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Axios

Wisconsin judge indicted on charges of helping immigrant avoid arrest [4d]
In first, judge allows Trump to use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans [4d]
"What a dumbs***": Democrats privately rage over "utterly selfish" impeachment vote [4d]
How UnitedHealth is hampering the Dow on the heels of CEO's resignation [4d]
GOP moves to boot Democrats off committees over ICE scuffle [4d]
House Democrat forces long-shot vote on impeaching Trump [4d]
Israel targets top Hamas commander in strike on hospital bunker [4d]
Biden didn't recognize George Clooney at fundraiser: New book [4d]
Trump expected to meet with Syrian president in Riyadh on Wednesday [4d]
Exclusive: Dems press Trump to divest from stablecoin [4d]
A network of Chinese companies is supporting North Korea's IT worker fraud operation [4d]
Biden being evaluated for "small nodule" in prostate: reports [4d]
Main Street optimism dropped as U.S.-China trade tensions ramped up [5d]
Fewer people want to work in the U.S. [5d]
Pharma is facing its nightmare scenario [5d]
All Trump's roads lead to the Gulf [5d]
Exclusive: Biden aides discussed wheelchair use if he were re-elected, new book says [5d]
Ben Shapiro, Laura Loomer lead rare MAGA backlash to Trump's Qatari jet [5d]
Scoop: Hamas approached pro-Trump activist for secret talks that freed Edan Alexander [5d]
D.C.'s DOGE recession is fast approaching [5d]
Xi slams "bullying," says there are "no winners" in trade wars after U.S.-China tariffs deal [5d]
Some Republican senators are concerned over the prospect of Qatar gifting Trump a jet [5d]
Lopez voice settlement: How to file a claim in Apple Siri class action lawsuit [5d]
DNC takes step towards ousting David Hogg as vice chair [5d]
Exclusive: Democratic governors blast GOP's "impossible" Medicaid proposal [5d]
Scoop: Senate gears up for Trump 2.0 judge confirmations [5d]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom tells cities to ban homeless encampments [5d]

Salon

"Victory, truly”: Gérard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault [4d]
"A pope of the people": The first American pontiff is no Marxist, but friends say he's a reformer [4d]
Book review: A clear-eyed look at the risks of "diagnosis creep" [4d]
Nick Cave has been to hell and back, which is why his music sounds like heaven [4d]
How "conservatives" became radicals — and learned to love big government [5d]
How “conservatives” became radicals — and learned to love big government [5d]
How “conservatives” became radicals — and learned to love big government [5d]
"Almost a Gestapo nation": When ICE seized the mayor, his city showed up [5d]
“Almost a Gestapo nation”: When ICE seized the mayor, his city showed up [5d]
Home sellers are getting desperate — and throwing generous perks at buyers [5d]
We can turn bugs into flying, crawling RoboCops. Does that mean we should? [5d]

