As Texas, under pressure from President Trump, considers redrawing congressional lines to boost GOP numbers in Congress, California considers responding by boosting the state's Democratic districts. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Time will tell.

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell answered questions from Justice Department officials about “100 different people” linked to late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, an attorney for the disgraced socialite claimed Friday following two days of questioning led by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche. New York Post

President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell clashed on camera over Federal Reserve renovation costs. OANN

VOA VIEW: The big question is it legal?

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Object 3I/ATLAS will make close approaches to Jupiter, Mars and Venus, which could allow aliens to stealthily plant spy "gadgets" there, one researcher hypothesized. New York Post

Jordan and the United Arab Emirates were expected to begin airdrops in the coming days, but experts warned that the bulk of necessary aid could come only by land. New York Times

The military gave few details on the ground operation, but counterterrorism raids have typically involved helicopter-borne Special Operations commandos. New York Times

The agreement addresses a longstanding problem that has sickened people in both countries. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Keeping the deal is another matter.

On Thursday, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) aimed at easing restrictions on the removal of homeless individuals and drug users from public spaces by local and state authorities. OANN

COVID-19 vaccinations saved 2.5 million lives from 2020 to 2024, mostly among older adults and far fewer than earlier reports suggested. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Lies!

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The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a lower court order that could have disenfranchised Native American voters in North Dakota in a battle over the state's legislative map. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Right or wrong?

The 12-year-old Little Leaguer played Thursday night for his New Jersey team hours after he faced a suspension from his team's first state tournament game after he was ejected for flipping his bat as he celebrated a home run. Washington Times

Less than a month after the Supreme Court told federal judges to restrain themselves from issuing nationwide injunctions, a federal appeals court ruled that those injunctions can be legal if states are the plaintiffs. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Blocking the SC can be detrimental to Appels Ct.

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of research funding in its push to roll back federal diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Trump should prevail.

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A West Virginia judge on Thursday allowed the children of three families in one county to attend school this fall without required vaccinations, the latest move in a showdown between Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey and the state Board of Education. Washington Times

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern confirmed that they are in "advanced" merger talks that would create a single U.S railroad with service stretching from the East to the West Coast. Washington Times

The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a lower-court ruling in a redistricting dispute in North Dakota that would gut a landmark federal civil rights law for millions of people. Washington Times

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced deportation flights had begun to take off from the so-called Alligator Alcatraz immigration detention facility in the Everglades. CBS

VOA VIEW: Good!

The University of New Mexico campus has been shut down and students have been told to shelter in place after an early-morning shooting. CBS

"In Florida, Jeffrey Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell is being interviewed for a second day by the U.S. deputy attorney general, who once served as President Trump's attorney. " CBS

Faulty second-row headrests may not lock in the upright position, increasing the risk of injury to passengers, according to federal safety regulators. CBS

VOA VIEW: Be careful.

Automated license plate reader technology is used by law enforcement agencies in communities across the U.S. — but the systems sometimes get things wrong. CBS

VOA VIEW: Check before your pay.

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Trump on Friday expressed confidence the Fed will start cutting, a day after he met with central bank Chair Jerome Powell. CNBC

President Donald Trump is dealing with a weeks-long backlash over the DOJ's decision not to release documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. CNBC

The new bill in Congress would give a tax discount to companies that distribute stock to their lowest paid employees. CNBC

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The Federal Communications Commission cleared the way Thursday for an $8 billion merger between Paramount and Skydance Media. CNBC

President Donald Trump denied claims that he wants to wreck Elon Musk's companies and their work with the U.S. government. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Dem claims.

The head of the American Automotive Policy Council, which represents General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, raised concerns about Trump's Japan deal. CNBC

Columbia University janitors who claimed they were held hostage by anti-Israel protesters have settled their complaint with the university for an undisclosed amount. FOX News

Ryan Routh, the man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course last year, can represent himself in his trial, judge rules. FOX News

VOA VIEW: He is a fool.

Four U.S. cruise ship passengers were arrested in Bermuda after allegedly being caught with drugs powerful enough to sedate an elephant. FOX News

Visitors at the Cedar Point theme park in Sandusky, Ohio, got stuck on the "Siren's Curse" roller coaster. FOX News

Hamas "didn't really want to make a deal" on a new Gaza cease-fire and hostage release, Trump said after the U.S. and Israel pulled negotiations from Qatar. UPI

VOA VIEW: No deal should be made with Hamas

Former New York Rep. George Santos is reporting to prison Friday, to begin serving an 87-month sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft charges. UPI

President Donald Trump heads to Scotland today through Tuesday to visit his golf resorts and refine the trade deal with the United Kingdom with Keir Starmer. UPI

President Donald Trump endorses RNC treasurer Joe Gruters to replace RNC Chair Michael Whatley, who is leaving to run for a senate seat in North Carolina. UPI

President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize the state of Palestine as part of Paris' "historical commitment to a just and durable peace in the Middle East." UPI

VOA VIEW: Macron is an idiot.

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