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Chief executives of Walmart, Target and Home Depot explained to Trump that supply chain disruptions would lead to empty shelves at U.S. stores in weeks. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Fear stupidity.
Shannon Sharpe is taking a temporary leave from ESPN after he was accused of rape in a $50 million civil lawsuit on Sunday. New York Post
“Monogamy isn’t the only way to love,” said the man, who has 11 children from his relationships. New York Post
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Skywatchers worldwide are in for a charming cosmic display before the Sun rises Friday, as three celestial bodies will appear in close conjunction. New York Post
President Trump claimed on April 24 that “I have my own deadline” for ending Russia’s war on Ukraine — expressing tepid hope for keeping his peace drive alive after the White House suggested earlier this week that it would wash its hands of the conflict. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Trump will look bad if a peace is not made or Russia looks like gaining territory.
The administration was seeking to cut off money from public schools that allowed certain diversity and equity programs. New York Times
VOA VIEW: DE programs should not be allowed.
Lower courts had blocked the policy, saying it was not supported by evidence and violated equal protection principles. New York Times
VOA VIEW: As the SC should.
The president plans to direct the Justice Department to investigate ActBlue, the main Democratic fund-raising platform, in his latest move using the government to target political opponents. New York Times
VOA VIEW: No action taken when the Dems weaponized the court against Trump.
The man fired from a rooftop during a Fourth of July celebration in a Chicago suburb three years ago. The judge called the gunman “irretrievably depraved.” New York Times
VOA VIEW: The guy was a sick puppy.
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The Trump administration is helping to increase oil production in the newly renamed Gulf of America by 100,000 barrels per day under a new policy following President Donald Trump’s executive order to increase American energy. OANN
President Donald Trump commended Special Government Employee (SGE) Elon Musk for his pivotal contributions to the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), highlighting the significance of his role as Musk prepares to depart from the agency on May 30th. OANN
California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom has agreed to help the Trump administration pursue federal charges against an illegal alien being freed early, after he previously killed a young American couple in a tragic drunk driving crash -- leading to charges of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. OANN
VOA VIEW: It is mad even thinking about letting the illegal go free.
As the Central American country becomes more involved in the Trump administration's illegal immigration enforcement initiatives, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) says that she accepted an offer to meet with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele next month. OANN
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A rapidly spreading wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, has surged to 12,500 acres since igniting on Tuesday, prompting mass evacuations, damaging structures, and forcing the closure of a major highway. OANN
A toxin produced by a strain of E. coli found in the human gut may be contributing to the sharp rise in colon cancer among young adults. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Find a cure ASAP.
U.S. applications for jobless benefits rose modestly last week as business continue to retain workers despite fears of a possible economic downturn. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Trump has Americans back.
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A federal judge temporarily halted her order requiring the Trump administration to provide information on its efforts so far, if any, to retrieve a man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Garcia is banned from the US.
The cost of federal regulations has grown to more than $2.1 trillion per year, almost as much as the government's annual haul from income taxes, according to a report released Thursday. Washington Times
California is spending $500 million to put an additional 1,000 electric school buses on the road as federal cuts and freezes paused efforts in other states to replace aging diesel-fueled fleets that are more polluting. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: A bad solution.
President Trump's meme coin had lost 88% of its value. But an offer of dinner with the president helped boost its price on Wednesday. CBS
President Trump also signed an executive order to enforce laws on the books about universities disclosing large foreign gifts. CBS
VOA VIEW: The latter is needed.
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A new report on air quality across the U.S. offers a cloudy prognosis on the long-term health of about 156 million residents who live in areas that received an "F" in smog and soot pollution. CBS
More than a quarter million complaints reported losing money to a scam in 2024, the FBI said in a new report. CBS
Companies say fake job seekers are using artificial intelligence to get remote jobs, often in an attempt to steal insider secrets. CBS
VOA VIEW: Don't give information over the telephone.
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Home sales in March were weaker than expected, due to higher mortgage rates and concern over the broader economy. CNBC
Trump's message to Vladimir Putin came a day after the American president said he believed that "Russia is ready" for a peace deal with Ukraine. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Putin cannot be trusted.
U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent this week indicated that there might be an easing in tensions with China. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Someone is lying.
With student debt and everyday costs adding up, young adults say they’re struggling to cover the basics. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Biden destroyed the economy the last four years.
People who aren't planning to travel this summer say the cost of everyday life (68%) is a bigger issue than travel expenses (64%). CNBC
VOA VIEW: All resulting from Biden.
Crime was drastically reduced in Miami Beach, Florida, one of the country's most popular spring break destinations, after a viral online campaign called "Reality Check." FOX News
The Baltimore County school system has suspended football captain and quarterback Parker Jensen after he inquired with school officials about American flags missing from classrooms. FOX News
The Texas Lottery Commission explained what lottery couriers are after the agency's executive director resigned earlier this week during investigations. FOX News
Vatican authorities kept St. Peter's Basilica open all night as an estimated 50,000 people lined around St. Peter's Square and out of the Vatican into Rome to view the body of Pope Francis lying in state. UPI
Federal prosecutors have announced the first terrorism-related charges filed against an alleged member of the Tren de Aragua gang, which the Trump administration has been targeting amid his crackdown on immigration. UPI
The Environmental Protection Agency told more than 450 employees working in diversity, equity and inclusion -- as well as environmental justice -- they would be fired or reassigned. UPI
VOA VIEW: As they should.
A federal judge in Maryland on Wednesday granted the Trump administration's request to delay answering questions about the illegal deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. UPI
VOA VIEW: Let it die - he is gone forever.
A federal judge has ruled the U.S. government must pay North Dakota nearly $28 million in damages stemming from the Dakota Access oil pipeline protests in 2016 and 2017. UPI
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President Donald Trump wants to require voters to prove their citizenship in future elections but experts say that is outside of his authority. Time will tell - they should.
The president signed an executive order last week to make changes to the U.S. election system, including a proof-of-citizenship requirement. According to Trump, the goal is to end election fraud. he executive order directs the Election Assistance Commission to require voters to provide government-issued proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Documents that meet the criteria include a U.S. passport, a REAL ID that indicates citizenship, an official military identification card or a valid federal or state government-issued photo I.D. that indicates citizenship.
The U.S. attorney general is directed to prioritize prosecuting crimes related to non-citizen voting. Ballots received after Election Day are not to be counted. Trump's executive order aims to curb voting from ineligible people, including noncitizens. Arizona enacted a proof-of-citizenship requirement in 2022. Last year the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it does not apply to federal elections because it would violate the U.S. Constitution. In February, the 9th Circuit of Appeals ruled the state's proof-of-citizenship laws are a voter suppression measure.
"If a state adopts proof of citizenship, there are definitely thousands, if not tens of thousands of people in the state that will not have access to the required documents in a timely way," Bob Brandon, founder of the Fair Elections Center, told UPI. "That means otherwise eligible people would not be able to vote." Noncitizen voting has been banned in the United States for more than 100 years. It is punishable by up to five years in federal prison and can result in deportation.
Noncitizen voting is also rare. Last week, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced the results of the state's audit of the 2024 general election. It found that out of 1.67 million votes cast, 35 were cast by noncitizens. A 2022 report by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said there were 1,634 cases of potential noncitizens registering to vote between 1997 and 2022. The registrants were blocked from voting due to Georgia's citizenship check law.
