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U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies have tracked evidence for years of Iranian efforts to target President Trump, with signals only increasing since the start of the war. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Iran will lose.
Iran has targeted American military sites in the gulf after the U.S. launched strikes on several places in Iran and reinstated sanctions on its oil sales. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Iran will pay the price.
UC is not Harvard, and was never meant to embody that type of self-perpetuating exclusivity disguised as a meritocracy. LA Times
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The Trump administration has reportedly issued subpoenas for several The New York Times (NYT) journalists after the outlet published a report on President Donald Trump’s use of his new Air Force One plane, the paper said. OANN
VOA VIEW: They were foolish
The secretary of state effectively controls Venezuela’s finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government. His grip on the country is a vivid manifestation of American power in the Trump era. New York Times
Documents submitted to Congress detailed concerns about competitive bidding processes and a White House order to tear up new bathroom tile because of its color. New York Times
Recent clashes between the U.S. and Iran, and a vow by the ayatollah to avenge his father’s death, further eroded a shaky cease-fire signed last month. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It shows how stupid the are.
During the war, Israel attacked Iran’s steel plants, saying they provided forces with revenue and the means to make weapons, but it also hurt the civilian economy. New York Times
Mr. Platner’s withdrawal from a marquee Senate race, under pressure from his party, has set in motion an unusual competition to become the new nominee. New York Times
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Representative Ro Khanna was barred from leaving for 90 minutes. Where past U.S. leaders toured the region to show support for Israel, today’s Democratic presidential aspirants are going to bolster their credentials as critics. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Ro Khanna is an idiot.
Americans' views on capitalism are split but lean negative, according to a new survey. Just over half of Americans, 51%, believe capitalism is functioning "not too well" or "not at all well," while 48% say it is functioning "very well" or "somewhat well." Washington Times
VOA VIEW: America is good as is.
Hundreds of thousands of immigrants with temporary protected status from seven countries, including Haiti and Syria, had their work authorization extended Friday, hours before expiration. Washington Times
All 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, have joined a federal initiative to balance the ratio of licensed foster homes and children in foster care. Washington Times
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It took nearly 50 years for conservatives to see Roe v. Wade overturned. They're hoping it won't take that long to nix Trump v. Barbara, last month's decision on birthright citizenship. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It must end ASAP.
A federal judge on Friday agreed to dismiss the convictions of four members of the far-right Proud Boys group for their actions in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. CBS
VOA VIEW: It is about time.
The subpoenas were issued after the New York Times reported on alleged security concerns with the new Qatari-gifted Air Force One. CBS
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A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it. CBS
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops." CBS
The White House wants Iran to publicly acknowledge that shooting at the ships was a mistake. CBS
The U.S. military released a new batch of files related to UFOs, including one report from a Navy pilot who said a mysterious object was "unlike anything I had seen" in 28 years of service. CBS
The war in Ukraine is now in its fifth year. A bipartisan bill would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil, CBS
VOA VIEW: Russia should wise up.
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A former member of Afghanistan's National Assembly was arrested and charged with conspiring to illegally import heroin and methamphetamine into the U.S. CBS
Trump says 1,000 missiles are "locked and loaded" and will hit Iran if it carries out its threats to assassinate the U.S. president. CNBC
In the eight-plus months since Amazon announced its most expansive job cuts ever, laid off workers have been thrust into an increasingly saturated labor market. CNBC
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Some states may have low costs and light regulation, but high crime and lack of healthcare are among important factors when people choose where to live. CNBC
The Commerce Department will favorably review exports involving MGX, which used a stablecoin linked to President Trump's family for a $2B Binance investment. CNBC
The White House said the Supreme Court's ruling allowing President Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Louise Slaughter provided the precedent for the removals. CNBC
VOA VIEW: He had the power.
Democratic Senators cited $1.4 billion in Trump family crypto income, unidentified investors and a reported UAE-backed stake in World Liberty Financial. CNBC
Advocates say that Trump Accounts for foster children may end up being helpful, as long as concerns about flexibility and accessibility are addressed. CNBC
The U.S. and Iran's contradictory interperations of the memorandum of understanding have led to renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz. CNBC
Prosecutors presented autopsy results, surveillance footage, and Lance Twiggs' explosive interview as evidence in the Charlie Kirk assassination case. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The judge is a inexperienced fool.
Bangladeshi national Shahidul Islam, 44, allegedly killed his sister-in-law in Lake County, Florida, then fled to a sanctuary city after re-entering the U.S. FOX News
President Donald Trump threatened to "decimate and destroy" Iran if they carried out an assasination attempt on him. He said plans are in place. UPI
Maine Democrats are hoping to convene by the end of July to find a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner, it was reported on Friday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Maine Dem voters are fools.
The Trump administration on Friday rescinded a key provision of the Endangered Species Act that protected habitat crucial to imperiled wildlife. UPI
South Korea says the U.S. may not rule out Korean-built military vessels as the allies review legal hurdles and expand shipbuilding cooperation. UPI
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday reported that well over 800 cases of a food-borne parasite have been confirmed by 31 states. UPI
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United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issued a stark warning to Harvard officials that she would take firm action on the Ivy League university if it continues to covertly violate federal law by pursuing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. Harvard should be penalized.
Following his inauguration in January 2025, President Donald Trump made the elimination of collegiate DEI initiatives a coar administration priority, signing executive orders (EOs) that directly targeted Harvard and other higher education institutions. The university is also facing a multi-front legal battle: the Department of Education is investigating Harvard’s race-based admissions and reports of campus antisemitism, while the Department of Justice (DOJ) has sued the Ivy League institution for failing to purge past admissions data. During an episode of the New York Post‘s“Pod Force One,” McMahon said that Harvard remains informed as the administration continues to attempt to eliminate what it refers to as unlawful discrimination in higher education.
“Having always the hammer, if you will, of investigation, of losing federal funding for research and programs, as well as having lawsuits potentially brought by the Department of Justice are certainly things that they bear in mind as well,” the education secretary. The White House has sought to revoke $2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard after determining the university was not complying with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, alleging it failed to adequately protect Jewish students from campus antisemitism and harassment. A federal judge subsequently ordered the restoration of the funds, a decision the Trump administration has since appealed.
“Having always the hammer, if you will, of investigation, of losing federal funding for research and programs, as well as having lawsuits potentially brought by the Department of Justice are certainly things that they bear in mind as well,” the education secretary. The White House has sought to revoke $2.2 billion in federal grants to Harvard after determining the university was not complying with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, alleging it failed to adequately protect Jewish students from campus antisemitism and harassment. A federal judge subsequently ordered the restoration of the funds, a decision the Trump administration has since appealed.
