Trump says Vance-Rubio ticket for 2028 presidential election would be ‘unbeatable’ - US politics live

Key Points:

• Former President Donald Trump stated in a podcast interview that a 2028 presidential ticket featuring Vice-President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio would be "unbeatable," praising their teamwork and chemistry despite both downplaying their ambitions.
• Trump confirmed he had a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's threats to resume airstrikes on Beirut, expressing frustration but also affirming a good working relationship with Netanyahu.
• The White House proposed sweeping policy changes requiring Trump-appointed officials to vet all federal grants to universities and NGOs based on alignment with "American values," sparking widespread opposition and concerns about politicization of funding.
• In recent primary elections, Karen Bass leads the Los Angeles mayoral race but will face a runoff in November; in Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek won the Senate nomination, moving the race to "lean Republican," and in New Jersey, Rebecca Bennett secured the Democratic nomination for a key congressional seat.
• A survey of federal workers laid off during the Trump administration revealed significant mental health impacts, including PTSD-like symptoms, highlighting ongoing consequences of the administration's employment policies.