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Lizzy Lawrence / STAT:
STAT+: Eli Lilly gave extraordinary obesity drug access to a 79-year-old patient. Who was it? — WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans with obesity are eagerly awaiting a powerful new drug from Eli Lilly called retatrutide, which has demonstrated bariatric-surgery levels of weight loss.
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Sam Levine / The Guardian:
Texas anti-ICE protesters convicted of terrorism charges sentenced to at least 50 years in prison — Activists accused of being part of antifa face harsh sentences in case seen as test of Trump's crackdown on dissent — A group of Texas protesters convicted of terrorism charges received harsh sentences …
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Rachel Kahn / New Republic:
Anti-ICE Protesters Sentenced to Decades in Prison for “Terrorism”15 minutes ago
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Perry Stein / Washington Post:
DOJ issued, then withdrew subpoenas to force Post, WSJ reporters to testify — Subpoenas for reporters to appear before a grand jury are exceedingly rare. The journalists have not testified. — Summary — The Justice Department took the extraordinary step of seeking to force reporters …
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Nathaniel Weixel / The Hill:
Rand Paul issues subpoena for Anthony Fauci — Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a subpoena from Senate Homeland Security Chairman Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to appear before his committee in July. — In a post online late Monday, Paul said Fauci backed out of a voluntary agreement to testify in front of his panel this month.
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Oliver Darcy / Status:
The ‘CBS Mornings’ Mess … Earlier this month, in the immediate aftermath of Scott Pelley's dramatic firing from CBS News, the Bari Weiss-led network appeared to suffer an immediate repercussion in the ratings. Notably, “CBS Mornings,” the perpetually third-place morning show centered around Gayle King …
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Lindsay Whitehurst / Associated Press:
Immigration case dealing with green card holders, Supreme Courts sides with Trump administration — The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday in an immigration case dealing with the government's power over green card holders accused of crimes.
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Matt Gertz / Media Matters for America:
New cope from Iran hawks: Once the midterms pass, Trump will attack Iran again — The right-wing hawks who applauded Donald Trump for launching the war with Iran earlier this year are adopting a new argument to avoid criticizing the president as he fumbles toward enacting a weaker …
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Victor Davis Hanson / American Greatness:
Don't Forget the Broader Context of the Iranian Memorandum20 minutes ago
Don't Forget the Broader Context of the Iranian Memorandum20 minutes ago
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Alex Cuadros / ProPublica:
I Cold-Called President Trump. Here's What He Told Me About an Oil Tycoon and Major Donor. — My family's morning routine is usually pretty ordinary. We wake up early, drink some coffee and get our 1-year-old ready for daycare. But one Wednesday morning last month …
Mark Sherman / Associated Press:
Supreme Court rules Rastafari man can't sue Louisiana prison officials who cut his dreadlocks — The Supreme Court on Tuesday barred a former Louisiana inmate from suing prison officials who cut off his dreadlocks in violation of his Rastafari religious beliefs.
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Jordan Fabian / Bloomberg:
Six Arrested for Alleged Reflecting Pool Damage, Trump Says — Trump Blames Vandalism for Reflecting Pool Problems — Video Player is loading. — Unmute — Current Time 0:00 Loaded: 33.91% Playback Rate — captions off, selected — English — This is a modal window. — Unmute
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Matthew Daly / Associated Press:
Trump says 6 people have been arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool15 minutes ago
Trump says 6 people have been arrested for damaging the Reflecting Pool15 minutes ago
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New York Times:
Social Security Is Running Out of Money, Fast — One of us is a Republican from Ohio who built a business that generated hundreds of jobs. The other is a Democrat from Massachusetts who built a career protecting consumers from financial tricks and traps. — We don't agree on everything …
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Aleksandra Vaca / Transitics:
She Changed Her ID to Comply with Kansas' New Anti-Trans Law. Now, the State is Trying to Put Her in Jail for Having an ‘Inaccurate’ License. — Transitics aims to provide grounded news and political explainers on issues affecting the trans community. If you want to stay up-to-date …
Talking Points Memo:
Taxing Billionaires Is the Easiest Way Democrats Could Gain Voter Trust — Ask voters in the country's most competitive congressional districts what's wrong with America, and you'll hear two answers. First, everything costs too much. Second, the government is corrupt.
Washington Post:
A dead duck was seen in the Reflecting Pool. Then two more were found nearby. — The two ducks that were recovered from Constitution Gardens will undergo necropsies to determine their cause of death. — Summary — When the Lincoln Memorial's Reflecting Pool was replenished this month …
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David Remnick / New Yorker:
Chronicle of a Disaster Foretold — Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan's “Regime Change” is packed with news about the Trump White House that will stay news. — In 1996, Joan Didion unholstered the X-Acto knife that was her pen and went to work on Bob Woodward.
