NYTIMES (C.J. Robinson) - Under Hegseth, Women’s Share of Top Military Promotions Plunged This Year
The percentage of high-ranking officer nominations going to women is currently at its lowest level in over two decades.
AXIOS (Ben Berkowitz) - Trump backs Hegseth, calls reports to the contrary "treasonous"
President Trump on Thursday publicly defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , and said reporting suggesting any friction between the two was "treasonous." Why it matters: The Washington Pos t and others reported this week that Trump had reached his limits with Hegseth over the state of the country's weapons stockpile and the impact on the war with Iran . Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
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NPR (Rob Stein) - A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon
The first mRNA-based flu shot to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration will be ready for the upcoming flu season. Moderna, the vaccine's maker
NPR (Rafael Nam) - European nations say World Cup boycott is still on, keeping FIFA's Infantino in limbo
A continued boycott of the World Cup poses a big threat to FIFA, keeping President Gianni Infantino under intense pressure to resign.
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NYTIMES (Adam Rasgon and Natan Odenheimer) - Israeli Settler Charged in Death of Activist Awdah Hathaleen
The indictment was a rare case in which the Israeli authorities pressed charges against an Israeli in the killing of a Palestinian.
NYTIMES (Ismaeel Naar) - Houthi Strikes on Yemeni Military Threaten to Reignite Civil War
The Iran-backed militia said they had targeted the armed forces in two resource-rich provinces, as escalating violence in Yemen imperils a fragile truce.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Silvia Foster-Frau) - Minnesota prosecutor asks Texas to extradite ICE agent to face charges in shooting case
The county attorney asked Gov. Greg Abbott to authorize the extradition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Christian Castro on charges of assault.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Noah White) - Dodgeball! Kickball! Trump’s Patriot Games will look a lot like gym class.
The Patriot Games now have an official schedule, with events Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
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ABCNEWS - WATCH: Police investigate suspicious disappearance of Arizona family
Police are investigating possible foul play after three family members were reported missing from their Avondale, Arizona, home.
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AXIOS (Neil Irwin) - Trump may get a big, new tariff authority
A legal cat-and-mouse game has played out over whether the president can use various obscure, untested provisions to impose tariffs. Now, Congress appears on track to give him a big, new — and explicit — tariff authority. Why it matters: A bill on Russia sanctions, named for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham , has received overwhelming bipartisan support in the Senate and would allow President Trump and future presidents to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major importers of Russian energy. - If enacted in its current form, it would give the president greater flexibility to raise import taxes on major economies including India, China and the European Union, without the legal limits and ambiguity of the tools he has used thus far. Catch up…
What were the previous legal tools used by the Trump administration to impose tariffs that faced court challenges?
The administration used the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which the Supreme Court ruled against (leading to $100 billion in refunds to importers), Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to address balance-of-payments deficits (which was struck down by a lower court), and Section 301 of the Trade Act as retaliation for unfair practices.
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What specific measures does the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 take against Russian and Iranian interests?
The bill strengthens sanctions on Russia and Iran, targets Russia's "shadow fleet" of oil tankers used to avoid sanctions, and imposes a 500% tariff on U.S. imports from Russia.
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Which major economies could potentially face higher import taxes if the Russia sanctions legislation is enacted in its current form?
If enacted in its current form, the legislation would provide the president greater flexibility to raise import taxes on major economies including India, China, and the European Union.
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What authority does the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 grant the U.S. trade representative regarding tariff adjustments?
The U.S. trade representative can adjust tariff rates to anywhere between 0% and 100% on the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or natural gas by volume, requiring only that they notify Congress of their actions with no additional requirements to justify the chosen tariff rate.
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How did the Senate vote on the key procedural hurdle for the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026?
The bill passed a key procedural hurdle in the Senate last week with an 86-12 vote.
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What are the specific provisions of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 regarding tariffs on Russian imports and energy importers?
The bill imposes a 500% tariff on U.S. imports from Russia and allows the U.S. trade representative to adjust tariff rates between 0% and 100% on the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or natural gas by volume.
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