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Disney is integrating Hulu into Disney+ to boost engagement and profitability, with CEO Josh D'Amaro prioritizing streaming technology and AI tools. Key leaders like Adam Smith and Dana Walden are driving product and creative strategies, while Disney+ and Hulu report strong subscriber retention and profitability.

Top House Democrats on foreign, defense, and intelligence policy committees demand Secretary of State Marco Rubio provide an immediate briefing on the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. The lawmakers, including Reps. Greg Meeks, Jim Himes, and Adam Smith, seek details on Iran's nuclear program, enforcement mechanisms, and the $300 billion 'reconstruction' fund for Iran.

Disney is set to launch a beta version of an AI-generated TV ad tool in July, targeting small- to medium-sized businesses. The tool, highlighted by Disney exec Adam Smith, can create scripts, video, and music, with customization options for audience and context. Industry experts note potential benefits for smaller advertisers but raise quality control concerns.

Disney is not currently building a 'super app' to integrate park tickets, cruises, or merch into its streaming services. Instead, the company is focused on merging Hulu into Disney+ as part of its 'One Disney' initiative. Executives confirmed there are no immediate plans to combine Disney's other businesses into a single app.

A proposal to expand US-Israel military technology cooperation is advancing toward a House vote despite opposition. The United States-Israel Defence Technology Cooperation Initiative, part of the NDAA, survived a committee challenge and would formalize joint projects in areas like AI and cyber security. Critics argue it could undermine US sovereignty, while supporters claim it builds on existing partnerships.

House Republicans on the Armed Services Committee voted to codify President Trump's executive order renaming the Pentagon as the Department of War in the annual defense bill. The proposal faces Senate resistance but has been endorsed by Trump and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, while Democrats criticized it as wasteful and semantic nonsense.

Twelve Democrats voted against the House Armed Services Committee's $1.15 trillion Defense policy bill, a rare split. Rep. Adam Smith described it as a 'good solid bill' supporting troop pay raises, allies, and defense.

House tensions escalated as Rashida Tlaib pushed a Lebanon war powers resolution, sparking a cross-partisan clash over Rep. Max Miller's remarks labeling Hezbollah as terrorists. The debate divided Democrats, with some arguing the resolution could hinder U.S. operations in Lebanon, while Tlaib and allies insisted on swift action to address concerns about the conflict.

Republicans delayed a House vote on a war powers resolution to limit President Donald Trump's military actions in Iran after realizing they lacked the votes to block it. The resolution, sponsored by Democrats, aims to compel Trump to withdraw from the conflict, with growing congressional frustration over the war's impact on shipping and gas prices.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims that true billionaires are a capitalist myth and that the Founders fought against billionaires. However, her statements have been disputed as socialist myths. The American left has long peddled such myths as the wealthy not paying their fair share of taxes.

Two top US Republicans warn that Germany's plan to withdraw 5,000 troops risks weakening deterrence against Russia, according to the chairs of the House and Senate armed services committees.

Negotiations in the war with Iran are failing, the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, and U.S. munitions are depleting. Rep. Adam Smith, ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, discusses the lack of progress on 'The Takeout' podcast.

Rep. Adam Smith, a top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, accused President Trump of dishonesty regarding Iran ceasefire negotiations, claiming Iran's statements are more reliable. Smith criticized Trump's assertion that Iran had 'agreed on everything,' citing Iran's refusal to abandon enriched uranium as evidence of stalled talks. The Republican National Committee dismissed Smith's remarks, accusing him of political posturing.

Rep. Adam Smith, a top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, criticized President Trump's honesty regarding Iran ceasefire negotiations, asserting Iran's statements are more reliable. Smith highlighted Trump's claim of Iranian agreement on four-point objectives contradicted by Iran's refusal to abandon enriched uranium, while the RNC dismissed Smith's remarks as uninformed.