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MAGA fans are revolting over the Trump family's "T1 phone" moneymaking scheme. Many fans who paid deposits are reportedly still waiting for their phones months later.

Lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to proceed with a delayed arms sale to Taiwan. The sale has been held up for months, ahead of President Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Punchbowl News reports that some Senate and House Republicans are opposing a ballroom project. Their objection stems from the White House's demand that the project's security be funded with $1 billion in taxpayer money.

The Pentagon is employing artificial intelligence to assist in achieving a clean audit by 2028. This initiative aims to address financial transparency and accountability within the defense department.

The PredictIt market assessing whether Donald Trump will leave office early currently stands at 45%. Prediction markets on PredictIt indicate shifting probabilities for various political outcomes.

Elements of the LISA mission are mentioned in the context of a White House budget proposal. The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) is a planned space observatory for detecting gravitational waves. The mission's launch is currently scheduled for May 17, 2026, with a 'Go for Launch' status. This mission aims to advance scientific understanding through space exploration. This could impact the future development or execution of the space science project. The status of the mission is currently listed as 'To Be Confirmed'. This news aligns with existing reports on the LISA mission's budget concerns. The mission's status is currently listed as 'To Be Confirmed' with a target launch date of May 15, 2026. A White House budget proposal is under consideration that may affect elements of NASA's LISA mission. This follows previous discussions about potential budget cuts affecting the mission.

A positive test for hantavirus has been confirmed in one of 17 Americans repatriated from a cruise ship. They are among 17 individuals being flown to Nebraska for treatment. officials confirmed the positive tests late Sunday. Two passengers on a cruise ship have tested positive for Hantavirus. The source did not specify the cruise line or itinerary. Hantavirus is transmitted by rodents and can cause severe respiratory illness. Measures are being discussed to prevent the spread of the virus. A 65-year-old German woman is undergoing quarantine and medical checks at a hospital in Dusseldorf. A German woman has been quarantined in a hospital in Dusseldorf, Germany, for examination after potential exposure to a virus on a cruise ship. A police officer in Finland has died while evacuating a ship potentially carrying hantavirus.

The US Secret Service is actively searching for a drone pilot to ensure the security of the President of the United States. The specific qualifications and responsibilities for the position are being outlined.

Artificial intelligence systems are now performing 20% of tasks previously handled by US employees.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to make warfare more lethal than nuclear weapons. This development raises concerns about future conflicts. The implications of AI in warfare are being discussed.