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Associated Press

Senate Funds TSA, Skips Immigration

The Senate unanimously approved a funding package to restore pay for TSA workers and most Homeland Security agencies amid widespread airport disruptions, while leaving immigration enforcement funding unresolved at the center of the ongoing political standoff.

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Michael A. Smerconish

Daily Thoughts: Friday Focus

No coincidence. The markets (NYSE and Nasdaq) close at 4pm ET Monday-Friday. Yesterday when the bell rang, Wall Street had taken a beating. The Dow dipped 469.38 points, or 1.01%. It was the largest daily drop since the war with Iran began. 12 minutes later…

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CNBC

Dow Drops 469 Points

Stocks fell sharply Thursday, with the Dow dropping more than 450 points and the Nasdaq entering correction territory, as surging oil prices and mounting uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations weighed heavily on investor confidence.

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The Times of Israel

Trump Extends Iran Deadline

Trump delayed planned strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure by 10 days, citing progress in negotiations despite Tehran rejecting key U.S. demands and officials warning that military escalation—including a possible ground operation—remains on the table.

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Associated Press

Only 20% GOP Support Ground Troops

A new AP-NORC poll shows Republicans largely support President Trump and targeted strikes in Iran, but growing concerns over gas prices and strong opposition to deploying ground troops could test that backing if the conflict drags on.

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Politico

10 Oil Tankers Get Through Gulf

President Trump said Iran allowed 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a goodwill “present” signaling openness to negotiations, even as his administration offered mixed messages on the war’s trajectory and no clear endgame emerged.

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New York Post

See: Top Danger Zones for Tourists

A new U.S. Department of State travel advisory map highlights rising global risks, placing countries like Iran under a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning while elevating alerts across parts of the Middle East and Mexico amid ongoing conflict and security threats.

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NBC News

Guthrie Fears Her Fame Played Role

Savannah Guthrie said she fears her missing mother may have been kidnapped because of her high-profile career, describing her family’s panic, guilt, and emotional turmoil as they search for answers amid an ongoing investigation with few confirmed leads.

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The Wall Street Journal

Old "George" Copies In-Demand

Once dismissed as a failed passion project, John F. Kennedy Jr.’s “George” magazine has surged into a coveted collector’s item, with renewed cultural fascination driving once-overlooked issues to fetch hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

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The Washington Post

Aid Might Be Diverted From Ukraine

The Pentagon is weighing diverting critical air defense weapons from Ukraine to the Middle East as the intensifying U.S. conflict with Iran strains munitions supplies, underscoring difficult trade-offs in sustaining multiple military commitments.

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Fox News

Gas Station Heroin

As states like Connecticut move to ban tianeptine, a substance dubbed “gas station heroin,” officials including FDA Commissioner Martin Makary warn it poses a dangerous and growing nationwide health threat due to its opioid-like effects and high risk of addiction and death.

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People

Yes, Maher Will Receive Prize

Comedian and host Bill Maher was officially named the recipient of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize just days after Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and other Trump aides dismissed reports of the honor as “fake news,” highlighting a rapid reversal amid White House pushback.

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Axios

Trump's Iran "War" Semantics

Despite insisting he won’t label the Iran conflict a “war,” President Trump has repeatedly used the term himself, underscoring mixed messaging from his administration amid an ongoing debate over presidential war powers.

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The Hollywood Reporter

More Bob Barker Revelations

A viral clip and new interviews have reignited allegations that longtime “The Price Is Right” host Bob Barker fostered a discriminatory environment, with former models claiming there was a pattern of racism behind the scenes.

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CBS News

Officer Acquitted in Weapon Case

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty after a brief bench trial, with a judge citing reasonable doubt in the disputed shooting of a fellow officer, prompting her to say she finally feels she can “breathe again” after months of legal and personal turmoil.

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Emerson College Polling

Platner Leads Maine Senate Race

A new Emerson College poll shows oyster farmer Graham Platner leading Janet Mills in the Democratic primary and both Democrats holding narrow general election advantages over incumbent Senator Susan Collins amid broadly negative favorability ratings.

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American Times with Tim Barnicle

Baseball's Back Just in Time

From its first game in Hoboken, New Jersey at Elysian Fields in 1846 to today, baseball has endured as America’s enduring escape, offering moments of unity, reflection, and healing in times of national turmoil.

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Foreign Policy

Rooting Against U.S. Victory in Iran

Howard W. French argues that a U.S. victory in Iran could ultimately be more dangerous than defeat, warning it would embolden Trump, strain global stability, and accelerate America’s geopolitical decline.

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USA Today

"You Look Great for Your Age"

Comedian Howie Mandel and actress Jennifer Aniston criticize the common phrase “you look great for your age,” with experts noting it can unintentionally reinforce harmful attitudes about aging and self-worth.

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Touchdown Wire

NFL Sour on Brady Comeback

Despite Tom Brady saying he still has the ability to play at 48, the NFL opposed a potential return due to conflicts of interest tied to his ownership stake and salary cap concerns, reinforcing his decision to remain retired.

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