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New details emerge on Hegseth’s unusual mass gathering of top brass - The Washington Post
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New details emerge on Hegseth’s unusual mass gathering of top brass  The Washington Post

4 vaccines that are linked to a lower risk of dementia - The Washington Post
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4 vaccines that are linked to a lower risk of dementia  The Washington Post

China Industrial Profit Rises Sharply in August
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Opinion | Cartoon by Lisa Benson - The Washington Post
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Opinion | Cartoon by Lisa Benson  The Washington Post

Trump Predicts More Indictments After Comey and Claims It’s Not Revenge
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President Trump has made clear that he expects the Justice Department to mete out punishment to his perceived enemies.

UN Security Council rejects China-Russia resolution extending Iran nuclear sanctions relief before deadline
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Iran sanctions relief extension under nuclear deal fails at U.N. with 4-9 vote, as European nations and U.S. oppose China-Russia backed resolution.

Dallas ICE Shooting Victim, a Detainee, Is Now Fighting for His Life
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Miguel Ángel García was critically injured in a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility, where Norlan Guzman-Fuentes was also killed. Early portraits of the victims are emerging.

Supreme Court allows Trump officials to freeze billions in foreign aid - The Washington Post
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Supreme Court allows Trump officials to freeze billions in foreign aid  The Washington Post

Supreme Court Allows Trump to Withhold $4 Billion in Foreign Aid Funding

The court’s conservative majority allowed the president to cut the funding in part because it said his flexibility to engage in foreign affairs outweighed “the potential harm” faced by aid recipients.

Supreme Court allows Trump to withhold $4 billion in foreign aid

The court's majority said Trump's foreign policy authority outweighed the harms claimed by the international aid groups suing.

Examining James Comey’s 2020 Testimony at the Heart of His Indictment
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The charges against the former F.B.I. director center on an appearance he made before a Senate committee in September 2020. Here’s a closer look.

Kinzinger: Comey indictment all about Trump intimidation
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Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) late Friday said the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey is an effort by the Trump administration to intimidate its critics and silent dissent. Kinzinger, a member of the House panel that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, also said he wasn’t worried that Trump might…

Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to Nexstar and Sinclair’s ABC stations - The Washington Post
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Jimmy Kimmel is coming back to Nexstar and Sinclair’s ABC stations  The Washington Post

Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship - Reuters
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Trump asks Supreme Court to hear bid to restrict birthright citizenship  Reuters

Trump Orders Unsealing of All Files on Amelia Earhart and Her Disappearance
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The president has called for the unsealing of documents related to the deaths of prominent historical figures like John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Trump orders release of Amelia Earhart files
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President Trump on Friday evening said he will order the release of all government records related to aviator Amelia Earhart and her “last, fatal flight.” “I have been asked by many people about the life and times of Amelia Earhart, such an interesting story, and would I consider declassifying and releasing everything about her, in…

Trump orders release of Amelia Earhart files as Epstein scrutiny intensifies - Reuters

Trump orders release of Amelia Earhart files as Epstein scrutiny intensifies  Reuters

Netanyahu tells U.N. that war will continue amid global backlash - The Washington Post
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Netanyahu tells U.N. that war will continue amid global backlash  The Washington Post

Police Kill Man Who Shot at Cars Outside Georgia Elementary School
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The gunman, a 25-year-old who lived near the campus, was shot dead as he approached the front of the school, officials said.

Texas Tech Moves to Limit Academic Discussion to 2 Genders
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The university system said faculty must comply with President Trump’s order recognizing only two genders, possibly a first for a major public institution of higher education.

Trump touts ‘inspired and productive’ Gaza talks
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President Trump on Friday night touted “inspired and productive discussions” focused around Israel’s military conflict in Gaza, just days after blaming other countries for setting back his efforts. “Intense negotiations have been going on for four days, and will continue for as long as necessary in order to get a Successfully Completed Agreement,” Trump wrote…

Brutal Murder of 3 Women, Broadcast On Instagram, Shocks Argentina
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The live streamed torture and killing of three young women in Buenos Aires has stunned the country, setting off worries about the increasing presence of drug cartels.

