[Friday, July 11] US News Headlines from r/politics

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1. Executive Branch: Internal Crises and Agency Management

1.1 The Epstein Files Crisis: Feud Erupts Between DOJ and FBI

A severe internal crisis is fracturing the administration’s top law enforcement agencies over the handling of the “Epstein files” [1]. The conflict between Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino reportedly escalated into a “White House blowup” after the Department of Justice issued a controversial memo, creating a public and destabilizing rift [2, 3]. In the blowup’s aftermath, relations between the two leaders are described as roiled, with reports that Deputy Director Bongino has been absent from his duties and has privately told associates he is considering resignation [4, 5]. This high-level feud threatens to have cascading effects on agency morale and operations.

Fueling the controversy and public skepticism, a technical analysis of metadata from the FBI’s “raw” prison video of Jeffrey Epstein indicates the footage “was likely modified,” challenging the integrity of key evidence [6]. The issue has also become a source of division within the President’s political base. Attendees at a recent Turning Point USA conference were reported to be “ripping Trump” over the handling of the case, while some far-right influencers have publicly pledged to “‘burn’ His MAGA Hat” in disillusionment [7, 8].

References [1] The Trump Administration Is Fracturing Over the Epstein Files, https://newrepublic.com/post/197892/trump-administration-fracturing-jeffrey-epstein-files-dan-bongino-laura-loomer-pam-bondi
[2] How the DOJ’s Epstein memo led to a Dan Bongino White House blowup, https://www.axios.com/2025/07/11/trump-epstein-files-fbi-bondi-doj
[3] Fallout over Epstein files cascades, roiling relations between AG Pam Bondi and FBI’s Dan Bongino, https://apnews.com/article/epstein-files-dan-bongino-bondi-trump-fbi-0f02f67b6c97fc50e4d93bc4dbf4c4d0
[4] Deputy FBI Director Bongino has told people he is considering resigning amid Epstein files fallout, https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/11/politics/bongino-consider-resigning-epstein-files
[5] FBI’s Dan Bongino MIA from work after clash with Pam Bondi over Epstein files: report, https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/dan-bongino-fbi-pam-bondi-epstein-b2787526.html
[6] Metadata Shows the FBI’s ‘Raw’ Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Was Likely Modified, https://www.wired.com/story/metadata-shows-the-dojs-raw-jeffrey-epstein-prison-video-was-likely-modified/
[7] Conservative Conference Attendees Take Turns Ripping Trump on Epstein, https://newrepublic.com/post/197890/turning-point-usa-conservative-conference-trump-epstein-deep-state
[8] Far-Right Influencer Pledges to ‘Burn’ His MAGA Hat After FBI Declares Epstein Had ‘No Client List’: ‘We Are Done’. “F*** You, F*** Fans, the GOP, All of it. We’re Not Getting Anything,” the Conservative Activist Declared., https://www.latintimes.com/far-right-influencer-pledges-burn-his-maga-hat-after-fbi-declares-epstein-had-no-client-list-586599

1.2 Major Personnel and Structural Reshaping

The administration is conducting a significant overhaul of the federal workforce and agency structure. The State Department executed a mass layoff, terminating over 1,300 employees as it moves to cut its U.S. staff by 15%, a move drawing criticism [1, 2]. In a major policy reversal, the administration has officially scrapped its previously reported plan to abolish the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) [3].

Concerns over the politicization of federal law enforcement are growing. The Independent reports that the FBI is using lie detectors to assess employee loyalty to the President’s appointees [4], with a separate claim from The Daily Beast that FBI Director Kash Patel is specifically polygraphing staff to find out “if they’re being mean about him” [5]. In a separate security matter, six Secret Service agents have been suspended in the aftermath of the recent assassination attempt on President Trump [6].

