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President Trump signed an executive order Friday directing the Department of Veterans Affairs to create a center for veterans in West L.A. LA Times
VOA VIEW: What is the start date?
Democratic National Committee vice chair David Hogg bashed his own party for being too hostile towards men and cited that as a major factor in why Republicans cruised to victory in the 2024 election. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Hogg is coming up with wild ideas.
President Trump is reportedly set to receive a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar's royal family shortly before his second term concludes amid frustrations with delays that have bogged down development of Air Force One's replacement. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Qatar should not be trusted.

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To end Iran’s nuclear threat and prevent a wider war, President Trump should look to his own record of peace through strength — and ignore the isolationists in his administration. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Trump should not play around with Iran.
After a series of problems at Newark Liberty International Airport, the secretary, Sean Duffy, said that he would meet with airline leaders to plan a scaling back of Newark flights. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The madness has gone on too long.
European officials call food safety standards a “red line,” as Trump administration officials criticize rules that keep American beef and other meats off grocery shelves. New York Times
Forecasters warn of flash flooding from Florida to Virginia amid a slow-moving system that is expected to bring heavy rainfall through Wednesday. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Be careful.
Senator Katie Britt will reportedly be putting forward the MOMS (More Opportunities for Mothers to Succeed) Act in hopes to provide support for mothers in the United States. OANN
A Massachusetts suspect has been charged after being accused of attempting to assassinate a cabinet nominee.  OANN

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Before they can name their next presidential nominee, Democrats will have to decide which state will weigh in first. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Dems don't have any candidate or plan.
A federal judge warned the Trump administration that the president's latest executive order targeting sanctuary cities doesn't sidestep a previous order halting similar executive action. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The judge is a liberal fool.
Six months after the chain took its trial partnership with McDonald's nationwide, Krispy Kreme has paused its expansion. Currently, certain types of its doughnuts are sold at over 2,400 of the fast food giant's locations. Washington Times
A group of Quakers are marching more than 300 miles from New York City to Washington, D.C., to demonstrate against the Trump administration's crackdown on immigrants. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Fools!

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Victim's mother says Dr. James Ryan noticed Sarah Harris years earlier in a toy store where she was dressed as Elsa from "Frozen." CBS
New Orleans Saints veteran starting quarterback Derek Carr said he decided to retire because of an injury in his right shoulder. CBS
Trade discussions between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng ended after a day of prolonged negotiations and will resume Sunday. CBS
VOA VIEW: China can't be trusted - Trump should not be fooled.

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While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana. CBS
The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv. They're threatening to ratchet up pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin if he does not accept an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the conflict. CBS
VOA VIEW: Putin may not accept the challenge or threat.
The United States' trade agreement with the United Kingdom reached last week maintained the 10% baseline tariff on most goods imported. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Time will tell - Trump has backed away from many hardline deals.
Walgreens is expanding the number of its retail stores served by its micro-fulfillment centers as it works to turn itself around and prepares to go private. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Robots may cause some problems.
Bettors spent more than $40 million gambling on the outcome of the most recent papal conclave, on prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. CNBC

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Trump's Truth Social post shows his willingness to buck traditional Republican opposition to taxing the rich as he seeks to get his agenda through Congress. CNBC
VOA VIEW: A populist position.
Jacqueline Ma, a 36-year-old former "Teacher of the Year" in California, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing two of her students. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Madness!
Anti-Israel agitators who occupied Columbia University's library on Wednesday handed out pamphlets that glorified an alleged terrorist. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Columbia should get its act together.

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A Saudi man suspected terrorist and convicted felon was arrested by ICE after being released from a U.S. prison in Colorado, where he served nearly 20 years on the condition he be sent back to his home country. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Send him back.
The American Civil Liberties Union has dropped its federal lawsuit accusing the Department of Homeland Security of illegally deporting a U.S. child and her Honduran mother and sister. UPI
VOA VIEW: Fullish effort from the start.
The Federal Trade Commission has delayed enforcing the Negative Option Rule, which is the "click-to-cancel" option requiring companies to make it as easy to cancel subscriptions and other programs. UPI
The Pentagon has ordered senior military leaders to pull and review library books from educational institutions that address diversity, anti-racism or gender issues. UPI
VOA VIEW: It should start now.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at an El Paso crossing seized 113 grams of fentanyl earlier this week. Officials said the drugs allegedly were hidden in the vagina of a 40-year-old female U.S. citizen. UPI

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