Trump says Microsoft should fire its global affairs president Lisa Monaco - Reuters
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Trump says Microsoft should fire its global affairs president Lisa Monaco  Reuters

Trump Fired a U.S. Attorney Who Insisted on Following a Court Order
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The top federal prosecutor in Sacramento was fired hours after she reminded a Border Patrol chief to abide by court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids.

Jared Kushner’s Firm Is Said to Be Part of $50 Billion Buyout of Electronic Arts

Mr. Kushner’s private equity firm, Affinity Partners, is said to be in talks with the Saudi sovereign wealth fund and Silver Lake to buy out the video game giant.

Des Moines Schools Superintendent Ian Roberts Detained by ICE, Officials Say

Federal immigration officials said the superintendent had received a deportation order in May 2024 and fled from agents when they approached him on Friday.

Trump Believes ‘We Have a Deal’ on Gaza. But a Host of Obstacles Remain.

Whether President Trump can help bring the war to an end will probably depend on how much he is willing to push Benjamin Netanyahu.

Harris blasts Comey indictment: ‘It’s painful to see’

Former Vice President Kamala Harris bashed the federal government’s indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, calling it “painful to see” on Friday. “It’s frustrating, but more than that, it’s painful to see,” Harris told CNN. “It’s painful to see. I mean what’s happening with Comey: Are you f‑‑‑ing kidding me? The United States Department…

Robert B. Barnett, Washington Master of the Book World Megadeal, Dies at 79

A powerhouse Washington lawyer, he negotiated blockbuster contracts for A-list clients, including the Clintons, the Obamas and the Bushes, while often acting as their consigliere.

STAT+: Unsealed court documents reveal a whistleblower suit over UnitedHealth use of an artery disease test

Whistleblowers are suing UnitedHealth Group over its use of a peripheral artery disease test, called QuantaFlo, to increase Medicare payments

Trump ‘can’t get over me,’ Comey told CNN before indictment

Former FBI Director James Comey told CNN in the months before his indictment that President Trump couldn’t “get over” him. “I often joke I’m the relationship that Trump can’t get over, wakes up in the middle of the night thinking about me and how I’m living my best life,” Comey said in a May 2025…

As US military leaders prepare for Virginia meeting, agenda comes into focus - Reuters

As US military leaders prepare for Virginia meeting, agenda comes into focus  Reuters

3 burning questions about the MMR vaccine, answered

President Trump has said the MMR vaccine should be broken up. But experts see no medical benefit in separating one shot into three.

How Trump’s Latest Tariffs May Affect Your Medicines

The president said he would impose a tariff of 100 percent on certain brand-name drugs. Here’s what we know so far.

King and Queen set to meet Pope Leo in Vatican state visit

The King and Queen will meet the new Pope during a state visit to Vatican City next month.

Samaritans warned of volunteer exodus if plans to close branches go ahead

Call handlers at the mental health helpline Samaritans are warning of a mass exodus of volunteers after the charity announced plans to close branches.

Iran’s President Defiant as Sanctions Set to Return

International sanctions suspended under the 2015 nuclear deal are expected to come back into force Sunday morning, squeezing the fragile Iranian economy.

Netanyahu Says Israel’s Critics ‘Caved’ to Pressure, as His Isolation Deepens

The prime minister spoke to a largely empty U.N. hall after a walkout by delegates, lashed out at the idea of a Palestinian state and vowed to keep fighting Hamas.

Jimmy Kimmel's show reinstated on all ABC stations thanks to viewer feedback

Jimmy Kimmel's late-night talk show will return to ABC affiliates belonging to Sinclair and Nexstar after the two major network operators took his programme off-air over his comments in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination.

US says financier Howard Rubin and assistant have been indicted on sex trafficking charges - Reuters

US says financier Howard Rubin and assistant have been indicted on sex trafficking charges  Reuters

The Boredom of Writing in the Trump Era

Same plot, different episode.

