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New York Times:
Trump's Name Is on Contributor List for Epstein Birthday Book … An introductory letter to a book celebrating Jeffrey Epstein's 50th birthday, handwritten by Ghislaine Maxwell. — President Trump's name appeared on a contributor list for a book celebrating the 50th birthday …
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Wall Street Journal:
Jeffrey Epstein's Birthday Album Included Letters From Bill Clinton, Leon Black — Former president, Wall Street billionaire were listed along with Donald Trump as ‘friends’ in the 2003 book's table of contents, which named around five dozen contributors — The biggest name …
David Gilmour / Mediaite:
Bill Clinton Praised Jeffrey Epstein's ‘Childlike Curiosity’ in Birthday Letter: WSJ
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Jessica Blake / Inside Higher Ed:
Columbia Deal a ‘Threat’ to Higher Ed, Experts Warn — The $221 million settlement extends beyond tackling antisemitism. Some experts said it's an example of “coercion,” while others say Columbia had it coming. — The Trump administration's landmark settlement with Columbia University threatens …
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New York Times:
Did Columbia's Deal With Trump Save Its Stature or Sacrifice It? — Reactions ranged from fierce criticism to relief after the university reached a settlement over allegations that it failed to stop the harassment of Jewish students. — From the perspective of one longtime professor …
Wall Street Journal:
White House Seeks Payments From Other Universities—Including Harvard—After Columbia Deal Sets Precedent — The Trump administration is in talks with several schools about future funding following allegations of antisemitism — The White House is seeking fines from several universities …
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Adam Cancryn / CNN:
What Powell is telling allies as Trump pressures him to resign — Video Ad Feedback — 'It's not new': Jerome Powell corrects Trump over building plan — 'It's not new': Jerome Powell corrects Trump over building plan — Acting Columbia president speaks out after $220 million settlement with Trump admin.
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Lily Mae Lazarus / Fortune:
Here's how the Fed's renovation budget ballooned to $2.5 billion
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Joey Garrison / USA Today:
Trump tussles with Powell during Federal Reserve visit but backs off firing threat
Trump tussles with Powell during Federal Reserve visit but backs off firing threat
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Katherine Li / Business Insider:
Trump and Powell can't agree on numbers, and it's more than just interest rates
Trump and Powell can't agree on numbers, and it's more than just interest rates
Annie Grayer / CNN:
At Trump's insistence, GOP launches a new January 6 committee
At Trump's insistence, GOP launches a new January 6 committee
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
“Such bulls**t”: Not every Democrat wants to talk about Epstein … - House Democrats' messaging arm sent members an alert Wednesday urging them to “amplify” a Wall Street Journal report that President Trump is in the Epstein files and demand that “House Republicans stop covering up for Trump.”
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Tal Axelrod / Axios:
Scoop: DNC targets vulnerable House Republicans with Epstein ads
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Lisa Needham / Public Notice:
SCOTUS's immunity ruling looks even worse now — 🗣️ Paid subscribers keep Public Notice free. If you appreciate our fiercely independent coverage of American politics, please sign up and support us. 👇 — Can you believe it has been over a year since the conservatives …
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Susan B. Glasser / New Yorker:
Trump Redefines the Washington Scandal
Trump Redefines the Washington Scandal
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New York Times:
Alina Habba Is Named Acting U.S. Attorney in New Jersey — Ms. Habba's tenure as interim U.S. attorney was slated to end this week, but the Trump administration's appointment will allow her to remain the top law enforcement official in the state. — The Justice Department on Thursday cleared …
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Axios:
Alina Habba to remain N.J. prosecutor: “I don't cower to pressure” — Alina Habba on Thursday proclaimed herself the acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey, days after federal judges replaced her from the position. … Pam Bondi is the Attorney General.
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Emerson Polling:
July 2025 National Poll: Six Months In, Trump's Approval Split while Majority Disapprove of Administration's Handling of Epstein Files — Home Polls July 2025 National Poll: Six Months In, Trump's Approval Split while Majority Disapprove of Administration's Handling of Epstein Files
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Mike Allen / Axios:
Disgruntled independents sink Trump's approval to second-term low
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Margaret Talev / Axios:
Focus groups: Nevada swing voters turning on Trump
Focus groups: Nevada swing voters turning on Trump
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NBC News:
Can Ghislaine Maxwell be trusted to tell the truth about Jeffrey Epstein? — As the uproar over the Epstein files continues, prosecutors say the late sex offender's longtime accomplice has a history of lying. Her defense lawyer says she will speak truthfully.
