ABCNEWS - WATCH: Car explosion sparks wildfire in Arizona
A massive car explosion caught on camera sparked a wildfire in Arizona, forcing the closure of Highway 87 outside of Phoenix.
NPR (Brittney Melton) - Rescuers scramble to find Venezuela earthquake survivors. And, SCOTUS rules on asylum
Rescuers are searching for thousands of people missing after two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday. And, the Supreme Court says the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border.
Rescuers are searching for thousands of people missing after two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday. And, the Supreme Court says the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border.Open
AXIOS (Mike Allen) - Scoop: JD Vance raises $4.2 million in Silicon Valley
Vice President JD Vance headlined an RNC fundraiser on Thursday night in Palo Alto, California, at the residence of influential investor and All-In Podcast host Chamath Palihapitiya , raking in $4.2 million for the Republican Party, a source familiar with the dinner tells Axios. Why it matters: Vance, who worked in venture capital before becoming a U.S. senator from Ohio, has always had strong ties to Silicon Valley and the tech world. The dinner was co-hosted by John Underwood of Goldman Sachs. Attendees included Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong , a popular voice of economic freedom on X, and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan . - About two dozen supporters paid $250,000 each. Between the lines: Vance's hat as RNC finance chair is helping…
Vice President JD Vance headlined an RNC fundraiser on Thursday night in Palo Alto, California, at the residence of influential investor and All-In Podcast host Chamath Palihapitiya , raking in $4.2 million for the Republican Party, a source familiar with the dinner tells Axios. Why it matters: Vance, who worked in venture capital before becoming a U.S. senator from Ohio, has always had strong ties to Silicon Valley and the tech world. The dinner was co-hosted by John Underwood of Goldman Sachs. Attendees included Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong , a popular voice of economic freedom on X, and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan . - About two dozen supporters paid $250,000 each. Between the lines: Vance's hat as RNC finance chair is helping…Open
NYTIMES (Euan Ward) - After Attacking Cargo Ship, Iran Presses Its Claim to Authority Over Strait
Iran issued a statement on Friday asserting its right to control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after firing on a container ship that took a route near Oman’s shore.
NPR (Jasmyn Morris) - 'There was a lot of love': Man remembers his gay parents who died in the AIDS crisis
On this week's StoryCorps, a man remembers being raised by gay parents at the height of the AIDS crisis.
On this week's StoryCorps, a man remembers being raised by gay parents at the height of the AIDS crisis.Open
AXIOS (Mike Allen) - Scoop: JD Vance raises $4.2 million in Silicon Valley
Vice President JD Vance headlined an RNC fundraiser on Thursday night in Palo Alto, California, at the residence of influential investor and All-In Podcast host Chamath Palihapitiya , raking in $4.2 million for the Republican Party, a source familiar with the dinner tells Axios. Why it matters: Vance, who worked in venture capital before becoming a U.S. senator from Ohio, has always had strong ties to Silicon Valley and the tech world. The dinner was co-hosted by John Underwood of Goldman Sachs. Attendees included Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong , a popular voice of economic freedom on X, and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan . - About two dozen supporters paid $250,000 each. Between the lines: Vance's hat as RNC finance chair is helping…
Vice President JD Vance headlined an RNC fundraiser on Thursday night in Palo Alto, California, at the residence of influential investor and All-In Podcast host Chamath Palihapitiya , raking in $4.2 million for the Republican Party, a source familiar with the dinner tells Axios. Why it matters: Vance, who worked in venture capital before becoming a U.S. senator from Ohio, has always had strong ties to Silicon Valley and the tech world. The dinner was co-hosted by John Underwood of Goldman Sachs. Attendees included Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong , a popular voice of economic freedom on X, and Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan . - About two dozen supporters paid $250,000 each. Between the lines: Vance's hat as RNC finance chair is helping…Open
NYTIMES (Tom Wright-Piersanti) - Protected No More
We look at the impact of the Supreme Court’s immigration rulings.
NYTIMES (Tracy Mumford, Will Jarvis, Margaret Kadifa, Jake Lucas, Ian Stewart, Jazmine Ulloa and Adriana Loureiro Fernandez) - Big Wins for Trump at the Supreme Court, and a $2.5 Billion Cyberattack Whodunit
Plus, the Friday news quiz.
NYTIMES (Carlotta Gall and Oleksandr Chubko) - Zelensky Steps Up Threats Against Belarus for Aiding Drone Attacks
Ukrainian officials say their northern neighbor is allowing its radio relay stations to be used to guide Russian attack drones more precisely.
NYTIMES (Manohla Dargis) - ‘Supergirl’ Review: This Glass Ceiling Is Made of Kryptonite
Milly Alcock is naturally appealing in this derivative, if altogether watchable, superhero movie.