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California health officials have released new scientific findings that suggest the health risks from exposure to two chemicals present in ambient air, acrolein and ethylene oxide, are worse than previously known. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Be careful.
Tom Steyer's campaign appears to have relied on paid influencers more than any candidate for governor, according to the most recent campaign finance filings. LA Times
VOA VIEW: He is a liberal fool.
Democratic strategist says 'most' antisemites 'are not Democrats' during an appearance on Jim Acosta's podcast. New York Post
VOA VIEW: They are.
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"As soon as I'm elected, I'll start the process of having all American candidates and elected officials who knowingly accepted Israeli-affiliated money tried for treason," Maureen Galindo said. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Galindo is an idiot.
At least five people have been injured – with one in critical condition – after an inferno erupted at Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, about 90 miles from Portland, at around 11 a.m. New York Post
The accelerated schedule pulls forward a process that had originally been planned for around late June, around Elon Musk’s birthday. New York Post
Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi is accused of leading attacks in Europe and being part of a retaliation campaign by Iran. Prosecutors say he is a leader of Kataib Hezbollah, an Iraqi militia with ties to Iran. New York Times
In a new tactic, the Justice Department this week instructed federal prosecutors to build criminal drug cases against Mexican officials using terrorism statutes. New York Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Dozens of deaths and hundreds of infections are suspected, an African agency said. Health experts were alarmed that the outbreak hadn’t been announced sooner. New York Times
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The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to reject a bill that sought to slash nearly half a billion dollars from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) budget. OANN
VOA VIEW: It should be diverted.
Central Intelligence Administration (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe led a U.S. delegation to meet with Cuban officials in Havana, according to the Cuban government. OANN
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
President Donald Trump has departed Beijing, China, after his high-profile summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. OANN
Two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s previous congressional boundaries, the state Senate approved a revised map on Thursday in a 27–10 party-line vote. OANN
VOA VIEW: Good!
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U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro vowed to clamp down on juvenile curfew enforcement, telling parents that they could face charges if their children violate curfew. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It may do the trick.
The Freedom 250 task force, established by the president to help celebrate America's 250th anniversary, wants to set a world record for fireworks on Independence Day. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: OK!
Under pressure from federal and state authorities, Texas Children's Hospital has agreed to pay a penalty of $10 million, to agree not to perform any more gender transition procedures on children and to establish a first-of-its-kind "detransition clinic" to help children who have already gone through it. Washington Times
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U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro announced Friday that her office is pursuing the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish Museum last year. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
A Florida news outlet was exposed as a fake media outlet built entirely on artificial intelligence-generated reporters and stolen content. Washington Times
A North Texas man who experts for both prosecutors and defense attorneys have said is intellectually disabled faced execution Thursday evening for the death of a retired college professor after the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a stay that had put it on hold. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: So be it.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded their summit in Beijing on Friday with both countries looking to claim the visit as a win. CBS
VOA VIEW: Exected!
Sens. Tammy Duckworth​ of Illinois and Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin say their concern is there may be more emergency exit doors than flight attendants in the event of an evacuation. CBS
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The Supreme Court has maintained mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone, setting aside for now a lower court order that blocked abortion providers from prescribing the widely used drug through telehealth and shipping it to patients. CBS
Brett Blackman was convicted on charges including healthcare and Medicare fraud, and faces decades in prison. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
The Senate unanimously agreed to adopt a resolution on Thursday that will withhold senators' pay during a lapse in funding for any federal agency. CBS
VOA VIEW: This should punish all.
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Admiral Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command told the Senate Armed Services Committee that U.S. forces have destroyed more than 90% of Iran's inventory of 8,000 naval mines. CBS
VOA VIEW: Iran should be punished.
President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping. CNBC
The second pipeline project comes as global energy supplies remain under pressure and flows through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely limited CNBC
The U.S. has been restricting oil shipments to Cuba since January, plunging the country into blackouts lasting days at a time. CNBC
The CDC said the risk to the general public from hantavirus remains low. CNBC
The Senate Banking Committee advanced a rules-of-the-road crypto bill known as the Clarity Act by a vote of 15-9. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good!
An alleged Tren de Aragua leader known as Chuqui was extradited from Colombia to face terrorism and cocaine distribution charges in Houston federal court. FOX News
VOA VIEW: This is a first.
FBI offers $200,000 reward for former U.S. counterintelligence agent Monica Witt, indicted on espionage charges for allegedly aiding Iran's regime. FOX News
Violent crime fell sharply across the U.S. in 2025, with murders declining over 18% in the largest drop since 1937, according to FBI crime data. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Good news!
A maritime law expert says federal investigators could still file charges in Lynette Hooker's disappearance even if her body is never found. FOX News
VOA VIEW: How?
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the voting rights case Louisiana vs. Callais has added a new chapter in an ongoing redistricting battle across the country. UPI
The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards on accusations of creating a hostile working environment. UPI
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped the first day their Beijing summit with a gala state dinner on Thursday. UPI
VOA VIEW: They seem like two buddies.
Vice President J.D. Vance accused Democrats of being soft on "widespread fraud" in government aid programs Thursday during an event in Maine. UPI
VOA VIEW: The bad guys must be caught.
The House passed a bill intended to deter states and communities from releasing people charged with crimes before trial without paying bail. UPI
VOA VIEW: A good bill.
A State Department official told Congress NATO remains a key deterrent to Russian aggression and the U.S. reaffirms support for the Baltic states. UPI
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