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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 … “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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Anastasia Obis / Federal News Network:
Can DoD use private funds to pay troops during shutdown?
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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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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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Associated Press:
At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump's White House ballroom
At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump's White House ballroom
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Josh Fiallo / The Daily Beast:
Trump Rips Out Presidents' Historic Trees for New Ballroom
Trump Rips Out Presidents' Historic Trees for New Ballroom
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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 — Immigration officials say that Bovino, who was not wearing a helmet, was struck in the head by a rock. One protester who filmed the encounter disputes that he was hit.
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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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The Atlantic:
The U.S. Is Preparing for War in Venezuela — More U.S. military firepower is headed to the Caribbean as Trump escalates his anti-Maduro rhetoric. — as a naval aviator, Alvin Holsey trained to conduct missions that required precise targeting. For years, his job was to fly helicopters …
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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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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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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 …
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 hunts for money and ‘peace’ in Asia — Presented by With help from Sophia Cai and Daniel Lippman — President DONALD TRUMP takes off for Malaysia today on a three-country trip that carries big risks of falling short of his goals — including sweetening defense partnerships and gathering more peacemaker accolades.
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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 …
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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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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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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Politico:
Lucy Powell is Labour's new deputy leader — LONDON — Sacked Cabinet minister Lucy Powell won the race to become Labour's new deputy leader Saturday, defeating Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and spelling potential trouble ahead for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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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 …
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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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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