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Adam Cancryn / CNN:
Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump ‘friend’ to pay military members — The Trump administration plans to funnel a $130 million donation from an anonymous ally of President Donald Trump toward paying military service members during the government shutdown, the Defense Department confirmed on Friday.
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Politico:
DOD accepts anonymous $130M donation to partially cover troop pay … “The donation was made on the condition that it be used to offset the cost of service members' salaries and benefits,” Parnell said. “We are grateful for this donor's assistance after Democrats opted to withhold pay from troops.”
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Lydia O'Connor / HuffPost:
DOD Accepts $130 Million From Trump's ‘Friend’ For Military Pay During Shutdown
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The Moderate Voice, Air & Space Forces Magazine, Can We Still Govern? and Reuters
Anastasia Obis / Federal News Network:
Can DoD use private funds to pay troops during shutdown?
Can DoD use private funds to pay troops during shutdown?
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Paul Wiseman / Associated Press:
Trump says a Canadian ad misstated Ronald Reagan's views on tariffs. Here are the facts and context — Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Share — President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night …
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Ryan Mancini / The Hill:
Reagan ad that infuriated Trump set to run during World Series — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday the anti-tariffs advertisement featuring former President Reagan, which angered President Trump, will air during the World Series before being paused Monday.
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Jon Seidel / Chicago Sun Times:
Federal judge orders Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino into her courtroom — The order came one day after Bovino was accused of tossing tear gas into a crowd in Little Village without justification. — A federal judge has ordered top Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino into court next week …
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Border Patrol's Bovino called to court after being accused of throwing tear gas canister in Chicago
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Josh Kovensky / Talking Points Memo:
Chicago Federal Judge Hauls Bovino in to Court
Chicago Federal Judge Hauls Bovino in to Court
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US Department of Justice:
Justice Department to Monitor Polling Sites in California, New Jersey — For Immediate Release — WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Justice announced that it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions ahead of the upcoming November 4, 2025, general election to ensure transparency …
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New York Times:
Justice Department Will Monitor Elections in California and New Jersey — The Trump administration said that monitors will watch polling in two states, led by Democrats, where key races or issues are on the ballot. — The Trump administration said on Friday that the Justice Department …
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Khaya Himmelman / Talking Points Memo:
Justice Department Announces Plans to Monitor Polling Sites in New Jersey and California
Justice Department Announces Plans to Monitor Polling Sites in New Jersey and California
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NBC News:
White House will allow anonymous donors to contribute to Trump's ballroom project — While the administration has released a list of some donors for the ballroom addition, an aide told NBC News that “donors also have the option to remain anonymous.” — WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump …
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MSNBC:
Trump demolishes the East Wing — and White House norms
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Katherine Faulders / Reuters:
Trump likely to name White House ballroom after himself, officials say
Trump likely to name White House ballroom after himself, officials say
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New York Times:
Hakeem Jeffries Gives Mamdani Last-Minute Endorsement for N.Y.C. Mayor — Mr. Jeffries, the House minority leader, had resisted backing Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, for months. But his support gives the nominee a late boost. — Representative Hakeem Jeffries …
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Politico:
After a lengthy wait, Jeffries to endorse Mamdani
After a lengthy wait, Jeffries to endorse Mamdani
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New York Times:
U.S. Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Latin America as Drug Operation Expands — The Trump administration has acknowledged 10 strikes on suspected drug-smuggling boats from South America, which have killed 43 people. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the deployment …
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NBC News:
White House tightens the clemency process as Trump resumes pardons — People familiar with pardon discussions told NBC News that top White House officials became concerned about attempts from outsiders to profit from the clemency process. — WASHINGTON — As soon as Donald Trump took office …
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Steve Benen / MSNBC:
President Bystander stumped when asked about pardon he signed hours earlier
President Bystander stumped when asked about pardon he signed hours earlier
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Marc Caputo / Axios:
Exclusive: USDA says it won't use emergency funds for food stamps — The Agriculture Department says it can't use contingency funds to pay for food stamps during the government shutdown — and that states won't be reimbursed if they cover the expenses on their own, according to a new memo obtained by Axios.
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Politico:
Trump administration says it won't tap emergency funds to pay food aid … In order to make the deadline, the Trump administration would have needed to start preparing for partial payments weeks ago, which it has not done. — Congressional Democrats and anti-hunger groups have urged …
Financial Times:
Trump Jr-linked drone company wins Pentagon contract — Unusual Machines secures deal as US military accelerates domestic production of unmanned aircraft — Joe Miller and Alex Rogers in Washington, Steff Chávez in Mexico City and George Steer in New York
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NBC4 Washington:
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton scammed at home by group claiming to be cleaning crew … Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, the longtime nonvoting representative for D.C. in the U.S. House, was scammed in her home by people who said they were part of a cleaning crew, her office told News4.
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Josh Fiallo / The Daily Beast:
Trump Rips Out Presidents' Historic Trees for New Ballroom — TIMBER! — Satellite images show that six trees, including magnolias commemorating two presidents, have been erased from the White House grounds. — Not even historic trees are safe from President Donald Trump's path of destruction at the White House.
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NPR:
It's supposed to be payday for many federal workers. Instead, they're getting nothing — The sight was staggering in Prince George's County, Md., home to more than 60,000 federal workers: middle-class professionals lined up for boxes of pasta, protein and produce to feed their families.
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April Rubin / Axios:
Civilian employees at several federal agencies miss their first full paycheck
Civilian employees at several federal agencies miss their first full paycheck
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NBC News:
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleads not guilty in federal bank fraud case — A grand jury indicted James this month after President Donald Trump called for her to be prosecuted. — NORFOLK, Va. — New York Attorney General Letitia James, a longtime political foe of President Donald Trump …
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Molly Roberts / Lawfare:
Trial Dispatch: The Arraignment of Letitia James
Trial Dispatch: The Arraignment of Letitia James
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Jaweed Kaleem / Los Angeles Times:
Under court order, UC publicly releases Trump administration's $1.2-billion settlement proposal — The California Supreme Court rejected UC's request to keep a $1.2-billion Trump UCLA settlement proposal private. — The document, which UCLA published online, demands vast changes …
New York Times:
Trump Administration Plans a Shake-Up at ICE to Speed Deportations — The preliminary plan stems from frustration over the pace of the deportations, which are lagging behind President Trump's demands. — The Trump administration is drawing up plans for a shake-up at Immigration and Customs Enforcement …
Paige Winfield Cunningham / Washington Post:
Average Obamacare premiums are set to rise 30 percent, documents show — The price increases — affecting up to 17 million Americans who buy coverage on the federal marketplace — are by far the largest annual premium increases in recent years. — Premiums for the most popular types …
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Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
As Trump weilds his power, Jack Smith and his top deputies step back into the spotlight — The man who brought two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump wants to testify publicly, as two of his top deputies set up a law firm to take on public corruption issues.
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