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Sarah N. Lynch / CBS News:
At the FBI, a history of hiring prostitutes or stealing from employer may no longer be a barrier to being hired — The FBI previously refused to hire job applicants if they admitted to hiring sex workers or stealing from an employer — or engaging in acts of bestiality.
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TMZ.com:
Kanye Exec Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by ICE in Louisiana — MILO YIANNOPOULOS KANYE EXEC IN ICE CUSTODY ... Apprehended in Louisiana … Milo Yiannopoulos has been apprehended by ICE in Louisiana ... TMZ has learned. — The controversial political personality is currently being held at an ICE detention center, per inmate records.
Aamer Madhani / Associated Press:
Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of oil reserves — President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of 65 billion barrels of the South American country's oil reserves.
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New York Times:
Trump Says U.S. Has Deal for Control of Large Share of Venezuela's Oil — The president said an agreement between the countries covered more than 65 billion barrels of reserves. A U.S. official said it would involve a partnership with a private company. — President Trump said late Friday …
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Luke Barr / ABC News:
Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right British commentator, detained by ICE — DHS said the commentator ""chose to overstay his welcome. Far-right British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency said Friday.
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Jack Morphet / Wall Street Journal:
ICE Has Detained British Media Provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos
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Jewish Telegraphic Agency, The Hollywood Reporter, Washington Blade, Legal Insurrection, Deadline and Breitbart
Nicole Sganga / CBS News:
Milo Yiannopoulos is in ICE custody facing a final removal order, sources say
Milo Yiannopoulos is in ICE custody facing a final removal order, sources say
Safiyah Riddle / Associated Press:
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
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New York Times:
Hegseth Blocks Promotions of Four Army Officers as Purge Widens — The turmoil has left a leadership vacuum in the Army at a moment when it is trying to find ways to defend troops against the threat posed by cheap drones. — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is blocking the promotions …
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The Hill, Political.org and emptywheel
New York Times:
Trump Administration Looks to Give a Swath of Yosemite to Developer — The proposed land swap would allow easy access to the crown jewel of the national park system. Democrats and former Park Service officials are incensed. — The Trump administration has proposed trading away a small parcel …
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Zach Montague / New York Times:
Trump Administration Appeals Ruling Halting Mail-In Voting Rules — The Postal Service appealed an emergency decision from Thursday that blocked it from changing its procedures for mail-in voting ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. — The Trump administration on Friday appealed …
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Lindsay Whitehurst / Associated Press:
Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
Justin Jouvenal / Washington Post:
Judge issues new block on Trump's sweeping restrictions on mail-in voting
Judge issues new block on Trump's sweeping restrictions on mail-in voting
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The Philadelphia Inquirer, NOTUS, Politico, Political.org, National Review, The Daily Wire and Quartz
NBC News:
Pete Hegseth is talking about a possible run for president in 2028, sources say — The defense secretary has floated a White House run with close friends and associates, two people said. And Hegseth sparked speculation with an event in Iowa this month. — WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary …
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Kathy Gilsinan / Politico:
Lawsuit alleges Freedom Fuel gas stations touted by Trump are selling stolen fuel — A lawsuit filed this month alleges that there's a simple reason some stations in the Freedom Fuel Network — the chain of discount gas stations promoted by the White House — have been able to sell gas so cheaply …
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Joe.My.God. and Mediaite
Marissa Martinez / NOTUS:
National Park Service Green-Lights Trump's Arch — The NPS will focus on pursuing measures to minimize the arch's impact on the surrounding historic area, rather than choosing a new site altogether. — Copy — The National Park Service released a report Friday in support …
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Matthew Daly / Associated Press:
National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline
National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline
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The Independent
Jake Lahut / The Bulwark:
MAGA's 2028 Civil War Is Already Here — JD Vance's allies believe there is a mysterious plot underway to thwart his prospective 2028 run. Are they right—or just paranoid? — JD VANCE'S POLITICAL OPERATION is growing increasingly annoyed by what it sees as a brewing plot to sabotage …
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The Daily Beast
Axios:
Scoop: AOC shakes up team ahead of 2028 decision — Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is shaking up her team with several departures and new aides, sources tell Axios. — Why it matters: The personnel changes come months before the progressive leader will decide whether to launch a presidential campaign.
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Washington Examiner, Newsweek, NewsMax.com, Politico and Al Jazeera
Chris Cameron / New York Times:
Judge Rules Trump Unlawfully Targeted Foreign Students Who Criticized Israel — The ruling was a win for Stanford's student newspaper, The Stanford Daily, and it followed another court victory for students targeted by the Trump administration last year. — A federal judge in California ruled …
Wall Street Journal:
White House Teleprompter Operator Settles Insider-Trading Probe — Gabriel Perez agreed to pay a penalty and give up winnings to federal regulator CFTC — WASHINGTON—The White House teleprompter operator under investigation for placing bets using proprietary information reached a settlement …
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The White House:
Establishing the United States Space Academy — By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: — Section 1. Purpose and Policy. Space is a critical domain for American national security, economic growth …
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Filip Timotija / The Hill:
Trump announces creation of US Space Academy
Trump announces creation of US Space Academy
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Victor Nava / New York Post:
John Cornyn calls Ken Paxton a ‘poor campaigner’ - says he won't help ‘lazy’ candidate in Texas Senate race — Sen. John Cornyn slammed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as a “lazy” and “poor campaigner” Friday as he explained why he won't help the Republican Senate nominee in his race against Democrat James Talarico.
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Molly Hennessy-Fiske / Washington Post:
Prominent Texas Republican predicts GOP losses over data centers
Prominent Texas Republican predicts GOP losses over data centers
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The Daily Wire, Scripps News and The Hill
Washington Post:
The White House says its ballroom is 65% complete. Its documents suggest otherwise. — The claim, made in government filings to the Supreme Court, is contradicted by budget and other records. — Summary — The Trump administration told the Supreme Court two weeks ago that construction …
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Alternet.org
Gregory S. Schneider / Washington Post:
This Appalachian memoir author is running as a Democratic contrast to JD Vance — Beth Macy is challenging Rep. Ben Cline in a bright-red Virginia district, hoping her own story and the stories she told about the region will win back rural and working-class White voters. — Summary
Robert Jimison / New York Times:
In Georgia, Ossoff Courts Broad Appeal With an Anti-Trump Script — Senator Jon Ossoff, the youngest sitting senator and the only Democrat seeking re-election this year in a state President Trump won in 2024, hasn't moderated his message in his critical race.
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Alternet.org, Breitbart and Political.org
Tony Romm / New York Times:
High Debt and Rising Prices Catch Up to Trump, as Midterms Near — To win in 2024, the president promised an economic course correction. Almost two years later, his agenda has made that fight even harder. — A series of concerning economic snapshots for President Trump have been released …
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Alternet.org
New York Times:
Political Campaigns Are Quietly Paying Influencers to Support Candidates — Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers. — Josh Greene is a rising left-wing social media star with his own podcast, nearly 800,000 followers and access …
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New York Times
Wall Street Journal:
Drain on U.S. Munitions From Iran War Raises Fears Over Ability to Deter China, Russia — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth oversees the shift of munitions using an ‘orders book’ under longstanding Pentagon procedures — The U.S. has rushed so many munitions to the Middle East to fight Iran …
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Politico and Military.com
