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Barak Ravid / Axios:
Trump vows U.S. will soon bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain — President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. military will bomb Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a deep underground site that the U.S. and Israel suspect could be used for nuclear activity. … There's not a thing they can do about it.
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Thomas L. Friedman / New York Times:
Trump, Netanyahu and Putin Have All Blundered Into Dead-End Wars — Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin are drastically different men, but they do have one important thing in common: Each thinks he is the smartest person in any room he enters.
David E. Sanger / New York Times:
With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate
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Robin Pogrebin / New York Times:
G.O.P. Lawmakers Join White House in Challenging a Smithsonian Museum — A House subcommittee questioned the director of the National Museum of American History after a scathing White House report characterized it as insufficiently patriotic. — The director of the Smithsonian National Museum …
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Stephen Dinan / Washington Times:
Republicans accuse Smithsonian of sexualizing kids with ‘woke’ bondage and fetishist exhibits
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Rena Rowe / Washington Examiner:
Brandon Gill presses Smithsonian official over declaring imagery racist: ‘Is Mickey Mouse racist?’
Brandon Gill presses Smithsonian official over declaring imagery racist: ‘Is Mickey Mouse racist?’
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Deena Zaru / ABC News:
Smithsonian official set to testify before Congress amid sharp White House criticism of museum
Smithsonian official set to testify before Congress amid sharp White House criticism of museum
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Greg Jaffe / New York Times:
Trump Administration Live Updates: Hegseth Estimates Cost of Iran War Has Reached $37.5 Billion — What We're Covering Today — Middle East: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee …
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The Guardian:
Hegseth tells Senate war on Iran has so far cost $37.5bn at hearing to request more funds
CBS News:
Watch: Hegseth, Sen. Murray clash over Iran war funding request
Watch: Hegseth, Sen. Murray clash over Iran war funding request
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CBS News:
Watch: Sen. Peters calls Hegseth a “failure” over Iran war
Watch: Sen. Peters calls Hegseth a “failure” over Iran war
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Lisa Mascaro / Associated Press:
Hegseth is facing questions from senators over funding for the Iran war
Hegseth is facing questions from senators over funding for the Iran war
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Politico:
House passes stopgap funding bill, months before shutdown deadline — The House passed a government funding bill Tuesday night that would extend funding for all federal operations through the midterm elections — a move made months ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline to avoid a shutdown.
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Washington Post:
House passes bill to fund the government until after midterm elections
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Connor O'Brien / Politico:
Defense bill finally advances as House GOP steers rightward
Defense bill finally advances as House GOP steers rightward
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Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Judge says Trump must hand over financial records to BBC — MIAMI, Florida- A federal magistrate judge ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump must turn over detailed financial information in connection with his defamation lawsuit against the BBC. — U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué …
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MS NOW:
DOJ is quietly investigating Cory Mills — Mills told MS NOW on Tuesday he knows nothing about a DOJ investigation. “This is the first I'm hearing about it,” he said. — The Department of Justice is conducting a criminal investigation into Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., according …
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Ahmed Aboulenein / Reuters:
US pauses $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota — The Trump administration is pausing $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over “suspected fraud and noncompliance,” U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday.
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Burgess Everett / Semafor:
Cornyn threatens to sink Trump nominees over PEPFAR — The Scoop — Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn is threatening to vote down the ambassadorial nominations of two top Trump allies on Wednesday unless the Trump administration releases money aimed at fighting the spread of AIDS in Africa.
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Steven Nelson / New York Post:
Trump wants to nominate FIFA boss Gianni Infantino for UN secretary general following World Cup — WASHINGTON — President Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations, The Post has learned. — Infantino, 56, grew close to Trump through …
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Marc Caputo / Axios:
Scoop: Trump's top MAGA advisers gather to plot midterms — President Trump's top political advisers inside and outside of the White House are meeting Tuesday afternoon to review polling, their messaging and strategy ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. — Why it matters: Trump's super PAC …
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Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Rep. Cleo Fields announces he will not seek reelection — Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.) has announced he will not seek reelection, choosing instead to run for state Senate in the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act. In a statement late Tuesday afternoon …
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Aime Williams / Financial Times:
Donald Trump plans 100% tariffs on generic drugs in 2028 — Latest trade measure intended to push companies towards manufacturing medications in the US — Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs of 100 per cent on some of the most widely used drugs in America from 2028 as part …
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Avery Lotz / Axios:
N.J. removes noncitizens from voter rolls after finding software glitch — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) ordered the removal of about 6,600 self-identified noncitizens erroneously added to voter rolls because of a software error. … - Those who eventually voted were registered …
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Associated Press:
US civil rights agency moves to end demographic data collection after 60 years — How many women hold executive-level positions at top U.S. companies? What is the racial and ethnic breakdown of those roles? What is the gender and racial breakdown of the lowest-paid roles at those companies?
