Despite supporting independent redistricting, former President Obama endorsed California Democrats' proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts to counter efforts by President Trump and GOP state leaders to push mid-decade partisan gerrymandering. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Obama is an idiot.

One of the world's tallest trees, located in Oregon's Coast Range mountains, somehow caught fire and is continuing to burn. The extent of damage to the Doerner Fir is not yet clear. LA Times

The late wrestling legend's daughter, Brooke Hogan, has publicly expressed doubt about Hulk's death and requested an autopsy be performed. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Makes sense.

PLEASE DO BUSINESS WITH THOSE WHO DO BUSINESS WITH US -- OUR ADVERTISERS.

An infantilizing charlatan and quack—who owes a huge apology for attempting to pass himself off as African American. That’s what black leaders are calling Democrat mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani who, despite his airs of being “the great, brown hope,” continues to flounder with demographics his entire campaign is supposed to help. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Smart Blacks.

Musk fired approximately 6,000 employees after his 2022 acquisition of Twitter, which he rebranded X. New York Post

The mass return of fallen soldiers is one of the few concrete results of U.S.-orchestrated truce negotiations. New York Times

Long confined to the medical fringe, “restorative reproductive medicine” has unified Christian conservatives and proponents of the Make America Healthy Again movement on the political right. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Good could be greater.

Officials removed decade-old guidance outlining the rights of students who are still learning English, which could weaken support for immigrant children. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Liberal media stupidity.

Nostalgic fans of the interstate staple lamented the loss of its country kitsch, while some conservatives blamed “wokeness” for the sleek redesign. New York Times

VOA VIEW: CB is a leftwing company.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR WEB PORTAL. PLEASE TELL A FRIEND.

Texas GOP Representative Chip Roy announced his candidacy for Texas Attorney General (AG) on Thursday, joining a crowded race for the state's top legal office. OANN

A senior Justice Department official in the Biden administration previously warned that thousands of last-minute pardons issued with a mechanical signature (autopen) could be legally flawed or, at the very least, be seen as "questionable." OANN

VOA VIEW: The big question is can they be reversed?

President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to go on the offensive against Russia, arguing that Kyiv cannot prevail without striking inside Russian territory. This is a sharp departure from his earlier calls for restraint during the ongoing peace negotiations. OANN

VOA VIEW: Great suggestion.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s attorneys accused Department of Justice (DOJ) prosecutors on Tuesday of “vindictive and selective prosecution,” filing a motion to dismiss the criminal human smuggling charges against him. OANN

VOA VIEW: Garcia should be ousted.

YOU can speak out and be heard by having your own "Column" - Visit the "Public Opinion" Section above.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton told abortion pill providers to stop sending the drug to his state, saying in cease-and-desist letters that the mailing of the abortion pill violates state and federal law. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Good point.

The number of people in the United States illegally surged to an all-time high of 14 million in 2023, a research group said Thursday, a major increase that still falls well short of estimates from President Donald Trump and some critics of immigration. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Thanks to Biden.

Lawyers for a Spanish-language journalist who has been held in federal immigration detention since June argue in a court filing that the government is retaliating against him for his news coverage and is holding him in violation of his constitutional rights. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: They are crying stupidity.

WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK ALL OUR SOURCES FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS IN MAKING US AMERICA'S NUMBER ONE NEWS INFORMATION PORTAL.

More Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week, but U.S. layoffs remain in the same historically healthy range of the past few years. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: The good news is gaining the best attention.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced that the state is suing TikTok, alleging that its features violate state consumer protection laws. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Good - TikTok should be banned.

The Trump administration continued its siege on campus antisemitism by launching Wednesday an investigation into Haverford College, citing concerns about the Pennsylvania school's reportedly lackluster response to incidents of discrimination against Jewish students. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Good!

A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive." CBS

VOA VIEW: Good!

Just 30% of flippers reported "good" sales in the second quarter of this year compared to the seasonal norm, down from 38% in the same quarter of 2024. CNBC

VOA VIEW: High inventory yields more sales.

ATTENTION TALK SHOW HOSTS: We are honored that many radio talk show hosts use our Web Portal for their "show prep." We would appreciate your occasional mention of our site to your audience. Thanks!

The U.S. Navy says a F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft crashed off the coast of Virginia Wednesday during a routine training flight. The pilot was rescued from the Atlantic Ocean a little less than 90 minutes after ejecting. It is the sixth F-18 the Navy has lost in the last year. CBS

There's an elevated fire risk in the West due to extreme temperatures impacting multiple states. In California, the governor's office has pre-deployed additional resources for L.A. County amid the heat wave, including extra fire engines. FEMA search and rescue is also being called in for any heat-related emergencies. CBS

The California Supreme Court cleared the way for Democrats to move forward with a plan to redraw congressional districts Thursday. CBS

VOA VIEW: Liberal fools.

ADVERTISEMENT: If you want to advertise your business or Web Site, send us an email by clicking on "Contact" above. It could be the best business decision you make.

Inventory of existing homes is now at the highest level since May 2020 — and it's clearly taking the pressure off prices. CNBC

VOA VIEW: There is much for sale.

The request for grand jury records came as President Donald Trump came under pressure from supporters and critics alike over his handling of the Epstein files. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Let them out.

Federal prosecutors in Washington, D.C., will no longer slap people with felony charges for possession of rifles or shotguns in the nation's capital. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Good!

The Department of Defense is offering civilian employees opportunities to support ICE and CBP immigration enforcement for up to 180 days with salaries ranging from $25,684 to $191,900. FOX News

U.S. raid in northern Syria killed a senior ISIS figure set to be the group’s next leader and no U.S. troops were injured. FOX News

VOA VIEW: A start.

FBI Director Kash Patel said in a statement to Fox News Digital that the agency will continue combatting crime in Washington, D.C. until “every community is safe." FOX News

VOA VIEW: As it should.

Ukrainian officials have reported that Russia launched a massive overnight aerial attack that included a missile strike that hit an American business. UPI

VOA VIEW: Russia is putting itself is a serious war footing.

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

VOA VIEW: Good!

The European Union and the United States announced the details of their tariff agreement Thursday, with new details about pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. UPI

Hurricane Erin began to move away from the North Carolina coast early Thursday, according to forecasters. UPI

As protesters chanted nearby, U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller visited National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. UPI

ABC Online Canada National Post Daily Telegraph The Observer Wired News Xinhua News

VOA VIEW -- Is the opinion of "Voice of Americans", which is a private entity not affiliated in any way with the United States government or any of its agencies. The opinions expressed here, in whatever medium or format, are not necessarily the opinions of the ownership or advertisers of this web site - 0415.