Wall Street ends higher after as-expected inflation data; S&P 500, Nasdaq post weekly declines - Reuters

Wall Street ends higher after as-expected inflation data; S&P 500, Nasdaq post weekly declines  Reuters

Iranian president: Trump’s actions could ‘set fire’ to Middle East

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Friday that the Trump administration’s actions could destabilize the Middle East amid deteriorating relations with the United States. “President Trump has said that his administration has come to create peace but the path that they have embarked upon will set fire to the entire region,” Pezeshkian said in an appearance…

With Comey prosecution, Trump fulfills promise of revenge - The Washington Post

With Comey prosecution, Trump fulfills promise of revenge  The Washington Post

Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says - The Washington Post

Russia is helping China to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan, defense institute says  The Washington Post

Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba

Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison, has died. Officials in New Jersey, where Shakur had been arrested, convicted and imprisoned, said she was 78.

Can AI detect hedgehogs from space? Maybe if you find brambles first.

Cambridge researchers use satellite-based bramble detection as a proxy for mapping hedgehog habitats.

Trump Expands Tariffs Beyond Supreme Court’s Reach

The president’s tariffs on foreign drugs and furniture rely on national security laws outside the scope of current lawsuits.

Exclusive: Trump mulls tariffs on foreign electronics based on number of chips, sources say - Reuters

Exclusive: Trump mulls tariffs on foreign electronics based on number of chips, sources say  Reuters

US Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid - Reuters

US Supreme Court lets Trump withhold $4 billion in foreign aid  Reuters

Supreme Court lets Trump administration freeze billions in foreign aid

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to allow the Trump administration keep frozen billions of dollars in foreign aid that is set to expire next week, the latest turn in a lengthy legal saga over the congressionally appropriated funds.   The emergency intervention came at the administration’s urging to lift a lower court’s ruling ordering it…

Nexstar, Sinclair to end boycott of Kimmel show on its ABC stations Friday - Reuters

Nexstar, Sinclair to end boycott of Kimmel show on its ABC stations Friday  Reuters

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky secures about $11 billion US navy contract - Reuters

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky secures about $11 billion US navy contract  Reuters

Woman hospitalized with pain and vomiting—diet soda cured her

Doctors dissolve mass in woman's stomach by getting her to chug soda.

Netanyahu Was Defiant at the U.N.

Also, what’s next after James Comey’s indictment. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

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Here’s who Trump has said should face charges

The Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts Thursday, just days after President Trump signaled to Attorney General Pam Bondi that the department should prosecute more of the president’s political foes.  In a Truth Social post last week, the president asked Bondi why Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and New…

Sinclair and Nexstar to reinstate Kimmel on ABC stations

Viewers in Washington, DC, St Louis and Seattle will be able to watch the late night comedian's show again.

Harrods customers' details stolen in IT systems breach

Harrods has warned its e-commerce customers that their personal data may have been taken in an IT systems breach.

Despite False Claims, Trump Funnels Millions Into Credible Autism Research

Many scientists were pleased to learn that N.I.H. funding will go to leading experts examining complex new theories, not only fears over vaccines.

LG’s $1,800 TV for seniors makes misguided assumptions

Op-ed: A dumb TV would be better.

Netanyahu visit sparks New York City protests - Reuters

Netanyahu visit sparks New York City protests  Reuters

President Trump Plans To Investigate and “Disrupt” Opposition Speech

President Trump Plans To Investigate and “Disrupt” Opposition Speech By Walter Olson, Cato Institute  Listen to this article. Generated with ElevenLabs AI technology.   Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order laying out plans to use law enforcement and regulation to “investigate and disrupt networks, entities, and organizations” that, according to him, are responsible for encouraging acts […] Source

Opinion | Trump’s Red Line to Vladimir Putin

NATO will have to shoot down Russian MiGs that enter NATO air space.

Opinion | Italy Flirts With a Pension Backslide

Entitlement reforms prove hard to sustain once the crisis is past.

