Politico Europe reports: Denmark wants Europe to deploy its full legal arsenal against Hungary over violations of the bloc’s fundamental rights, including by pursuing the Article 7 so-called nuclear option against Budapest. “We are still seeing a violation on fundamental values,” Danish European Affairs Minister Marie Bjerre told reporters in Aarhus, where the European Commission is on a visit as …

The Associated Press reports: Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he suffered severe beatings, severe sleep deprivation and psychological torture in the notorious El Salvador prison the Trump administration had deported him to in March, according to court documents filed Wednesday. He said he was kicked and hit so often after arrival that by the following day, he had visible bruises and …

“I suppose I don’t mind being called a loser several times by Donald Trump, given that he’s our only president who has lost the popular vote for president in two different elections. It upset him so much that he incited an insurrection against the Constitution, against his own vice president, and against the Congress of the United States. “I suppose …

“President Trump just announced June border crossings are the lowest recorded numbers in American history. Forty-seven says zero illegals were released into the country. And there’s more help on the way. Tonight, the ICE gators are officially on patrol. Alligator Alcatraz is open for detention and the first batch of bad hombres are checking into their swamp suites. Democrats, they’re …

NOTUS reports: Trump hosted a meeting with some moderates and some members of the Main Street Caucus on Wednesday, where he listened to concerns and touted the wins in the legislation, two sources told NOTUS. But Trump still doesn’t seem to have a firm grasp about what his signature legislative achievement does. According to three sources with direct knowledge of …

CNN reports: Dr. Phil’s TV network, Merit Street Media, filed for bankruptcy on Wednesday and sued Christian television giants Trinity Broadcasting Network and TCT Ministries for allegedly harming its business and contributing to its financial woes. The lawsuit, filed by Fort Worth-based Merit Street with the US Bankruptcy Court in the Northern District of Texas, claims that TBN, the network’s …

The New York Times reports: Del Monte Foods, the nearly 140-year-old company known for its wide array of canned vegetables and fruits, filed for bankruptcy protection on Tuesday after struggling with rising borrowing costs, pandemic missteps and a changing global economy. The California-based company, facing secured debt of more than $1.2 billion, said it had agreed to a restructuring agreement …

“Rep. Jamie Raskin, a third rate Democrat politician, has no idea what is in our fantastic Tax Cut Bill, nor would he understand it if he did. This DOPE has been consistently losing to me for YEARS, and I love watching his ugly face as he is forced to consistently concede DEFEAT TO TRUMP — And tonight should be another …

Axios reports: A group backed by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller has filed a federal complaint against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the team’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The Dodgers are one of the most popular MLB teams among Asian, Black and Mexican American fans and recently committed $1 million to help immigrants affected by …

Newsweek reports: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ “magic minute” speech is still going after an hour as Republicans race to pass President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act before a self-imposed July 4 deadline. While other members of the House of Representatives have time limits on the length of time they can speak during debates, party leaders receive a …

ABC News reports: Up all night, House Republicans voted pre-dawn Thursday to advance President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cuts package, recouping after GOP leaders worked almost around the clock trying to persuade skeptical holdouts as they race to send the bill to his desk by the Fourth of July deadline. A roll call that started late Wednesday finally closed …

Variety reports: Travis Kelce had some trouble behind the scenes when hosting “Saturday Night Live” in 2023. During a recent interview on the “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said that the “hardest” part of hosting “SNL” was the pre-show table read because he “can’t really read that well.” “The writers’ rooms were fun because …

The Associated Press reports: American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food, according to accounts and videos obtained by The Associated Press. Two U.S. contractors, speaking to the AP on condition of anonymity because they were revealing their employers’ internal operations, said they were coming forward because …

Politico reports: Andrew Cuomo is scrambling to shore up backing for a general election run, even as pillars of support for his New York City mayoral campaign crumble. The former governor and his advisers have courted Democratic elected officials, business leaders and labor chiefs who endorsed his failed primary bid in an attempt to keep them in his fold for …

“I think the biggest case here is for impeding federal law enforcement. Because everything that ICE agents are in the course of doing is their official acts. I think obstructing law enforcement — that’s usually, or obstructing justice, is usually sort of more procedural. But go ahead and try. At the end of the day, I think it’s important to …

“With this record settlement, President Donald J. Trump delivers another win for the American people as he, once again, holds the Fake News media accountable for their wrongdoing and deceit. CBS and Paramount Global realized the strength of this historic case and had no choice but to settle. President Trump will always ensure that no one gets away with lying …

The New York Times reports: Senior Justice Department officials are exploring whether they can bring criminal charges against state or local election officials if the Trump administration determines they have not sufficiently safeguarded their computer systems, according to people familiar with the discussions. The department’s effort, which is still in its early stages, is not based on new evidence, data …

Mediaite reports: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) was roasted on social media over a series of videos where she traveled to Washington, D.C. to vote on President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. In the various videos, Mace traveled in her pajamas to D.C. and made pit stops at Waffle House and a Wawa to stock up on Red Bull. AC/DC’s “Highway …

NBC News reports: Judge Subramanian ruled that Combs should remain in custody while awaiting sentencing. Combs was convicted on two counts of Mann Act violations for transporting male escorts and former girlfriends Ventura and “Jane” for sex. But he was acquitted of a pair of sex trafficking counts and one of racketeering conspiracy. Subramanian noted that the prosecution appropriately cited …

Raw Story reports: Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI) pushed back hard Wednesday on the notion that Republicans always caved to President Donald Trump’s demands amid mounting pressure from the White House for House Republicans to fall in line in supporting the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” “The president of the United States didn’t give us an assignment,” Van Orden said …