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CNN

Trump Signs Bill to End Longest Shutdown

President Trump signed a bipartisan deal to end the record 43-day shutdown, reopening the government while setting up looming fights over Obamacare subsidies and controversial Senate provisions.

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PBS

Read Jeffrey Epstein’s Emails

Newly released House Oversight emails show Jeffrey Epstein repeatedly referencing Donald Trump in discussions about their past ties and political implications, prompting partisan clashes over the still-sealed Epstein files.

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NBC

Adelita Grijalva Finally Sworn In

Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva was finally sworn into Congress after a seven-week GOP delay, immediately providing the decisive signature to force a House vote on releasing the DOJ’s Epstein files.

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Newsweek

What Giuffre Wrote About Trump

Virginia Giuffre's memoir, 'Nobody's Girl,' sheds light on her interactions with Donald Trump and Bill Clinton related to Jeffrey Epstein, offering insights but no new allegations against the former presidents.

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Kalshi

Betting Odds Favor Trump Impeachment

Kalshi offers a trading market for speculating on the likelihood of Trump being impeached, showing low odds of Trump being impeached before 2026–27 and moderate odds by 2028.

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Associated Press

Disapproval of Trump Management

An AP-NORC poll reveals a drop in approval for President Trump's government management amid the shutdown, with significant declines among Republicans and independents.

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The Seattle Times

Seattle Elects Socialist Mayor

Katie Wilson narrowly defeated incumbent Bruce Harrell to become Seattle’s next mayor, marking a major progressive sweep and setting up a sharply divided City Hall that will demand compromise on taxes, housing, and governance.

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The Times of Israel

ADL’s Mamdani Criticism Sparks Backlash

Progressive Jewish groups condemned the ADL’s new “Mamdani Monitor,” arguing it unfairly targets mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani with Islamophobic, racist scrutiny while deepening ideological divides.

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Times of Israel

Trump Urges Netanyahu Pardon

President Trump sent a letter urging Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu amid his corruption trial, prompting mixed political reactions as Herzog reiterated that any pardon must follow formal legal procedures.

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CBC

Russia Takes Strategic City

Russia has pushed hundreds of troops into the fog-covered, drone-dominated frontline city of Pokrovsk after a yearlong assault, leaving Ukraine outnumbered and struggling to hold a devastated urban “grey zone.”

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Mediaite

Wolff Speaks After His Email Release

Michael Wolff responded to newly released Epstein emails by claiming they bring investigators “close to a smoking gun” on Trump’s ties to Epstein, even as his own ethics and involvement came under renewed scrutiny.

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The New York Times

Boebert Summoned to WH Situation Room

Trump has intensified a behind-the-scenes pressure campaign to stop House Republicans from forcing a vote to release the Epstein files, even summoning Rep. Lauren Boebert to the Situation Room as several GOP members refuse to back down.

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National Review

The Surge in Military Recruiting

After years of crisis-level recruitment shortfalls, the U.S. military has rebounded sharply in 2025, fueled by revamped messaging, higher pay, new prep programs, and a political push to restore a “warrior ethos.”

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6ABC

Philly Mint Presses Final Penny

The U.S. Mint halted penny production in Philadelphia as the 1-cent coin is discontinued after 232 years, ending an era amid high manufacturing costs, nostalgia, and confusion over how retailers should adapt.

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The Atlantic

Inside the Sandwich Guy’s Jury

Jurors in the “Sandwich Guy” trial described an absurd, politically charged case that hinged on whether a tossed turkey sub caused real harm—ultimately acquitting him after finding the claim unconvincing and the prosecution overblown.

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The Washington Post

7 Takeaways From Cheryl Hines’ Memoir

Cheryl Hines’s memoir portrays her unlikely journey from Hollywood to the heart of Trump-era politics, revealing strained friendships, vaccine controversies, family rifts, marital turbulence, and her uneasy role as RFK.’s MAGA-aligned partner.

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Politico

Poll: Platner Will Lose in Maine

A Democratic poll warns that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s old online posts—calling himself a communist and insulting rural Mainers and police—would devastate his chances against Susan Collins.

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CBS News

Fetterman: “Staying in the Game”

Sen. John Fetterman reflected on his post-stroke depression and recovery, urging others facing similar struggles to “stay in this game” and reminding them that loved ones need them and healing is possible.

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TechCrunch

Waymo Taxis Headed for Freeways

Waymo is expanding its robotaxi service to include freeway travel in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles, which is expected to cut ride times by up to 50% and improve airport access.

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MusicRadar

AI Track Tops Country Chart

AI-generated song "Walk My Walk" by Breaking Rust leads the US country charts, highlighting the growing role of AI in music and the challenge for human artists to showcase their uniqueness.

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