Videogame maker EA in advanced talks to go private at roughly $50 billion valuation - Reuters

Videogame maker EA in advanced talks to go private at roughly $50 billion valuation  Reuters

Trump says TikTok should be tweaked to become “100% MAGA”

Uncertainty reigns as Trump claims China approved TikTok deal. Fresh off Jimmy Kimmel returning to TV to warn that Donald Trump's attacks on free … Source

Trump says TikTok should be tweaked to become “100% MAGA”

Uncertainty reigns as Trump claims China approved TikTok deal.

China’s Premier Outlines Deeper Commitment to U.N.

The most senior-level Beijing official to address the General Assembly in a decade challenged tariffs and pledged a wider role.

Immigrants Arrested During Federal Takeover of D.C. Police Are Suing ICE and Other Federal Agencies

Five plaintiffs are arguing that several mass immigration arrests in the nation’s capital were made without probable cause.

Ex-Employee Can Sue Planned Parenthood for Race Discrimination as a "Jane Doe," Because Abortion Providers Had Been Physically Attacked

Jane Doe, a former Planned Parenthood employee, is suing Planned Parenthood for race discrimination (and some related employment claims). Usually,… The post Ex-Employee Can Sue Planned Parenthood for Race Discrimination as a "Jane Doe," Because Abortion Providers Had Been Physically Attacked appeared first on Reason.com.

Watch: How Trump and Comey's relationship soured

The indictment of the ex-FBI boss comes days after Trump called for his adversaries to be more aggressively investigated.

Sinclair and Nexstar End Jimmy Kimmel Boycott on Local ABC Stations

Sinclair and Nexstar have been pre-empting Mr. Kimmel’s show since he returned this week.

Prince of Wales says 2024 was 'hardest year' of his life

The Prince of Wales has told Schitt's Creek star Eugene Levy that 2024 was the "hardest year" of his life.

ICE detains Des Moines school superintendent

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on Friday detained the superintendent of Iowa’s Des Moines Public Schools, who they say is living in the U.S. without authorization. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE’s parent agency, confirmed the arrest of Superintendent Ian Roberts, 54, in a Friday press release, stating that he received “a final…

Reports: EA set to be sold to private investors for up to $50 billion

Saudi investment fund, Jared Kushner are reportedly among the interested buyers

More than 150 companies have ties to Israeli settlements, UN database shows - Reuters

More than 150 companies have ties to Israeli settlements, UN database shows  Reuters

12 ways RFK Jr. has undercut vaccine confidence as health secretary

Since the Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation’s health secretary seven months ago, he has made numerous changes to U.S. vaccine … Source

UN sanctions on Iran loom after vote to delay fails - Reuters

UN sanctions on Iran loom after vote to delay fails  Reuters

US labor board withdraws claims Apple CEO violated employee rights, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters

US labor board withdraws claims Apple CEO violated employee rights, Bloomberg News reports  Reuters

Man arrested after fire at asylum seeker hotel

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a hotel housing asylum seekers in central London.

Opinion | America Is Losing Its Ability to Deter China

Beijing is relentlessly building its military as its leaders issue ominous threats against Taiwan.

Musk, Thiel and Bannon named in Epstein docs released by Dems

Elon Musk, Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon are all named in copies of Jeffrey Epstein's daily schedules released Friday by Democrats on the House … Source

Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in latest Epstein files release

Elon Musk's name has appeared in files relating to Jeffrey Epstein, with a reference made to the world's richest man potentially visiting the paedophile's island.

Elon Musk and Prince Andrew named in new Epstein files

The documents by the estate of convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein were released by Congressional Democrats.

The Comey Indictment Plunges the Country Into a Grave New Period

As despots have done for centuries, Trump is persecuting people he considers his enemies, with little justification other than raw political power.

ICE Officer ‘Relieved of His Duties’ After Pushing Woman to Floor

The Department of Homeland Security said it was investigating an officer’s action during an altercation at a New York City immigration courthouse.

YouTube Music is testing AI hosts that will interrupt your tunes

YouTube Labs will be a place to preview all the app's upcoming AI features.

