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Associated Press

No Ethics Report Release - For Now

House Republicans on the Ethics Committee temporarily blocked the release of a report on sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz, as tensions mount ahead of his confirmation hearings.

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USA Today

Trump Wants All Cases Dismissed

Donald Trump’s legal team is seeking to dismiss his New York hush money convictions, arguing his election victory grants him immunity as they push for delays ahead of his January 2025 inauguration.

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CBS News

DOJ Urges Breakup of Google/Chrome

The Justice Department is pushing for a federal judge to break up Google by spinning off Chrome and limiting Android’s dominance, following a ruling that found the tech giant maintained an abusive monopoly.

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Fox News

Laken Riley Killer Gets Life

The killer of nursing student Laken Riley received a life sentence, a "swift and severe" judgment praised by GA Gov. Brian Kemp, who also criticized federal border policies he claims contributed to the tragedy.

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The Hill

Johnson Denies Bathroom Access

Speaker Mike Johnson banned transgender women from Capitol bathrooms matching their gender identity, citing "biological sex" rules, sparking backlash on Transgender Day of Remembrance.

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The Wall Street Journal

The DOGE Reform Plan

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy’s DOGE Reform Plan aims to cut bureaucracy, streamline government with executive actions, and restore power to elected leaders by July 4, 2026.

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The Washington Post

The Diciest Picks, Ranked

Trump’s Cabinet picks, including RFK Jr., Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, and Matt Gaetz, face steep confirmation hurdles as personal controversies and political concerns test Senate support.

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The State

Susan Smith Denied Parole

Susan Smith, who drowned her two sons in 1994, was denied parole by a South Carolina board citing the severity of her crimes and prison infractions, 30 years into her life sentences.

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The Telegraph

Poll: Harris Top Dem Choice for 2028

Kamala Harris is the top choice for the 2028 Democratic nomination, with 41% of voters backing her in a new poll, well ahead of Gavin Newsom, Josh Shapiro, and Pete Buttigieg.

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JDV on Gen Z

The New Rules of the Youth Vote

Gen Z’s 2024 vote swung 22 points right among 18-24-year-olds, with sharp gender divides and a focus on "lived experience rather than partisan loyalty," says John Della Volpe.

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NBC News

SECDEF: Women Make Us Stronger

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called women in the military "incredible" and essential to U.S. strength, as Trump’s nominee Pete Hegseth faces criticism for opposing women in combat.

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Los Angeles Times

No Regret Over 3rd Party Vote

Earl Ofari Hutchinson defended his third-party vote for Claudia De La Cruz, rejecting the two-party system as an "iron chain" and calling for more democratic choices.

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Mediaite

Mace Launches Trans Attack

Nancy Mace sparked outrage with a transphobic rant in an interview, misgendering Sarah McBride, calling her mentally ill, and defending the restriction of restroom access on Capitol grounds.

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CNN

Commissioner Vote Count Apology

PA Dem. official Diane Ellis-Marseglia apologized for controversial remarks justifying the counting of faulty ballots despite state Supreme Court rulings, amid accusations of undermining election laws.

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BBC

"You'll Die Alone"

Emotions ran high during closing arguments in Dominique Pelicot's trial for the decade-long mass rape of his wife Gisele, as lawyers praised her strength and his daughter delivered a scathing condemnation.

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ABC News

TX Offers Land for Deportation HQ

Despite Democratic opposition, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham offered 1,402 acres near the border to Trump for deportation facilities, supporting mass deportations.

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NPR

Kicking Boom Changes NFL

NFL kickers are hitting a record 72% of 50+ yard field goals this season, transforming game strategies as coaches rely more on their long-distance accuracy.

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The Hollywood Reporter

"Rust" Receives Warm Reception

Breaking: Three years after Halyna Hutchins' on-set death, "Rust" premiered at Poland's Camerimage Film Festival, honoring her work and fulfilling a settlement to benefit her family.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Frazier Gym Awaits a Savior

Joe Frazier's historic gym, once a boxing sanctuary, faces potential demolition as it deteriorates, despite landmark status and deep ties to Philadelphia's legacy.

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The Atlantic

Mingling in Group Fitness

Group fitness classes, with their blend of shared routines, feel-good camaraderie, and a touch of silliness, create an unexpectedly perfect environment for building meaningful friendships as an adult.

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