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Trump ad airing with government funding despite law against ‘propaganda’ - The Washington Post

Trump ad airing with government funding despite law against ‘propaganda’  The Washington Post

The Red’s Carpet
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The Red’s Carpet

What’s the point of Trump’s summit with Xi?

The Hill Moderate 🗞️ Breaking!

Trump complains CNN, MS NOW didn’t cover ‘made for Television’ Xi visit

President Trump blasted CNN and MS Now Thursday over their coverage of his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, which did not include live video coverage and came as a federal judge reinstated the outlets’ White House access. “CNN and MSDNC, to show you how fake they are, today refused to cover one of the…

In Alaska, Rowdy Members of Congress Are a Tradition
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In Alaska, Rowdy Members of Congress Are a Tradition

Revelations about the conduct of former Representative Mary Peltola may not faze voters who have long elected abrasive and sometimes violent figures to represent them.

The Hill Moderate 🗞️ Breaking!

Beyer says Trump is prepping construction of his arch

A prominent Democrat said Thursday that President Trump appears to be laying the groundwork for construction of his controversial arch just outside Washington.  Rep. Don Beyer (D), who represents the Northern Virginia district where the arch would stand, said he visited the site Thursday morning after constituents informed him that construction vehicles had arrived on…

White House Restores Access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
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White House Restores Access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico

A judge ordered President Trump to reverse his ban on three media outlets, but it took several hours for them to get back in. The White House TV pool remains suspended.

The Hill Moderate 🗞️ Breaking!

Benchmark mortgage rate tops 7 percent

Welcome to The Hill’s Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy   The Big Story  Benchmark mortgage rate tops 7 percent The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 7.03 percent this week, up from 6.95 percent last week, according to data from Freddie Mac.   AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File It marks the…

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Iranian president says country wants deal with US made before midterms

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Thursday that Tehran is willing to strike a deal with the U.S. before the November midterms, pushing back on President Trump’s claim that the regime is waiting until after Americans hit the polls to settle the conflict. “We don’t want it to get to the midterm elections,” Pezeshkian told reporters…

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DHS tried to deport Peruvian man to Africa after appeals court ruling blocking third country removals

A federal appeals court late Wednesday had to clarify for the Trump administration that its ruling last week barred them from deporting migrants to third countries, after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials were poised to deport a Peruvian man to the Central African Republic. A three-judge panel for the 1st Circuit Court of…

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Whitmer: Michigan to review ICE vehicle pursuit that resulted in fatal crash

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) directed Michigan State Police to launch a probe into a vehicle pursuit involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Grand Rapids on Sunday, before the other vehicle crashed and killed the driver. “Given the circumstances of this incident, the governor has directed the Michigan State Police to conduct an independent…

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Man shot, injured in Butler Trump assassination attempt dies

A man who was shot and injured during the assassination attempt on President Trump at a 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pa., has died.  Jim Copenhaver was one of two event attendees injured during the attack. One rallygoer, Corey Comperatore, was killed after Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire in an attempt to end the then-presidential…

At least 41 dead after boat capsizes in DR Congo
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At least 41 dead after boat capsizes in DR Congo

At least 41 people have died after a boat travelling from Tanzania to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Lake Tanganyika capsized, local authorities said.

Oil Prices Jump on Houthi Attacks, U.S.-Iran Escalation Fears
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Oil Prices Jump on Houthi Attacks, U.S.-Iran Escalation Fears

Oil prices rose amid renewed Middle East escalation concerns after Saudi Arabia said it intercepted six ballistic missiles launched at the kingdom, while U.S.-Iran talks showed little sign of progress.

Who Is the Trump-Appointed Judge Who Blocked the White House Media Ban?
New York Times Liberal

Who Is the Trump-Appointed Judge Who Blocked the White House Media Ban?

Judge Timothy J. Kelly had worked as counsel for Senator Charles E. Grassley, who called him a “very talented attorney” in 2017.

