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ABC News:
Trump poised to drop IRS suit, launch $1.7B ‘weaponization’ fund for allies: Sources  —  The fund would compensate allies who claim they were targeted under Biden.  —  Katherine Faulders, Peter Charalambous, and Alexander Mallin  —  President Donald Trump gives remarks during …
Associated Press:
Emails show FBI Director Kash Patel's Hawaii trip included ‘VIP snorkel’ at a Pearl Harbor memorial  —  When Kash Patel visited Hawaii last summer, the FBI took pains to note the director was not on vacation, highlighting his walking tour of the bureau's Honolulu field office and meetings with local law enforcement.
Associated Press:
Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion pill, while lawsuit plays out  —  The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved women's access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues.
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Lawrence Hurley / NBC News:
Supreme Court allows abortion pill to remain available by mail nationwide  —  The decision indefinitely blocks an appeals court ruling that would have restricted availability of the drug, especially in states with strict anti-abortion laws.  —  WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday ensured …
Ian Millhiser / Vox:
Mifepristone survives another Supreme Court scare — for now
Discussion: National Review and JURISTnews
Axios:
CIA director visits Cuba for rare meeting as island runs out of fuel  —  CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Cuba on Thursday to meet intelligence officials and Raulito Rodriguez Castro, the grandson of former leader Raúl Castro.  —  The big picture: Cuba is facing a crippling fuel shortage …
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New York Times:
C.I.A. Director Visits Cuba as Tensions Rise and Island Runs Out of Oil
Tracey Tully / New York Times:
Mystery Grows Around Representative Thomas Kean Jr.'s Absence  —  Representative Thomas Kean Jr. last voted in Washington on March 5, citing a medical issue.  An appearance planned for late May has been canceled.  —  Where is Representative Thomas Kean Jr.?  —  Lately, curious political watchers have noted where Mr. Kean is not.
Discussion: Forbes and Raw Story
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Axios:
Rep. Frederica Wilson eyes reelection despite Hill absence
Discussion: New Republic, NOTUS and Raw Story
Politico:
‘No idea it was coming’: Pentagon officials stunned by Hegseth decision on troops in Poland … “We had no idea this was coming,” said one of the U.S. officials, adding that European and American officials have spent the last 24 hours on the phone trying to understand the decision and figure out if more surprises are coming.
Jane C. Timm / NBC News:
South Carolina governor calls for a special session on redistricting  —  Republicans hope to eliminate a majority-minority seat held by longtime Democratic Rep. James Clyburn before the midterms.  —  South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster called a special session Thursday for state lawmakers …
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Riley Rogerson / Politico:   Key Jeffries ally endorses aggressive tactics to create more blue seats
Emily Goodin / New York Post:
Chaos erupts behind the scenes of Trump's China trip — including trampled White House aide  —  BEIJING — President Trump's much-anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping has been marred by multiple physical altercations just offstage.  —  Among the incidents that took place Thursday:
Wall Street Journal:
Protests Erupt in Cuba as Fuel Runs Out  —  Extensive blackouts and a collapsing economy spark unrest in Havana.  ‘We have absolutely no fuel,’ said the country's energy minister.  —  Cuba's government said the country has completely run out of fuel oil and diesel needed to keep the lights on …
Discussion: The Guardian, Al Jazeera and Breitbart
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New York Times:
U.S. Set to Drop Charges Against Indian Billionaire Accused of Fraud  —  The decision came after a lawyer for the billionaire, Gautam Adani, repeated an offer to invest $10 billion in the American economy and create 15,000 jobs.  —  5 MIN READ  —  In a City of Big Dreams, Many Young Adults See a Cloudy Future
Oliver Darcy / Status:
Tony's Trouble in Taipei … On Thursday evening, Tony Dokoupil once again anchored the “CBS Evening News” alone from Taiwan after failing to secure a visa to broadcast from Beijing, where Donald Trump is meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on a high-stakes foreign trip.
US Department of Justice:
Justice Department Investigation Determines Yale's Medical School Discriminated Based on Race in Admissions  —  For Immediate Release  —  The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has completed a year-long investigation into the admissions policies and practices at the Yale School of Medicine.
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Washington Post:
DOJ says Yale medical school discriminated against Asian, White applicants10 minutes ago
Will Sommer / The Bulwark:
The Right's Worst New Star Just Shot Someone  —  There's a truly villainous new livestreamer who's become a cause célèbre on the right—a guy so bad he makes Clavicular's videos about drug overdoses and the Israeli mafia look like an episode of Bluey.
Steve Gehlbach / WSB-TV:
Empty Waymos invade Atlanta neighborhood, circle cul-de-sac for hours with no passengers  —  ATLANTA — Waymo's self-driving cars can be seen all over Atlanta streets, giving rideshare trips through Uber.  —  But what happens when they're empty?  —  In one northwest Atlanta neighborhood …
Ross O'Keefe / New York Post:
Nicki Minaj credits Gavin Newsom for tilting her toward Trump after gov. ‘completely ignored me’  —  Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj said Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed her toward publicly supporting President Trump after he “completely ignored” her pleas for help to protect her Beverly Hills mansion.
David E. Sanger / New York Times:
Trump Was Flattering, Xi Was Resolute.  The Difference Spoke Volumes.  —  In contrast to his rhetoric about China at home, President Trump spoke in conciliatory terms with Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader.  —  For President Trump, the first day of his visit to Beijing was all about the …
Hailey Fuchs / Politico:
House Ethics panel investigating Chuck Edwards for sexual misconduct  —  The House Ethics Committee officially announced it is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Chuck Edwards.  The leaders of the bipartisan panel said Thursday they were probing whether the North Carolina Republican …
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Fox News:
US Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks abruptly resigns, Fox News learns  —  U.S. Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks told Fox News on Thursday he is resigning, effective immediately.  —  “It's just time,” Banks told Fox News correspondent Bill Melugin.  —  “I feel like I got the ship back on course …
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Kevin E G Perry / The Independent:
Paul McCartney says one song has the power to unite Democrats and Republicans in Trump's America  —  The Beatles legend says the song stops political rivals from being 'at each other's throats'  —  Sir Paul McCartney has paid tribute to the ability of music to bring together warring factions …
Discussion: Consequence and Variety
Axios:
Scoop: Paramount in talks with Katie Miller for podcast deal as it eyes expansion  —  Paramount is evaluating a potential distribution deal with Katie Miller as it considers expanding its podcast business beyond creative and more into distribution and monetization, sources told Axios.
Politico:
Senate rulekeeper deals blows to GOP's immigration enforcement package  —  The Senate parliamentarian ruled Thursday that major pieces of the GOP's party-line immigration enforcement package do not comply with the chamber's rules — a setback to Republicans racing to clear the bill this month.
Euan Ward / New York Times:
As Trump Meets Xi, Iran Lets Chinese Ships Through Strait of Hormuz  —  Iranian news agencies said some Chinese ships were being allowed through the strait, following diplomatic outreach to Iran from Beijing.  —  Iran has allowed some Chinese vessels to pass through the Strait …
NOTUS:
Trump Bought Corporations' Stock as His Administration Boosted Their Business  —  New federal disclosures indicate the president went on a stock-buying spree in early 2026.  — Copy  —  President Donald Trump personally bought and sold millions of dollars worth of stock in technology companies …
Discussion: Sludge and NRCC
Cuneyt Dil / Axios:
Scoop: Trump allies want D.C.'s July 4 fireworks to set world record  —  Trump allies want to smash the Guinness World Record for the world's biggest fireworks show, planning over 30 minutes of pyrotechnics in D.C. this July 4. … - Breaking the world record — set in the Philippines in 2016 — will take more than 810,904 fireworks.
Madeleine Ngo / New York Times:
Green Card Holders Targeted for Deportation by New ‘Removal Apparatus’  —  The Department of Homeland Security recently formed a unit tasked with revetting thousands of immigrants with permanent residency.  —  The Department of Homeland Security is seeking to deport at least 50 green card holders through …
Discussion: Raw Story
New York Times:
Trump-Ordered Citizenship Lists for Voting Are Likely Unreliable, Justice Dept. Says  —  At a court hearing over a presidential order seeking to exert more control over elections, a government lawyer said no “responsible state” should rely on the lists to update their voter rolls.
Jennifer Bendery / HuffPost:
GOP Senator Gripes About Democrats Regularly Bringing Up Jan. 6 Insurrection  —  “Everything stops and starts with Jan. 6,” Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) complained in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.  —  WASHINGTON — Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) complained Thursday that Democrats keep bringing …
Discussion: MeidasTouch
Heesu Lee / Bloomberg:10 minutes ago
Takaichi to Visit Korean President's Hometown to Strengthen Ties  —  South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will meet in the South Korean city of Andong next week, extending a highly personalized diplomatic exchange at a time of shifting dynamics between …
Discussion: Reuters
Wall Street Journal:
The New Boss at DHS Is Trying to Clean House After Kristi Noem  —  Secretary Mullin faces a difficult task: improve the department's image while still implementing Trump's promise of mass deportations  —  WASHINGTON—Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has embarked on a wholesale effort …
 
