Louisiana, aided by pro-Cassidy super PACs; the day’s updates also include Tim Scott’s crypto bill facing backlash from Coinbase and related Capitol action.
The Smithsonian will restore references to Donald Trump's two impeachments in its exhibits within the next few weeks after removing them temporarily, denying any political pressure, and emphasizing that the removal was due to exhibit standards and presentation issues.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History plans to restore a placard about President Trump's two impeachments after removing it last month due to standards concerns, emphasizing its intent to accurately reflect all impeachment proceedings in U.S. history amid political controversy and recent administration pressure.
Steve Bannon asserts that Elon Musk has crossed a point of no return after publicly calling for Trump's impeachment and criticizing key legislation, amid a heated feud with Trump that involves threats to Musk's government contracts and broader national security concerns.
Elon Musk called for President Trump's impeachment on Twitter, announced SpaceX would decommission a key spacecraft due to contract disputes, and criticized Trump’s policies and alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, amid escalating tensions between Musk and Trump following political disagreements and contract threats.
Hunter Biden's lawyer testified that the first Trump impeachment in February 2020 created an "emergency" for Hunter to file his tax returns, citing "political risk" amid the election cycle. The lawyer also admitted to loaning Hunter at least $5 million and paying his tax liability, which House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer claims was a move to "insulate then-presidential candidate Joe Biden from political liability." Republicans are investigating any involvement Biden had in his son’s business dealings, including allegations made by Burisma CEO Mykola Zlochevsky that he was "coerced" into paying Joe Biden and Hunter Biden millions of dollars to get a prosecutor fired. Hunter Biden has been under federal investigation since 2018 and was charged with federal tax and gun charges, to which he pleaded not guilty.