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Trump's lawyers say Congress gave the Department of Homeland Security, not judges, the power to end Temporary Protective Status granted earlier. LA Times
VOA VIEW: It should be approved.
Ukraine’s Third Army Corps released footage of an evacuation of an elderly woman using a military robot. The woman was exposed to Russian gunfire nearby. New York Post
Jerome H. Powell cited lingering legal threats against him and the Federal Reserve in explaining his decision to remain at the central bank. New York Times
VOA VIEW: He is an idiot.
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King Charles III presented President Trump with a golden bell. “Should you ever need to get hold of us,” the king said, “well, just give us a ring!” New York Times
Scientists shared transcripts with The Times in which chatbots described how to assemble deadly pathogens and unleash them in public spaces. New York Times
Their appearance seemed at odds with the chief justice’s oft-stated message that the court he leads avoids even the appearance of political splits. New York Times
Democrats stand to lose at least one blue-leaning district in Louisiana, but the timing was unclear. Florida is drawing a redder map, and Republicans in several other states are weighing new maps. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Hopefully they favor Republicans.
In a departure from his previous stance, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz leveled criticism at President Donald Trump’s "management" of the Iran conflict on Tuesday, labeling the current stalemate "humiliating" for the United States. OANN
VOA VIEW: Mertz is an idiot.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received King Charles III and Queen Camilla back to the White House on Tuesday evening for a State Dinner. OANN
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) released a mirror selfie of suspected shooter Cole Tomas Allen taken roughly 30 minutes prior to the attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) on Saturday. OANN
On the second leg of their U.S. tour, King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited the September 11th Memorial in New York City. OANN
A Louisiana group is urging state officials to appoint judges rather than having voters elect them because they often run unopposed and are not held accountable for their judicial record. Washington Times
A United Airlines Boeing 737 reportedly struck a drone at approximately 3,000 feet while on approach to San Diego on Wednesday. Washington Times
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Customs and Border Protection officers manning the San Ysidro Port of Entry from Mexico into California detected $2.8 million worth of fentanyl and methamphetamine in two busts this month. Washington Times
The House Judiciary Committee has invited the Southern Poverty Law Center to testify at a hearing on its role in "distorting federal civil rights policy in recent years." Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is set to be dissolved and replaced by a company focused on the public good by the week's end, as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect. Washington Times
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An illegal immigrant from Mexico admitted in court to a harebrained scheme where he was impersonating a Border Patrol agent to try to thwart federal agents from carrying out arrests and deportations in southern California. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The confession was good.
A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed a lawsuit from the Justice Department seeking information on Arizona voters, another defeat in the Trump administration's nationwide push for voter data. CBS
VOA VIEW: The judge was wrong.
For the sixth straight day, violent weather is threatening millions in the central U.S. CBS
King Charles addressed Congress Tuesday amid tension in the so-called special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom. Earlier in the day, private comments by the British Ambassador to the U.S., Sir Christian Turner, leaked to the Financial Times. Turner said that to him it seemed the "only country" to have a "special relationship" with the United States was "probably Israel." CBS
But after some early hiccups, the U.S. government's hub for businesses seeking tariff refunds is running smoothly. CBS
VOA VIEW: Tariff refunds will cost those who get refunds more.
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Dr. David Morens worked as a senior adviser to NIAID's Office of the Director from 2006 through 2022. CBS
Mortgage rates rose last week after several weeks of declines. That took a toll on refinance demand, but homebuyers seem more resilient. CNBC
VOA VIEW: People need all the help they can get.
Trump had accused the former FBI Director Comey of "calling for the assassination of the president" by sharing the image of the numbers in an Instagram post. CNBC
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The Pentagon's AI chief discussed the DOD's expanded use of Google Gemini after the blacklisting of Anthropic. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The best solution is diversity.
The Department of Homeland Security has been shut down since February, as Congress continues to look for a compromise to fund the agency. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The publicans should stand up.
The Federal Communications Commission has told Disney to file its broadcast license renewals early, citing concerns around its DEI policies. CNBC
A Texas man was arrested after repeatedly trying to breach CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia, over four days despite multiple warnings to stay away. FOX News
Illegal immigrant Rajinder Kumar was arrested by ICE after being released from jail by Oregon officials, DHS says. He is accused of causing a crash that killed a newlywed couple. FOX News
A Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research from American institutions has been extradited from Italy to face federal charges, Kash Patel announced. FOX News
VOA VIEW: As they should.
A passenger died aboard the Carnival Firenze cruise ship after apparently falling from her stateroom balcony near Catalina Island off Southern California. FOX News
A Wisconsin teacher was placed on administrative leave after a controversial post suggesting he wanted to "make Americans great assassins again." FOX News
A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Purdue Pharma to pay more than $5 billion in criminal penalties, clearing the way for its bankruptcy settlement. UPI
Supreme Court justices will decide whether a U.S. tech firm is liable for aiding the Chinese government's alleged torture of a spiritual minority. UPI
VOA VIEW: It sounds crazy.
Average gas prices in the United States hit $4.18 on Tuesday, their highest level since the Iran conflict started, as peace talks stalled again. UPI
VOA VIEW: Iran should be punished once for all.
While about one-third of Americans expect driverless cars to be common within five years, only 19% say they would own one. UPI
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