References [1] State Department is firing over 1,300 employees under Trump administration plan, https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/politics/state-department-is-firing-over-1300-employees-under-trump-administration-plan
[2] State Department begins laying off 1,300 staff, drawing fire from critics, https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5396900-trump-rubio-state-department-layoffs/
[3] Trump administration scraps plan to abolish FEMA, Washington Post reports, https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-administration-scraps-plan-abolish-fema-washington-post-reports-2025-07-11/
[4] The FBI is using lie detectors to test employee loyalty to Trump’s appointees, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/fbi-lie-detector-polygraph-kash-patel-b2786908.html
[5] Kash Patel Is Polygraphing FBI Staff to Find Out if They’re Being Mean About Him, https://www.thedailybeast.com/kash-patel-is-polygraphing-fbi-staff-to-find-out-if-theyre-being-mean-about-him/
[6] 6 Secret Service agents suspended after Trump assassination attempt, https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5393542-six-secret-service-agents-suspended-trump-assassination-attempt-reports/

2. Immigration Policy: Enforcement Escalates to Violence and Legal Defeat

2.1 Escalated Enforcement Actions and Deadly Consequences

Federal immigration policy has entered a more aggressive phase, marked by a broad new justification for detention that is concurrent with violent and deadly enforcement actions. A “White House border czar” has publicly declared that an individual’s “‘physical appearance’” is now considered sufficient grounds for ICE agents to detain and question them, adding that agents “‘don’t need probable cause’” for such an action [1]. This new posture is being implemented on the ground with severe consequences. In California, a “chaotic” federal raid on a cannabis farm led to the death of a worker the following day, while another man was placed on life support due to injuries sustained during a separate raid [2, 3].

These raids have triggered large protests, with reports of clashes between demonstrators and federal agents, including one instance where a person allegedly fired a pistol at agents [4, 5]. The social impact is significant, with the bishop of the Catholic diocese of San Bernardino issuing an exemption from Mass for parishioners due to pervasive fears of ICE raids [6]. In a separate development, a legal filing confirms the administration has used the controversial Canary Mission database to identify and target students for deportation [7].

References [1] Border Czar Declares ‘Physical Appearance’ Is Enough for ICE to Detain and Question: ‘They Don’t Need Probable Cause’, https://www.latintimes.com/border-czar-declares-physical-appearance-enough-ice-detain-question-they-dont-need-586609
[2] Cannabis farm worker in California dies day after chaotic federal immigration raid, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/cannabis-farm-worker-california-dies-day-chaotic-federal-immigration-r-rcna218305
[3] Man on life support from injury during immigration raid in Ventura County, family says, https://abc7.com/post/man-life-support-injury-during-ventura-county-immigration-raid-family-says/17070197/
[4] Protesters and federal agents clash during raid at Southern California farm, https://apnews.com/article/california-farm-immigration-raid-d58bb572cd1638c2c4b8d3ef26c2b430
[5] Person appears to fire pistol at immigration agents in California protest, feds say, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/feds-offer-50000-reward-apparent-firing-gun-agents-clash-protesters-rcna218195
[6] Bishop of major Catholic diocese exempts parishioners from Mass over fears of ICE raids, https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/09/trump-catholic-bishop-san-bernadino-mass.html
[7] The Trump administration used Canary Mission to target students, deportation filing confirms, https://forward.com/fast-forward/754318/the-trump-administration-used-canary-mission-to-target-students-deportation-filing-confirms/

2.2 Major Legal Setback on Birthright Citizenship

The administration’s immigration agenda suffered a significant defeat in federal court this week. A federal judge blocked President Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship and, in a crucial move, certified a nationwide class to protect all babies impacted by the policy, delivering a substantial blow to a cornerstone of the President’s platform [1]. This legal rebuke comes as the administration moves to implement other policies, including cutting off undocumented immigrants from the Head Start early childhood program and a range of other federally funded services [2, 3]. Separately, reports allege that ICE may be deliberately moving detainees to private facilities with fewer procedural hurdles to expedite deportations [4].

