BIG: Germany’s federal government is preparing measures to restrict the far-right AfD’s access to classified intelligence if the party takes power in Saxony-Anhalt.

German officials fear sensitive information, especially related to Russia and the war in Ukraine, could be shared with Moscow because of some AfD figures’ ties and favorable views toward Russia. The AfD rejects the allegations, calling the plans undemocratic.

Possible measures include:

Blocking access to intelligence on Russian activities and far-right networks.

Preventing AfD officials from seeing files about their own party and extremist investigations.

Changing federal-state cooperation rules to stop an AfD-led government from blocking joint security programs.

The plans could face legal challenges, as critics argue they limit voters’ choice and the power of an elected state government.

German officials say the restrictions are necessary to protect classified information and reassure allies concerned about intelligence sharing.

Source: NYT

Turkish President Erdogan:

As the president of a great nation, guided by its conscience, its history and its compassion, God willing, for as long as God grants me life, I shall continue from this podium here to defend the rights of the oppressed, the rights of the aggrieved and the voiceless, and continue to be their voice, to speak on their behalf and to fight for them.

If necessary, we'll endure hardship. If necessary, we'll pay the price, but will not remain silent in the face of injustice and will never consent to oppression.

Turkish President Erdogan:

The realities I've spoken of here today with an open heart will for sure upset some people, will for sure disrupt their comfort and unmask their lies.

I also know well that they will resort to all kinds of perception management operations in an attempt to silence our voice.

A late poet said the following quote:

They think that if we remain silent, the issue will disappear. But even if we remain silent, history will not.

Even if history remains silent, the truth will not.

They believe that if they get rid of us, the problem will be solved.

Yet, even if they get rid of us, they'll not be able to escape the pangs of their own conscience.

Even if they escape the pangs of their conscience, they will not be able to escape the pangs of history.

Even if they escape the pangs of history, they will not be able to escape the punishment of God.

JD Vance:

I have it in my notes that I’m supposed to take questions from CNN and Politico.

Anybody from CNN or Politico here? No? Okay.

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Iran's parliament security committee has approved new rules for the Strait of Hormuz, imposing a fine equal to 20% of a vessel’s cargo value for unauthorized passage.

Violating ships could also face temporary seizure until the fine is paid. The judiciary will establish specialized maritime law branches to oversee enforcement.

Source: Fars

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir:

I stand before you today to announce that, in the next term, I intend to demand the position of Defense Minister.

The reason I am putting forward my candidacy is because it is time to change the perception in the IDF.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir:

We need to change the rules of engagement.

I want a situation where, when stones and Molotov cocktails are thrown at our soldiers, they shoot, shoot, shoot.

Trump to Andy Burnham:

I think he's going to be a great PM.

We are with you all the way, Mister Prime Minister.

Trump on Iran:

I think a settlement is going to be reached.

They've been talking to us even today.

The relationship is developing, let's say.

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir:

When Britain talks about occupation, I would suggest they return the lands they occupied from Argentina. Return the lands from Argentina, and afterwards come lecture me about occupation.

Trump on Britain:

There's great patriotism in Britain. They want to see great things happen.

Trump:

I think we have a right to clean out fake news.

Reporter: UK sanctioned certain settlement organizations in the West Bank. What do you think about that move?

Trump: I don't know about the move.

Reporter: Relations between the U.S. and UK have been a little bit up and down.

Trump: No, I think they are up. They are more up compared to with your last Prime Minister.

Andy Burnham says he and Trump talked about the Falkland Islands issue.

Trump on Andy Burnham:

Andy Burnham is a natural businessperson.

He gets it. He understands what he has to do.

Trump:

People understand that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon.

They are paying more, but less than Biden, yet Biden did nothing about nuclear terror.

Reporter: Do you support the Chagos deal?

Trump: I don't support it. I think it's ridiculous.