Ex-CIA chief Brennan seeks preservation of Trump-era inquiry records - Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-07-01/ex-cia-chief-brennan-seeks-preservation-of-trump-era-inquiry-records
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Brennan argues the records are vital to a potential vindictive-prosecution defense. He cites more than 100 Trump statements attacking him and directives to pursue cases without legal basis. The suit highlights Florida investigations into Brennan’s Russia interference testimony. No charges have been filed and Justice officials reject weaponization claims.

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Couple arrested after daring Empire State marriage proposal stunt | Protests News | Al Jazeera

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/1/couple-arrested-after-daring-empire-state-marriage-proposal-stunt
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Video shows two people, dressed in black, appearing to kiss on top of the iconic skyscraper’s main antenna. They unfurled a banner inscribed with the words, “When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace” from their perch, roughly 443 metres (1,454 feet) above the ground. The arrested couple have since been identified as Russian nationals Vanya Beerkus and Angela Nikolau.

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Britain answered Trump's call — and is spending big on defense

https://nypost.com/2026/07/01/opinion/britain-answered-trumps-call-and-is-spending-big-on-defense/
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The United Kingdom has committed an additional $20 billion in funding to a defense plan that’s set to spend $393 billion over the next four years. At least 15% of every F-35 aircraft is produced in the United Kingdom. Between 2022 and 2024, allies agreed to buy $120 billion worth of weapons from US defense firms.

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FBI hasn't dismissed all Nancy Guthrie ransom notes — but reveals many led to dead end

https://nypost.com/2026/07/01/us-news/fbi-gives-update-on-nancy-guthrie-ransom-notes-and-reveals-many-led-to-dead-end/
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Reuters reported on Tuesday that the emails — which demanded cash for the body of the 84-year-old mother of ‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie — had been determined to be illegitimate. The FBI denied a report that it has ruled out all Nancy Guthrie ransom notes — but acknowledged that many of them turned out to be dead-ends.

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Mitch McConnell reportedly found unconscious before Senate absence | Fox News

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/mcconnell-found-unconscious-home-last-month-condition-remains-unknown
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Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was reportedly found "unconscious" in his Washington, D.C. home last month before being taken to the hospital. The longtime Senate Republican has been absent from the Senate ever since, and it is unclear when he will return. His office did not return a request for comment on his condition, why he was hospitalized and when he would return to the upper chamber.

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Who is Ahead in Texas's 28th Congressional District? - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/polls/texas-us-house-28-polls-2026.html
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Republicans are entering the 2026 midterms with a 217-212 majority in the House. To retake the majority, Democrats would most likely need to hold all of their solid and likely seats, sweep those leaning their way and flip 13 of the 18 tossups. At least 50 incumbents — a majority of whom are Republicans — are not seeking re-election.

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Healthcare fraud keeps fleecing taxpayers — with the latest costing a full $1 billion

https://nypost.com/2026/07/01/opinion/healthcare-fraud-keeps-fleecing-taxpayers-with-the-latest-costing-a-full-1-billion/
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A massive Medicare scam run by an overseas mob — possibly linked to the Kremlin — that got away with $1 billion of federal money, a new federal indictment charges. The scheme, which began during the Biden administration, had low-level foreign nationals fly to America and purchase more than 30 medical-supply companies, feds say.

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Jon Ossoff leads Mike Collins by double digits in Georgia Senate poll | Fox News

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fox-news-poll-early-look-georgia-senate-race
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New Fox News polling suggests a different dynamic this time, as Ossoff holds a double-digit lead over GOP challenger Mike Collins in the 2026 Georgia Senate race. President Trump carried the Peach State by about 2 points in 2024 after losing it by less than a point in 2020. Nearly a quarter of non-MAGA Republicans say they will back the Democrat compared to just 4% of MAGA supporters.

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Birthright citizenship ruling was a win for democracy — and a warning - Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-01/birthright-citizenship-ruling-win-for-democracy-or-warning
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Supreme Court decision protecting birthright citizenship hailed as a triumph for the U.S. public sphere. After Tuesday’s ruling, President Trump said Congress could write legislation undoing birth citizenship. “We have people from all over the world, from Third World nations, nations that on their own would have never invented the wheel, let alone modern technology,” Stephen Miller said.

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DSA co-chair Ashik Siddique defends socialism against Soviet comparisons | Fox News

https://www.foxnews.com/media/dsa-co-chair-pushes-back-soviet-union-comparisons-wants-prisons-less-necessary
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Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) co-chair Ashik Siddique defended the organization against comparisons to the Soviet Union. Siddique's comments come as socialism surges in influence within the Democratic Party. The DSA advocates for Medicare for all, tuition-free college for all and a 32-hour work week.