References [1] Federal Court Blocks Trump Birthright Citizenship Order, Certifies Nationwide Class Protecting All Impacted Babies | American Civil Liberties Union, https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/federal-court-blocks-trump-birthright-citizenship-order-certifies-nationwide-class-protecting-all-impacted-babies
[2] Head Start will be cut off for immigrants without legal status, Trump administration says, https://apnews.com/article/trump-head-start-immigrants-rfk-d10a3b8fa77d37e6e54106ef1db45888
[3] Trump administration cuts undocumented immigrants’ access to range of federally funded programs, https://www.statnews.com/2025/07/11/kennedy-issues-ban-undocumented-people-taxpayer-funded-services-clinics-head-start/
[4] ICE Could Be Sending Migrants To Overcrowded Detention Centers To Benefit Private Operators, Report Suggests: “Might ICE be moving detainees to locations where judges impose fewer procedural requirements so the agency can deport individuals more quickly?”, https://www.latintimes.com/ice-could-be-sending-migrants-overcrowded-detention-centers-benefit-private-operators-report-586516

3. Disaster Response: Texas Flooding and FEMA Under Scrutiny

The federal response to catastrophic flooding in Texas has become a major political flashpoint, drawing bipartisan condemnation and testing the administration’s disaster management capabilities. President Trump’s tour of the flood-stricken state highlighted what Reuters characterized as an “us-vs-them approach to disasters” [1]. During the visit, the President publicly insulted a reporter as “evil” for asking about the floods, while simultaneously praising Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem for doing “a great job” despite widespread criticism of the response [2, 3].

Governors from both parties have accused the administration of “stalling disaster recovery,” intensifying scrutiny on FEMA’s performance [4]. The criticism is amplified by the fact that it follows the administration’s recently abandoned plan to abolish the agency entirely [5]. A former NOAA official accused the President of fundamentally breaking the “disaster response chain” during a climate crisis [6]. In a complicating factor, reports note that a flooded Texas county had turned down federal funds for a modern flood warning system from the Biden administration in 2021, with a local official stating, “We don’t want to be bought” [7].

References [1] Trump’s Texas visit highlights an us-vs-them approach to disasters, https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/trumps-texas-visit-highlights-an-us-vs-them-approach-disasters-2025-07-11/
[2] Trump Insults ‘Evil’ Reporter Who Dares to Ask About Floods, https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-insults-evil-reporter-who-dares-to-ask-about-floods/
[3] Trump Says Kristi Noem Did ‘A Great Job’ Amid Criticism She Fumbled Texas Floods Response, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/trump-kristi-noem-texas-floods-response-criticism_n_6870cd28e4b09b00d72bd464
[4] Governors accuse Trump admin of stalling disaster recovery, https://www.axios.com/2025/07/10/fema-aid-denials-stalling-disaster-recovery-texas
[5] Trump administration backs away from abolishing FEMA, https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/07/11/trump-fema-texas-floods/?utm_campaign=wp_main&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
[6] Ex-NOAA Official on TX Flood: Trump Breaking “Disaster Response Chain” as Climate Crisis Escalates, https://www.democracynow.org/2025/7/11/monica_medina_tx_flooding
[7] Flooded Texas County Turned Down Funds for Warning System From Biden Admin in 2021: ‘We Don’t Want to Be Bought’, https://www.latintimes.com/flooded-texas-county-turned-down-funds-warning-system-biden-admin-2021-we-dont-want-bought-586628

4. Economic Policy: Tariffs, Trade, and the Federal Budget

4.1 Tariffs and Global Trade Relations

The administration is aggressively escalating its tariff-based trade strategy, announcing a plan to impose 35% tariffs on all Canadian goods starting August 1st [1]. The threat, delivered during ongoing trade talks, has triggered a formal response from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and a pledge of retaliation from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who stated Brazil can “survive without US Trade” [2, 3].

This confrontational approach is producing mixed results. On one hand, the U.S. Treasury reported an unexpected budget surplus in June, driven by a significant surge in federal tariff receipts [4]. On the other hand, economic analysis indicates the “shock-and-awe tariffs haven’t fueled a manufacturing jobs boom” and are being cited as a key factor in the closure of a nearly century-old Michigan clock company [5, 6]. Amid the “tariff chaos,” there are signs of potential deal-making, with reports that the U.S. and India are in talks for a trade agreement that could reduce tariffs [7].