The Drudge Report

Constant surveillance puts brain in fight-or-flight mode... [4d]
More Americans embarking on road trips amid flying uncertainty... [4d]
UPDATE: Foreign tourists scared away from USA... [4d]
WILL VIDEOS BE SHOWN IN COURT? [4d]
Execs Are Pouring Money Into AI. Why Isn't It Paying Off? [4d]
Concert Economics: List Shows Shocking Amounts Fans Are Paying Per Live Song In 2025... [4d]
LUCE: Don's gargantuan self-dealing... [4d]
WSJ: HE'S OPEN FOR BUSINESS! [4d]
Wisconsin Judge Indicted on Charges That She Helped Immigrant Evade Agents... Developing... [4d]
Ocasio-Cortez warns of 'problem' if Dem colleagues are arrested... [4d]
He begins leaning left in bid to revive flagging poll numbers... [4d]
New Cannes dress code forces Halle Berry to cover up! [4d]
MILLER: REAL POWER... [4d]
How presidency saved Trump from ruin and made him a fortune... [4d]
BUT HE GAVE THE DON IMMUNITY! [4d]
Personalized drug doses step closer with genetic testing... [4d]
Cassie Ventura Reveals Horrors Of Life With Diddy... [4d]
NY assisted dying bill moves forward... [4d]
Gets closer in Scotland... [4d]
Dems kick off 2028 shadow primary with contrasting styles... [4d]
DOJ 'weaponization' group will shame individuals it can't charge with crimes... [4d]
Belichick, Jordon Hudson and making of PR disaster... [4d]
Pope Leo issues message for Americans... [4d]
UNITEDHEALTH CEO Steps Down as Luigi Trial Escalates... [4d]
Cannes to open with salute to Ukraine and De Niro honorary Palme d'Or... [4d]
STOCKS WIPE OUT YEAR'S LOSS... [4d]
TESLA profits 'to go poof' under Republican tax bill? [4d]
BOOK: Biden Aides Had Secret Plan to Get President a Wheelchair... [4d]
Pete Rose reinstated by MLB... [4d]
CHIEF JUSTICE SPEAKS OUT: RULE OF LAW 'ENDANGERED'... [4d]
MAGA Stars Turn on President for Selling Out to Qatar... [4d]
Jet raises ethical and security worries... [4d]
Free plane not so free -- for taxpayers... [4d]
Crypto chief daughter's kidnap horror: Three men try to abduct her in Paris... [4d]
Embraces isolationist worldview in Riyadh speech... [4d]
SAUDI FIRST [4d]
Screwworm outbreak: US-Mexico cattle trade suspended... [4d]
Shocks courtroom by naming insiders who helped arrange... [4d]
Trump's Middle East trip marked by potential private business conflicts... [4d]
$1 TRILLION Pledge -- But Details Remain Elusive... [4d]
Two more Fetterman aides leave embattled senator's office... [4d]
China AI humanoid robots ready to transform manufacturing... [4d]
STUDY: Sitting Too Much Leads To Brain Shrinkage... [4d]
Where earning less than $100,000 makes you 'low income'... [4d]
How He Caved to Yemen's Houthis... [4d]
Hamas military chief Sinwar reportedly target of Israeli strike on Gaza hospital... [4d]
They were San Fran elites. A killer found them in their Palm Springs home... [4d]
USA-Saudi $142B arms package... [4d]
Musk's BORING in Talks With Govt for AMTRAK Contract... [4d]
Spain probes cyber weaknesses at power plants after blackout... [4d]
Republican senator pushes bill to make all porn criminal... [4d]
Emotional Cassie testifies: 'Didn't have choice' about freak-offs... [4d]
Mystery of 'exploding birds' deepens in California city... [4d]
Belichick, Jordon Hudson and making of PR disaster... [4d]
Creatine All the Rage. Should You Take It? [4d]
Anti-Democratic, anti-trans FACEBOOK posts of Pope Leo brother draw scrutiny... [4d]
Scenes From Trial Recreated With AI and Official Transcripts... [4d]
'Astonishing': 'MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE' Described as 'Pure Cinema' in First Reactions... [4d]
No Naked Dressing? How Will Stars Make News? [4d]
SAUDI FIRST [4d]
Universe will die 'much sooner than expected,' new research says... [4d]
'Calm before storm': Prices drop slightly, but tariffs could push costs higher... [4d]
Psilocybin use surges in USA... [4d]
Harris Campaign Torches: 'He Totally F*cked Us!' [4d]
Police raid conspiracy theorist group 'Kingdom of Germany'... [4d]
Trip marked by potential private business conflicts... [4d]
Austin Welcomed Him. Now It's Weird (in a New Way)... [4d]
Being Evaluated for 'Small Nodule' in His Prostate... [4d]
DNC opens door to removing Hogg from national post... [4d]
Not Just a Feeling: Data Shows Boys and Young Men Falling Behind... [4d]
Cannes to open with salute to Ukraine and De Niro honorary Palme d'Or... [4d]
Cassie's Trip From Star to Star Witness May Spell Trouble for Sean Combs... [4d]
APPLE Wants People to Control Devices With Their Thoughts... [4d]
Dems kick off 2028 shadow primary with contrasting styles... [4d]
'Physical deterioration'... [4d]
CASE OF THE DIDDLER [4d]
Small Businesses Reducing Investment and Hiring, Survey Shows... [5d]
BOOK: Biden Aides Had Secret Plan to Get President a Wheelchair... [5d]
Saudi Crown Prince courts Trump with lavish royal welcome... [5d]
Don Surprised and Sidelined Israel Ahead of Landmark MidEast Trip... [5d]
MAGA Stars Turn on President for Selling Out to Qatar... [5d]
Jet raises ethical and security worries... [5d]
Depardieu Convicted of Sexual Assault... [5d]
Man arrested on suspicion of arson after fires at homes linked to UK Prime Minister... [5d]

The New Republic

AOC Tears Apart Republican “Math” on Medicaid Cuts [4d]
“You Will Kill Me”: Protester Dragged Out as GOP Debates Medicaid Cuts [4d]
House Republicans Want to Punish Single Parents [4d]
Trump Sued for Holding States’ Disaster Relief Hostage [4d]
Trump Truly Is the Greatest President of All Time (at Being Corrupt) [4d]
Trump Will Lift Sanctions on Syria After Massive Business Deal Offer [4d]
Trump Repeatedly Sucks Up to Despot in Wild, Rambling Saudi Speech [4d]
Republicans Sneak Plan to Help Trump Kill Nonprofits Into Tax Bill [4d]
Elon Musk Tries to Use Trump’s Saudi Trip to Make a Quick Buck [4d]
Old Man Trump Falls Asleep in Middle of Saudi Briefing on Arms Deal [4d]
Even White Afrikaners Think Trump’s “Refugee” Plan Is Dumb [4d]
Trump’s Tariffs May Save Us From Podcast Bros [4d]
Trump Signs Massive Arms Deal With Psychopath Saudi Leader [4d]
Chuck Schumer Finally Takes Action After Trump Accepts Private Jet [4d]
Not Even Biden’s Own Staff Knew How Badly He Was Declining [4d]
Here’s How Much Trump’s “Free” Qatar Private Jet Will Cost Americans [4d]
Transcript: Jamie Raskin’s Harsh Takedown of Trump’s Qatar Plane Scam [5d]
The Trump White House Brings Back Supply-Side Magical Thinking [5d]
Trump’s Attacks on International Students Are the Start of a Wider War [5d]
The Trump Administration’s Reckless Policies Will Kill Children [5d]
Jia Zhangke’s Caught by the Tides Is an Epic of Loss and Perseverance [5d]
Jamie Raskin’s Harsh Takedown of Trump’s Qatar Plane Scam Draws Blood [5d]

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