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Washington Post:
Trump ousts at least 12 independent inspectors general in late-night purge  —  The dismissals appeared to violate federal law, which requires Congress to receive 30 days' notice of any intent to fire a Senate-confirmed inspector general.
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New York Times:
Trump Fires at Least 12 Inspectors General in Late-Night Purge  —  The internal government watchdogs were believed to have been dismissed at several major agencies, though the Justice Department's was not said to have been among them.  —  President Trump fired at least 12 inspectors general late …
Politico:
Trump fires independent inspectors general in Friday night purge  —  The watchdogs say the removals may be invalid for failing to comply with a 2022 law requiring a 30-day notification to Congress before removals.  —  President Donald Trump fired multiple independent federal watchdogs …
Discussion: Washington Examiner and Reuters
Reuters:
Trump fires 17 independent inspectors general at federal agencies, source says  —  U.S. President Donald Trump fired 17 independent watchdogs at multiple government agencies on Friday, a person with knowledge of the matter said, eliminating a critical oversight component and clearing the way to replace them with loyalists.
Discussion: USA Today and The Gateway Pundit
New York Times:
Pete Hegseth Is Confirmed as Defense Secretary By Slim Margin  —  Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior” ethos to the Pentagon.  Democrats had assailed him as unfit for the job, and his confirmation came down to Vice President JD Vance serving as tiebreaker.
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NBC News:
VP Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Fox News:
Pete Hegseth confirmed to lead Pentagon after VP Vance casts tie-breaking vote
Karoun Demirjian / New York Times:
Hegseth Confirmation on the Line With Senate Vote Outcome Uncertain
Associated Press:
Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
NBC News:
Mexico refuses to accept a U.S. deportation flight  —  The Mexican government has criticized President Donald Trump's unilateral immigration actions, and the landing would have required Mexico's assistance.  —  WASHINGTON — Mexico denied a U.S. military plane access to land Thursday …
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Patrick Reis / Vox:
The Logoff: The truth about “mass deportations”
Discussion: Alternet.org and Bloomberg
Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Trump cites voter ID, water flow as conditions for LA wildfire aid
Francia Garcia Hernandez / Block Club Chicago:
Secret Service Agents — Not ICE — Denied Entry At Chicago School Despite Initial Reports, CPS Source Says  —  Editor's note: This story has been updated with new information correcting earlier information provided by CPS officials.  —  BACK OF THE YARDS - U.S. Secret Service agents …
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ABC7:
US Secret Service approached South Side school, not ICE agents, CPS officials say  —  Chicago Public Schools officials initially claimed they denied ICE entry to Hamline Elementary Friday morning  —  US Secret Service approached Hamline Elementary School in Back of the Yards …
New Hampshire Public Radio:
Keene man arrested for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6 rejects Trump's pardon  —  On his first day in office this week, President Donald Trump pardoned all rioters at the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.  Jason Riddle served time in jail for his participation in the 2021 riot where he stole …
Discussion: The UnPopulist, The Hill and Mediaite
Politico:
State Department issues immediate, widespread pause on foreign aid  —  The “stop-work orders” appear to apply to US aid for all countries except Israel and Egypt.  —  Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday issued new guidance halting spending on most existing foreign aid grants for 90 days.
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Camilla Schick / CBS News:
Rubio orders freeze of new funding for nearly all U.S. foreign aid programs
Discussion: The Hill, NBC News and New Republic
Wall Street Journal:
Wall Street Banks Prepare to Sell Billions of Dollars of X Loans  —  Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar  —  Banks are getting ready to sell billions of dollars in debt borrowed by Elon Musk's X, bringing Wall Street a step closer to exiting …
CNN:
Scientists at NIH can't purchase supplies for their studies after Trump administration pauses outside communications  —  Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have been told the communications pause announced by the Trump Administration earlier this week includes a pause on all purchasing …
Politico:
Trump signs anti-abortion policies after speaking to March for Life  —  Those impacted include overseas health organizations that distribute contraception and help combat HIV.  —  President Donald Trump's campaign-trail promise to leave abortion regulation to the states lasted just a few days into his presidency.
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg / New York Times:
Trump Reinstates Longstanding Republican Anti-Abortion Policy
Financial Times:
Donald Trump in fiery call with Denmark's prime minister over Greenland  —  US president insisted he wants to take over Arctic island  —  Donald Trump insisted he was serious in his determination to take over Greenland in a fiery telephone call with Denmark's prime minister, according to senior European officials.
Amy Harmon / New York Times:
Idaho Lawmakers Want Supreme Court to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Decision  —  A state legislative committee has advanced a resolution asking that the power to regulate marriage be returned to the states.  —  Since 1793, when the U.S. Supreme Court declined a request by President George Washington …
Hamed Aleaziz / New York Times:
Trump Officials Pause Programs to Let In Immigrants, Including Ukrainians  —  The pause on several initiatives that allowed immigrants to enter the country temporarily will block the entrance of people fleeing some of the most unstable and desperate places in the world.
Lucia Suarez Sang / CBS News:
Kia recalling 80,000 electric and hybrid vehicles over improper air bag deployment  —  Kia is recalling more than 80,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States because of improper airbag and seat belt deployment, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday.
Shondiin Silversmith / Arizona Mirror:
Reports of Navajo people being detained in immigration sweeps sparks concern from tribal leaders  —  Navajo Nation Council Speaker Crystalyne Curley called for swift action from Navajo tribal leaders to address the concern over ICE raids that have impacted Navajo people living in urban areas.
Tom Nicholson / Politico:
Slovak protests draw 100,000 denouncing pro-Putin tilt by Fico government  —  “There will be more and more of us.  Those who want to live in our little Slovakia, but in a civilized Europe,” said Eva Kulová, 84, who helped topple Communism.  —  Some 100,000 demonstrators …
Catherine Rampell / Washington Post:
The immigrant crackdown has begun.  Its first target might surprise you.  —  Trump is not just going after foreigners who break the law.  —  Donald Trump promised to crack down on illegal immigration, a vow many Americans support.  But so far, his administration has been much more fixated …
Discussion: Baltimore Sun
New York Times:
Trump's Crypto Venture Divides the Industry He Aims to Support  —  The president's promotion of a speculative digital coin left some crypto investors feeling blindsided, while others saw it as a gimmick that undermined the industry's credibility.  —  Dressed in ball gowns, tuxedos and …
Discussion: CNBC
Phoebe Petrovic / ProPublica:
Madison and Nashville School Shooters Appear to Have Crossed Paths in Online Extremist Communities  —  A month after a student opened fire at Abundant Life Christian School, another killed a classmate at Antioch High School.  Both were active in an internet subculture that glorifies mass shooters …
 
 
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Bloomberg:
Greek PM's Pick for President Fails to Be Elected in First Round
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RFK Jr.'s financial disclosures reveal millions in both debt and income as he awaits HHS confirmation
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New Luxury Hotel in Serbia Will Be a Trump-Kushner Joint Project
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Supreme Court to weigh whether states can allow religious public schools
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RFK Jr. skipped meeting where officials planned fight against a future pandemic
 

 
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