The Texas Politics Project:
June Poll Finds a Competitive U.S. Senate race in Texas amid continuing economic concerns, data center backlash — The latest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll finds a neck and neck contest in the U.S. Senate race between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and State Representative James Talarico …
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CNN:
Exclusive: Downed US pilot reported seeing Iranian drones swarm in ‘jellyfish’ formation — The Middle East National security Animal stories — A US fighter jet pilot rescued by special forces after being shot down over Iran in April described a shocking sight before ejecting from his aircraft …
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Associated Press:
A ransom note about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance says she died, CNN reports — A ransom note related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, said the 84-year-old had died, CNN and other news organizations are reporting, citing law enforcement sources.
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Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:
UFC fighter's Michelle Obama smear reveals much about MAGA bigotry — There's a reason she's been a target for so long. — This edition of PN is made possible by paid subscribers. Become one ⬇️ — Last week, following Trump's drearily garish UFC White House South Lawn event …
Zach Montague / New York Times:
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Resume Expedited Deportations Nationwide — In a 2-to-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel ruled that the president can expand the procedure, previously used primarily near the border, to arrests nationally. — A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed …
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Zack Beauchamp / Vox:
The fall of Britain's prime minister is a warning for America — Since Donald Trump's 2024 victory, the Democratic Party has been embroiled in a vicious internal conversation over “moderation.” One camp argues that the party has moved too far to the left on cultural issues …
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Colin Demarest / Axios:
Pentagon leaders observe laser-weapon tests in New Mexico — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon's chief technology officer, Emil Michael, on Tuesday attended a demonstration of laser and microwave weapons in New Mexico. … They have yet to be widely adopted in the real world, however.
Matt Novak / Gizmodo:NEW!
These Are the Headlines That Elon Musk Says Don't Exist — The trillionaire insists that no one has died from the destruction of USAID. — Elon Musk has spent recent days insisting that nobody has died from the destruction of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) …
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Victoria Craw / Washington Post:
Iran casts doubt on nuclear inspections Vance said would happen — Iran's Foreign Ministry said there was no plan for the IAEA to inspect its damaged nuclear facilities, a day after Vice President JD Vance said conversations with inspectors could happen imminently.
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New York Times:10 minutes ago
A Look Inside the Welcome Bags Planned for White South African Refugees — The United States is putting together bags with a children's book on so-called reverse racism, and with a document that defends the country's founding on the basis of slavery. — In the coming weeks …
Donato Paolo Mancini / Bloomberg:25 minutes ago
Italy Seeks to Mend Ties With the US After Trump-Meloni Blowout — Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani sought to mend fences with the US, saying the two countries should work to de-escalate tensions after a spat between President Donald Trump and Premier Giorgia Meloni.
Sam Kessler / Wall Street Journal:
Senate Democrats Call for Hearings Into $500 Million Trump Deal With Emirati Royal — Key Democrats have renewed calls for hearings into the secret deal between the Trump family's company and Gulf nation's spy chief — Top-ranking Senate Democrats are calling for hearings …
Camille Von Kaenel / Politico:
The conservative writer taking aim at Newsom's green agenda … The two called the commission's inclusion of LGBT-owned businesses in utility procurement goals a “gay certification program.” The article went viral on X, and was shared by Silicon Valley billionaire Marc Andreessen.
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Joseph Cox / 404 Media:
Madison Square Garden Made Dossier on Activists Who Opposed Facial Recognition — The document, titled “Facial Recognition Activists.docx,” includes specific activists' comments about MSG's facial recognition program and tweets criticizing it. — Madison Square Garden compiled a list …
DDF:
TODD BLANCHE MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR PATTERN OF SERIOUS ETHICAL MISCONDUCT — In a comprehensive letter to the New York State Bar, DDF, Lawyers Defending American Democracy, and a bipartisan group of former federal and state judges call for an ethics investigation into acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
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NBC News:
FCC takes aim at Disney's push for public support amid regulatory probes — ABC stations aired spots urging viewers to contact the FCC and support the network in its fight against the agency, saying its actions threaten free speech. — The Federal Communications Commission …
Wall Street Journal:
Justice Department Unveils $6.5 Billion Healthcare Fraud Crackdown — Prosecutors are expected to charge around 450 defendants in alleged fraud spanning Medicaid and hospice care — WASHINGTON—The Justice Department on Tuesday is expected to unveil charges against around 450 defendants …
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New York Times:
'It's Unnerving': Markets Recoil in Global Sell-Off Driven by Tech Stocks — Chipmakers led the way down in South Korea, where the main index crashed 10 percent. Stocks in Europe were lower and S&P 500 futures pointed to a sharp fall. — Global stock markets shuddered on Tuesday, recording steep declines driven by tech companies.
Associated Press:
Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war — The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump.
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Frank Andrews / CBS News:
What has Andy Burnham, Britain's likely next prime minister, said about President Trump? — Add CBS News on Google — London — Labour Party lawmaker Andy Burnham, who looks increasingly likely to be Britain's next prime minister, has previously criticized President Trump …
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