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The Washington Post

Paratroopers Ordered to Middle East

The Pentagon has ordered thousands of paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs escalating the conflict with Iran, including the potential deployment of U.S. ground forces onto Iranian soil.

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Michael A. Smerconish

Daily Thoughts: Wednesday Wisdom

Good news: “Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta”, a spokesperson for the airline said. Hooray. What took so long? And what about…

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Palm Beach Post

GOP Loses Mar-a-Lago House Seat

Democrat Emily Gregory’s narrow upset victory in a Florida district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago highlights a broader pattern of recent Democratic gains rather than an isolated political surprise.

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USA Today

Trump Approval Hits New Low

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a record-low 36% amid rising costs and growing public backlash over the Iran war, even as his support within the Republican Party remains relatively strong.

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Associated Press

U.S. Supplies 15-Point Peace Plan

Iran has dismissed a U.S.-backed 15-point ceasefire proposal delivered via intermediaries as fighting intensifies across the region, underscoring deep skepticism toward negotiations as Washington deploys additional troops to the Middle East.

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The Telegraph

Big Oil Bet Before Trump Walk Back

Roughly $580 million in oil futures were traded just minutes before President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire on energy strikes, prompting a market drop and raising concerns among analysts about possible insider knowledge.

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Fox 5 Atlanta

Delta Suspends Congressional Perk

Delta Air Lines has temporarily suspended its long-standing perk allowing members of Congress to bypass TSA lines, citing staffing shortages and mounting airport delays tied to the ongoing DHS shutdown.

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The Guardian

LaGuardia Safety Warnings Ignored

NASA safety reports reveal that pilots had repeatedly warned of dangerous near misses and strained air traffic control conditions at LaGuardia Airport months before a deadly runway collision killed two pilots.

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Reuters

Bibi Argued for Joint Killing of Khamenei

President Donald Trump approved the U.S. strike on Iran after a last-minute call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who argued for a rare opportunity to target Iran’s supreme leader, according to sources familiar with the decision.

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The New York Times

MBS Pushes Trump for More War

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has urged Trump to continue the Iran war, framing it as a “historic opportunity” to reshape the Middle East despite concerns among U.S. and regional officials about the risks of a prolonged conflict.

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Courthouse News Service

Social Media Trial Awaits Verdict

Jurors in a landmark Los Angeles trial weighing whether Google and Meta negligently designed platforms like YouTube and Instagram have yet to reach a verdict in a closely watched bellwether case that could shape thousands of similar lawsuits.

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Semafor

Fetterman's Primary Problem

Former Representative Susan Wild is weighing a 2028 primary challenge to Senator John Fetterman, as growing dissatisfaction within Pennsylvania Democrats fuels a widening field of potential rivals and raises questions about his political future.

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Axios

No Kings Rallies Set for Saturday

Organizers say more than 3,000 nationwide “No Kings” protests this Saturday—featuring figures like Bernie Sanders and Bruce Springsteen—could draw millions in what they hope will be one of the largest single-day nonviolent demonstrations in U.S. history.

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NBC News

Wealth Gap at Modern High

As wealth among top earners surges through investments and tax advantages, many middle- and lower-income Americans face rising costs, shrinking job prospects, and a growing sense that upward mobility is slipping out of reach in the United States.

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Golfweek

Tiger Back to Competitive-Video-Golf

In his first competitive appearance in 684 days, Tiger Woods returned at the TGL Finals saying he’s taking his comeback “one step at a time,” expressing a continued love of competition while acknowledging his body no longer recovers as it once did.

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The Wall Street Journal

What Happened to Doubles and Triples?

The sharp decline of doubles and triples to historic lows has Major League Baseball considering significant rule changes, as evolving gameplay, modern defensive strategies, and player positioning make once-thrilling extra-base hits increasingly rare.

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ABC News

Quadruple Amputee Charged in Murder

A Maryland quadruple amputee cornhole champion, Dayton James Webber, has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting and killing Bradrick Michael Wells during an argument in his vehicle and fleeing the scene, authorities said.

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The Hill

Why SAVE Act Is Bad for GOP

Bill Press argues that the SAVE America Act, built on false claims of voter fraud, would undermine democracy while ironically disenfranchising millions of Republican voters through restrictive registration and voting requirements.

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The Wrap

CNN's New Podcast Style

Michael Calderone argues that CNN’s experiment with podcast-style presentation highlights the network’s struggle to modernize and attract new audiences without sacrificing the authenticity and trust that define its brand.

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Washington Square News

NYU Cancels Live Graduation Speakers

New York University will replace live graduation speeches with pre-recorded videos at school ceremonies, a move critics say limits student expression following backlash over politically charged remarks at last year’s commencement.

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