Gunman in NYC Shooting at NFL Headquarters Had CTE

Shane Tamura, a former high school football player, shot himself and left a note that said his motive was anger at the N.F.L.

Google asks Supreme Court to block Play Store injunction in Epic Games case

Google on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to block a lower court injunction requiring the company to make changes to its Google Play Store after Fortnite maker Epic Games challenged the app store’s practices and won.  The tech giant asked Justice Elena Kagan, who oversees emergency requests from the San Francisco-based 9th Circuit Court of…

Trump cannot condition disaster and emergency grants on immigration policy, judge rules

A federal judge this week blocked the Trump administration from conditioning disaster and security funds for states on their immigration policies.  Earlier this year, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued terms and conditions for federal grants, which state that grant recipients must coordinate and cooperate with immigration officials. Twenty Democrat-led states sued over the use…

Comey indictment escalates Trump's campaign to chill opposition - Reuters

Comey indictment escalates Trump's campaign to chill opposition  Reuters

STAT+: Patients set to lose hospital care at home if government funding isn’t extended

A failure to extend federal funding could disrupt in-home care and Medicare telehealth programs.

Summoned U.S. Military Officers Are Expected to Hear a ‘Rally the Troops’ Message

Several generals and admirals said the unusual meeting in the Washington area called by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would be both disruptive and expensive.

COP30 urged to link climate justice with reparations for historical crimes - Reuters

COP30 urged to link climate justice with reparations for historical crimes  Reuters

An influx of federal agents will arrive in Memphis next week, governor says

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said National Guard troops will serve in support roles to local law enforcement and not be tasked with making arrests.

Hungary says Ukraine's Zelenskiy 'losing his mind' after drone comment - Reuters

Hungary says Ukraine's Zelenskiy 'losing his mind' after drone comment  Reuters

Assata Shakur, black liberation activist exiled in Cuba dies at 78

She fled to Cuba after being convicted in the killing of a police officer but she denied shooting the officer.

Sinclair gets nothing it asked for, puts Jimmy Kimmel back on anyway

Sorry, Brendan Carr: Sinclair and Nexstar stop preempting Kimmel on ABC affiliates.

Trump administration orders federal authorities to ignore California mask law

The Trump administration ordered federal authorities Friday to ignore new legislation in California banning law enforcement officers from wearing masks to conceal their identity.  California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) last Saturday signed the bill — which is slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2026 — making face coverings of local, state and federal officials a…

DOGE put Social Security numbers on cloud server at risk of hacking: Senate Democrat

A report issued Thursday accuses the Department of Government Efficiency of putting millions of Americans’ personal information in an unsecured cloud server. Released by Senate Homeland Security Committee ranking member Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.), the report describes “unprecedented privacy and cybersecurity risks” by the agency, which one whistleblower warned could end with every American needing to be issued a…

You should care more about the stabilizers in your mechanical keyboard—here’s why

Don't know what a keyboard stabilizer is? You're about to find out.

Nexstar, Sinclair to end blackout of Jimmy Kimmel

A pair of local TV news providers that since last week had preempted “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” over comments the host made regarding the assassination of Charlie Kirk will end their blackouts of the ABC show, the broadcasters announced Friday. Nexstar Media Group and Sinclair both said they would bring Kimmel back on their ABC affiliate…

ICE officer disciplined after shoving woman to ground in courthouse

The Department of Homeland Security said the officer's behaviour was "unacceptable" and placed him on leave.

Drone maker DJI loses lawsuit to exit Pentagon's list of firms with Chinese military ties - Reuters

Drone maker DJI loses lawsuit to exit Pentagon's list of firms with Chinese military ties  Reuters

Judge temporarily blocks deportations of migrant Honduran, Guatemalan children

A federal judge in Arizona temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to deport close to 70 unaccompanied minors from Honduras and Guatemala on Thursday. U.S. District Judge Rosemary Márquez granted a preliminary injunction preventing “the repatriation or removal of any Plaintiff Child without a valid voluntary departure order or removal order issued by an immigration…