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The Washington Post

Hegseth Will Decide if Video Is Released

President Trump announced that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will decide on releasing footage of a controversial military strike on alleged drug smugglers off Venezuela's coast, sparking debates over legality and transparency among lawmakers and experts.

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SCOTUSblog

SCOTUS May Give Trump Power To Fire

The Supreme Court appeared poised to back President Trump’s authority to fire FTC commissioners, signaling skepticism of long-standing limits on presidential removal power even as justices debated how far a ruling might reach.

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Mediaite

Shock Poll: RFK Jr. Is Popular

A new Harvard-Harris poll shows HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ranking among the nation’s most popular political figures, despite his widely criticized and highly controversial views on vaccines.

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ProPublica

Report: Trump Committed Mortgage Fraud

Records reveal that Donald Trump once signed two mortgages claiming each would be his primary residence—mirroring the very conduct his administration now labels “deceitful and potentially criminal.”

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Variety

Golden Globes 2026 Unveiled

The 2026 Golden Globe nominations were led by “One Battle After Another” with nine nods and “The White Lotus” with six, showcasing a diverse slate of standout films and series across drama, comedy, and limited formats.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Paramount's Hostile Bid for Warner Bros.

David Ellison’s all-cash hostile bid for Warner Bros. has ignited a high-stakes showdown on Wall Street, as analysts debate whether Paramount’s richer, faster, and less risky offer can outweigh the Netflix deal that WBD’s board still favors.

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People

Luigi Mangione Pumps Fist in Court

Luigi Mangione appeared in a Manhattan courtroom Monday for the fourth day of marathon evidence suppression hearings, pumping his fist before bodycam footage showed police recover a loaded magazine wrapped in wet underwear from his backpack.

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NPR

Agents Fired for Kneeling File Lawsuit

Twelve FBI agents fired this year for kneeling during racial justice protests are suing the Bureau and its director, alleging retaliation, violations of their First and Fifth Amendment rights, and wrongful termination despite an earlier review finding no misconduct.

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USA Today

Notre Dame a "Laughingstock"

ESPN sports commentator Paul Finebaum called Notre Dame the “laughingstock of college football” on Monday, criticizing the team for skipping a bowl game after being left out of the College Football Playoff and blaming its independent status for the postseason snub.

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Metro

Dench Wants Weinstein Forgiven

Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein expressed gratitude for Dame Judi Dench’s support after she said she believes he has “done his time” and deserves forgiveness, despite his history of sexual assault convictions and ongoing legal proceedings.

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The Wall Street Journal

Age of the "Moderate Millionaires"

Rising 401(k) balances and steady stock gains have created a record 654,000 “moderate millionaires” at Fidelity, marking a new wave of Americans reaching seven-figure retirement accounts while often maintaining middle-class lifestyles.

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The New York Times

U.S. Military Needs To Reinvent Itself

The New York Times Editorial Board argues that the U.S. military, once dominant, faces growing vulnerabilities from China, Russia, and new technologies, prompting urgent calls for reform to maintain global security and deter future wars.

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ABC News

Trump's $12B Aid for Farmers

President Trump announced a $12 billion bailout for American farmers, funded by tariff revenue, including $11 billion in one-time payments to crop growers struggling from the U.S.-China trade war and recent disruptions to soybean sales.

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BBC

Afrikaners Hope To Get to US

White South Africans are divided over claims of racial persecution as some, like farmer Marthinus, seek refugee status in the U.S. for safety, while others emphasize that farm attacks affect all races amid South Africa’s high crime rates.

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The Kansas City Star

End of an Era in Kansas City?

After a 20-10 loss to the Houston Texans, Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce’s somber locker-room reactions captured the feeling of an era-ending collapse for a Chiefs team that has repeatedly faltered in crucial late-game moments this season.

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CBS News

Trump Responds to "Traitor" Greene

After Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized him on “60 Minutes” and linked death threats against her family to his rhetoric, President Trump fired back on Truth Social, calling her a “low IQ traitor” and denouncing both Greene and the CBS program.

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Mediaite

Trump "Deadnames" Biden Official

The Trump administration sparked outrage by replacing the name of Biden’s Health and Human Services official Rachel Levine, who is transgender, with her birth name “Richard” on an HHS portrait, an act critics called a public display of bigotry.

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NBC News

Nvidia Permitted To Sell to China

President Trump announced that the U.S. will allow Nvidia and other American companies to sell certain AI chips to approved customers in China, effectively ending the de facto ban while keeping the most advanced Blackwell chips off-limits.

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New York Post

RFK Jr Ignores Affair Queries

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. glared at reporters and steadfastly refused to answer questions about his alleged affair with Olivia Nuzzi, who has publicly detailed the scandal in her recently released book.

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Der Spiegel International

Kofi Annan: It's Time To Legalize Drugs

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan argues that current global drug policies prioritize punishment over health and human rights, and calls for decriminalization, regulation, and harm-reduction strategies to protect lives and public safety.

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