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A big field of candidates makes it possible for a Republican to be elected governor. California's Democratic Party leader told unviable candidates to bow out. LA Times
Fewer than 3% of asylum cases decided in January were approved — a record low, according to Mobile Pathways. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Immigrants fear being deported.
Military bases across the country are stepping up security measures amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. LA Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
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The shocking outburst was filmed by a gender-critical activist during Saturday's Democratic Party convention in San Francisco. New York Post
VOA VIEW: A lesson to be learned.
They were seeing red. New York Post
Mr. Bovino, who was the face of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns in American cities, was reported to have made disparaging comments in reference to the U.S. attorney in Minnesota, who is an Orthodox Jew. New York Times
The two aides to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer had been on leave during an investigation of misconduct at the department. New York Times
VOA VIEW: A mad misbehavior.
The administration told a court on Monday that it was abandoning its defense of executive orders targeting the firms. But on Tuesday, the Justice Department abruptly changed its position. New York Times
VOA VIEW: So what is happening?
Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats. New York Times
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Intelligence agencies from the United States and Israel, spearheaded by the CIA, reportedly monitored the now-deceased Iranian Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for months to identify the optimal window for a decisive strike on his Tehran compound. OANN
The U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia was reportedly struck by two suspected Iranian drones, according to surfacing reports and U.S. officials. Loud explosions could be heard with smoke seen rising over Riyadh, the country’s capital. OANN
VOA VIEW: The situation is still an act of war.
A local reporter for CBS Austin in Texas has gone viral for seemingly defying orders to not cover a protest in support of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. OANN
VOA VIEW: Good for standing his rights.
President Donald Trump has awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army soldiers whose courage and sacrifice exemplify the highest ideals of service to the nation. OANN
VOA VIEW: A good gesture.
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Federal and local authorities are still investigating a probable "nexus to terrorism" after a gunman opened fire at a crowded Sixth Street bar early on Sunday morning. OANN
A Boeing 737 Freedom Plane is taking seven founding documents on a cross-country tour to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Washington Times
New York's $124 billion Medicaid program is under Dr. Mehmet Oz's magnifying glass -- the latest development in the Trump administration's "war on fraud" initiative. Washington Times
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Pediatric trials are quietly underway to support prescribing GLP-1 medications for obesity in children under 12, despite concerns about their long-term effects on developing bodies. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Time will show the result.
The Justice Department has quietly taken steps to shut down what it calls an administrative "amnesty" that has allowed illegal immigrants to remain in the U.S. without ever having to face court-ordered deportations. Washington Times
A Utah pet food company has halted sales of its entire Quest product line and expanded a voluntary recall to include two lots of frozen cat food after disclosing potentially low thiamine levels that the company says can cause thiamine deficiency and neurological signs in cats, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration. Washington Times
At a meeting this week, the National Capital Planning Commission will be hearing from about 100 people who are expected to register their dismay over Trump's plans for a White House ballroom addition. CBS
Four different district court judges found President Trump's executive orders targeting the law firms were unconstitutional. CBS
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U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran. CBS
The Supreme Court order blocks for now a California law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school. CBS
VOA VIEW: As they should.
More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work. CBS
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The Supreme Court ruling is a potentially significant one for Republicans, who are trying to retain their majorities in both chambers of Congress. CNBC
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Couples may leave money on the table if they don't prioritize the highest employer match on retirement savings, research finds. CNBC
Amazon Web Services warned that instability is likely to continue in the Middle East, making operations "unpredictable." CNBC
Mortgage rates moved decidedly higher Monday, as the U.S. war with Iran pushed oil prices up and Treasury yields followed. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Iran war is unpredictable.
FBI files reveal Maine pilot Raymond Russell was investigated as possible D.B. Cooper suspect in the famous 1971 hijacking case that remains unsolved. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They still questionable.
Virginia State Police identify Jared Llamado as suspect in deadly I-495 road rage stabbing that killed two people Sunday morning in Fairfax County. FOX News
Nine people were injured in a mass shooting at Riverfront Live in Cincinnati's East End early Sunday during a birthday celebration as police investigate. FOX News
The FBI placed counterterrorism and counterintelligence teams on elevated alert status nationwide as U.S. military operations against Iran continue to unfold. FOX News
VOA VIEW: As sure and needed.
Pro-China network funded by Neville Roy Singham plans protest against Palantir Technologies in Miami Tuesday, targeting U.S. defense contractor. FOX News
The price of crude oil rose to $80 a barrel and the price of natural gas jumped 30% after Iran effectively sealed off the strategic Strait of Hormuz. UPI
Suspected Iranian drones have struck the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defense said early Tuesday, as the United States orders all non-emergency personnel to evacute Bahrain and Kuwait UPI
VOA VIEW: The madness will continue.
A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport on Monday after a possible engine fire was reported, authorities and the airline said. UPI
For the first time as president, Donald Trump will attend the White House Correspondents' Association dinner after boycotting the event during his first term and the first year of his second term in office. UPI
Operation Epic Fury's mission is to eliminate threats posed by Iran's short-range ballistic missiles and naval capabilities, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday, as the Trump administration fends off criticism. UPI
U.S. military officials on Monday raised the death toll of American service members to six as a result of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran. UPI
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In his new memoir, “Where We Keep the Light,” Pennsylvania Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro provides a remarkably detailed, and often critical, account of his time as a finalist for Kamala Harris’ 2024 vice presidential nominee ticket. Harris ultimately picked a loser worse than her.
In it, Shapiro (D-Pa.) provides his most detailed account of being vetted as a potential running mate for then-Vice President Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign. While Shapiro was widely seen as the frontrunner for the slot, the book reveals a bizarre vetting process he describes as “offensive” and “unsettling,” particularly regarding his Jewish identity and views on Israel. As a self-described Zionist who openly embraces his Jewish heritage, Shapiro has addressed related issues in recent years, including condemning the antisemitic rhetoric at some college campus protests after Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the subsequent Gaza war.
Historically, Shapiro has criticized some of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government actions, but he has also maintained strong support for Israel’s security and the safety of the Jewish people. In the memoir, Shapiro details a pivotal moment during the vetting when Dana Remus, a lead official in Harris’ search at the time, asked him bluntly if he had ever been an “agent of the Israeli government.”
Responding with incredulity, Shapiro questioned if he was When Remus followed up by asking if he had ever met with an “undercover” Israeli agent, Shapiro quips that he replied: “If they were undercover, how the hell would I know?” The friction then extended into a one-on-one interview with Harris herself. Shapiro further alleges that Harris pressed him to apologize for his condemnation of pro-Palestine encampments at the University of Pennsylvania — a request he refused.being accused of being a “double agent,” a query he considered a slight against his loyalty to the United States.
