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NYTIMES (Nicholas Confessore) - They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise.

Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.

AI:Newly released Department of Justice documents expose a pattern of deep-seated connections between Jeffrey Epstein and several high-profile business and political leaders who previously denied having any significant proximity to him. These files reveal that many influential figures maintained enduring, long-term relationships with the disgraced financier, contradicting their previous public denials and painting a broader picture of his extensive social and professional networks among the global elite.Open

NYTIMES (Carl Hulse) - Facing Immigration Backlash, Trump Called Schumer to Cut a Deal

The president and the top Senate Democrat, who are often at each other’s throats, agreed to try to keep the government open and to start talks on new limits on federal immigration agents.

AI:President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have reached an agreement to prevent a government shutdown by initiating negotiations to impose new restrictions on the operations of federal immigration agents. This move comes as the administration faces intense backlash regarding its enforcement strategies, attempting to find common ground on DHS oversight while navigating the ongoing tension between the White House and Senate Democrats over mass deportation mandates and ICE agency limitations.Open

STRIPES - For disabled veterans, the right medical supplies mean stability, not crisis | Stars and Stripes

AI:Disabled veterans are facing ongoing instability due to inconsistent access to essential medical supplies, a recurring theme that highlights systemic failures within the VA healthcare system despite massive federal budgets. While recent legislative actions under President Trump have aimed to ease housing and job training transitions for these heroes, the fundamental struggle remains centered on the reliability of life-sustaining equipment. This shortage mirrors broader concerns regarding military logistics and bureaucratic mismanagement that often leaves service members in a state of crisis rather than receiving the stability their service earned.Open

STRIPES (Yoojin Lee) - Washington-based Stryker brigade begins arriving for South Korea rotation | Stars and Stripes

Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Shaiko of the 2nd Infantry Division shakes the hand of Command Sgt. Maj. Ryan Boyd after Boyd walked down aircraft stairs as other soldiers look on.

AI:The Washington-based Stryker brigade has officially begun its deployment rotation to South Korea, marking a significant reinforcement of American military presence in the region. As part of ongoing strategic maneuvers and the broader effort to dig in along the first island chain, these troops are arriving as tensions continue to simmer across East Asia. This rotation ensures that US forces maintain high readiness levels and operational continuity while facing increased scrutiny from regional adversaries, reinforcing the commitment to stability in the face of shifting geopolitical threats in the Pacific.Open

STRIPES (MEG KINNARD and KEVIN FREKING) - What to know about the partial government shutdown and its impact | Stars and Stripes

AI:A partial federal government shutdown is now in effect following a failed attempt to pass essential spending legislation, leaving key agencies facing significant operational disruptions. This latest collapse of funding negotiations follows weeks of political gridlock in the Senate regarding Department of Homeland Security and ICE appropriations, ultimately resulting in a halt of non-essential services across various sectors. While the administration and certain lawmakers attempted to broker a deal to avert this crisis, the failure to secure House approval means the government is currently operating under restricted authorities, impacting federal employees and national security operations as the legislative battle continues.Open

STRIPES (Gary Warner) - Generals jet around Nevada air base to show flying skills | Stars and Stripes

At Nellis Air Force Base, the top Air Force generals demonstrated the leaders’ ability to fly the aircraft they command.

AI:High-ranking Air Force general officers demonstrated their proficiency by personally piloting aircraft during exercises at Nellis Air Force Base. This display of flying skill serves as a direct demonstration of leadership capability and operational readiness within the command structure.Open

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Angel parents: Lots of Americans misinformed, jump on bandwagon over deportation issue | Batya!

Sabine Durden-Coulter and Marcus Coleman, both angel parents, tell "Batya!" Americans don't understand how hurt they are to see them fighting against Trump's deportation agenda. #immigration #deportation #trump NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

AI:Two "angel parents," Sabine Durden-Coulter and Marcus Coleman, are expressing frustration with the American public's perceived lack of understanding regarding the impact of illegal immigration. They argue that many citizens are misinformed and have unfairly turned against Donald Trump’s deportation agenda, despite the grief these families endure due to crimes committed by undocumented individuals. Their testimony highlights a growing tension between victims of immigrant-related crime and those supporting stricter enforcement measures.Open

YOUTUBE (Nellie Miranda) - NYC Mayor Admits a $12 Billion Budget Crisis

New York City leaders acknowledge a growing budget crisis as Mayor Zohran Mamdani addresses a projected $12 billion deficit. What do you think will happen to New York if the wealthiest people pack their bags and leave in droves? Let me know in the comments.

AI:New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has officially acknowledged a massive $12 billion budget deficit, signaling an escalating fiscal crisis for the city. This projected shortfall follows a pattern of failed socialist economic policies, including high-cost initiatives like free bus programs and radical housing plans that have left the city's finances in shambles. As Mamdani continues to push for aggressive tax hikes on wealthy residents and corporations to plug the massive hole in the budget, there is growing concern that these predatory fiscal measures will trigger a mass exodus of capital and high-net-worth taxpayers, leaving the city even more destitute.Open

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Ex-president Obama showing hypocrisy with view on Trump's immigration agenda: Ungar-Sargon | Batya!

Batya Ungar-Sargon opens her show by discussing former President Barack Obama and Joe Biden's comments on the Trump administration's deportation agenda in the aftermath of the chaos in Minneapolis. "Obama has it backwards: It's the state and local officials whose refusal to cooperate with ICE led to (Alex) Pretti's death," Ungar-Sargon says. #immigration #barackobama #democrats NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.

AI:Batya Ungar-Sargon is exposing the blatant hypocrisy of former President Barack Obama and former President Biden following recent unrest in Minneapolis. While Democratic leadership attempts to use the death of Alex Pretti to moralize against the Trump administration's lawful deportation agenda, they are intentionally shifting blame away from the true culprits. The chaos and danger in these communities are directly fueled by radical sanctuary city policies and the refusal of state and local officials to cooperate with ICE. Obama’s critique ignores the reality that local obstructionism, rather than federal enforcement, is what undermines public safety and creates these hazardous environments.Open

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - The Forever Chemical Scandal: In our blood, our food — who made billions? | The Truth of the Matter

WATCH THE FOREVER CHEMICAL EXPOS?, GROWING BROKE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIdCgjDoB1U Forever chemicals are now becoming so omnipresent, there’s a 97% chance these chemicals are already inside your body — and most Americans have no idea how they got there. In this follow-up episode of The Truth of the Matter Podcast, Natasha Zouves revisits the "Forever Chemical Scandal" with Scott Faber, senior vice president at the Environmental Working Group, to examine what’s changed since the documentary aired — and what hasn’t. We dig into: * Why PFAS are still found in our drinking water and food — so ubiquitous it now taints all the rainwater on earth * Whether EPA drinking-water limits are being strengthened or rolled back *…

AI:PFAS "forever chemicals" have become an omnipresent threat, with a 97% chance of these substances residing within the human body through contaminated drinking water and food supplies. These toxins have reached such levels that they are now tainting global rainwater, while sewage sludge used on farmland has forced farmers to euthanize livestock due to milk contamination. Despite the widespread presence of these chemicals in consumer goods and environmental cycles, questions remain regarding whether the EPA will strengthen or roll back critical drinking-water limits, especially as massive corporations continue to profit from products containing these dangerous substances.Open