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Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to redesign a new US aircraft carrier. The redesign must replace modern electromagnetic launch systems with steam-powered catapults, a change documented via a national security memorandum signed by him. This preference for steam catapults has been stated since at least 2017.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused Israel of using U.S. taxpayer funds to suppress critics, referencing a Time magazine article on Brad Parscale, former campaign manager for U.S. President Donald Trump. The article claims Parscale is managing an Israeli influence operation targeting the MAGA base. The post coincides with the U.S. conducting strikes on Iran following a collapsed ceasefire.

Brad Parscale is leading an Israeli-funded social media campaign targeting MAGA to counter an anti-Israel shift among young conservatives. Israel and the US are reportedly dissatisfied with the campaign's results.

Brad Parscale, Trump's 2020 campaign manager, ran a pro-Israel influencer campaign through his firm Clock Tower X, funded by Israel to critique Trump's Iran ceasefire and counter antisemitism. The campaign used conservative influencers, including Eyal Yakoby, to generate content on social media platforms, with payments tied to engagement metrics.

The government removed tax on sanitary pads, a change driven by a legal challenge from lawyer Mahnoor Omer. Despite this policy shift, many women in Pakistan still lack access to commercial sanitary products, with only 12% using them due to barriers like limited clean water and private toilets.

The article features Alain Sanders, professor emeritus of political science at St. Peter's University and former Time Magazine senior reporter, discussing Barack Obama's presidency.

Democrats are distancing from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner due to scandals including a Nazi symbol tattoo and inflammatory Reddit posts, sparking warnings of a party 'civil war' between moderates and left-wing factions. Platner's controversial candidacy has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democratic leaders, despite his national profile boost from appearing on Time magazine's cover.

Democratic officials are distancing from Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner due to scandals, including a Nazi tattoo and inflammatory Reddit posts, sparking fears of a party 'civil war'. The conflict highlights tensions between moderate and progressive Democrats as Platner's candidacy jeopardizes Senate race viability.

Time Magazine's cover story on Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has drawn criticism from conservatives, who question the magazine's decision to feature a candidate with a Nazi tattoo and other controversies. Platner, running in Maine's Senate primary, has faced scrutiny over a Nazi symbol tattoo, deleted Reddit posts with vulgar comments, and a DUI. Critics have compared the coverage to Time's controversial 1938 naming of Adolf Hitler as 'Man of the Year.'

TIME Magazine's annual '100 most influential people' list features numerous political figures associated with President Trump, including both allies and rivals. The list highlights leaders across politics, business, and arts, based on global recommendations from reporters and sources.