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Denver Post:
8 people set on fire in ‘targeted act of violence’ on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall  —  BOULDER — Eight people marching in support of Israeli hostages held in Gaza were burned Sunday by a man wielding what authorities called a “makeshift flamethrower” and an incendiary device.
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Christa Swanson / CBS News:
FBI director calls incident at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall in Colorado a “targeted terror attack;” multiple injured  —  Colorado police are responding to what they called an attack at Boulder's Pearl Street Mall that left multiple people injured.  —  Authorities said the violent incident happened …
New York Times:
Police Respond to Attack at a Colorado Event Raising Awareness of Israeli Hostages  —  A joint statement from the Jewish community in Boulder, Colo., said that an “incendiary device” was thrown at walkers at the event.  —  The authorities responded on Sunday afternoon to an attack in Boulder …
Politico:
Playbook: Russia's Pearl Harbor  —  Presented by With help from Eli Okun and Bethany Irvine  —  IF YOU HAVEN'T HEARD IT ALREADY: My wonderful Playbook colleague Dasha Burns launched her new Sunday show podcast “The Conversation” yesterday, kicking off her inaugural show with TV star turned MAGA world fave Dr. Mehmet Oz.
New York Times:
Live Updates: 6 People Burned in Attack on Event for Israeli Hostages in Colorado  —  Two were airlifted to a burn unit with serious injuries.  Officials said the attacker, who used a “makeshift flamethrower,” was in custody and had yelled, “Free Palestine,” according to witnesses.  —  Here's what to know.
Fox News:
Suspect in Boulder terror attack determined to be Egyptian man in US illegally: FBI
Reuters:
FBI investigating ‘targeted terror attack’ in Boulder, Colorado, director says
Ron Filipkowski / Meidas+:
This Weekend in Politics, Bulletin 142.  —  ... Ukraine executed a brilliant attack inside Russia that was over a year in the planning, destroying a big chunk of the bombers used to launch cruise missiles at civilian population centers in Ukraine.  Financial Times: “Ukraine's security service estimated …
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Max Boot / Washington Post:
Ukraine just rewrote the rules of war
Discussion: Sky News and UK Defence Journal
Jane Lytvynenko / Wall Street Journal:
Ukraine Says It Destroyed Dozens of Warplanes Deep Inside Russia
The Guardian:
Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russian bombers, security official says
Wall Street Journal:
The Law Firms That Appeased Trump—and Angered Their Clients  —  After firms struck deals to avoid punitive executive orders, some big clients decided to take their business elsewhere  —  At a recent luncheon at Cipriani in Midtown Manhattan, a top lawyer for Citadel delivered a message …
Discussion: Lawyers, Guns & Money
Corbin Bolies / The Daily Beast:
Musk Fends Off Trump Questions in Tense Interview Exchange  —  DONALD WHO?  —  The Tesla CEO bristled when asked about politics.  —  A CBS interview with Elon Musk went off the rails after he was asked about President Donald Trump's crusade against Harvard.
Discussion: The Wrap, NewsMax.com, The Hill and Mediaite
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Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:   Musk says he doesn't want to ‘take responsibility’ for all Trump actions
Raquel Coronell Uribe / NBC News:
Trump shares unfounded conspiracy theory claiming Biden was ‘executed’ in 2020  —  Trump did not include an explanation as to why he amplified the baseless claim, which suggested Biden was replaced with other “entities.”  —  President Donald Trump on Saturday night reposted a baseless claim …
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Zolan Kanno-Youngs / New York Times:
Trump Amplifies Another Outlandish Conspiracy Theory: Biden Is a Robotic Clone
Discussion: USA Today and Raw Story
Peter Wade / Rolling Stone:
Trump Spreads Bizarre Conspiracy Theory That Biden Was Executed and Replaced by a Robot Clone
Jordain Carney / Politico:
The ‘Medicaid moderates’ are the senators to watch on the megabill  —  An ideologically diverse clutch of Republicans have found rare alignment — and significant leverage.  —  The Senate's deficit hawks might be raising the loudest hue and cry over the GOP's “big, beautiful bill.”
Discussion: Fox News
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Aaron Glantz / The Guardian:
Exclusive: US veterans agency orders scientists not to publish in journals without clearance  —  Move that seeks political control of doctors' and scientists' published research fits a pattern of censorship by the Trump administration, veterans advocates say
Associated Press:
List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from US government website following criticism  —  A widely anticipated list of “ sanctuary jurisdictions” no longer appears on the Department of Homeland Security's website after receiving widespread criticism for including localities …
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Ted Hesson / Reuters:
DHS removes list of ‘sanctuary’ cities after sheriffs push back on non-compliant label
Discussion: NewsMax.com
Vanessa Gera / Associated Press:
Conservative Karol Nawrocki wins Poland's presidential election  —  Conservative Karol Nawrocki won Poland's weekend presidential runoff election, according to the final vote count on Monday.  Nawrocki won 50.89% of votes in a very tight race against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, who received 49.11%.
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Washington Post:
Israeli troops kill over 30 near U.S. aid site in Gaza, health officials say  —  Over 170 were wounded heading to a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid point, the Health Ministry said.  Israel's military said it was “unaware of injuries caused by IDF fire.”  —  JAFFA, Israel …
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The Guardian:
Palestinians gunned down while trying to reach food aid site in Gaza, hospital says
Financial Times:
Trump tariffs cut off recovery in private equity dealmaking  —  Long-awaited rebound has reversed since ‘liberation day’ announcements, according to Bain & Company  —  Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free  —  Your guide to what Trump's second term means for Washington, business and the world
Holly Otterbein / Politico:
Murphy launches ambitious anti-Trump PAC as 2028 rumors swirl  —  The Connecticut senator has been positioning himself as a leading voice in the Democratic Party.  —  Sen. Chris Murphy is launching a new PAC aimed at taking on President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress …
CBS News:
Transcript: Sen. Rand Paul on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” June 1, 2025  —  The following is the transcript of an interview with Sen. Rand Paul, Republican of Kentucky, that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on June 1, 2025.  —  MARGARET BRENNAN …
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Emma Colton / Fox News:
Booker slammed for alleged ‘Nazi salute’ to Cali Dems just months after Musk was dragged for same gesture
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