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Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Maria Bartiromo Out at Fox News, Fox Business — Maria Bartiromo, the one-time CNBC darling who parlayed her success in covering Wall Street to a job at Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, has heard the closing bell at the news organization. — “We thank Maria for her work …
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Oliver Darcy / Status:
Bartiromo's Fox Betrayal … On Thursday afternoon, Fox News issued a press release that reverberated through the media and political worlds. In a terse statement, the network announced that it had severed ties with Maria Bartiromo, the once-respected business journalist who in recent years became consumed …
Cheyanne M. Daniels / Politico:
Maria Bartiromo exits Fox Business — Fox Business has parted ways with longtime host Maria Bartiromo. — The media outlet announced the separation Thursday in a brief statement noting Thursday's episode of “Mornings with Maria” was the final show. — “We thank Maria for her work …
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Erik Wemple / New York Times:
Maria Bartiromo Leaves Fox News — The host, who appeared on Fox Business and Fox News, had been with the network for more than 12 years. — Maria Bartiromo, one of Fox News's most recognizable anchors and a fierce backer of President Trump, is leaving the network, the company said Thursday.
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Sofie Watson / Fox News:
FOX NEWS MEDIA PARTS WAYS WITH MARIA BARTIROMO
FOX NEWS MEDIA PARTS WAYS WITH MARIA BARTIROMO
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New York Times:
Schools Giving Aid to Minority Students Could Lose Tax Exemptions Under Trump's New Rules — The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools.
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Dan Diamond / Washington Post:
Trump officials say work will start on triumphal arch within two weeks — The planned 250-foot-tall structure near Arlington National Cemetery is one of the president's top construction priorities. — Summary — Administration officials Thursday announced they would soon begin work …
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Elleiana Green / Politico:
Groundbreaking for Trump's arch will begin soon, Burgum says
Groundbreaking for Trump's arch will begin soon, Burgum says
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Strength In Numbers:
Donald Trump is acting like he *wants* to lose the midterms — From data centers to the White House ballroom, the president is pushing for things that nobody wants — and Republicans are taking notice — On this week's Strength In Numbers podcast, Elliott is reunited with David …
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James Cirrone / Fox News:
Vance reveals who's behind his recent weight loss in first White House press briefing since July — The vice president said the health secretary's advice about eating plenty of sauerkraut has helped cut his figure — While conducting the first official White House press briefing since July 23 …
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Mallory Wilson / The Hill:
Vance says he won't turn on ‘friend’ Carlson over Trump, Rogers criticism
Isaac Arnsdorf / Washington Post:
Vance says he doesn't know when Iran conflict will end — it's up to Iran
Vance says he doesn't know when Iran conflict will end — it's up to Iran
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David A. Lieb / Associated Press:
Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote — The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map.
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Jason Rosenbaum / STLPR:
Missouri Supreme Court puts Respect Missouri Voters plan on November ballot
Asawin Suebsaeng / Zeteo:
Inside Trump's Nightmare for Haitians in Springfield: 'We're Following Our Orders' — The most urgent moral test in all of Trump's America today is happening in a small Ohio city - and we as a country are failing it miserably. — ∙ Paid — However bad you think things must be in Springfield …
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Vinita Prabhakar / Persuasion:
I Taught a Short Story. My College Fired Me For It. — Academic censorship is very real. — The letter, dated February 12, on South Florida State College letterhead and hand delivered by the Director of Human Resources, contained four sentences. — I would be placed on administrative leave with pay till the end of my contract.
Jordan Freiman / CBS News:
GOP candidate for Missouri House charged with conspiring to plant cocaine on opponent — Thomas Ross, a Republican candidate for state representative in Missouri, is facing a federal charge over allegations he instructed his former campaign manager to plant cocaine and amphetamines on a political opponent …
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David A. Lieb / Associated Press:
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
Missouri candidate charged with trying to plant cocaine on his political rival
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Brad Lendon / CNN:
Rusty state of USS Abraham Lincoln after marathon deployment shocks observers — As the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln pulled into port in Thailand on Wednesday, observers were shocked by its appearance. The almost 1,100-foot-long warship was covered in rust from bow to stern.
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Bloomberg, CBS News, RedState and Louder With Crowder
Katharine Q. Seelye / New York Times:
Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women's Movement, Dies at 92 — She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large. — Gloria Steinem speaking at the 1972 Democratic National Convention.
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Jocelyn Noveck / Associated Press:
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
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Idrees Ali / Reuters:
Pentagon temporarily rescinding guidance on testosterone screening for US troops, official says — The Pentagon is temporarily rescinding recently published clinical guidance for a new, mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for service members age 30 and older, a U.S. official told Reuters on Thursday.
