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Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei provided a statement for the first time since U.S.-Israeli strikes killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Nonsense statement of bravado stupidity.
Cuba's top diplomat in Washington says Havana is prepared to hold talks with the U.S., reiterating willingness to engage despite escalating tensions with Trump. LA Times
California residents spotted another ominous plane, the Navy's "submarine hunter," zooming over Fresno Tuesday night. New York Post
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The business of golf is booming, and there is a white whale that could force an explosion. New York Post
The case is moot, a federal judge said, because the administration has resumed the flow of more than $200 million in funding that it had temporarily stopped. New York Times
Rebuffing pressure from President Trump, a legal office says the prime minister should be pardoned only if he resigns, confesses or is convicted. New York Times
President Trump is tempering the political ambitions of María Corina Machado, a Nobel laureate, as he deepens ties with her foes in Venezuela. New York Times
VOA VIEW: This is strange.
The inauguration of Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, is the latest milestone in a broader shift toward conservatism and pro-Trump alignment in the region. New York Times
The shooter opened fire in Constant Hall, a building on the campus in Norfolk, Va. It was not clear what led to the shooting. New York Times
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Residents of Southaven, Miss., have complained about noise and cited concerns about possible pollution from gas turbines that will help xAI train its chatbot. New York Times
Democrat lawmakers in Washington state have voted to pass a 9.9% annual income tax on earnings that amount to $1 million or more. OANN
VOA VIEW: It makes little sense.
Tiffany Henyard, the embattled former mayor of Dolton, Illinois, whose tenure was defined by federal investigations and allegations of ongoing fraud and lavish taxpayer spending, has officially filed to run for office in Georgia. OANN
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly alerted police departments in California that in the coming days, Iran could retaliate by launching drones toward the Golden State. This follows the United States' late February strikes on Iran, in collaboration with Israel. OANN
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
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The Vatican announced that Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of San Diego Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, who is embroiled in allegations of the misuse of church funds. OANN
Law enforcement agencies are responding to a high-priority "active shooter situation" at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield on Thursday morning. The incident reportedly began after a vehicle crashed into the building, followed by reports of gunfire and a fire at the scene. OANN
The FBI on Tuesday boosted the reward for information leading to the arrest of a top 10 fugitive accused of a 2019 murder in the Los Angeles area to $1 million. Washington Times
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The underground shelter industry is booming in the wake of the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran. Washington Times
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday evening blocking ICE from moving ahead with plans to create a migrant detention facility in Williamsport. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The judge had no authority.
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii finished erupting after 9 hours on Tuesday night, allowing Hawaii Volcanoes National Park to reopen Wednesday. Washington Times
Microsoft's news aggregator included articles last month from 70 online publications - but only two of those lean to the right. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The left is very obvious.
As pennies begin to disappear, states are grappling with a "rounding" problem for cash purchases that would have included them in the past. CBS
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The Senate will vote again on a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security as an impasse over how to reform immigration enforcement agencies has grown ugly, nearly a month into a partial shutdown. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dems will hold the blame.
Crystalline silica, which is released into the air when workers cut and polish engineered stone for kitchen countertops, can scar human lungs beyond repair. CBS
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran. CBS
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President Trump's scorn towards GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky is a key factor in the May primary. He has called Massie the "worst Republican congressman" in Congress' history CBS
VOA VIEW: Massie is an idiot.
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven. CBS
Democrats and Republicans remain at loggerheads over reopening the Department of Homeland Security. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Dems will own any terror act in US.
Amazon asked the FCC for a waiver or 24-month extension to meet a July 2026 deadline to deploy 1,600 internet satellites. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Amazon will be at fault.
Though the war in Iran has continued for almost two weeks, the price of the yellow metal has barely moved. CNBC
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 may be 1.7% to 2.8%, according to new estimates. But that could increase if inflation climbs higher. CNBC
For the fiscal year to date, the deficit totaled $1.004 trillion, about 12% lower than the comparable period in 2025. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Less thanks to Trump.
A bill to increase housing supply and decrease costs is set to sail through the Senate on Thursday, but House leaders foresee further negotiations. CNBC
A 13-year-old boy knocked out his stepfather after he allegedly attempted to strangle his mother during a domestic violence incident in south Alabama. FOX News
An Alabama woman allegedly assaulted elderly passengers during a mid-air meltdown on a Frontier flight, forcing an emergency landing in Miami after the violent outburst. FOX News
A Skykomish K-12 physical education teacher and athletic director has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing a student for more than a year. FOX News
Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel Thursday after attacks on commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf raised fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies. UPI
VOA VIEW: It's far from over.
High volatility in oil prices linked to tensions in the Middle East is increasing pressure on airline ticket prices as carriers face higher fuel costs UPI
Medical device maker Stryker is experiencing a "global network disruption" Wednesday from a cyberattack by a group of pro-Iranian hackers. UPI
Gen. Joshua Rudd was confirmed by the Senate to lead the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command Tuesday in a 71-29 vote. UPI
One person is in custody Wednesday after authorities said his vehicle crashed into a temporary barrier near the White House. No injures were reported. UPI
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The Los Angeles Police Department won't enforce a California directive banning federal immigration agents from wearing masks or hiding their faces while conducting operations in the state. As he should - does not have authority.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell told Fox Los Angeles' "Good Day LA" that his department will not enforce the directive from California Gov. Newsom. From a tactical perspective, having officers cite federal authorities for what amounts to a misdemeanor could be unsafe, he said. "From a practical standpoint, our role when we get to a scene is to de-escalate the situation, not to ramp it up," McDonnell said. "Trying to enforce a misdemeanor violation on another law enforcement agency, that's not going to end well. And that's not going to be good."
"From a public safety standpoint for anybody in that environment. Potentially you have a crowd that could be agitated and trying to get their point across," he added. "And then you have the ICE agents who are doing their job. And for us to come in then and try and create an enforcement action for wearing a mask, it's not a safe way to do business." In September 2025, Newsom signed a bill into law banning law enforcement from wearing face coverings while conducting official business across the state.
The bill makes it a misdemeanor crime for local, state or federal law enforcement to wear masks or personal disguises during their duties, unless an officer is undercover or performing a tactical operation that requires protective gear. "What are you afraid of?" Newsom said as he signed the legislation into law. The Trump administration has sued over the law.
"The federal government has sued to stop the state from enforcing this law," a spokesperson for Newsom's office told Fox News Digital. "We are defending the law in court which would go in effect on July 1."
Critics of the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration have cited masked ICE agents as a public safety risk, accusing them of trying to shield their identities from being leaked. Authorities said ICE agents have masked up to avoid doxxing and threats to them and their families from the public.
The ban came after a series of immigration raids in and around Los Angeles, where federal agents were spotted wearing masks. At the time, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said federal agents are already required to identify themselves and wear clothing that designates they are with ICE or Homeland Security markers during operations.
