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Axios

Wisconsin judge indicted on charges of helping immigrant avoid arrest [35d]
In first, judge allows Trump to use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans [35d]
"What a dumbs***": Democrats privately rage over "utterly selfish" impeachment vote [35d]
How UnitedHealth is hampering the Dow on the heels of CEO's resignation [35d]
GOP moves to boot Democrats off committees over ICE scuffle [35d]
House Democrat forces long-shot vote on impeaching Trump [35d]
Israel targets top Hamas commander in strike on hospital bunker [35d]
Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at fundraiser: New book [35d]
Trump expected to meet with Syrian president in Riyadh on Wednesday [35d]
Exclusive: Dems press Trump to divest from stablecoin [35d]
A network of Chinese companies is supporting North Korea's IT worker fraud operation [35d]
Biden being evaluated for "small nodule" in prostate: reports [35d]
Main Street optimism dropped as U.S.-China trade tensions ramped up [35d]
Fewer people want to work in the U.S. [35d]
Pharma is facing its nightmare scenario [35d]
All Trump's roads lead to the Gulf [35d]
Exclusive: Biden aides discussed wheelchair use if he were re-elected, new book says [35d]
Ben Shapiro, Laura Loomer lead rare MAGA backlash to Trump's Qatari jet [35d]
Scoop: Hamas approached pro-Trump activist for secret talks that freed Edan Alexander [35d]
D.C.'s DOGE recession is fast approaching [35d]
Xi slams "bullying," says there are "no winners" in trade wars after U.S.-China tariffs deal [35d]
Some Republican senators are concerned over the prospect of Qatar gifting Trump a jet [35d]
Lopez voice settlement: How to file a claim in Apple Siri class action lawsuit [35d]
DNC takes step towards ousting David Hogg as vice chair [35d]
Exclusive: Democratic governors blast GOP's "impossible" Medicaid proposal [35d]
Scoop: Senate gears up for Trump 2.0 judge confirmations [35d]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom tells cities to ban homeless encampments [35d]

Salon

"Victory, truly”: Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault [35d]
"A pope of the people": The first American pontiff is no Marxist, but friends say he's a reformer [35d]
Book review: A clear-eyed look at the risks of "diagnosis creep" [35d]
Nick Cave has been to hell and back, which is why his music sounds like heaven [35d]
How "conservatives" became radicals — and learned to love big government [35d]
How “conservatives” became radicals — and learned to love big government [35d]
How “conservatives” became radicals — and learned to love big government [35d]
"Almost a Gestapo nation": When ICE seized the mayor, his city showed up [35d]
“Almost a Gestapo nation”: When ICE seized the mayor, his city showed up [35d]
Home sellers are getting desperate — and throwing generous perks at buyers [35d]
We can turn bugs into flying, crawling RoboCops. Does that mean we should? [35d]

