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Rep. Chuck Edwards faces allegations of sexual misconduct, including comments about female staffers' appearance, sending romantic texts, and giving gifts. The House Ethics Committee found ethical violations but no explicit propositioning, requesting his censure. Edwards is running for re-election against Democrat Jamie Ager.

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened states and election officials with fines, penalties, and prison time for non-compliance with the Trump administration’s election security plan. The initiative follows President Donald Trump’s claims about vulnerable voting machines and faces resistance from states like Pennsylvania, which refuses to share voter rolls.

President Trump promoted an Iran deal during a world stage event in Evian, France, which could potentially end the Iran war.