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WASHINGTONPOST (Kadia Goba, Marianna Sotomayor) - House Democrat accused of misspending covid-19 money could be expelled

The family health care company Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick worked for was sent FEMA money it shouldn’t have received. She’s accused of using the money on a run for office.

AXIOS (Alex Thompson) - "She goes first": Newsom dances around Kamala rivalry on "The Axios Show"

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the idea that he and Kamala Harris don't like each other is "preposterous," but acknowledges the former vice president took a shot at him in her bestselling book last year. - "I think it created some color for the book," Newsom said on the latest episode of "The Axios Show," referring to Harris' claim that he didn't return her call when then-President Biden dropped out of the 2024 race. - "It certainly helped her book sales — not my component part, but that book has done unbelievably well," Newsom added. Driving the news: Newsom and Harris are atop most polls of potential Democratic presidential candidates for 2028 after a multi-decade rivalry in California politics. - In his Axios interview Newsom…

AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Pentagon prepares for massive "final blow" of Iran war

The Pentagon is developing military options for a "final blow" in Iran that could include the use of ground forces and a massive bombing campaign, according to two U.S. officials and two sources with knowledge. Why it matters: A dramatic military escalation will grow more likely if no progress is made in diplomatic talks and, in particular, if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Some U.S. officials think a crushing show of force to conclude the fighting would create more leverage in peace talks or simply give Trump something to point to and declare victory. Between the lines: Iran also has a say in how the war ends, and many of the scenarios under discussion would risk prolonging and intensifying the fight rather than bringing it to a…

AXIOS (Emily Peck) - Wall Street bonus bonanza

Data: New York State Comptroller; Note: Excludes stock options and other deferred compensation; Chart: Axios Visuals The average annual bonus on Wall Street last year was $246,500, up 6% from 2024, according to data out Thursday morning from the New York state comptroller's office. Why it matters: Higher bonuses are a sign that finance had a good year — the market turmoil and uncertainty caused by the Trump administration's tariffs only helped boost business across Wall Street trading desks. Zoom in: Profits in the securities industry rose more than 30%, to $65.1 billion, according to the report from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. - Wall Street's securities bonus pool was a record $49.2 billion last year, up 9% from 2024. …

ABCNEWS - Man charged with making threatening calls to a Florida Air Force base

A Florida man has been charged with making threatening phone calls to MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa two days after a suspicious package was found outside a gate, though investigators haven’t accused the caller of planting any devices

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Bill O’Reilly: Chuck Schumer is coward despite his grip on Dems | CUOMO

Author Bill O’Reilly tells “CUOMO” he doesn’t understand why the American public is so naive about the war in Iran and the partial government shutdown. #chuckschumer #iran #partialgovernmentshutdown Chris Cuomo hosts "CUOMO," a no-nonsense show featuring the day's most important news from all perspectives. "CUOMO" airs weeknights at 8p/7C on NewsNation. #CUOMO NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Fetterman: Dems have ended up punishing TSA officers | CUOMO

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat who increasingly has bucked his party, tells “CUOMO” that it’s time to fund the Department of Homeland Security and pay the TSA officers who work at airports. “End this shutdown. It is truly absurd,” he said. #Fetterman #Shutdown #Politics Chris Cuomo hosts "CUOMO," a no-nonsense show featuring the day's most important news from all perspectives. "CUOMO" airs weeknights at 8p/7C on NewsNation. #CUOMO NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.