The Onion Satire

Xi Jinping Impressed With How Much Trump’s English Has Improved Since Last Visit

WASHINGTON—Marveling at how his American counterpart’s grasp of the difficult language had progressed, Chinese leader Xi Jinping told reporters Thursday that he was deeply impressed with how much President Donald Trump’s English had improved since the two last met. “He definitely isn’t fluent, and I doubt he’ll ever get there, but he’s truly come a long way […] The post Xi Jinping Impressed With How Much Trump’s English Has Improved Since Last Visit appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Record Executives Release Katseye For Daily Half Hour Of Yard Time

LOS ANGELES—Sounding a loud buzzer to signal that the pop stars were now permitted to leave the dance studio, Hybe x Geffen record executives were seen Thursday releasing Katseye for their daily half hour of yard time. “We make sure our global girl group members get a solid 30 minutes of outdoor recreation for every […] The post Record Executives Release Katseye For Daily Half Hour Of Yard Time appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Dog Can’t Believe Guy She Hooked Up With 10 Years Ago Now Head Of FBI

WASHINGTON—Reflecting on the past fling and remarking how time had flown by, local golden retriever Daisy told reporters Thursday that she could not believe the guy she hooked up with 10 years ago was now the head of the FBI. “I remember seeing him on TV and thinking, ‘No, that can’t be Kash,’ but sure […] The post Dog Can’t Believe Guy She Hooked Up With 10 Years Ago Now Head Of FBI appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Robert Pattinson

Primetime star Robert Pattinson is receiving widespread acclaim for his portrayal of To Catch A Predator host Chris Hansen. The Onion sat down with the actor to discuss his craft, his career, and what’s next. The Onion : What creative liberties did you take with the role of Chris Hansen? Pattinson: Instead of “Why don’t you […] The post The Onion’s Exclusive Interview With Robert Pattinson appeared first on The Onion.

The Onion Satire

Guy Outside Obama Center Selling Cheaper Tickets To Something Called ‘Barry’s Magical Experience’

CHICAGO—Saying the man promised visitors access to the “real show,” onlookers confirmed Thursday that a guy outside the Barack Obama Presidential Center was selling cheaper tickets to something called “Barry’s Magical Experience.” “Why waste your time at a freaking snoozefest library when I’m offering no lines to enter the wondrous world of old Barry O. […] The post Guy Outside Obama Center Selling Cheaper Tickets To Something Called ‘Barry’s Magical Experience’ appeared first on The Onion.

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Inflationary Thursday – Weak 5-Year Auction at 5% is a Very Bad Sign

The Fed is not tight enough. Demand for $70Bn worth of 5-Year Notes yesterday (just another day of borrowing to finance Trump’s $40Tn and RAPIDLY climbing National Debt Bomb) had a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.21% – the lowest since 2018 with Indirect (foreign) Bidders taking just 54.3% – the lowest level since the Covid Disaster […] Source

NPR Liberal

Judge restores journalists' White House access. And, Tucker Carlson on his MAGA split

A judge has ordered that the Trump administration restore journalists' access to White House. And, Tucker Carlson sits down with Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep for a Newsmakers interview.

Redistricting’s Mark on the Midterms
The Dispatch Conservative

Redistricting’s Mark on the Midterms

Plus: Xi Jinping comes to Washington, Iran's president takes his case to the U.N., and Sen. Tommy Tuberville wants you to worry about furries on planes.

Third Time’s the Charm?
The Dispatch Conservative

Third Time’s the Charm?

The Missouri redistricting case hits SCOTUS again.

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Xi Is Getting What He Wants

The Chinese president has neutralized Trump. Once Upon a Time in the Middle East, a movie that premiered in China last month and is coming to the United States in October, is about a Chinese chef who moves to the Middle East to find work, only to become a savior for the locals amid the chaos of an … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

Time Travel May Not Break Reality, Experiments Suggest. It May Reveal That All of Reality Exists All at Once.

Could that mean time travel is technically possible? Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Time travel paradoxes like the grandfather and the bootstrap raise questions about whether the past can truly be changed. • Scientists can’t prove time travel is possible, but they are testing its … Source

Phil's Stock World Liberal

The Makings of a Prewar World

President Trump’s speech to the United Nations clarifies the vision he shares with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Donald Trump offered perhaps the clearest summation yet of his worldview in an otherwise discursive address to the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. Defending the American … Source

A Parent Should Play Favorites
The Dispatch Conservative

A Parent Should Play Favorites

Every child deserves a parent who thinks they’re worth more than all the others.

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