NEWSNATIONNOW (Joshua Feldstein and The Hill) - Trump rips Pirro decision after DOJ drops Reflecting Pool case: 'I don't agree'
The Justice Department moved to drop the case on Friday, finding that the damage to the tidal basin resulted from a "rushed and botched installation," not alleged vandalism.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Caroline Vakil and The Hill) - Democrats fret in Michigan as progressives project confidence ahead of key primaries
Abdul El-Sayed and Will Lawrence, who are both backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for their respective Senate and House primaries, are giving some center-left Democrats heartburn amid worries that their progressive leanings could turn off some of the swing state electorate.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Steff Danielle Thomas and The Hill) - GOP senators express confidence in McConnell's return as health scrutiny grows
Pressed on whether McConnell should do more to explain his condition to the public, Ernst told journalist Nick Ballasy that a recent letter from his physician and updates to his colleagues should suffice.
REDSTATE (Nick Arama) - The Mayor Is Finally Saying That 'Autonomous Zone' in Madison, WI Has to Go
AXIOS (Barak Ravid) - Scoop: Saudi crown prince raises concerns over Trump's plans for massive Iran strikes
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke to President Trump on Saturday and expressed concern over his plans for massive new strikes against Iran , according to two U.S. officials and a third source with knowledge of the call. Why it matters: Trump is seriously considering attacking Iranian energy targets in the coming days in response to Iran's missile strike on a U.S. base in Jordan and its continued disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He has yet to issue final orders. The big picture: Such an attack could lead to an unprecedented escalation in the five-month war, which has repeatedly paused as Trump opened the door to negotiations — only to resume when those diplomatic efforts failed. Zoom in: Iran has…
DAILYCALLER (Anthony Iafrate) - Cyberattacks Threaten Water Supplies Across Country. Tim Walz Or Iran May Be To Blame Depending On Who You Ask.
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NYTIMES (Emily Cochrane and Jon Cherry) - Mitch McConnell, Still Hospitalized, Misses Signature Kentucky Political Picnic
Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Laura Loomer reveals the divisions inside the GOP and feud with Tucker Carlson
In this exclusive interview with Batya Ungar-Sargon, MAGA activist Laura Loomer discusses her reversal on Ukraine after years of criticizing the country, her recent trip, and her sit-down interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky — clips of which President Trump shared on social media. Loomer also reveals who funded her travel. Plus, Loomer shares her views on the deep divisions inside the Republican Party, her disagreements with figures like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens, and what she says she's doing to influence the White House ahead of the 2026 midterms. On "Batya!" host Batya Ungar-Sargon examines the week's most newsworthy topics with a wide range of newsmakers, prominent politicians, and media…
JUSTTHENEWS (The Center Square Staff) - Parental rights concerns raised after Illinois expands minors’ access to birth control
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed SB 3341 into law, allowing minors to independently access contraceptive services, including receiving prescriptions and picking up contraception at pharmacies