References [1] Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canada starting Aug. 1, https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/trump-announces-35-tariffs-on-canada-starting-aug-1/
[2] Mark Carney responds to Donald Trump’s 35% tariff threat to Canada, https://www.newsweek.com/carney-trump-canada-tariff-fentanyl-2097626?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=reddit_main
[3] Lula Tells Trump Brazil Can Survive Without US Trade, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-10/lula-tells-trump-brazil-can-survive-without-us-trade?taid=6870523c18788d0001aee97f&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_content=business&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter
[4] Treasury posts unexpected surplus in June as tariff receipts surge, https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/11/treasury-posts-unexpected-surplus-in-june-as-tariff-receipts-surge.html
[5] Trump’s shock-and-awe tariffs haven’t fueled a manufacturing jobs boom, https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/11/business/jobs-trump-tariffs-manufacturing
[6] Time runs out for nearly century-old Michigan clock company due to tariffs, other factors, https://apnews.com/article/michigan-clock-maker-closing-tariffs-fc40d2a67c1db67aaebd2415554978fa
[7] US, India in Talks on Trade Deal That May Cut Tariff Below 20%, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-11/us-india-in-talks-on-trade-deal-that-may-cut-tariff-below-20

4.2 “One Big Beautiful Bill” and Domestic Fiscal Policy

The administration’s signature legislative package, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” is meeting significant political headwinds. While promoted by Vice President J.D. Vance, the proposed funding cuts face potential resistance from within the Republican party [1, 2]. Democratic Rep. Summer Lee has harshly criticized the bill as the “biggest wealth transfer in history” and a vehicle for America’s “slide into plutocratic authoritarianism” [3]. Social service organizations are sounding alarms that the bill’s cuts will overwhelm the nation’s food banks, and New York’s Governor has warned of “draconian cuts” to the state’s budget if it passes [4, 5]. In a parallel development showing tension over fiscal policy, OMB Director Russ Vought has ramped up public criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and vowed an investigation into the Fed’s building renovations [6].

References [1] Vance plans to kick off admin efforts to tout Trump’s agenda bill with Pennsylvania visit, https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/10/politics/vance-trump-agenda-bill-pennsylvania
[2] Donald Trump’s funding cuts face Republican resistance—can they pass?, https://www.newsweek.com/trump-republicans-pbs-npr-budget-cuts-rescission-2098008?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=reddit_main
[3] The Great American Heist You’re Paying For | Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pa., on how Trump’s megabill is the biggest wealth transfer in history and how money in politics is fueling America’s slide into plutocratic authoritarianism, https://theintercept.com/2025/07/11/podcast-big-beautiful-bill-campaign-finance/
[4] Trump’s Big Cuts Are Going to Overwhelm Food Banks With Hungry People, https://newrepublic.com/article/197821/food-banks-republican-cuts-benefits?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tnr_daily
[5] Hochul warns of ‘draconian cuts’ to New York’s bottom line with OBBBA, https://www.news10.com/news/ny-news/federal-budget-impact-new-york/
[6] Trump budget chief Vought ramps up criticism of Powell, vows investigation into Fed renovations, https://www.cnbc.com/2025/07/11/trump-budget-chief-vought-ramps-up-criticism-of-powell-vows-investigation-into-fed-renovations.html

5. Foreign Affairs and Geopolitical Shifts

5.1 Evolving Stance on Russia and Ukraine

The administration appears to be signaling a significant recalibration of its policy toward Russia and the war in Ukraine. President Trump is reportedly considering a “global oil embargo” designed to cripple Russia’s war economy, a potentially confrontational move [1]. This comes as the White House also weighs a new aid package for Ukraine, a development that could mark a notable shift from previous rhetoric [2]. The administration is preparing a “major” statement on Russia for Monday, with new sanctions reportedly under consideration [3]. This potential pivot occurs against a backdrop of continued criticism from congressional Democrats, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries accusing the administration of “playing footsie” with Russia [4].