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Rebecca Shabad / NBC News:
Trump says he has not thought about pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell
Trump says he has not thought about pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell
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Julie Turkewitz / New York Times:
Convicted Murderer Released by Trump From Venezuelan Prison Is Free in U.S. — At least some American officials knew that Dahud Hanid Ortiz had been convicted of a triple murder when he was put on the plane to the United States. — He killed three people in Spain and fled to Venezuela …
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Senator Elizabeth Warren / YouTube:
BREAKING NEWS: Trump's government just approved Paramount's merger with Skydance. — BREAKING NEWS: Trump's government just approved Paramount's merger with Skydance.Sure looks like they paid Donald Trump $36 MILLION for this merger.Bribery i...
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Benjamin Mullin / New York Times:
F.C.C. Approves Skydance's $8 Billion Merger With Paramount
F.C.C. Approves Skydance's $8 Billion Merger With Paramount
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President Donald J. Trump / The White House:
Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets — By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: — Section 1. Purpose and Policy. Endemic vagrancy, disorderly behavior, sudden confrontations, and violent attacks have made our cities unsafe.
Adrian Carrasquillo / The Bulwark:
The Worst ICE Agents Are Coming — Tens of billions of new dollars plus a rush to hire 10,000 new agents equals a disaster in the making. — ∙ Paid — FOR ALL THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S TALK of saving money and increasing “government efficiency,” the president demanded that huge amounts …
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Roger Cohen / New York Times:
France Will Recognize Palestinian Statehood, Macron Says — The announcement sets France apart from the United States and most of its close allies, and could cause friction with President Trump. — President Emmanuel Macron announced late Thursday that France would recognize Palestine …
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Yair Rosenberg / The Atlantic:
The Worst-Kept Secret of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Jennifer Bendery / HuffPost:
Senate Inches Forward With Trump's Alarming Court Pick, Emil Bove — The Senate voted Thursday to advance Trump's most concerning judicial nominee to date, Emil Bove. — In a procedural vote, every Democrat voted against moving forward with Bove, along with two Republicans: Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine.
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Jennifer Rubin / The Contrarian:
Undaunted Search for the Truth — Julie Brown's essential reporting on Jeffrey Epstein must be commended — If not for Miami Herald reporter Julie K. Brown, we might never have learned anything about Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking operation, its implication of wealthy, powerful …
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Noam Levey / NPR:
Trump voters wanted lower medical bills. But for millions, bills are about to go up — President Trump rode to reelection last fall on voter concerns about prices. But as his administration pares back federal rules and programs designed to protect patients from the high cost of health care …
Luke Broadwater / New York Times:
Trump Flies to Scotland, Leaving Chaos Swirling in Washington — The five-day visit will be a mix of personal business and golf with some diplomacy thrown in. — President Trump headed to Scotland on Friday for a five-day visit, hoping to leave behind the chaos of Washington …
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Greg Norman / Fox News:
DHS has begun flying migrants out of Florida's ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ DeSantis announces — DeSantis said Homeland Security's cadence of flights out of South Florida immigrant detention center is increasing — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Homeland Security has started flying migrants out of the …
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Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Judges' orders ‘need to be respected,’ Elena Kagan says amid Trump's escalating conflict with the courts … Kagan cautioned the hundreds of judges in the audience not to respond to verbal attacks by lashing out in their decisions, but by carrying out their duties as they normally do.
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Reuters:
Musk ordered shutdown of Starlink satellite service as Ukraine retook territory from Russia — A previously unreported order by Elon Musk to cut satellite communications over a portion of Ukraine disrupted a counteroffensive by Kyiv in the autumn of 2022. Reuters investigated the billionaire's order …
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Jonathan Landay / Reuters:
Exclusive: USAID analysis found no evidence of massive Hamas theft of Gaza aid — An internal U.S. government analysis found no evidence of systematic theft by the Palestinian militant group Hamas of U.S.-funded humanitarian supplies, challenging the main rationale that Israel and the U.S. give …
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