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New York Times:
U.S.-Iran Agreement Includes Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon and More: See Full Text of the Deal — New York Times reporters annotated the agreement, which a senior official disclosed on Wednesday. — A senior U.S. official disclosed what the official said was the full text of the deal between …
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David E. Sanger / New York Times:
Trump Demanded Iran's ‘Unconditional Surrender.’ He Got a Surprise Instead. — While the Iranians suffered substantial losses in the war, they emerged from a confrontation with the world's most powerful military having proved they can use economic chaos as a weapon.
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Isaac Chotiner / New Yorker:
The Israeli Ultra-Hawks Who Feel Betrayed by Trump's Iran Deal — Shimon Riklin, an anchor on the country's right-wing Channel 14, and a Netanyahu ally, thinks America stabbed Israel in the back. — On Friday, the United States and Iran plan to sign a memorandum of understanding that would …
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The Guardian:
Trump signs Iran peace plan, claiming deal averts ‘worldwide depression’ — Details of the 14-point agreement revealed as senior US officials claim ‘major win’ despite significant concessions to Tehran — Donald Trump has signed a 14-point agreement with Iran, claiming it delivered a …
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Bloomberg:
Trump Inks Iran Deal, Shifting Focus to Hormuz, 60-Day Talks — US President Donald Trump formally agreed an interim peace deal with Iran, shifting focus to the planned reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a complex 60-day negotiating period over Tehran's nuclear program.
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New York Times:
Trump's Deal With Iran Opens New Rifts in G.O.P. — Some in the president's party were skeptical about whether the agreement he reached included adequate concessions from Iranian officials. — President Trump's agreement with Iran opened new fissures in his party on Wednesday …
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Politico:
Vance inherits the art of the deal — With help from Eli Okun, Ali Bianco and Irie Sentner — Good Thursday morning. This is Jack Blanchard, preparing to frantically refresh the SCOTUS opinion page at 10 a.m. in case a big one drops today. (Birthright citizenship? Lisa Cook?
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Wall Street Journal:
Inside Trump and Netanyahu's Complicated Relationship
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David Horovitz / The Times of Israel:
Trump's deal is a catastrophic capitulation to Iran's aggressors, leaves Israel vulnerable and constrained
Trump's deal is a catastrophic capitulation to Iran's aggressors, leaves Israel vulnerable and constrained
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The Guardian, Semafor, The Hill, Mediaite and NewsMax.com
Jack Goldsmith / Executive Functions:
The President is Legally Barred from Waiving Iranian Sanctions as Pledged in the Iran MOU
The President is Legally Barred from Waiving Iranian Sanctions as Pledged in the Iran MOU
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TiffinOhio.net and Associated Press
Yeganeh Torbati / New York Times:
Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal
Iran Gets Major Economic Lifeline for Minimal Concessions in Initial Deal
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Politico:
Trump goes after critics who want a more comprehensive deal with Iran
Trump goes after critics who want a more comprehensive deal with Iran
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Wall Street Journal:
Deal Gives Iran Chance to Turbocharge Its Oil Revenue
Deal Gives Iran Chance to Turbocharge Its Oil Revenue
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John Knefel / Media Matters for America:
The right-wing media revolt against Trump's proposed MOU with Iran
The right-wing media revolt against Trump's proposed MOU with Iran
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Wall Street Journal:
Everyone in Trump's Cabinet Is Eating Sauerkraut — JD Vance, RFK Jr. and other officials swear by a diet of grass-fed meat and fermented foods, even when the sulfurous odors cause friction at home
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Mike Zapler / Axios:
Trump's SAVE Act obsession ties Senate in knots — President Trump won't let go of the SAVE America Act voting bill, no matter how many times Senate Republicans make it known it's never going to happen. … - It came as the Senate was moving to fast-track a plan to revive the lapsed federal surveillance powers.
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Politico:
Senate Republicans in no hurry to deliver Trump's next reconciliation bill … “Everybody has a different concept of what they want, which is going to be the problem,” Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) said in an interview this week. — Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said a third bill …
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Raw Story
Politico:
Republicans fear Trump is hurting their chances. He can't understand why. … “If everyone just follows his lead, follows the blueprints he's laid out, and runs on the record that he has, then I think we'll fare well,” said a senior White House official, granted anonymity to discuss internal deliberations.
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Raw Story
Jordain Carney / Politico:
Trump escalates his war on Senate Republicans — and senators are striking back … The chaos that followed Trump's sudden U-turn on Jay Clayton's nomination, just hours before a scheduled confirmation hearing, further loosened tongues in the Capitol hallways — even from lawmakers who tend to be reliable allies.
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Wall Street Journal:
Trump's Frustration Grows as Senate GOP Leader Keeps Saying ‘No’
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Cameron Peters / Vox:
Why Trump is sabotaging his own nominee
Why Trump is sabotaging his own nominee
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New York Times and Straight Arrow
Lorne Cook / Associated Press:
Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe whose outcome will depend on how fast the Europeans take responsibility for their own security.
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Washington Post:
Reflecting Pool algae blooms have roared back, reaching highest levels in years — An analysis of satellite imagery of the Lincoln Memorial shows algae levels spiked days after a $14 million renovation was completed. — Summary — Days after the completion this month of a $14 million renovation …
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Matt Viser / The Atlantic:
What Color Is the Reflecting Pool? An Investigation.
What Color Is the Reflecting Pool? An Investigation.
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New York Times:
Knicks Accept a White House Invitation to Celebrate Title, Owner Says — James Dolan said he was “very proud” to bring his championship team to Washington. It would be the first N.B.A. team to visit the White House with Trump as president. — The Knicks have accepted an invitation …
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Torrie Herrington / NOTUS:
Knicks Will Be First NBA Team to Visit Trump White House
Knicks Will Be First NBA Team to Visit Trump White House
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Jenna Monnin / NOTUS:
Trump Settles $100 Million Lawsuit Against His Niece — President Trump sued Mary Trump in 2021 for sharing his confidential financial documents with a group of reporters from The New York Times. — Copy — President Donald Trump settled a $100 million lawsuit against his niece …
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Finya Swai / The Hill:
Trump settles lawsuit against niece over tax records leak
Trump settles lawsuit against niece over tax records leak
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Washington Examiner and NewsMax.com
Brad Plumer / New York Times:
Trump Administration to Pay $765 Million to Cancel 4 More Wind Projects — It's the third such deal the Interior Department has struck to pay firms to abandon plans for offshore turbines, spending roughly $2.5 billion to get companies to abandon their wind projects.
NBC News:
‘Different worlds’: Americans see a huge divide between haves and have-nots, new poll shows — A national NBC News poll finds 81% of Americans say there is more that divides than unites the wealthy and those who aren't wealthy. — Most Americans are optimistic that the country is broadly …
Fox News:
White House UFC terror plot ‘ringleader’ is a Mexican illegal immigrant, DHS confirms — Abraham Alvarez is a DACA immigrant who allegedly used the name ‘Shepherd’ while organizing plans for White House attack — FIRST ON FOX: Abraham Alvarez, identified in federal documents as the alleged …
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