REDSTATE (Nick Arama) - Trump Decimates Reporter Over Ridiculous Question About Reflecting Pool Cleanup
AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Democrats' disaster scenario: Lawmakers despondent over "sickening" Virginia ruling
House Democrats fell into a state of anguish on Friday after the Virginia Supreme Court struck down a congressional map that would have netted them as many as four seats in the 2026 midterm elections. Why it matters: The decision is a huge boost to Republicans' chances of keeping the House in November, with even some Democrats acknowledging they basically need to run the table in November to win now. - "Damn, California and Virginia were supposed to be our bigger ones," one House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to avoid getting out ahead of their leadership, said in a phone interview after the ruling was released. - "This means we gotta make sure we have a good wave to win the House ... we have to make sure we win a lot…
NYTIMES (Kalley Huang, Eli Tan and Kate Conger) - Meta’s Embrace of A.I. Is Making Its Employees Miserable
As it adapts to the artificial intelligence era, the company is pushing many of its 78,000 workers to use the technology, and preparing to lay some of them off.
NYTIMES (Jim Rutenberg and John Koblin) - ABC Accuses Government of Violating First Amendment
The network’s argument, made to the F.C.C., is the most aggressive posture taken yet by a television network toward the Trump administration.
NYTIMES (Jenny Gross) - Iran Says It Seized Oil Tanker That Was Sanctioned by U.S.
A maritime tracking company said the move was likely performative, given the Chinese-owned ship has an “established history within the Iranian trade ecosystem.”
AF (Pentagon News) - AF Week in Photos
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
WAR (Dustin Senger, Blount Island Command) - Blount Island Command's Ship-to-Shore Operations Reinforces Southcom Readiness
Marines landed an MK36 Wrecker tactical armored vehicle at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Fla., demonstrating how the service rapidly moves equipment to support operations across the region.
NPR (Ari Daniel) - Contact tracing could be key in halting the spread of hantavirus. Here's how it works
More than two dozen passengers left the cruise ship before the outbreak was identified. The race is on to connect with them to monitor their health — and the health of those they've interacted with.
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Trump celebrates as VA Supreme Court strikes down 'horrible gerrymander'
The ruling is a win for Republicans, who likely maintain most of their five seats in the state.