Democrats are accusing US President Donald Trump of corruption after documents disclosed major stock transactions conducted in his name, including millions worth of Nvidia shares tied to advanced AI chips. Senator Elizabeth Warren says the timing is troubling, especially amid allegations Trump lobbied China’s Xi Jinping during a trip that included Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. Eric Trump denies wrongdoing, saying the family’s assets sit in a blind trust. The disclosed deals total over $200 million and name companies such as Amazon and Apple.
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced House questioning over his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Under scrutiny, he backed away from earlier claims that Epstein engaged in blackmail, describing that part as speculation. Lutnick also softened details of multiple meetings, including a 2005 visit that troubled him and his wife. Democrats accused him of evasion and renewed calls for resignation.
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Democrats are divided over a key midterm strategy: whether to center campaigns on President Trump’s fitness for office or pivot to the economy. With many activists believing voters respond more to economic issues, Republicans are ready to exploit any Democrats’ focus on removal. Party leaders are now weighing which approach offers the best path to electoral gains.
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