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The Hill

Johnson: Bondi Must Explain Epstein

In a rare break from President Donald Trump, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson said Attorney General Pam Bondi must "come forward and explain" her Epstein-related remarks, emphasizing transparency despite the Department of Justice’s decision to withhold further disclosures.

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Inquirer

Lawsuit Seeks Open Primaries in PA

Four Pennsylvania voters, including Michael Smerconish and David Thornburgh, have filed a lawsuit urging the state Supreme Court to overturn the commonwealth’s closed primary system, arguing it unconstitutionally denies nearly 1.4 million unaffiliated voters a voice in critical elections.

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The Washington Post

McRaven: Soft Power for a Tough World

Retired Admiral William H. McRaven argues that gutting America’s diplomatic and humanitarian institutions like the State Department and USAID endangers national security just as surely as slashing the military would, because true strength requires both hard and soft power.

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BBC

Trump: Ukraine Shouldn't Target Moscow

Trump denied reports that he encouraged Ukraine to target Moscow during a call with Zelensky, while simultaneously unveiling a new weapons package for Ukraine and threatening steep tariffs on Russia’s trade partners if a peace deal isn’t reached within 50 days.

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NPR

Inflation Climbs to 2.7% in June

Inflation accelerated in June to 2.7% year-over-year, with rising rents and sharp increases in prices for clothing, appliances, and toys, driven in part by President Trump’s sweeping tariffs, highlighting the growing impact of trade policy on consumer costs.

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Mediaite

Trump Says Epstein File "Made Up"

When asked if he was named in the Epstein files, President Trump claimed that the documents were fabricated by Barack Obama, James Comey, and the Biden administration, repeating a baseless accusation he first made on Truth Social.

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WHYY

A Forgotten Croatian Hero

A century after Joseph Mikulec walked the world collecting tens of thousands of autographs from presidents, kings, and everyday people, his 60-pound book is returning from Philadelphia to his Croatian hometown, where it will anchor a new museum honoring his forgotten legacy.

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Michael Smerconish

Let Independent Voters Vote

More than one million independent voters in Pennsylvania are barred from participating in primary elections—despite contributing tax dollars to fund them—a policy now being challenged by Michael Smerconish as a violation of the state constitution’s Free and Equal Elections Clause.

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USA Today

Congress Targets Elmo, AIDS in Cuts

Senate Republicans, responding to President Trump’s request, are considering a $9 billion spending cut package that targets public broadcasting outlets like NPR and PBS as well as foreign aid programs, while ultimately preserving funding for global AIDS prevention efforts amid bipartisan concerns.

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KSTP

Boelter Indicted for Lawmaker Shootings

Federal prosecutors have unsealed a six-count grand jury indictment against Vance Boelter, accused of assassinating Minnesota state lawmakers Melissa Hortman and her husband and attempting to kill others, with Boelter facing possible life imprisonment or the death penalty.

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New York Post

Dersh: This is Not Genocide

Alan Dershowitz argues that labeling Israel’s military actions in Gaza as “genocide” is a false and dangerous distortion that trivializes the Holocaust, misrepresents the facts of the conflict, and ignores the complex realities of modern asymmetrical warfare and terrorism.

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The New York Times

Genocide, I Know It When I See It

Omer Bartov, a seasoned genocide scholar, argues that Israel’s military actions in Gaza meet the legal and moral definition of genocide, warning that denial of this reality threatens both the Palestinian people and the integrity of international law rooted in Holocaust remembrance.

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CNN

Trump Revises Putin History

President Trump has recently criticized Vladimir Putin and claimed he was never truly fooled by the Russian leader, despite previously expressing strong trust and confidence in him over the years, illustrating a sharp reversal and an attempt to rewrite his own history.

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The Hollywood Reporter

Broadcast Falls Below 20% Use

In June, broadcast TV accounted for less than 20% of total viewing as streaming services, boosted by Netflix’s “Ginny & Georgia” and other popular shows, surged to capture nearly half of all TV use, driven especially by younger audiences during summer break.

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C-Span

Trump's Hand Bruise Explained

During a press conference, cameras captured a bruise marking on Trump's right hand, which appeared to be covered over with make-up. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt recently attributed the bruise to the president shaking hands with many people on a regular basis.

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Variety

Emmy Noms: "Severance" Leads

Apple TV’s “Severance” leads the 77th Emmy nominations with 27 nods, closely followed by “The Penguin,” “The Studio,” and “The White Lotus,” while HBO Max tops overall network nominations with 142, showcasing a fierce competition among streaming giants.

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CBS News

Sunken WWII Ship Teruzuki Found

The wreck of the Japanese WWII destroyer Teruzuki, sunk by U.S. torpedoes over 80 years ago near the Solomon Islands, has been discovered on the Pacific seafloor, still armed with intact depth charges and revealing new details about its sinking.

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NBC News

Trans Girl Hurt in D.C. Center

A transgender girl housed in a male unit at a Washington, D.C. juvenile detention center was hospitalized with multiple injuries, including a broken jaw, prompting officials to launch a full review and separate those involved.

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The Wall Street Journal

How Arnold Came To Love America

Arnold Schwarzenegger reflects on his challenging childhood growing up in post-war Austria’s struggling economy and how discovering bodybuilding inspired his passion for America and set him on the path to Hollywood and beyond.

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MLB

Schwarber’s Swing-Off Leads NL To Win

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game made history as the National League won 7-6 after an unprecedented home run swing-off, with Kyle Schwarber powering the NL to victory by hitting three clutch homers to clinch MVP honors.

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