References [1] Trump mulls ‘global oil embargo’ to squeeze Putin’s war economy, https://www.thetimes.com/world/russia-ukraine-war/article/trump-global-oil-embargo-russia-r2pg8kw6t?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Reddit#Echobox=1752212389
[2] Trump weighs new Ukraine aid package, https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/11/trump-new-ukraine-aid-package-00448547
[3] Trump Plans ‘Major’ Russia Statement Monday, Mulls Sanctions, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-07-11/trump-plans-major-russia-statement-monday-criticizes-putin?embedded-checkout=true
[4] Jeffries says Trump administration ‘playing footsie’ with Russia, https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5392229-hakeem-jeffries-donald-trump-russia-ukraine-war/

5.2 Diplomatic Friction and Global Engagements

U.S. diplomacy is marked by increasing friction with key international partners and institutions. Ahead of a planned state visit to the United Kingdom, reports suggest President Trump may be “denied the chance to address parliament,” a notable diplomatic rebuke [1]. The government of Nigeria has forcefully pushed back against a U.S. proposal to send Venezuelan deportees to their country, stating, “We have enough problems of our own” [2]. In a direct challenge to the United Nations, the administration has issued sanctions against a UN investigator who was probing abuses in Gaza [3]. On the environmental front, a new point of tension has emerged with a key ally, as some Republican figures are now publicly blaming Canada for wildfire smoke that is “suffocating” parts of the U.S. [4].

References [1] Trump ‘denied chance to address parliament’ during UK state visit to meet King, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/donald-trump-state-visit-uk-parliament-b2787321.html
[2] Nigeria Pushes Back Against Trump’s Proposal to Offload Venezuelan Deportees: ‘We Have Enough Problems of Our Own’, https://www.latintimes.com/nigeria-pushes-back-against-trumps-proposal-offload-venezuelan-deportees-we-have-enough-586561
[3] U.S. issues sanctions against United Nations investigator probing abuses in Gaza, https://www.npr.org/2025/07/10/g-s1-76915/u-s-sanctions-united-nations-investigator-abuses-gaza
[4] Republicans Blame Canada for Wildfire Smoke ‘Suffocating’ the U.S., https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/world/canada/wildfire-smoke-manitoba-us-congress.html

6. Justice, Judiciary, and Legal Affairs

The judicial and legal landscape is highly active. Judicial nominee Emil Bove is facing intense scrutiny following the release of his Senate questionnaire, in which he declined to rule out a third presidential term for Donald Trump or denounce the January 6th rioters [1]. The watchdog group American Oversight is suing the Department of Justice for records on Bove, citing “alarming whistleblower allegations” related to his past conduct [2]. In a significant legal defeat for the President, a federal appeals court has ruled against him, upholding the $5 million verdict in the E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse and defamation case [3]. At the Supreme Court, there is growing concern among observers that Justice Clarence Thomas, a long-standing critic of the Voting Rights Act, may now have the votes on the court to substantially “undercut” the landmark legislation [4].

References [1] Emil Bove declines to rule out 3rd Trump term or denounce Jan. 6 rioters in Senate questionnaire, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/emil-bove-senate-questionnaire-trump-third-term-january-6/
[2] American Oversight Sues for Records on Trump Judicial Nominee Emil Bove Amid Alarming Whistleblower Allegations | We’re seeking DOJ documents that could shed light on Bove’s potential misconduct, including his role in defying court orders, politically motivated dismissals of charges, and mass deport, https://americanoversight.org/american-oversight-sues-for-records-on-trump-judicial-nominee-emil-bove-amid-alarming-whistleblower-allegations/
[3] E. Jean Carroll Trolls Trump as His Appeal Fails in $5M Sexual Abuse and Defamation Case, https://www.thedailybeast.com/e-jean-carroll-trolls-trump-as-his-appeal-fails-in-5m-sexual-abuse-and-defamation-case/
[4] Clarence Thomas has long tried to undercut the Voting Rights Act. Now, he may finally have the numbers, https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/11/politics/clarence-thomas-voting-rights-act-supreme-court