The Drudge Report

Constant surveillance puts brain in fight-or-flight mode... [34d]
More Americans embarking on road trips amid flying uncertainty... [34d]
UPDATE: Foreign tourists scared away from USA... [34d]
WILL VIDEOS BE SHOWN IN COURT? [34d]
Execs Are Pouring Money Into AI. Why Isn't It Paying Off? [34d]
Concert Economics: List Shows Shocking Amounts Fans Are Paying Per Live Song In 2025... [34d]
LUCE: Don's gargantuan self-dealing... [34d]
WSJ: HE'S OPEN FOR BUSINESS! [34d]
Wisconsin Judge Indicted on Charges That She Helped Immigrant Evade Agents... Developing... [34d]
Ocasio-Cortez warns of 'problem' if Dem colleagues are arrested... [34d]
He begins leaning left in bid to revive flagging poll numbers... [34d]
New Cannes dress code forces Halle Berry to cover up! [34d]
MILLER: REAL POWER... [35d]
How presidency saved Trump from ruin and made him a fortune... [35d]
BUT HE GAVE THE DON IMMUNITY! [35d]
Personalized drug doses step closer with genetic testing... [35d]
Cassie Ventura Reveals Horrors Of Life With Diddy... [35d]
NY assisted dying bill moves forward... [35d]
Gets closer in Scotland... [35d]
Dems kick off 2028 shadow primary with contrasting styles... [35d]
DOJ 'weaponization' group will shame individuals it can't charge with crimes... [35d]
Belichick, Jordon Hudson and making of PR disaster... [35d]
Pope Leo issues message for Americans... [35d]
UNITEDHEALTH CEO Steps Down as Luigi Trial Escalates... [35d]
Cannes to open with salute to Ukraine and De Niro honorary Palme d'Or... [35d]
STOCKS WIPE OUT YEAR'S LOSS... [35d]
TESLA profits 'to go poof' under Republican tax bill? [35d]
BOOK: Biden Aides Had Secret Plan to Get President a Wheelchair... [35d]
Pete Rose reinstated by MLB... [35d]
CHIEF JUSTICE SPEAKS OUT: RULE OF LAW 'ENDANGERED'... [35d]
MAGA Stars Turn on President for Selling Out to Qatar... [35d]
Jet raises ethical and security worries... [35d]
Free plane not so free -- for taxpayers... [35d]
Crypto chief daughter's kidnap horror: Three men try to abduct her in Paris... [35d]
Embraces isolationist worldview in Riyadh speech... [35d]
SAUDI FIRST [35d]
Screwworm outbreak: US-Mexico cattle trade suspended... [35d]
Shocks courtroom by naming insiders who helped arrange... [35d]
Trump's Middle East trip marked by potential private business conflicts... [35d]
$1 TRILLION Pledge -- But Details Remain Elusive... [35d]
Two more Fetterman aides leave embattled senator's office... [35d]
China AI humanoid robots ready to transform manufacturing... [35d]
STUDY: Sitting Too Much Leads To Brain Shrinkage... [35d]
Where earning less than $100,000 makes you 'low income'... [35d]
How He Caved to Yemen's Houthis... [35d]
Hamas military chief Sinwar reportedly target of Israeli strike on Gaza hospital... [35d]
They were San Fran elites. A killer found them in their Palm Springs home... [35d]
USA-Saudi $142B arms package... [35d]
Musk's BORING in Talks With Govt for AMTRAK Contract... [35d]
Spain probes cyber weaknesses at power plants after blackout... [35d]
Republican senator pushes bill to make all porn criminal... [35d]
Emotional Cassie testifies: 'Didn't have choice' about freak-offs... [35d]
Mystery of 'exploding birds' deepens in California city... [35d]
Belichick, Jordon Hudson and making of PR disaster... [35d]
Creatine All the Rage. Should You Take It? [35d]
Anti-Democratic, anti-trans FACEBOOK posts of Pope Leo brother draw scrutiny... [35d]
Scenes From Trial Recreated With AI and Official Transcripts... [35d]
'Astonishing': 'MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE' Described as 'Pure Cinema' in First Reactions... [35d]
No Naked Dressing? How Will Stars Make News? [35d]
SAUDI FIRST [35d]
Universe will die 'much sooner than expected,' new research says... [35d]
'Calm before storm': Prices drop slightly, but tariffs could push costs higher... [35d]
Psilocybin use surges in USA... [35d]
Harris Campaign Torches: 'He Totally F*cked Us!' [35d]
Police raid conspiracy theorist group 'Kingdom of Germany'... [35d]
Trip marked by potential private business conflicts... [35d]
Austin Welcomed Him. Now It's Weird (in a New Way)... [35d]
Being Evaluated for 'Small Nodule' in His Prostate... [35d]
DNC opens door to removing Hogg from national post... [35d]
Not Just a Feeling: Data Shows Boys and Young Men Falling Behind... [35d]
Cannes to open with salute to Ukraine and De Niro honorary Palme d'Or... [35d]
Cassie's Trip From Star to Star Witness May Spell Trouble for Sean Combs... [35d]
APPLE Wants People to Control Devices With Their Thoughts... [35d]
Dems kick off 2028 shadow primary with contrasting styles... [35d]
'Physical deterioration'... [35d]
CASE OF THE DIDDLER [35d]
Small Businesses Reducing Investment and Hiring, Survey Shows... [35d]
BOOK: Biden Aides Had Secret Plan to Get President a Wheelchair... [35d]
Saudi Crown Prince courts Trump with lavish royal welcome... [35d]
Don Surprised and Sidelined Israel Ahead of Landmark MidEast Trip... [35d]
MAGA Stars Turn on President for Selling Out to Qatar... [35d]
Jet raises ethical and security worries... [35d]
Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault... [35d]
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fires at homes linked to UK Prime Minister... [35d]

The New Republic

AOC Tears Apart Republican “Math” on Medicaid Cuts [35d]
“You Will Kill Me”: Protester Dragged Out as GOP Debates Medicaid Cuts [35d]
House Republicans Want to Punish Single Parents [35d]
Trump Sued for Holding States’ Disaster Relief Hostage [35d]
Trump Truly Is the Greatest President of All Time (at Being Corrupt) [35d]
Trump Will Lift Sanctions on Syria After Massive Business Deal Offer [35d]
Trump Repeatedly Sucks Up to Despot in Wild, Rambling Saudi Speech [35d]
Republicans Sneak Plan to Help Trump Kill Nonprofits Into Tax Bill [35d]
Elon Musk Tries to Use Trump’s Saudi Trip to Make a Quick Buck [35d]
Old Man Trump Falls Asleep in Middle of Saudi Briefing on Arms Deal [35d]
Even White Afrikaners Think Trump’s “Refugee” Plan Is Dumb [35d]
Trump’s Tariffs May Save Us From Podcast Bros [35d]
Trump Signs Massive Arms Deal With Psychopath Saudi Leader [35d]
Chuck Schumer Finally Takes Action After Trump Accepts Private Jet [35d]
Not Even Biden’s Own Staff Knew How Badly He Was Declining [35d]
Here’s How Much Trump’s “Free” Qatar Private Jet Will Cost Americans [35d]
Transcript: Jamie Raskin’s Harsh Takedown of Trump’s Qatar Plane Scam [35d]
Jia Zhangke’s Caught by the Tides Is an Epic of Loss and Perseverance [35d]
The Trump Administration’s Reckless Policies Will Kill Children [35d]
Trump’s Attacks on International Students Are the Start of a Wider War [35d]
The Trump White House Brings Back Supply-Side Magical Thinking [35d]
Jamie Raskin’s Harsh Takedown of Trump’s Qatar Plane Scam Draws Blood [35d]

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