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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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DOD accepts anonymous $130M donation to partially cover troop pay
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Lydia O'Connor / HuffPost:
DOD Accepts $130 Million From Trump's ‘Friend’ For Military Pay During Shutdown
DOD Accepts $130 Million From Trump's ‘Friend’ For Military Pay During Shutdown
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Can We Still Govern?, The Moderate Voice, Air & Space Forces Magazine 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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MSNBC:
Trump demolishes the East Wing — and White House norms — The East Wing's rapid razing bypassed a detailed process for major federal renovation projects in Washington. Now, Senate Democrats are demanding answers. — For a decade, President Donald Trump has bulldozed through the norms that govern the presidency.
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NBC News:
White House will allow anonymous donors to contribute to Trump's ballroom project
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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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Ryan Mancini / The Hill:
Whitmer: ‘No one is worried about building a ballroom’
Whitmer: ‘No one is worried about building a ballroom’
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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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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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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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Associated Press:
Live updates: US is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America in major escalation of military buildup
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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 … The long-awaited nod from Jeffries is certain to prove divisive in the fractured party as it seeks a path out of the political wilderness ahead of next year's midterms. Jeffries' decision leaves Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer …
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 …
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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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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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Associated Press:
At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump's White House ballroom
Chelsea Clinton / USA Today:
Trump is wrecking the People's House | Exclusive
Trump is wrecking the People's House | Exclusive
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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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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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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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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 …
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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The Texas Tribune:
Alamo Trust president resigns after Dan Patrick calls for her removal — The lieutenant governor has insisted that the Alamo's story remain focused on the 1836 battle over broader narratives addressing Indigenous people and slavery. — TAKE OUR CONTENT — PLEASE!
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