ABCNEWS - From reality star to LA mayoral candidate: The evolution of Spencer Pratt
From 'The Hills,' to fatherhood to politics, Spencer Pratt has evolved into a candidate for mayor in Los Angeles.
ABCNEWS - Administration issues directive requiring green card applicants to apply outside US
The administration has issued a directive requiring most temporary visa holders living in the U.S. to return to their home country to finish their green card application.
NYTIMES (David McCabe) - Google Appeals Landmark Ruling Declaring It a Monopolist in Search
Google asked a federal appeals court on Friday to reverse a judge’s ruling that it had violated antitrust laws, as well as a requirement it share some data with rivals.
NYTIMES (Pooja Salhotra) - American Doctor With Ebola Says He Is ‘Optimistic’ for Recovery
Dr. Peter Stafford, a medical missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, tested positive for Ebola on Sunday. He is receiving treatment in Germany.
NYTIMES - Submit Your Summer Reading Bucket List
Tell us what you read this summer, and enter the drawing for this year’s prize.
AXIOS (Neil Irwin) - Trump to Fed chair Warsh: "Don't look at me, don't look at anybody"
The Warsh era begins with soaring inflation, a Middle East energy shock bleeding into other parts of the economy and colleagues skeptical that rate cuts should come anytime soon. - Add on top: Kevin Warsh faces more political pressure to deliver lower rates than any other Federal Reserve chair in recent memory. Why it matters: The 17th Fed chair, sworn in Friday at the White House, inherits a set of economic conditions that make it difficult to justify cutting rates. - Despite President Trump's unprecedented pressure on Warsh's predecessor, Jerome Powell, to cut rates, the president struck a different tone on Friday. - "Honestly, I really mean this: I want Kevin to be totally independent and just do a great job. Don't look at me, don't…
The Warsh era begins with soaring inflation, a Middle East energy shock bleeding into other parts of the economy and colleagues skeptical that rate cuts should come anytime soon. - Add on top: Kevin Warsh faces more political pressure to deliver lower rates than any other Federal Reserve chair in recent memory. Why it matters: The 17th Fed chair, sworn in Friday at the White House, inherits a set of economic conditions that make it difficult to justify cutting rates. - Despite President Trump's unprecedented pressure on Warsh's predecessor, Jerome Powell, to cut rates, the president struck a different tone on Friday. - "Honestly, I really mean this: I want Kevin to be totally independent and just do a great job. Don't look at me, don't…Open
ABCNEWS - Gas prices near highest level in 4 years ahead of Memorial Day
Gas prices surged in recent months as the Iran war choked off global oil supply.
AXIOS (Ashley Gold) - Read the AI executive order thwarted by Trump tech allies
Here is the draft executive order on cybersecurity and AI as it stood before President Trump pulled the plug on it Thursday. State of play: The industry and administration are scrambling to figure out what's next as key questions remain unanswered on the future of government access to top AI models and general AI safety.
Here is the draft executive order on cybersecurity and AI as it stood before President Trump pulled the plug on it Thursday. State of play: The industry and administration are scrambling to figure out what's next as key questions remain unanswered on the future of government access to top AI models and general AI safety.Open
NYTIMES (Elisabeth Egan) - Mac Barnett Faces Blowback for His Criticism of Children’s Books
The national ambassador for young people’s literature published a manifesto aimed at adults. Then came the blowback.
NYTIMES (Theodore Schleifer and Ana Swanson) - Lutnick Donated $5 Million to House Republicans Before Epstein Testimony
Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, made the donation after agreeing to an interview with lawmakers about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.