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Speaker Johnson Responds to Deleted Homosexuality Post by Congressman Ogles

Speaker Mike Johnson addressed a deleted social media post by Rep. Andy Ogles that claimed 'homosexuality has no place in America.' Johnson criticized the post as 'untoward' and emphasized the importance of loving one's neighbor, while Ogles acknowledged the backlash and described his comments as 'stupid' and 'hurtful.'

The Hill

Trump Criticizes Scott Pelley in Podcast Interview

President Trump criticized Scott Pelley, a former correspondent for '60 Minutes,' during a podcast interview. This remark came after Pelley was let go from CBS News, with Trump stating that Pelley has 'his own problems.'

Fox News — Politics

Judge Orders Removal of Trump's Name from Kennedy Center Amid Conflict of Interest Claims

Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that Donald Trump's name must be removed from the Kennedy Center, citing legal authority limits. Trump criticized the ruling, alleging a conflict of interest due to Cooper's wife, Amy Jeffress, who has ties to anti-Trump figures and currently represents President Biden. Cooper's decision underscores that only Congress can rename the institution.

Deutsche Welle

Germany fails to secure UN Security Council seat

Germany was unable to secure a seat on the UN Security Council, competing against Austria and Portugal for the positions available in the 'Western Europe and Others' group. The Security Council consists of fifteen member states from a total of 193 UN members.

Al Jazeera English

Turkiye and Indonesia Aim for $10 Billion Trade Target

The foreign minister of Turkiye and the president of Indonesia are aiming to achieve a $10 billion trade goal. Their discussions included multiple sectors such as defense, energy, transportation, and halal food.

The Hill

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman to Meet with White House and Lawmakers

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, will meet with lawmakers and Trump administration officials in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday. The discussions will focus on artificial intelligence and include topics related to a recent executive order on government AI testing.

Fox News — Latest

Trump Claims Iran Agreed to Abandon Nuclear Weapon Ambitions

President Donald Trump claimed in a podcast interview that Iran has agreed to abandon its nuclear weapon ambitions. He noted the potential for Iran to change its position and discussed his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, while denying reports of halted negotiations with Iran.

Washington Examiner

Rep. Andy Ogles Apologizes for Controversial Social Media Post

Rep. Andy Ogles apologized for a social media post declaring that "Homosexuality has no place in America," which was made by his communications team. The post drew criticism from other lawmakers and has been deleted. Ogles stated that the post was a distraction from his political focus and that the staff member responsible has been reprimanded.

New York Post

Madison Square Garden to Host Knicks Watch Party for NBA Finals

Madison Square Garden is set to hold a watch party for Knicks fans during the NBA Finals, following the city's earlier decision to revoke permits due to concerns about fan behavior. The event will take place outside the venue on Wednesday.