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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.
Hunter Biden's lawyer testified that the first Trump impeachment created an "emergency" for Hunter to file his tax returns, citing "political risk" amid the election cycle. The lawyer explained that the urgency was prompted by the possibility of Hunter being called to testify in the impeachment proceedings. Additionally, it was revealed that the lawyer provided substantial financial support to Hunter, including at least $5 million in loans, which do not have to be repaid until 2025 and could be forgiven. Meanwhile, Hunter Biden has been under federal investigation since 2018 and has been charged with federal tax and gun charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
Hollywood lawyer Kevin Morris denies violating federal election law by loaning millions of dollars to Hunter Biden, claiming his motive was to shield Hunter from inquiries linked to Trump's impeachment. However, evidence suggests that Morris expressed political concerns after Trump's acquittal, warning accountants to expedite Hunter's tax papers to avoid personal and political risk. Morris has provided at least $5 million in loans to Hunter and visited the White House three times during the current administration, prompting scrutiny over potential violations of federal donation limits.