 
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Jennifer Scholtes / Politico:
VA secretary to testify after House threatens to penalize him
Marie J. French / Politico:
Green New Deal champion AOC absent as New York weakens climate law
NBC News:
Trump presents a midterm dilemma for Republicans: From the Politics Desk
Discussion: NOTUS
Katie Rogers / New York Times:
Vance Blames Democrats as U.S. Halts Some Medicaid Payments, Claiming Fraud
Politico:
Newsom's former chief of staff takes plea deal
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Kim Kelly / In These Times:
Trump's Latest Target: Coal Miners' Safety
Discussion: Military.com
Dave Sherwood / Reuters:
U.S. government plane spotted in Havana after Trump's call for talks
Discussion: Human Events
Matt Friedman / Politico:
NJ redistricting push hasn't really started
Discussion: New Jersey Globe
Ellen Mitchell / The Hill:
Navy admiral: Epic Fury could force tough cuts, personnel problems by July
New York Times:
Should Every Party Be Allowed to Vote in a Primary?
Discussion: NewsMax.com and Washington Times
 

 
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Alyssa Ray / The Wrap:
The NYT defends Nicholas Kristof's op-ed “The Silence That Meets the Rape of Palestinians”, calling it “deeply reported”, after Israeli government criticism

Isabella Simonetti / Wall Street Journal:
Versant reports Q1 revenue down ~1% to $1.69B, net income down 22% to $286M, pay-TV distributor revenue down 7.3% to 1.01B, and platforms revenue up 9% to $192M

Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Sources: Disney has sold more than 10 Super Bowl ad slots of 30 seconds for around $9M each, after sources said it was seeking $10M from advertisers

 
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