TULSI GABBARD'S HARE KRISHNA CONNECTION: A NATIONAL SECURITY NIGHTMARE

A lengthy investigation reveals Tulsi Gabbard's alarming connections to a breakaway Hare Krishna group led by Chris Butler, raising serious concerns about national security and vetting processes in the Trump administration. Gabbard's role overseeing intelligence gathering efforts is now under scrutiny.

Reporter Jon Swaine sifted through over 25,000 pages of emails, memos, and messages exchanged between Gabbard and senior leaders of the group, acting on behalf of Butler. These documents were provided by a former member after a fallout.

Swaine identified “unmistakable parallels” between the directives from the group and Gabbard’s political actions, including specific phrases she used in national media appearances and legislation she introduced in the House.

In other news, Clive Davis, the iconic record executive who shaped the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and countless others, has died at age 94. His family confirmed his passing after he was hospitalized for a respiratory infection.

ABC's "The View" is rallying its audience to voice their opinions to the Federal Communications Commission regarding government attempts to control guest appearances on the show. The FCC is scrutinizing whether the show violated equal-time election laws.

President Donald Trump expressed outrage over the failure of his project at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, threatening prison time for any saboteurs. The Interior Department spent $14 million draining the pool and applying a blue coating that quickly deteriorated.

Trump claimed the new surface suffered a "300 foot long gash" and accused others of illegally contaminating the water. Park Police arrested a cyclist who merely touched the loose blue lining.

The Supreme Court reinstated a murder conviction related to the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz, with justices voting 6-3 to grant an appeal from New York prosecutors.

Tony Dokoupil, anchor of "CBS Evening News," addressed recent controversies in a profile, including a light-hearted sign-off about Secretary of State Marco Rubio that he vowed not to repeat.

Andy Burnham, recently sworn in as a lawmaker in the House of Commons after winning a special election, is expected to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour Party leader without contest, as no other lawmakers have shown interest in the position.

Vice President JD Vance stated that Trump's inflammatory remarks did not derail U.S.-Iran negotiations, despite some tense moments. He noted that talks continued well past one in the morning.

Vance claimed that despite threats from Iran to walk out, progress was made during negotiations. He emphasized that both sides made significant strides toward a deal.

Vance also asserted that negotiations have laid a solid foundation for a "successful final deal" between the U.S. and Iran, although he acknowledged more work remains.

On Monday, Vance announced that Iran agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors back into the country as part of ongoing negotiations, marking a significant milestone.

Speaking from Switzerland, Vance reported substantial progress in U.S.-Iran talks over the weekend, declaring it a "very good day." He expressed optimism about future developments.

Former Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham confirmed he will enter the Labour leadership contest following Starmer's resignation. Starmer will remain as prime minister until a successor is chosen.

Starmer acknowledged he no longer had his party's backing and announced his resignation outside Downing Street. He stated that every decision he made prioritized the country he loves.

Senior negotiators from the U.S. and Iran concluded initial talks aimed at ending hostilities between the two nations. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan reported "encouraging progress," including agreements on establishing a "de-confliction cell" for Lebanon and ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open.

The talks also focused on maintaining a ceasefire in southern Lebanon amid ongoing tensions.