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Graeme Massie / The Independent:
Trump once hosted party for ‘young women’ where Epstein was the only guest, says report — President under pressure to release all files related to his former friend Epstein — Donald Trump once hosted a party with “young women” where the disgraced late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein “was the only other guest,” according to a report.
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Raw Story
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Dan Balz / Washington Post:
Consumed by Epstein, Trump has lost ground on the economy and immigration — When he was sworn in, Trump promised a new “Golden Age.” It's clear that, six months into his presidency, the public isn't buying all the hype. — Just now — President Donald Trump spent much of last week trying …
Natalie Allison / Washington Post:
Trump survived many scandals, but the Epstein story poses a new test — The MAGA base has rallied as they see him under attack. The White House is trying to change the subject. — Just now — Nearly two weeks after President Donald Trump and his administration announced they had nothing …
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Mediaite
Paul Blumenthal / HuffPost:
Why Donald Trump's Jeffrey Epstein Cover-Up Matters
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The Wrap, more at Mediagazer »
Aaron Blake / CNN:
5 big questions about Trump's ties to Epstein
5 big questions about Trump's ties to Epstein
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The Hill and All Rise News, more at Mediagazer »
Carl Hulse / New York Times:
G.O.P. Push Behind Trump Agenda Has Congress in an Uproar … Republicans' relentless marathon to force President Trump's agenda through Congress over objections from Democrats and some in their own ranks is taking a toll on the institution and its members, prompting tempers to boil …
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CNN:
As Trump pushes Texas takeover in fight for House, Democrats plot their counterpunch — House Democrats are actively preparing for political trench warfare against the GOP in next year's midterm battle, with talks taking shape behind the scenes to mount a counterattack against President …
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Breitbart, Salon, Off the Kuff and NPR
Will Neal / The Daily Beast:
GOP Senator Blames ‘Radical’ Leftists for Trump's Cankles — CHOLESTEROL? NO, COMMUNISM! — Tommy Tuberville says even at the ripe old age of 79, the president's only ailing because every day's “almost like a fistfight” with pesky liberals. — Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville thinks it's not age …
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Miriam Waldvogel / The Hill:
Tuberville says Trump health issues exacerbated by ‘fighting the radicals’
Tuberville says Trump health issues exacerbated by ‘fighting the radicals’
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Washington Examiner
Lautaro Grinspan / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
‘Direct retaliation’: Hispanic journalist detained by ICE speaks out — In an exclusive interview from an ICE detention facility, Mario Guevara talks about his month behind bars and his once positive feelings toward Donald Trump. — Mario Guevara spent the bulk of his days as a journalist …
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The Guardian and Al Jazeera
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Axios:
“He's a madman”: Trump's team frets about Netanyahu after Syria strikes — As smoke and debris swirled over the Syrian presidential palace, the chatter in the West Wing grew louder: Benjamin Netanyahu is out of control. … He bombs everything all the time," one White House official told Axios, referring to Netanyahu by his nickname.
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Mediaite and New York Sun
Greg Olear / PREVAIL:
Sunday Pages: “Superman” — A film by James Gunn — I first saw the trailer for the new James Gunn Superman a few months ago, during the NBA playoffs. My first reaction was an eye-roll and a dismissive, “Do we really need another Superman? Really? Why?”
Tomas Weber / Financial Times:
What happens once we spot the asteroid that will hit Earth? … In January, at a US Space Force Base in the Rocky Mountains near Colorado Springs, an operator received an unusual email. It was an alert — but not one triggered by the military's network of space-based sensors.
Ezra Klein / New York Times:
Why American Jews No Longer Understand One Another — It's a tense time in the Jewish family group chats. The consensus that held American Jewry together for generations is breaking down. That consensus, roughly, was this: What is good for Israel is good for the Jews. Anti-Zionism is a form of antisemitism.
Wall Street Journal:
Trump Aides Discussed Ending Some SpaceX Contracts, but Found Most Were Vital — Fallout between the president and the rocket maker's billionaire founder threatened the company's multibillion-dollar agreements with the government — For the U.S. government, breaking up with Elon Musk is easier said than done.
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Mother Jones, Futurism, NewsMax.com and Raw Story
Justin Baragona / The Independent:
JD Vance flew to Montana for secret meeting with Rupert Murdoch and Fox News executives — A source familiar with the trip told The Independent that the vice president spoke to both Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch, as well as a group of executives from the right-wing network
New York Times:
As Trump Courts a More Assertive Beijing, China Hawks Are Losing Out — The Trump administration has dialed back aggressive measures against China and reversed its position on technology controls as the president angles for a Chinese trip later this year. — In recent years …
Dan Lamothe / Washington Post:
Another Hegseth aide exits as Pentagon churn continues — Justin Fulcher was at the center of two unusual controversies, and officials had speculated in recent days that his days in the Trump administration were numbered. — Another senior aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is leaving the Pentagon …
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New York Times, Fox News, Raw Story, The Independent, CBS News, The Gateway Pundit, The Hill and Washington Examiner
New York Times:
After a Chaotic Start, a U.S. Attorney's Time May Be Running Out — Alina Habba, President Trump's choice to run the U.S. attorney's office in New Jersey, has pursued investigations against Democrats. Her tenure has damaged morale inside the office. — Lawyers for Eliyahu Weinstein were faced with a difficult situation.
Annabella Rosciglione / Washington Examiner:
Trump calls for Redskins and Cleveland Indians to change names back: ‘Times are different now’ — President Donald Trump called for the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to return to their original team names. — “The Washington 'Whatever's' should IMMEDIATELY change their name …
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New York Post, Forbes, Washington Times, NewsMax.com, Raw Story, Fox News and Mediaite
Doina Chiacu / Reuters:
Trump says he will help Afghans stuck in the UAE — President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would help Afghans detained in the United Arab Emirates for years after fleeing their country when its Taliban leaders extended control over it. — Trump, a Republican who has criticized high levels …
Discussion:
Washington Examiner
Joyce Vance / Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance:
The War on Women — When we said women and people who loved them needed to vote like their lives depended on it in 2024, it wasn't hyperbole. Despite the hole the Dobbs case, which reversed Roe v. Wade, tore in the heart of so many Americans and the women who have suffered and even died since …

