Iran's Khamenei sets terms for Europe to save nuclear deal
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei demanded Europe safeguard Tehran’s oil sales and bank trade, pledge no talks on ballistic missiles or regional issues, and oppose new U.S. sanctions to keep the 2015 nuclear pact alive after Trump’s withdrawal. He warned Iran could resume uranium enrichment if terms aren’t met. France and Germany urged unity with Europe in backing the deal.
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Senators seek access to classified material on FBI source
Three Senate Republicans Grassley Graham and Cornyn asked the White House to allow them to review the meeting material about a confidential FBI source tied to investigating Trump advisers. They urge Congress to receive documents for oversight while noting Rosenstein’s comment on potential surveillance abuses.
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Congress backs vets bill to expand private care access
The Senate approved the $55 billion VA Mission Act by 92 to 5, sending a major veterans health reform measure to President Trump as a Memorial Day deadline looms. The package funds five years of expanded private treatment, addressing delays tied to the VA health system’s past scandals. The Pentagon also disinvited China from the Rim of the Pacific drill, citing Beijing’s expanded military footprint in disputed South China Sea areas.
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Ukraine paid Cohen to arrange talks with Poroshenko
The BBC, citing unnamed Kiev sources, reports Michael Cohen received at least 400000 dollars to arrange talks between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko last year. Intermediaries for Poroshenko sought a back channel, avoiding a simple photo op. Congress moves to curb taxpayer funded settlements in harassment cases, making lawmakers personally liable for misconduct settlements and ending a 90 day review.
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