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Tina Reed / Axios:
U.S. measles cases surpass last year's total: Tracker — The U.S. measles case count for this year has surged past last year's total and now stands at 2,295 — a level that hasn't been seen in 35 years, according to a Johns Hopkins University tracker that compiles state and local health data.
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Farrah Tomazin / The Daily Beast:
Mitch McConnell's Aides Launch New Health Cover-Up — COME CLEAN — It is now two weeks since Scott Jennings claimed he spoke to the 84-year-old. — Mitch McConnell's staff have declined to answer basic questions about what work he is doing—37 days after he was loaded into the back of an ambulance and vanished from public view.
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Raw Story, New York Magazine and The Independent
Fallon Gallagher / MS NOW:
U.S. attorney fired by Trump less than an hour after getting job files lawsuit — The lawsuit, claiming due process was not followed, is the first of its kind filed by a judge-appointed U.S. attorney challenging their removal. — The U.S. attorney in Washington state who was fired …
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Samuel Benson / Politico:
South Carolina Senate poll shows surprising frontrunner: Trey Gowdy … Former Rep. Trey Gowdy insists he's not interested in running in the South Carolina special election. But a new poll suggests Gowdy would be formidable if he changed his mind. — Gowdy holds a massive lead over seven …
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The Detroit News:
Gordie Howe bridge ribbon-cutting event canceled amid trade tensions — Canadian leaders told Michigan officials they plan to cancel a joint U.S.-Canada event planned for Friday to celebrate the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge after President Donald Trump leveled new tariffs …
Ted Johnson / Deadline:
Journalists Call On WHCA To “Forcefully Stand Up For Freedom Of The Press” In Front Of Donald Trump As He Attends Rescheduled Dinner — Veteran and former journalists are renewing their calls on the White House Correspondents' Association to speak out on the Trump administration's attacks …
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Stef W. Kight / Axios:
Senate rabble-rousers are gaining power — Hardline conservatives are gaining power in the Senate atop key committees. … - The committee, which has a key role in reconciliation, had been chaired by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) — Johnson also chairs the Homeland Security subcommittee …
James Kirchick / The Atlantic:
The DSA Is a Parasite — The left-wing faction is hijacking the Democratic Party. — even after a string of recent victories in congressional primaries by members of the Democratic Socialists of America, national Democrats appear slow to recognize that ideologues on the left are attempting a hostile takeover of the party.
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Victor Nava / New York Post:
Jon Stewart loses his mind after spotting ‘a backup Trump’ strolling behind president: ‘Who in the world?’ — Lefty comedian Jon Stewart did a double take Monday after spotting a man with a striking resemblance to the commander-in-chief - whom he dubbed, “back-up Trump” - wandering near the president.
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New York Post:
Illegal immigrant who murdered Michigan woman sues Trump, demands $75M, public apology, US citizenship — An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used …
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Associated Press:
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, two AP sources say — President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Finya Swai / The Hill:
DOJ accuses UC San Diego medical school of bias in admissions — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday accused the University of California (UC) San Diego School of Medicine of racial discrimination in its application process by favoring Black and Hispanic applicants.
Fox News:
Leftist streamer sparks online firestorm over speech to College Dems in Mao-style suit: 'They're communists' — The far-left influencer told students ‘no more to Democrats who compromise’ while dressed like the communist dictator — Far-left political influencer Hasan Piker sparked heated backlash …
Alex Gangitano / Politico:
MAGA Inc reaches $400M with no spending to boost candidates — President Donald Trump's war chest reached $400 million by the end of June. It still isn't spending to boost GOP candidates for the midterms. — The MAGA Inc. super PAC added $18 million in cash on hand since the beginning of June …
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Khaya Himmelman / Talking Points Memo:
Mike Lindell Is Not Registered to Vote in Minnesota. He Claims His Temp ID Registers Him. — Minnesota is one of 24 states that has automatic voter registration, a form of voter registration that election deniers like Lindell have largely criticized. — Pillow magnate and election denier …
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The Texas Tribune:
Passengers in Houston ICE shooting say agents rammed their van before firing — The newly released, handwritten statements by two men who saw Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's shooting say he never threatened ICE agents. — TAKE OUR CONTENT — PLEASE! — YOU'RE WELCOME TO REPUBLISH THIS ARTICLE …
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Eric Boehm / Reason:
Trump's New 50% Tariff on Canadian Goods Is Actually an Admission That Trade Wars Don't Work — Shortly after the Trump administration announced massive new tariffs on some Canadian imports on Monday, the White House's official X account made a telling statement about the policy.
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