Trump Demands Nationalized Voting in Georgia After FBI Raid President Donald Trump urged Republicans to “nationalize the voting” in Georgia during an interview with former FBI deputy director Dan Bongino, framing the call as a safeguard for future elections[1][2]. The demand followed the FBI’s raid on the Fulton County elections office, a Justice Department operation to seize records and probe alleged voter fraud[1][2]. Trump linked the raid directly to his voting‑system overhaul push, emphasizing the need for federal oversight in the state[1].

Partial Government Shutdown Near Resolution Following Trump Lobbying The partial shutdown that began on Saturday is expected to end within 24 hours after intense lobbying by Trump and GOP leaders[1][2]. Trump reported personal conversations with Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer to secure a bipartisan funding package[1][2]. The proposed bill would fund key agencies, including the Defense Department, through September[2].

Clintons Agree to House Oversight Depositions in Epstein Probe Bill and Hillary Clinton have consented to appear for in‑person depositions before House Oversight Chair James Comer as part of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation[1][2]. Their agreement follows a series of contempt battles and the Justice Department’s release of more than three million pages of Epstein‑related files[2]. Depositions are slated for the coming weeks, adding direct testimony to the congressional probe[1].

Project Vault Unveiled to Secure Critical Minerals Trump announced a new government‑backed reserve, “Project Vault,” to lock in supplies of minerals essential for chips, batteries and other technologies[1][2]. Funding combines $10 billion from the Export‑Import Bank with $2 billion of private‑sector capital[1][2]. Attendees included Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and GM CEO Mary Barra, underscoring industry‑government collaboration[1].

Trump Raises US‑Cuba Talks and Denies Knowledge of UAE Crypto Deal In a press briefing, Trump described Cuba as a “failed nation” and said the United States is exchanging messages with Cuban officials, though no formal dialogue exists yet[2]. He added that Mexico would halt oil shipments to Cuba and referenced recent U.S. actions in Venezuela that disrupted Cuban oil supplies[2]. Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío confirmed the message exchange without confirming formal negotiations[2]. Trump also claimed he knows “nothing” about a UAE‑linked firm’s 49 % stake acquisition in World Liberty Financial, a deal signed by his son Eric Trump days before Donald Trump’s inauguration[2].