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WASHINGTONPOST (Molly Hennessy-Fiske) - Texas governor calls for Justice Dept. probe of Muslim washing stations

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott escalated his campaign against Muslim washing stations at the state’s major airports.

Which Texas official has called for a Justice Department probe regarding Muslim washing stations at the state's major airports?
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has escalated his campaign and called for a Justice Department probe concerning Muslim washing stations located at the state's major airports.
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AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - The job application got faster. The job search got worse.

Job hunting in 2026 can mean chatting with a robot, getting rejected by AI, encountering ghost jobs and competing with a flood of applicants. Why it matters: This isn't just candidates venting on LinkedIn or TikTok . The hiring process is increasingly taking longer and application apathy could be eroding trust in America's job market . What they're saying: "I think burnout is absolutely happening," Gorick Ng, a Harvard career advisor and UC Berkeley faculty member, tells Axios. - "We've moved past the ordinary job search burnout into systemic cynicism," he says. - "Candidates assume that every posting is fake and every rejection is automated, and that their video-recorded interview won't ever even be touched, and so there's been this…

How do Gorick Ng, a Harvard career advisor and UC Berkeley faculty member, describe the current state of job search burnout?
He states that the situation has moved past ordinary job search burnout into "systemic cynicism," where candidates assume postings are fake, rejections are automated, and video interviews are never seen by humans, leading to a collapse of trust in the labor market.
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What percentage of candidates have walked away from a job specifically because it included an AI interview?
38% of candidates say they have walked away from a job because it included an AI interview.
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What percentage of recruiters surveyed felt "very confident" that their systems were not weeding out qualified candidates?
Only 21% of recruiters surveyed said they were "very confident" their systems were not weeding out qualified candidates.
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How has the time required to fill an open role changed compared to before the pandemic?
It takes almost 25% longer to fill an open role today than it did before the pandemic, according to Scott Dobroski, Indeed's Vice President of corporate communications.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Jessica Williams shares what makes a great scene partner

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Jessica Williams explains why she has so much admiration for supporting actors. She also reflects on not always feeling supported in her own career and why making scene partners feel taken care of has become so important to her. Join CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister as she interviews Emmy-nominated celebrities on anything from their career-defining moments to news-making reflections. Stream episodes of Coming Up on the CNN app now: www.cnn.com/comingup

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WASHINGTONPOST (Perry Stein, Jeremy Roebuck) - Ed Martin leaving Justice Dept. after tumultuous tenure that alienated colleagues

Martin’s clashes cost him jobs as U.S. attorney and as head of the Justice Department’s “weaponization” group.

Who is Ed Martin and what is the nature of his departure from the Justice Department?
Ed Martin is leaving the Justice Department following a tumultuous tenure that resulted in him alienating his colleagues.
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NYTIMES (Zane Irwin) - Turkey Requests Netanyahu’s Arrest, Saying Israel Abused Flotilla Activists

Turkey’s request for an Interpol ‘red notice’ came at a time of escalating tensions between the two countries.

What was the purpose of the flotilla that departed from Marmaris, Turkey?
The flotilla, consisting of about 50 boats, was carrying humanitarian aid and intended to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip.
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When did the flotilla carrying humanitarian aid depart from Marmaris, Turkey?
The flotilla of approximately 50 boats departed from Marmaris, Turkey, in May.
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What action has Turkey taken regarding Benjamin Netanyahu?
Turkey has requested an Interpol 'red notice' for Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest, alleging that Israel abused flotilla activists.
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AXIOS (Avery Lotz) - Trump's higher ed shakeup starts a new semester

Students are returning to campus as the Trump administration continues to reshape American academia. The big picture: The administration has leveraged federal education funding and threatened litigation against universities deemed misaligned with policy priorities — moves critics say subject academia to political whims. State of play: The all-of-government squeeze on higher education continues a 19-month battle that has brought scrutiny of international collaboration, threats to research funding, litigation and possible accreditation overhauls. - "It was an earthquake in January of 2025," says Stuart Shapiro, the dean of Rutgers' School of Planning and Public Policy who worked in the Office of Management and Budget. "The…

What is the Department of Education's proposed framework regarding college accreditation?
The Education Department proposed a new framework intended to "break up entrenched accreditation monopolies" and accelerate reviews for new accreditors. This proposal emphasizes that accrediting agencies must prioritize and promote "intellectual diversity and the free exchange of ideas amongst faculty."
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How is the duration of stay for international students in the U.S. changing under the new rule?
Effective September 15, student admission will be capped at a fixed four-year period, replacing the previous "duration of status" policy.
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What are the potential consequences of the OMB's proposed grant-making rule according to Research!America's Russ Paulsen?
Russ Paulsen, President and CEO of Research!America, stated that the uncertainty created by the OMB could lead to fewer graduate students and fewer scientists pursuing cures for diseases during the 2026 back-to-school season.
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What has been the long-term impact of the Trump administration's actions on the relationship between the government and academia, according to Stuart Shapiro?
Stuart Shapiro, the dean of Rutgers' School of Planning and Public Policy and former Office of Management and Budget employee, described the relationship change in January of 2025 as an "earthquake," noting that the relationship between government and academia, which originated in the post-World War II era, has never seen a shakeup of that magnitude.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - Natalie Harp's newly revealed letters to Trump: 'My Guardian and Protector'

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President Donald Trump’s close aide Natalie Harp expressed her utmost loyalty to him in at least two letters addressed to the president, which were published by The Daily Beast on Thursday amid increased scrutiny of the close aide’s relationship to Trump. “I want things to always be right between us,” Harp wrote in one of the letters, which were printed out and signed. It began with “Dear Mr. President” and concluded with, “With all my heart, Natalie.” In another letter, Harp added: “And please, when I fail, will you tell me? You have the absolute right to cuss me out, if need be, when I deserve it, because no one knows or cares about me more.” 0:00 Letters shed light on relationship between Trump and close aide Natalie…

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NYTIMES (Emily Badger and Junho Lee) - The Case of the Disappearing, Reappearing White House Ballroom Stairs

Derided by architects as serving no purpose, a grand staircase was never approved by a planning commission but appears back in President Trump’s plans.

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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Bizarre': Reaction to Trump admitting North Korea has '57 powerful nuclear weapons'

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President Trump says North Korea has "57 very powerful nuclear weapons." The Atlantic argues Trump effectively just told Iran to get a nuclear weapon. Separately, the New York Times reports that Defense Secretary Hegseth's wife is involved in his duties at the Pentagon. Staff Writer for The Atlantic Tom Nichols and former FBI Counterterrorism Senior Executive Christopher O'Leary join Katy Tur to weigh in.

Who are the guests that joined Katy Tur to discuss the reaction to Trump's comments on North Korea?
The guests were Staff Writer for The Atlantic Tom Nichols and former FBI Counterterrorism Senior Executive Christopher O'Leary.
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According to President Trump, how many powerful nuclear weapons does North Korea possess?
President Trump stated that North Korea has "57 very powerful nuclear weapons."
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ABCNEWS - Trump says Ed Martin, pardon attorney, is departing DOJ

Trump said Martin is leaving his post as pardon attorney at the DOJ.

According to Trump, what is the current status of Ed Martin's position at the Department of Justice (DOJ)?
Trump stated that Ed Martin, who serves as the pardon attorney, is departing the DOJ.
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