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Power plays and PR wars: Iran’s new supreme leader, Rubio visa-censorship lawsuit, UK warship redeployment push, CBS editing scandal, Trump’s $145 shoe diplomacy, Monaco racing cheating rumor, and Arizona audit subpoenas
Analysts warn Iran’s new supreme leader may strengthen the regime’s control
Analysts say Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly selected as Iran’s new supreme leader after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is likely to reinforce the country’s security establishment and continue his father’s approach. Observers describe him as a long-influential insider tied closely to the supreme leader’s office and dependent on support from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, making political or foreign-policy reforms unlikely. Donald Trump criticized the development but offered no details on a possible U.S. response, while opposition figures also expressed doubt that major policy change is coming.
Lawsuit alleges Marco Rubio is using visa threats to censor researchers, academics, and journalists
A San Francisco-based group, the Coalition for Independent Technology Research, sued Secretary of State Marco Rubio in federal court, claiming his visa restriction policy amounts to unconstitutional censorship. The suit alleges the policy chills speech by threatening noncitizen researchers, academics, and journalists with visa denial or revocation, detention, and deportation for work related to content moderation, misinformation, and online safety. Rubio has said the policy targets foreign officials and others “complicit in censoring Americans,” citing immigration law and foreign policy authority, while the plaintiffs argue it is vague, overbroad, and violates the First and Fifth Amendments and the Administrative Procedure Act.
Martin Daubney urges Labour MP to press Keir Starmer to redeploy UK warships toward Cyprus
GB News presenter Martin Daubney argued with Labour MP Alex McIntyre over the UK’s military posture during the Iran crisis, insisting the Government should reverse course and send HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Dragon toward the eastern Mediterranean near Cyprus. McIntyre defended Keir Starmer’s approach as focused on protecting British interests while avoiding rushed offensive action, citing deployments such as Typhoon and F-35 jets and defensive capabilities, while Daubney said delays had left the UK looking weak and exposed after attacks near the Cyprus base at Akrotiri.
CBS News Accused of Editing Pete Hegseth Interview to Change the Context of a Question About Israel’s Influence
Megyn Kelly accused CBS News’ “60 Minutes” of editing an interview with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a way that implied he was answering a question about Israeli influence on U.S. strikes against Iran. The unedited exchange shows the reporter asking Hegseth to address “America First” critics, while the broadcast added narration about claims that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pulled the U.S. into conflict before cutting to Hegseth’s response. CBS News did not immediately comment.
Trump Frequently Gifts $145 Florsheim Shoes to Political Allies and Visitors
Donald Trump has reportedly become fixated on $145 Florsheim leather oxfords, using them as a high-status MAGA gift for agency heads, lawmakers, White House advisers, and other VIPs. He is said to guess recipients’ shoe sizes on the spot, have aides place orders, and sometimes sign the shoebox or include a thank-you note when the shoes arrive at the White House.
Rumor Claims a Monegasque Racing Driver Engaged to Marry Has Been Unfaithful
An unverified claim alleges that a Monegasque racing driver preparing to marry has repeatedly cheated on his partner, that the engagement ring was part of a negotiated arrangement, and that despite worsening relations the couple may proceed due to complicated commitments already in place.
Trump Administration Issues Grand Jury Subpoena for Arizona Election Audit Records, GOP Leader Says
Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said the Trump administration issued a grand jury subpoena seeking records related to the Arizona Senate’s 2020 audit of Maricopa County’s election results. Petersen said he complied and that the FBI now has the records, dismissing other reports as false.
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