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First Assistant U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli is waging an unusual campaign to find election fraud in California despite DOJ guidelines saying not to during vote counting. LA Times
VOA VIEW: It is what it is.
Along with focusing on deportations, the administration is deploying other tactics to deter legal, as well as illegal, immigration. LA Times
Trump has responded to growing legal and political obstacles to his ballroom, arch and other projects by attempting to force approvals through faster than opponents can challenge them. LA Times
VOA VIEW: A winning stratergy.
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After Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison on Tuesday for the stabbing and killing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a high school track event, many activists and Democratic lawmakers have claimed the trial to be unfair and racist. New York Post
Iran’s new, more militaristic leaders have already survived the worst that America and Israel can deliver, and seem readier to take risks. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Don't count on an Iran steadfast deal.
President Donald Trump has confirmed that a finalized peace deal with Iran is imminent after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed optimism about an agreement. OANN
VOA VIEW: Don't count on it.
Virginia Democrat Senator Tim Kaine has broken ranks with members of his own party by rejecting claims that the murder conviction of 19-year-old Karmelo Anthony was racially motivated. OANN
VOA VIEW: He was guilty, period.
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order calling for the nation's museums, parks and landmarks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living." Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The liberal judge was wrong and SC will fix.
The Trump administration has barred Los Angeles County's main homelessness agency from accessing federal funds while it investigates the agency's alleged "wanton mismanagement of public funds." Washington Times
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A group of U.S. Democratic lawmakers promised Puerto Ricans on Friday that they would try to speed up the island's sluggish recovery from destructive hurricanes and earthquakes, a process that relies heavily on federal funds. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It would be wasted or stolen.
One by one, the burly mixed martial arts fighters made their entrance past the solemn, hulking marble statue of America's 16th president and jogged down the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to roars from thousands of fans drawn to the unusual sporting weekend marking the nation's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. Washington Times
A first-of-its-kind law in New York could force 3D printers sold for homes and business to come equipped with technology blocking them from making guns. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
PRATT'S CONCESSION SPEECH: "You think you can get rid of me that easily? I didn't get in this for political power. I got in to expose this corrupt machine, and nothing has changed." Washington Times
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The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday. CBS
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good for the USA.
A federal judge continued to block the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, expressing skepticism with the administration's claims that the program is not moving forward. CBS
VOA VIEW: A major mistake.
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SpaceX's market debut made Elon Musk a trillionaire on Friday. The company has also minted thousands of new millionaires. Jo Ling Kent reports. CBS
Both the U.S. and Iran said they are closing in on a final agreement that could be signed as soon as Sunday or Monday. It could launch further talks to wind down Iran's nuclear ambitions, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end months of military hostilities. Ed O'Keefe has more. CBS
VOA VIEW: Iran will stall and violate any deal.
The SpaceX CEO's fortune on paper now rivals the annual economic output of many countries, according to World Bank data. CBS
The statement follows a Reuters report that the UAE has agreed to unlock billions of dollars of frozen funds for Iran. CNBC
VOA VIEW: As they should not.
Switzerland votes on a population cap that could tighten immigration and put its EU free-movement agreement under pressure. CNBC
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As inflation climbs, Social Security beneficiaries may see a higher cost-of-living adjustment in 2027. Here's which costs spiked most over the past 12 months. CNBC
Investors will can hold SpaceX stock by virtue of owning shares in certain mutual funds and exchange-traded funds. CNBC
Trump administration plans to deport Iranian asylum-seekers and other migrants to Central African Republic under a new third-country deal, reports say. FOX News
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The Department of Justice said the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery does not threaten competition in the U.S. UPI
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Friday afternoon that the United States and Iran have agreed to and are finalizing a peace deal. UPI
VOA VIEW: Iran is stalling.
Cuba's government on Friday announced a broad package of economic reforms aimed at restructuring key aspects of the country's economic model. UPI
The conviction of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will stay after an appeals court shot down his bid to overturn his 2023 conviction of fraud. UPI
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Markwayne Mullin was sworn in as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, taking the oath of office at the White House one day after winning confirmation in the Senate. A positive change.
At a ceremony in the Oval Office, President Trump called Mullin a "great American patriot" and said he has "been a close and vital partner in helping us secure the border, stop migrant crime, end the scourge of illegal drugs and make America safe again and make America great again." Attorney General Pam Bondi administered the oath as Mullin's family looked on. The Oklahoma Republican said the moment was "the most nervous I've ever been" and vowed to hit the ground running.
"No one is going to outwork me, and I'm not going to let any of them outwork me. The president has entrusted me with this, and failure is not an option," Mullin said. His appointment finalizes Mr. Trump's shakeup of DHS following the ouster of Kristi Noem, whose leadership of the department came under intense scrutiny in recent months.
The Senate confirmed Mullin in a 54-45 vote Martin Heinrich of New Mexico voted in favor of Mullin's confirmation. Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky was the sole Republican to oppose him. Noem resigned as secretary earlier this month. Her handling of two deadly shootings by federal agents during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis in January prompted criticism from Democrats and Republicans and kickstarted an impasse over funding for the agency that has persisted. But it was criticism over Noem's advertising spending at a congressional hearing days before her ouster that appeared to seal her fate.
