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Senate Votes to Break Shutdown Stalemate

The Senate voted 60–40 to advance a bipartisan deal to end the 40-day government shutdown, clearing a path to reopen agencies this week while leaving an extension of expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits uncertain.

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ABC News

Trump Pardons Giuliani and Others

Trump issued pardons to Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, John Eastman and dozens of others allegedly involved in efforts to overturn the 2020 election, shielding his co-defendants in the Georgia case while pointedly excluding himself.

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The Free Press

Why I'm Donating $100M to a New University

Jeff Yass explains his $100 million donation to the University of Austin, saying the gift will make the school permanently tuition-free and tie its future to the real-world success of its graduates in order to fix what he sees as higher education’s broken incentive system.

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Cleveland

MLB Players Face Gambling Charges

Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, were indicted on federal charges alleging they rigged pitches for illegal gambling schemes dating back to 2023, crimes that could carry sentences of up to 65 years in prison if convicted.

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Business Insider

Trump Plans $2,000 Tariff Dividend

Trump said most Americans will receive a tariff-funded “dividend” of at least $2,000, touting massive revenue from his sweeping tariffs even as their legality faces Supreme Court review and any payout would likely require congressional approval.

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Axios

Talarico Follows Porn Actors and Escorts

Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, who centers his campaign on his Christian faith, follows several adult film performers and escorts on Instagram, a move his team says stems from routinely following high-follower supporters without vetting their backgrounds.

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CNN

SBF Appeal To Be Heard on Tuesday

Sam Bankman-Fried is mounting a high-profile bid to overturn his fraud conviction and recast himself as a crypto-friendly ally of the Trump administration, banking on a tough appeal and the faint possibility of a presidential pardon.

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Reuters

MAGA Influencers Go Mainstream

A Reuters investigation finds that MAGA-aligned influencers and Trump officials have fused into a powerful media machine that amplifies false claims, targets perceived enemies, and pulls America’s information ecosystem sharply to the right.

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Associated Press

Administration Demands States Undo SNAP

The Trump administration is ordering states to reverse recently issued full SNAP payments after a Supreme Court stay, prompting warnings from more than two dozen states that undoing the aid could cause catastrophic disruptions for millions who rely on the program.

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People

Kim Kardashian Fails Bar Exam

Kim Kardashian revealed on Instagram that she did not pass the California bar exam but emphasized her determination to continue her six-year, unconventional journey toward becoming a lawyer, celebrating the resilience and lessons she has gained along the way.

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The Wall Street Journal

Tech Billionaires Eye Genetics

Startups backed by Silicon Valley billionaires, including Sam Altman and Brian Armstrong, are secretly pursuing the birth of a genetically engineered baby to prevent disease and potentially enhance traits, despite current bans on such practices.

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Skeptic

Transgenderism Decline in Youth

Eric Kaufmann explains that surveys of American youth show a sharp decline in transgender and non-binary identification since 2023, suggesting the trend may have been a social contagion rather than a permanent cultural shift.

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The Washington Post

2028 GOP Contenders: Ranked

The 2028 Republican presidential field is shaping up around Trump loyalists like JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Donald Trump Jr., though non-MAGA contenders could still emerge to challenge the GOP’s future association with MAGA.

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ABC 7 Sarasota

Charges Dropped for Amorous Flight Pair

Local prosecutors have dropped lewd conduct charges against a Connecticut couple accused of performing sexual acts on a JetBlue flight to Sarasota, though they face separate misdemeanor charges in their home state.

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NBC News

Graham Says He Won't Be Like Fetterman

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner acknowledges comparisons to John Fetterman but emphasizes his progressive record, personal growth, and focus on working-class issues as he seeks voters’ trust despite past controversies.

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BBC

BBC Resignations Over Trump Edit

BBC Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness have resigned amid controversy over a Panorama documentary accused of misleadingly editing Donald Trump’s speech to make it appear he incited the Capitol riot.

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Mediaite

Portnoy Faces Daily Antisemitism

Barstool Sports President Dave Portnoy says he is confronted with antisemitic attacks “every day now,” describing a sharp rise in hateful comments and incidents targeting him and calling on the Jewish community to stand against the growing hostility.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Bad Company, Joe Cocker Among Inductees

Cyndi Lauper, Outkast, The White Stripes, Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Soundgarden, and Salt-N-Pepa were among the artists celebrated at the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, honoring their enduring impact on music and culture.

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Daily Mail

Air Force One in NFL Flyover

Trump made a dramatic Air Force One flyover before attending the Lions vs. Commanders game, joining the Fox broadcast booth and sparking boos from some fans, just hours after reports emerged that he wants the team’s new $3.7 billion stadium named after him.

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CouponCabin

Dining Out, Tipping Generously

Five years after COVID-19 reshaped dining habits, Americans in 2025 are eating out and ordering delivery more frequently than before, tipping generously for service while carefully cutting extras like desserts, drinks, and optional fees to keep overall costs in check.

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