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Trump Abruptly Brings Back 75 Voice of America Staffers
“Voice of America told about 75 employees to come back to work immediately Friday amid escalating military action between Iran and Israel,” the Washington Post reports. “Most of the staffers…
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Trump’s Parade
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Washington D.C. ahead of President Trump’s $45 million military parade, scheduled for Saturday. Save to Favorites
Trump Brought In $57 Million from Crypto Venture
USA Today: “President Donald Trump’s sources of income range from luxury properties around the world to royalty payments and license fees for using his name and likeness on everything from…
Marines Detain Civilian in Los Angeles
“Marines deployed to Los Angeles temporarily detained a civilian on Friday, in the first known detention by active-duty troops deployed there by President Donald Trump,” Reuters reports. Save to Favorites
Trump Embraces Israeli Strike
“President Donald Trump spent the bulk of this week saying he hoped Israel wouldn’t strike Iran. But by Friday, he was all in,” Politico reports. “The president had hoped for…
Protests Could Be ‘Unprecedented’ in L.A.
“With a surge of demonstrations expected on Saturday against the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration, the authorities in Los Angeles said they were bracing for a turnout that ‘may be…
Trump Gets Drawn Into Foreign Entanglements
“On the first day of his second term, President Trump predicted he would be remembered as a peacemaker and a unifier,” the Wall Street Journal reports. Said Trump: “Our power…
Trump Lawyers Ask to Extend Deadlines in CBS Lawsuit
President Trump’s lawyers are asking a Texas federal court to delay key deadlines in his $20 billion lawsuit against CBS, citing “active settlement discussions” and ongoing mediation with the network,…
Tucker Carlson Says Trump Is ‘Complicit’ in Israel’s Attack
Tucker Carlson made waves when he criticized not only President Trump, whom he described as being “complicit” in Israel’s attack on Iran, but also former Fox News colleagues like Sean…
Trump Confronts Sudden Upheavals at Home and Abroad
Bloomberg: “Five months into his presidency, the ground has shifted underneath President Donald Trump as he’s confronted with crises at home and abroad.” “Trump’s ambitious vows to end conflicts in…
Republicans Are Divided Over Iran
“As Israel pummels Iran with waves of airstrikes, President Trump is navigating the divides within the Republican Party over whether the United States should get involved in another foreign conflict,”…
Judge Blocks State Department Layoffs
“A federal judge in California has halted a State Department plan to lay off almost 2,000 employees, marking a setback to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s push to rapidly downsize…
Bloomberg Opens His Wallet for Cuomo
“Billionaire Michael Bloomberg was no fan of Andrew Cuomo when the two served overlapping tenures as mayor and governor. But on Friday all appeared forgiven, with Bloomberg’s $5 million donation…
Trump Calls Handcuffed Senator a Racial Slur
Donald Trump is trying to justify federal agents handcuffing Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) by suggesting that he “looked like an illegal,” the Daily Beast reports. Save to Favorites
Forecasters Warn It May Rain on the Military Parade
“As Washington, D.C., prepares to host a parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday on Saturday, weather forecasters are warning of the potential for showers and thunderstorms that could disrupt…
The Most Regressive Legislation in Decades
New York Times: “The Republican megabill now before the Senate cuts taxes for high earners and reduces benefits for the poor. If it’s enacted, that combination would make it more…
Trump Steel Tariffs Expanded to Hit Home Appliances
“Washing machines, refrigerators and other common household appliances made with steel parts will soon be subject to expanded tariffs,“ the New York Times reports. “The department said in a notice…
U.S. Diplomacy Served as Cover for Surprise Attack
Wall Street Journal: “With a sixth round of talks between Trump administration envoy Steve Witkoff and his Iranian counterparts set for Sunday in Oman, Israeli and U.S. officials warned of…
The Last Military Parade in D.C. Was in 1991
“The last time the United States held a national military parade was in June 1991, timed to welcome returning veterans of the 100-day Persian Gulf War,” NPR reports. ABC News:…
