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The president should emphasize U.S. willingness to continue to sell weapons to Ukraine if no peace deal is reached. LA Times
VOA VIEW: As he should.
California Republicans pressed Democrats over the transparency and cost of the proposed redistricting measure. LA Times
Julio César Chávez Jr., son of the legendary Mexican boxer, has been deported to Mexico, where authorities say he faces charges of organized crime affiliation and arms trafficking. LA Times

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The minutes showed officials continued an active debate on the effects of tariffs on inflation and the degree of restrictiveness in their policy stance. New York Post
VOA VIEW: The matter is still anti Trump.
These highly sought bags are up for grabs again. New York Post
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence had been staffed by more than 1,800 employees when Gabbard was sworn in but is expected to retain just around 1,300 by Sept. 30, according to senior ODNI officials, while at least three offices considered redundant will be shut down. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Good!
Trump’s list of tunes also included the classic love song "You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker and the late Luciano Pavarotti's rendition of "Nessun dorma" from the opera "Turandot." New York Post
The judge said that the papers contained testimony from a single F.B.I. agent and that far more information about the case was held in Justice Department files. New York Times
The state law had said public schools would have to display the Ten Commandments in a “conspicuous” location in every classroom in Texas by Sept. 1. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It will be interesting.

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From 2003 to 2023, the share of Americans who read for pleasure fell 40 percent, a sharp decline that is part of a continuing downward trend. New York Times
The rare blast peeled back the inner layers of a dying star, offering clues to how the elements that make up life on Earth were forged. New York Times
President Trump referred to both himself and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu as "war heroes" during a recent interview. He praised Netanyahu for his leadership in ordering Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, and suggested that he deserved similar recognition as well for authorizing U.S. military action against the nuclear sites. OANN
VOA VIEW: The thought holds true.
After vowing to launch a new political party, billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly reversing course to focus on his companies and potentially may support Vice President JD Vance in the 2028 presidential election. OANN
VOA VIEW: A smart move.

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The parents of the young girls who passed away during the Texas flood that hit Camp Mystic have testified during a Senate hearing.  OANN
President Donald Trump has ordered a review of the Smithsonian museums to examine prevailing "woke" ideologies in their exhibits and presentations. This comes as part of a broader cultural initiative to bring back national pride by uplifting American history being presented in federal institutions. OANN
VOA VIEW: A good thought.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Colorado is searching for a man accused of stabbing a ranger at Staunton State Park Tuesday in what is believed to be a targeted attack. Washington Times

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The White House launched TikTok account this week, amid uncertainty about the popular video app's future as a deadline approaches for its Chinese-owned parent company to sell to an American buyer or face a ban. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It must be banned.
Fake "Labubu" dolls and keychains are small enough to choke a child, the Consumer Product Safety Commission warned in a safety alert. Washington Times
The U.S. Department of Education said Tuesday that it will place five Northern Virginia school districts on high-risk payment status for defying the administration on transgender access to bathrooms in violation of federal law. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
The Trump administration has directed officials to probe any "anti-American" views and activities of immigrants applying for immigration benefits like green cards and work permits. CBS
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Hurricane Erin is forcing evacuations on North Carolina's Outer Banks as it threatens to whip up wild waves, rip currents and tropical-force winds. CBS

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the entire southern border wall with Mexico is being painted black to deter illegal immigration, at President Trump's request. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good move.
Last week, more than three years after being suspended from coaching, the FBI arrested Sean Gardner, 38, on a federal child pornography charge. CBS
VOA VIEW: Sick!
Some packages of Great Value frozen shrimp sold at Walmart are at risk for potential for Cesium-137 contamination, the FDA says. CBS
VOA VIEW: It took too long.

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Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, clean energy tax credits are set to expire earlier than originally planned. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
Trump has targeted the Federal Reserve and its chairman, Jerome Powell, as he pressures the central bank to slash interest rates. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The Fed have made financial mistakes.
Any patient can access Signos' system, which uses an AI platform and an off-the-shelf continuous glucose monitor, or CGM, from Dexcom. CNBC
Mortgage demand was little changed week to week, after a big surge in refinancing the previous week. Mortgage rates were basically unchanged. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The Fed are making too many mistakes.
Harjinder Singh was charged with three counts of vehicle homicide after his jackknifed truck allegedly caused a deadly crash in Florida. FOX News
ICE arrests 65 criminal migrants in Connecticut during four-day "Operation Broken Trust" targeting gang members and serious offenders in sanctuary state. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Good news
A federal appeals court blocked New Mexico’s seven-day waiting period for gun purchases, ruling that it likely infringes on citizens’ Second Amendment rights. FOX News
VOA VIEW: It does.
U.S. warships head to Venezuela as Trump targets drug trafficking. FOX News
Tens of thousands of Israeli reservists were being called on to report for duty early next month as preparations for a major offensive to defeat Hamas ramp up. UPI
Texas state House Republicans are ready to pass their redistricting bill Wednesday as the session reconvenes at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday after weeks of fighting. UPI
Officials in Romania announced Wednesday that NATO deployed two German fighter jets in its airspace in response to a Russian drone attack on Ukraine. UPI
VOA VIEW: Putin is pushing for trouble.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized emergency use of animal drugs to treat and prevent infestations of the New World Screwworm, which poses an emerging threat to U.S. livestock and food security. UPI
Hertz announced it has joined Amazon Autos to start selling pre-owned vehicles to boost the company's profits. UPI

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