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Camille Mumford / Emerson Polling:
Iowa 2026 Poll: Hinson Leads Turek for U.S. Senate, Sand Maintains Edge over Lahn for Governor — Home Polls Iowa 2026 Poll: Hinson Leads Turek for U.S. Senate, Sand Maintains Edge over Lahn for Governor — Voters Concerned about Tariffs, Impact of Data Centers
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New York Times:
ICE Skipped Basic Checks in Rush for Recruits, Whistle-Blower Says — An official who oversaw the vetting of ICE recruits cited an “unprecedented lowering of standards” amid a hiring surge. — In the wake of a hiring surge last summer, an official in charge of evaluating new recruits …
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Associated Press:
Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming — The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to reject an order by a federal judge that halts it from implementing a new rule regulating mail ballots, hours after being unable …
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Zach Montague / New York Times:
Judge Suggests Trump Mail-In Voting Rules Could Cause ‘Major Disenfranchisement’
Judge Suggests Trump Mail-In Voting Rules Could Cause ‘Major Disenfranchisement’
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Charlie Cook Politics:
When a nightmare scenario becomes the most likely scenario — With 64 days before Election Day (although the first mail-in ballots will go out in a matter of days), Republicans should brace themselves: The three most plausible outcomes are that it will be bad, really bad, or truly horrible.
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Jeff Jenkins / WV MetroNews:
Justice ‘100 percent’ considering run for governor in 2028 — WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. — U.S. Senator Jim Justice says he is “100 percent” considering a run for governor in 2028. — Justice said so responding to a question during an appearance Thursday on MetroNews “Talkline” …
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Aaron Pellish / Politico:
Sen. Jim Justice is exploring another run for governor
Sen. Jim Justice is exploring another run for governor
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The Hill, Roll Call, NewsMax.com and Alternet.org
Jason Koebler / 404 Media:
Flock Taught Cops How to Surveil No Kings Protesters … Flock taught cops how they could surveil the No Kings protests and “small parades” using a mix of Flock's technology and law enforcement's own databases in a webinar last year. As Flock publicly downplays the power …
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Alanna Durkin Richer / Associated Press:
AP Source: ICE officer charged with lying to investigators in the shooting of Venezuelan man — Federal prosecutors have charged a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer with lying to investigators about the events leading up to the shooting of a Venezuelan man during …
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Emily Hallas / Washington Examiner:
Trump trashes Paxton's appearance after vowing to campaign for him in Texas — President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered up a scathing review of Attorney General Ken Paxton's physical appearance but vowed to campaign for the Texas Senate nominee and a host of other Republican contenders in tight races ahead of November.
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David French / New York Times:
Who's the Snowflake Now? — It's one of the worst videos of the Trump era, and that's saying something. — You see a young Muslim woman dressed warmly for early spring walking down the street when she's approached by a man in civilian clothes. She shouts as he places his hands on her.
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Annie Grayer / CNN:
GOP lawmaker gives expected timeline for Mitch McConnell's return — House Oversight Chair James Comer of Kentucky said Thursday that Sen. Mitch McConnell's staff have told him they are hoping the senator - who has had an extended absence from Washington due to health issues …
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Damian Paletta / Wall Street Journal:
Tillis Wants Hegseth Fired. Is the Pentagon Chief in Trouble? — Plus, the U.S.'s nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia includes a road map for enriching uranium, and the odd political alliance opposing data centers — Good morning. The aftershocks of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll's resignation this week continue to rumble.
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Channel 4 News:
Exclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donations — By Channel 4 News Investigations Team — Nigel Farage and other senior members of Reform UK have been filmed by undercover reporters celebrating secret new foreign donations.
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Politico:
Zuckerberg opposed White House AI proposal in private call with Trump — Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed concerns about plans for a national AI regulator in a previously unreported phone call with President Donald Trump last month, marking the involvement of one of the world's top tech executives …
House Committee on Appropriations:
Defense Officials Attempt to Raid NIH Funds to Cover Department of Defense Activities — WASHINGTON - House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) has learned that officials at the Department of Defense (DoD) are working to divert billions of dollars from the National Institutes …
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Kathryn Wilkens / Mediaite:
Trump Cashes In on ‘Lake America’ Renaming With $55 Hats — After signing an executive order to officially rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” President Donald Trump wasted little time turning the new moniker into merchandise, with the Trump Store hawking $55 hats.
Meredith Lee Hill / Politico:
House Republicans set to cut pre-election session short — Republican leaders announced Thursday that the final two weeks of the pre-election House session are canceled, severely curtailing what had been a full legislative calendar for September. That means members are set to depart Washington …
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Politico:
Max Miller gets NRCC's help on the airwaves — House Republicans' national campaign arm is joining with embattled GOP Rep. Max Miller to buy TV airtime as allegations of domestic abuse against him put the previously safe north Ohio seat into play. The NRCC is planning a joint three-week ad buy …
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
House Democrat says his calls were wiretapped by FBI — Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.) said Thursday he was informed by the Department of Justice that his phone calls with a Virginia state legislator in the spring were wiretapped. … - “They have politically investigated multiple states' Attorneys General …
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