NYTIMES (Tyler Pager) - U.S. Officials Said to Be Frustrated With Machado’s Call for Help
María Corina Machado, the exiled leader of the Venezuelan opposition, hopes to go home. U.S. officials say her wishes to do so come at an inopportune time.
ABCNEWS - Trump-endorsed Louisiana Rep. Letlow wins competitive GOP Senate runoff, AP projects
Letlow largely campaigned on the president's endorsement.
NYTIMES (Tim Balk and Emily Davies) - Julia Letlow, Lifted by Trump, Wins Republican Senate Runoff in Louisiana
If she reaches the Senate, Ms. Letlow would become the first G.O.P. woman to represent Louisiana in the chamber.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Brad Lander, Batya debate AIPAC’s role in US politics | Batya!
New York congressional candidate Brad Lander joins “Batya!” to defend his criticism of AIPAC and other dark money super PACs and their influence in U.S. politics.
STRIPES (Matthew M. Burke) - AI now helps draft Pentagon reports for lawmakers | Stars and Stripes
The Pentagon is increasingly using artificial intelligence to handle administrative work as it expands the technology’s use across the military.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Massachusetts reconsiders legalizing weed on the ballot this Fall
Voters in Massachusetts are set to consider a measure this fall to reverse the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state. Joining “On Balance” is Jordan Davidson of Smart Approaches to Marijuana, an organization that opposes recreational cannabis but supports decriminalization for low-level marijuana possession. #Massachusetts #Marijuana "On Balance with Leland Vittert" takes a critical look at some of the day's hottest subjects.