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How much money Trump is making off his presidency: What to know | Vox

https://www.vox.com/the-logoff-newsletter-trump/493973/donald-trump-2025-financial-disclosure-2-2-billion-crypto
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Financial disclosures released last night shed new light on how much money Trump is making in office. The total for 2025: $2.2 billion, almost four times as much as the $622 million in 2024. That total includes more than $1.4 billion from two Trump family cryptocurrency projects.

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4 adults charged after 16 children rescued from dilapidated Ohio home - Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-07-01/4-adults-charged-after-16-children-rescued-from-dilapidated-ohio-home
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Parents and grandparents in Vinton County face second-degree felony child endangerment charges. Some of the children discovered Tuesday were unable to speak and one could not even write her name. The children were boys and girls ranging in age from 1½ years to 18 years, officials said. Seven were transported to hospitals in Columbus and two were flown by helicopters.

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Nancy Guthrie ransom notes: Some were extortion attempts, FBI says | CNN

https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/01/us/nancy-guthrie-ransom-notes-extortion
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Some of the ransom notes sent to news outlets in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are not legitimate. The FBI Phoenix office says other notes might be and are still under investigation. The 84-year-old vanished from her Arizona home in the early morning hours of February 1. Her disappearance fueled an investigative frenzy trying to locate the elderly woman.

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The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters | CNN Business

https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/01/economy/japanese-yen-low
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The Japanese yen has dropped to a 40-year low against the US dollar. The yen’s decline to its lowest level since 1986 has been fueled by a recent shift in expectations for US interest rates. The Japanese government stepped in to prop up the yen earlier this year, but failed to halt its slide.

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Mexico's legendary rescue brigade heads to Venezuela as earthquakes' death toll tops 2,200 - Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-07-01/mexicos-legendary-rescue-brigade-heads-to-venezuela-as-earthquakes-death-toll-tops-2-200
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Mexico’s famed Topos Azteca rescue brigade is deploying to Venezuela. The Topos crawl through pancaked structures using specialized gear and a silence protocol. More than 2,200 people have died and more than 11,000 have been injured in twin quakes. International rescue teams continue searching collapsed buildings in La Guaira.

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Nationwide, Democrats elect and embrace socialists who hate America

https://nypost.com/2026/07/01/opinion/nationwide-democrats-elect-and-embrace-socialists-who-hate-america/
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Democratic Socialists of America candidates are no longer relegated to dense urban areas on the East and West coasts.Extremists are on the rise in virtually every Democratic Party stronghold in the country. Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros just knocked out near-30-year incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette.

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Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota - Los Angeles Times

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2026-07-01/retrofitted-qatari-jet-takes-flight-as-air-force-one-for-trumps-trip-to-north-dakota
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President Trump debuted a new Air Force One, a retrofitted $400-million Qatari Boeing 747. The refurbished jet is painted to Trump’s preferred color scheme of a navy blue belly and red and gold stripes. The gift from the Middle Eastern power raised ethical concerns, but Trump saw the plane as a necessary replacement to 35-year-old planes.

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DOJ to Prioritize ‘Birth Tourism’ Probes Following Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Decision

https://time.com/article/2026/07/01/doj-birth-tourism-birthright-citizenship-supreme-court/
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The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship on Tuesday. On the same day, the Department of Justice issued a memorandum to its employees. In the memo, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald said the U.S. is being exploited by "birth tourism schemes" The memo was shared on social media by the DOJ.

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Middle-class NY mom led anti-Israel extremist group, donated $30K to Palestinian terrorists

https://nypost.com/2026/07/01/us-news/middle-class-ny-mom-led-anti-israel-extremist-group-donated-30k-to-palestinian-terrorists/
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Catherine Beth Washburn, 37, a self-proclaimed stay-at-home mom, exchanged messages with a terrorist in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) group in Gaza. She allegedly told him “I wish every day were October 7,” according to prosecutors in the Western District of New York. She faces up to 20 years behind bars if convicted.

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China's playing dirty in the AI arms race — and Neville Singham appears to be helping them change US minds

https://nypost.com/2026/07/01/opinion/chinas-playing-dirty-in-the-ai-arms-race-and-neville-singham-appears-to-be-helping-them-change-us-minds/
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Chinese Communist Party-linked backers are helping push anti-AI sentiment. Efforts to hinder American AI have helped stall or block at least $23.6 billion in proposed data center investment. The Bitcoin Policy Institute report warns America’s adversaries are doing everything in their power to limit us.

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