YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Carl Higbie: 'Instead of making kids fit, schools teach them about drag queens'
On Tuesday's "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE," Carl commended President Donald Trump bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test for children.
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Trump pauses help in Strait of Hormuz, hoping to reach a deal with Iran amid ongoing ceasefire
President Trump announced a pause on the U.S. operation Project Freedom on Tuesday evening based on a request from Pakistan and other countries but added that the U.S. Navy blockade of ships in the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place. #trump #iran #straitofhormuz
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Trump pauses Project Freedom as negotiations with Iran continue
President Trump announced a pause on the U.S. operation Project Freedom on Tuesday evening based on a request from Pakistan and other countries but added that the U.S. Navy blockade of ships in the Strait of Hormuz will remain in place. #trump #iran #straitofhormuz
AXIOS (Hans Nichols) - Senate Dems eager to force Republicans to vote on Trump's ballroom
Senate Democrats are salivating at the chance to force every Republican to vote on $1 billion for security upgrades tied to President Trump's new White House ballroom. Why it matters: A billion-dollar, Trump-branded gilded ballroom — which the president insisted would be privately funded — is the kind of affordability contrast Democrats have dreamed about for the 2026 midterms. - "It's an outrageous betrayal of hardworking families who want lower costs, not a golden ballroom," said Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Committee. - "Republicans are ignoring middle-class needs and funneling money into Trump's ballroom while throwing billions at two lawless agencies," said Sen. Jeff Merkley…
NYTIMES (Zachary Small) - The Venice Biennale and Its Many Flashpoints: An Explainer
The sudden death of a curator, the surprise participation of Russia and an unconventional U.S. entry are heating up the art world Olympics, which begins previews Tuesday.
NYTIMES (Matteo de Mayda) - Venice Biennale: In Photos and Video
Scenes from the highly anticipated art event.
NYTIMES (Alex Marshall) - With Free Vodka, and a Few Protests, Russia Returns to the Venice Biennale
On Tuesday, Russia opened a pavilion at the Venice Biennale for the first since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine’s own exhibit is just a stone’s throw.
NYTIMES (Brooks Barnes) - ‘Avatar’ Suit Focuses on Hot Topic in A.I. Age: A Character’s Face
An actress accused the director James Cameron of stealing her likeness for a digitally created, blue-skinned warrior princess.
NYTIMES (Mitch Smith) - Most Trump-Backed Challengers Beat Indiana Incumbents Who Bucked Trump
President Trump endorsed primary opponents against seven Republican lawmakers who opposed his redistricting push. At least five of the Trump-backed candidates have won their races.
DAILYCALLER (Andrew Powell) - Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty Of Assault, Strangulation
The duration of Diggs' trial was just two days