Trump Orders Full Declassification Of JFK, RFK, And MLK Assassinations

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to declassify government records related to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The order directs a complete review and release of the records, citing the public's right to transparency. Trump, who previously authorized delays in disclosure during his first term, stated that withholding information was no longer in the public interest. The move has garnered mixed reactions, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praising the decision, while JFK’s grandson criticized it as a political gesture.

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00:00It's Benzinga, bringing Wall Street to Main Street.

00:02President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at advancing cryptocurrency

00:07initiatives in the U.S. and exploring the creation of national digital asset stockpile.

00:12The order highlights the critical role of digital assets in economic development

00:16and international leadership. The order also underscores protecting individuals

00:20who self-custody digital assets and promoting dollar-backed stable coins globally.

00:26Paul Adkins, known for market-friendly policies, has been nominated to the chair of SEC.

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