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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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Elon Musk on Monday settled a lawsuit filed against him by the Securities and Exchange Commission for $1.5 million after the agency accused him of breaking securities laws. The settlement was chump change.
The SEC alleged in January 2025 that Musk cost Twitter shareholders $150 million because he delayed disclosing his purchase of more than 5% of shares in the company within the 10 days required by law. Musk's purchase of Twitter led to a series of lawsuits because of how he purchased the company, which has since been renamed to X, which saw him become its biggest shareholder before he launched a successful hostile takeover, The Washington Post reported.
In the settlement, which still needs to be approved by a judge, would see Musk pay a $1.5 million penalty while allowing him to admit no wrongdoing, CNBC reported. "A trust vehicle has agreed to a small fine for being late on one filing," Musk attorney Alex Spiro said of the agreement, which will see one of his client's revocable trusts paying the fine. Musk made a play to buy Twitter in 2022, first buy purchasing more than 5% of the company, which he did not disclose and was the reason the SEC filed suit, which allowed him to put other investors in a poor position before he launched his takeover.