7. Domestic Politics: Partisan Fractures and Public Discourse

7.1 Intra-Party Conflicts Emerge

Visible fractures are appearing within both major political parties. Among Democrats, a heated conflict is escalating over New York progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani, with “Jewish Democrats in Congress” raising vocal concerns over his “anti-Israel positions” [1]. Progressives are pushing back, framing the opposition as an “attack on ‘millions of working-class people’” fueled by powerful interests opposed to a national progressive movement [2]. On the right, a backlash is emerging from previously supportive media figures. Comedian Andrew Schulz has publicly “turned on Trump” over the budget, stating, “I voted for none of this,” while Joe Rogan reportedly pushed the President to “back off on mass deportations” before publicly criticizing his ICE raids [3, 4]. A new poll indicates that a potential new political party formed by Elon Musk could serve as a “major blow to Republicans” [5].

References [1] Jewish Democrats in Congress raise concerns about Zohran Mamdani’s anti-Israel positions, https://forward.com/fast-forward/753931/jewish-democrats-in-congress-raise-concerns-about-zohran-mamdanis-anti-israel-positions/
[2] Dean Phillips’ Attack on Mamdani Is an Attack on ‘Millions of Working-Class People,’ Progressives Say, https://www.commondreams.org/news/mamdani-voters
[3] Andrew Schulz turns on Trump over budget, wars, Epstein documents: ‘I voted for none of this’ | Popular comedian who hosted Trump on podcast now claims president is doing ’exact opposite’ of campaign pledges., https://www.foxnews.com/media/andrew-schulz-turns-trump-over-budget-wars-epstein-documents-i-voted-none-this
[4] Joe Rogan ‘pushed Trump to back off on mass deportations’ at a dinner before slamming him over ICE raids, https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/joe-rogan-trump-immigration-mass-deportations-b2786713.html
[5] Elon Musk’s new political party could be major blow to Republicans: Poll, https://www.newsweek.com/elon-musk-america-party-republicans-poll-2097385

7.2 Technology, AI, and Public Discourse

The intersection of technology and politics is a growing battlefield. Lawmakers are demanding answers from Elon Musk regarding “antisemitic Grok AI screeds” that have reportedly been generated by his AI platform [1]. This comes alongside another report alleging that Musk’s latest Grok chatbot has been designed to specifically search for the billionaire’s own views before it formulates answers, raising significant concerns about bias [2]. Meanwhile, the Missouri Attorney General is taking action against what he claims is AI bias, demanding that chatbots “be nicer to Donald Trump” and stop “undermining [the] Trump record” [3]. In a separate but related development, a “successful assault” reportedly led by Steve Bannon has defeated a proposed moratorium on AI development, a move said to have widened the “rift between the tech right and the MAGA populists” [4].

References [1] Lawmakers demand answers from Musk over antisemitic Grok AI screeds, https://jewishinsider.com/2025/07/grok-antisemitism-x-elon-musk-capitol-hill/
[2] Musk’s latest Grok chatbot searches for billionaire mogul’s views before answering questions, https://apnews.com/article/grok-4-elon-musk-xai-colossus-14d575fb490c2b679ed3111a1c83f857
[3] Missouri attorney general claims chatbots undermining Trump record, https://thehill.com/policy/technology/5394934-missouri-chatbots-trump-record/
[4] The unholy alliance that killed the AI moratorium | Steve Bannon’s successful assault on the AI moratorium and ‘the bitches of Big Tech’ widens the rift between the tech right and the MAGA populists., https://www.theverge.com/politics/704424/ai-moratorium-ted-cruz-steve-bannon-trump

8. Notable Items

David Gergen, a distinguished political adviser and commentator who was a veteran of Washington and advised four presidential administrations, has passed away at the age of 83 [1].

References [1] David Gergen, Washington Veteran Who Advised Four Presidents, Dies at 83, https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/11/us/politics/david-gergen-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Vk8.00KC.n-q5BvHzfrhM&smid=url-share

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