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The justices questioned whether marijuana users are so dangerous they should not have firearms. LA Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
The remarks came just hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say how long the United States expected to take to complete its mission in the Middle East. LA Times
Tensions are easing with Brazil over the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, as the U.S. seeks to secure access to rare-earth minerals. LA Times
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Footage of Iranians pulling the so-called "Trump dance" has been exploding online in the wake of Saturday's deadly strikes -- with some hailing the dictator's killing as "the best day of my life." New York Post
President Trump said Monday that America’s strikes on Iran have only just begun — and are going to escalate, warning that “the big one is coming.” New York Post
The former FBI asset is now at war with both the bureau and the ACLU. New York Post
Lori Chavez-DeRemer is under investigation internally after allegations of misconduct and misuse of department funds. New York Times
Citing rising costs and shortfalls in federal support, about 20 states are toughening eligibility requirements for patients in drug assistance programs. New York Times
The primary race for Senate in Texas has become the most expensive on record, with John Cornyn and James Talarico heavily outspending their rivals. But Mr. Cornyn seems to be in trouble. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
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Earth’s shadow will temporarily drape the moon in a copper hue before sunrise on Tuesday. New York Times
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran’s war on Americans has effectively become America’s retribution against the Iranian regime. Hegseth insisted the conflict “is not endless” while sharply rejecting comparisons to past U.S. wars in the Middle East. OANN
A fourth U.S. service member has killed in action amid ongoing operations against Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury. OANN
President Donald Trump said in an interview that he will not rule out sending U.S. troops into Iran “if necessary,” underscoring his administration’s willingness to use military strength to protect American interests. OANN
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Their family spent years opposing Venezuela's socialist system. Washington Times
A federal grand jury has indicted two men on firearms charges in connection with a shooting last month in a church parking lot in Salt Lake City that left two people dead and six more injured. Washington Times
A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs. Washington Times
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Three American fighter jets were "mistakenly shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses," CENTCOM said in a statement Monday, as the war with Iran continued for a third day. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good for the crews.
Airstrikes have stranded thousands of Americans who were traveling to or through the Middle East. CBS
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation. CBS
The Supreme Court is set to convene Monday to hear a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from having firearms. CBS
Iran has launched missiles at U.S. allies across the Gulf in retaliation for strikes that killed its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Iran increases its own worst enemy.
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Global markets started the day lower across the board, with major sectors in Europe and Asia negative. CNBC
VOA VIEW: As they should when there is a major problem.
NASA is sending the first Black and first female astronauts to the moon in an upcoming launch, marking the first journey to the moon in over 50 years. CNBC
During his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump said tariffs could someday "substantially replace" the federal income tax system. CNBC
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At least 54 protesters were arrested during an anti-ICE demonstration outside a Minneapolis federal building on Sunday, citing blocked roads and safety risks. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Now the city recognized the ICE problems.
The FBI placed counterterrorism and counterintelligence teams on elevated alert status nationwide as U.S. military operations against Iran continue to unfold. FOX News
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Nonprofits funded by a tech tycoon aligned with the Chinese Communist Party organize coordinated anti-US protests and propaganda supporting the regime in Iran FOX News
VOA VIEW: In other words, radicals must face the same penalty.
Non-essential staff and families were evacuated from a British airbase on Cyprus in the early hours of Monday after it was struck by an Iranian drone. UPI
VOA VIEW: As they should.
The Israeli military was attacking Hezbollah targets in neighboring Lebanon, amid worries that its war with the United States against Iran may escalate and spill across the region. UPI
VOA VIEW: They had no other choice.
Protesters gathered in cities across the United States on Saturday in protest of President Donald Trump's attack on Iran. UPI
VOA VIEW: The fools acted like the fools they are.
Belgium has seized a Russian oil tanker believed to be part of a shadow fleet of vessels the Kremlin uses to sell its energy products blocked by sanctions, Belgium's defense minister said. UPI
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In his new memoir, “Where We Keep the Light,” Pennsylvania Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro provides a remarkably detailed, and often critical, account of his time as a finalist for Kamala Harris’ 2024 vice presidential nominee ticket. Harris ultimately picked a loser worse than her.
In it, Shapiro (D-Pa.) provides his most detailed account of being vetted as a potential running mate for then-Vice President Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign. While Shapiro was widely seen as the frontrunner for the slot, the book reveals a bizarre vetting process he describes as “offensive” and “unsettling,” particularly regarding his Jewish identity and views on Israel. As a self-described Zionist who openly embraces his Jewish heritage, Shapiro has addressed related issues in recent years, including condemning the antisemitic rhetoric at some college campus protests after Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the subsequent Gaza war.
Historically, Shapiro has criticized some of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government actions, but he has also maintained strong support for Israel’s security and the safety of the Jewish people. In the memoir, Shapiro details a pivotal moment during the vetting when Dana Remus, a lead official in Harris’ search at the time, asked him bluntly if he had ever been an “agent of the Israeli government.”
Responding with incredulity, Shapiro questioned if he was When Remus followed up by asking if he had ever met with an “undercover” Israeli agent, Shapiro quips that he replied: “If they were undercover, how the hell would I know?” The friction then extended into a one-on-one interview with Harris herself. Shapiro further alleges that Harris pressed him to apologize for his condemnation of pro-Palestine encampments at the University of Pennsylvania — a request he refused.being accused of being a “double agent,” a query he considered a slight against his loyalty to the United States.
