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1 President Trump Accuses Former President Obama Of Treason, Obama Pushes Back
President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of “treason” yesterday over claims that Obama tried to rig the 2016 election, without providing proof of the claim. He said that Obama and his team “tried to rig the election, and they got caught,” and urged for “very severe consequences.” Trump’s accusation follows an AI-generated video he shared showing Obama’s “arrest.” A spokesperson for Obama called the claims “outrageous” and a distraction, noting that U.S. intelligence agencies and bipartisan Senate reports found Russia interfered in the 2016 election, but that no votes were changed. On Monday, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard sent a criminal referral to the Justice Department over Obama-era investigators. Trump said it was “time to go after people.” His claims are part of a long-running conspiracy theory known as “Obamagate,” which alleges wrongdoing by Obama officials, but it has not been proven in court.
2 House Cancels Last Day Of Votes Before Summer Break Because Of Calls For Epstein Files Release
The House of Representatives canceled its final day of votes before summer break because of a battle over releasing government files about Jeffrey Epstein. Republicans were supposed to vote tomorrow but moved everything up to today instead. The problem started in the Rules Committee, where Democrats promised to keep forcing votes about making the Trump administration release all remaining Epstein documents. To avoid these awkward votes, Republicans decided to shut down the committee and skip trying to pass any new bills this week. The Epstein issue has been the main topic on Capitol Hill for over a week. Many Trump supporters want all the files released, while the administration is trying to downplay it. Speaker Mike Johnson says the files should come out but wants to protect victims' identities first.
3 Coca-Cola Confirms A Drink With Cane Sugar Is Coming
In the wake of President Trump announcing that the company had agreed to do so, Coca‑Cola announced yesterday that it will introduce a new version of its classic soda made with U.S. cane sugar this fall. The company said this new drink will join its regular lineup, offering consumers more options. It’s not clear if this is a rebranded version of the familiar product or an entirely new release. Coca‑Cola explained the change as part of their innovation strategy to reflect customer preferences. Details like the release date and whether this sugar-sweetened version will replace the current recipe have not yet been released.