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I very much appreciate [Trump] and his team working diligently to end the war in Ukraine — that was created by [Russian President Vladimir] Putin’s barbaric invasion — in an honorable and just way.— Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) lauded the Trump administration’s efforts to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

The protests that you’ll see out there, they’re very organized. They’re paid for.— Elon Musk commented during the investor call about the protests against Tesla.

"These small, petty men will disappear into the dustbin of history."— Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks about the current administration in Washington.

"Certain countries adhere to their own priorities, engage in bullying pressure and coercive transactions, and provoke trade wars for no reason, exposing their extreme egoism."— Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made this statement on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Kazakhstan.

What has happened to our judiciary is beyond me. The [judges] are deranged is all I can think of. I think some of these judges think that they are beyond and above the law. They are not, and we are sending a very strong message today ... if you are harboring a fugitive… we will come after you and we will prosecute you. We will find you.— Pam Bondi, Attorney General, discussing the consequences for judges opposing the Trump administration's immigration policies.

"Michele Fiore used a tragedy to line her pockets."— Federal prosecutor Dahoud Askar said during the trial about Michele Fiore.

"We are entering a new era."— Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, chief economist at the IMF, on the impact of trade wars on the global economy.

There has never been a clearer case of a president using their office to put money in their pocket, or greater potential for special interests to buy an administration's favor that could threaten the public interest.— Tony Carrk, executive director of Accountable.US, a nonpartisan government ethics watchdog group.

The meeting was 'symbolic,' with the 'potential to become historic, if we achieve joint results.'— Zelensky on the meeting with Trump during Pope Francis' funeral.

"It is illegal and unconstitutional to deport, detain for deportation, or recommend deportation of a U.S. citizen."— U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty commented on the deportation of a two-year-old U.S. citizen without meaningful process.

"The Trump administration doxxed an American citizen, endangering her and her children. This is completely unacceptable and flat-out wrong."— Rotimi Adeoye, MSNBC contributor, regarding the posting of Jennifer Vasquez Sura's address by DHS.

"The only thing they have in common is the belief that they should show personal fealty to Trump."— John Bolton, former national security adviser, commenting on the internal dynamics of the Trump administration.

We all didn’t expect this, of course. But I feel like, with God, anything is possible. Everything is possible. I don’t feel like this happened for no reason. All this is, of course, fuel to the fire. We all know this shouldn’t have happened.— Shedeur Sanders, addressing friends and family after the NFL Draft.

In many ways, it’s symbolic that he is leaving behind the heads of state, royalty, world leaders, and he’s coming here to a common neighbourhood in the heart of Rome – this is where he wants to be, close to the people, among the people.— Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butler, reporting live from the Vatican.

"The court agreed that this vague and clearly unconstitutional requirement is a grave attack on students, our profession, honest history and knowledge itself."— Randi Weingarten, president of the AFT, said in a statement.

Our defense relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is stronger than ever under President Trump's leadership.— A U.S. Defense official commented on the defense relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

What was shared over Signal — then and now, however you characterize it — was informal, unclassified coordinations for media coordination and other things.— Pete Hegseth, defending his actions regarding the sharing of sensitive information.

"Embrace humanity that seeks the truth with a sincere heart and holds high the torch of hope."— Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re closed the homily during the funeral ceremony for Pope Francis.

"Both the Executive and the Judiciary have an obligation to follow the law."— Justice Samuel Alito made this statement in his sharp dissent regarding the Supreme Court's decision to block the deportation of Venezuelans.

Rupert Murdoch has told me for years that he is going to get rid of his FoxNews, Trump Hating, Fake Pollster, but he has never done so. This ‘pollster’ has gotten me, and MAGA, wrong for years.— Donald Trump expressed his frustration on Truth Social regarding Rupert Murdoch and the negative coverage from Fox News.

Moments ago, we filed a lawsuit to halt the funding freeze because it is unlawful and beyond the government’s authority.— Harvard President Alan Garber said this on Monday regarding the lawsuit against the Trump administration.

"I have 100% confidence in the secretary."— Vice President JD Vance spoke to reporters Wednesday about Hegseth's situation, emphasizing the trust of the entire team in him.

"If you have evidence, take it to the court."— Senator Chris Van Hollen urging the Trump administration to present evidence in court instead of through social media.

We are committed to continue to fight against what we believe is the administration’s unlawful silencing of VOA until we can return to our Congressional mandate, to tell America’s story through factual, balanced and comprehensive reporting.— Patsy Widakuswara, Director of Voice of America, in a statement after the ruling.

"I think it would be very disruptive because millionaires would leave the country."— President Donald Trump warned reporters in the Oval Office about the potential impact of a higher tax on millionaires.

"Trump has signaled that he is open to higher taxes for the richest Americans."— This statement reflects US President Trump's willingness to consider higher taxes for the wealthy, marking a significant political shift.

"Today my conclusion is absolutely unequivocal, there is no one outside the United States who can stop (Russian President) Vladimir Putin."— Polish President Andrzej Duda on the role of the United States in the Ukraine conflict.

"I think we are making a mistake."— Wrote Vice President J.D. Vance in the now-infamous chat group discussing plans to carry out military strikes in Yemen.