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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.
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:
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Washington Post:
Rubio is banned from China, but Beijing may have found a way around it  —  Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.  —  Summary  —  Secretary of State Marco Rubio …
Paul Krugman:
A Failing, Flailing President Supplicates Xi
Washington Post:
Mapping where the redistricting fight stands and where it's headed  —  As Trump pushes for a more Republican-friendly House map, more than half a dozen states are potential targets for mid-decade tweaks to congressional boundaries.  —  Summary  —  The redistricting arms race sparked …
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Patrick Marley / Washington Post:
Louisiana, at center of voting rights fight, moves to redraw Black House district
Eduardo Medina / New York Times:
South Carolina Governor Plans Special Session to Redraw House Maps
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 …
Discussion: MS NOW, NPR and Washington Times
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Evelyn Cheng / CNBC:
Xi asks Trump if U.S. and China can avoid ‘Thucydides Trap’ at high-stakes summit … BEIJING — U.S. President Donald Trump met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday morning, kick-starting a high-stakes summit that is expected to cover trade, tariffs, Taiwan and Iran, and runs through Friday.
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.
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
Jim Wyss / Bloomberg:
Cuba Runs Out of Fuel, Plunging Country Into Darkness and Protests  —  Cuba said the country has completely run out of the diesel and fuel oil it needs to keep its power plants running, with civil unrest starting to break out amid a de facto US energy blockade of the communist-run nation.
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Frances Robles / New York Times:
Cuba Says It Has Run Out of Oil  —  A long-running energy crisis in the island nation reached a breaking point this week, when government officials said they had run out of reserves.  —  After months of a debilitating energy crisis that has caused widespread power outages …
Axios:
Rep. Frederica Wilson eyes reelection despite Hill absence  —  Rep. Frederica Wilson (D-Fla.) has told allies in her district that she plans to run for reelection despite her nearly month-long absence from the Hill, Axios has learned. … - But Florida state Sen. Shevrin Jones …
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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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Ryan Mancini / The Hill:
Israel to sue New York Times over Palestinian prisoner rape allegations
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: Variety
Jasper Goodman / Politico:
Senate panel advances crypto bill with Democrats split after spat over amendments  —  The Senate Banking Committee voted to advance a landmark cryptocurrency bill Thursday that would overhaul how digital assets are regulated, sending the measure to the floor with bipartisan backing following …
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Wall Street Journal:
Crypto Industry Notches Win in Washington After Brawl With Banks
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 …
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.
Henry Burke / American Prospect:
Following the Money on Sean Duffy's Road Trip  —  The Revolving Door Project, a Prospect partner, scrutinizes the executive branch and presidential power.  Follow them at therevolvingdoorproject.org.  —  Nearly three decades after starring on MTV's The Real World: Boston …
Christian Paz / Vox:
A year of Trump is backfiring on the religious right  —  This weekend, an array of Christian religious leaders and government officials are scheduled to gather at the National Mall in Washington, DC.  They'll convene to pray, yes, but this rally — organized as part of the White House-backed …
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
CNN:
Exclusive: Acting AG Todd Blanche was told last year to recuse from Justice Department matters involving Trump  —  Donald Trump Federal agencies Trump legal cases People in entertainment  —  It was less than two weeks after Todd Blanche took on his role of deputy attorney general in March 2025 …
New York Times:
Should Every Party Be Allowed to Vote in a Primary?  —  New research claims that bipartisan primaries have broad societal benefit, but opposition is growing, and Louisiana voters this weekend will participate in the state's first closed primary since 1978.  —  When Louisiana voters cast ballots …
Nicholas Grossman / Arc Digital:
Proof the New York Times is Biased in Trump's Favor  —  President Donald Trump is on an official U.S. state visit to China, and he brought American business leaders in pursuit of deals.  One is Trump's biggest campaign donor Elon Musk, which is very corrupt.
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 and The Nation
Ed Morrissey / HotAir:
Politico: Wasserman Schultz to Appropriate ‘Black’ District in Florida  —  Democrats: Racist Republicans want to replace black legislators with whites!  It's the new Jim Crow!  —  Also Democrats: Vote for Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida's remaining majority-majority district!
Discussion: Ace of Spades HQ and Politico
Kate Santaliz / Axios:
House Ethics panel announces sexual harassment investigation into Rep. Edwards  —  The House Ethics Committee said it is investigating Rep. Chuck Edwards over allegations of sexual harassment and creating a “hostile work environment” in a statement Thursday.
Matthew Kupfer / Democracy Docket:
FBI went to home of Milwaukee election official as Trump targets 2020 results  —  A Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agent visited the home of Milwaukee County's elections director earlier this week in an attempt to question her, the county clerk has said.
Discussion: Fox News, WISN, CBS News and NBC News
Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Inside Jack Schlossberg's Chaotic Campaign to Revive Camelot  —  Erratic behavior and staff turnover have colored Mr. Schlossberg's bid for a House seat in New York, raising questions about his readiness for office.  —  Reviving a political dynasty is best not left to chance.
 
 
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Dave Sherwood / Reuters:
U.S. government plane spotted in Havana after Trump's call for talks
Discussion: Human Events
Brian Faler / Politico:
Ways and Means chief says he's focused on bipartisanship
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
Discussion: Wall Street Journal
Jason Furman / New York Times:
He Was Good at Steering the Fed, but He Was a Genius at Ignoring Trump's Threats
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Jose Pagliery / NOTUS:
The White House Is Meeting With DOJ, DHS and USPS About Creating Voter Lists
The Atlantic:
The Election Deniers Are Winning
Discussion: Raw Story
Paul Krugman:
Why Did Trump Take Elon Musk to China?
Hailey Fuchs / Politico:
Max Miller sues ex-wife and her legal team for domestic abuse allegations
Discussion: Raw Story and Washington Examiner
Bloomberg:
Kushner Disappoints Mideast Clients Who Spent Millions Seeking Sway
Discussion: Raw Story
Helen Lewis / The Atlantic:
The Men Who Want Women to Be Quiet
Discussion: The Federalist
Rob Flaherty / The Bulwark:
Here's What I Told the DNC Autopsy
Washington Post:
White House planned to start Triumphal Arch work under unrelated contract
Discussion: Staff Stories and Raw Story
 

 
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Bloomberg:
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Charlotte Tobitt / Press Gazette:
A photographer sues The Daily Mail in New York over “systematic” lifting of thousands of images from social media without permission from copyright holders
 
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