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Castro heir wants a deal with Trump for Cuba's future: 5 takeaways
The most important things Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro said about dealing with Trump and the US in an exclusive interview with USA Today in Havana
USA TODAY
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- Politics
Judge Rules Against Trump, Says He Clearly Prefers White People
A federal judge is quoting Trump’s own words to block policies that paused some immigrants’ benefit applications and directed officials to consider their nationality.
TNR
2 min read - Politics
The Supreme Court Just Made It Easier for Presidents to Sabotage Their Successors
Donald Trump has another weapon he can wield on his way out the door.
Slate
5 min read - US
The DOJ Challenges Virginia's 'Assault Firearm' Law and California's Glock Ban
Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon argues that both laws are unconstitutional because they prohibit arms in common use for lawful purposes.
Reason
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- World
Knesset passes in first reading bill to establish political probe into October 7
The advancement of the legislation comes nearly three years after the massacre, with no probe yet established amid disputes over what kind of investigation should be conducted and who should lead it. The Knesset plenum passed in its first reading on Monday the coalition’s contentious bill that seeks to establish a politically appointed investigative committee to probe government failures during the October 7 massacre.
The Jerusalem Post
7 min read - US
Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Responds To ****** Assault Allegation
"Any accusation of non-consensual behavior is categorically false," he said in a video posted to social media.
HuffPost
3 min read - World
Germany wins landmark Canadian submarine deal ahead of NATO summit
Canada has awarded German naval shipbuilder TKMS a historic multibillion-euro contract to build up to 12 submarines, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Monday, handing Berlin a major defence industry win on the eve of a NATO summit in Turkey. Carney announced the decision at the Canadian Forces Base in Halifax before departing for the two-day meeting in Ankara, where alliance leaders are expected to discuss further strengthening NATO's defence capabilities.
dpa
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- World
Canada picks German firm TKMS for new submarine fleet, in one of its largest-ever procurements
The multi-billion dollar deal comes as PM Carney heads to a Nato summit where members are expected to show new military investment.
BBC
3 min read - US
President Trump Reshares Video Featuring Muslim Kindergarten Students With No Context
President Donald Trump shared yet another pointed attack on Muslim Americans, this time calling out a group of kindergarten students. Trump, 80, shared a clip to Truth Social on Monday, July 6, of a recent graduation from Minnesota’s Gateway Stem Academy in June. The video showed a group of young children wearing blue caps and […]
National Enquirer
1 min read - Politics
Trump: Walmart to Cut Beef Prices by 15%
Trump: Walmart to Cut Beef Prices by 15%
Newsmax
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- US
Will Graham Platner’s Scandals Derail Democrats’ Hopes in Maine?
A series of controversies has raised questions about whether he remains the party's best chance to unseat Sen. Susan Collins.
Katie Couric Media
9 min read - US
Judge rules alleged Jan. 6 pipe bomber not covered by Trump's blanket pardons
Brian Cole Jr. is charged with planting bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters.
ABC News
2 min read - Politics
White House criticizes Smithsonian museum for ‘extreme political activism’
The White House has released a new report on the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, criticizing it for "extreme political activism."
UPI
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- Politics
Politics cannot be allowed to undermine U.S. intelligence
"Political hacks do not belong in the job of protecting the security of America," writes former CIA Director Leon E. Panetta.
MS NOW
4 min read - World
AI slop videos falsely claim Trump expelled 58 Canadian diplomats
Brittle relations between the United States and Canada have spawned numerous false claims about diplomacy and trade developments between the two countries and a new series of video posts alleged without evidence that US President Donald Trump expelled dozens of Canadian envoys from Washington in mid-2026. The videos originated from a large YouTube network employing AI-generated content to push unverified stories about Canada for nearly a year and there is no legitimate reporting confirming the s
AFP
3 min read - US
Ex-mayor pleads guilty in bribery scandal that rocked his administration
Chokwe Antar Lumumba, the former mayor of Jackson, Mississippi, pleaded guilty in a bribery scandal that took down several city leaders.
USA TODAY
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- World
Canada chooses Germany's TKMS to build new fleet of submarines
Canada has chosen Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems to build its new multi-billion-dollar fleet of submarines, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday, as his government works to deepen defence ties with European NATO allies.Enhancing ties with NATO allies in Europe has been a priority, and under Carney Canada became the first non-EU member to join the European defence procurement scheme.
3 min read - US
Judge Smacks Down Argument from Accused Jan 6 Pipe Bomber That He Was Covered by Trump’s Pardons
On Monday, a federal judge rejected arguments by accused January 6 pipe bomber Brian Cole Jr. that the pardons issued by President Donald Trump applied to him.
Mediaite
4 min read - World
France's Marine Le Pen, who brought hard-right National Rally to cusp of electoral success
She has tasted defeat before, but if the appeal court bars her from running in the 2027 presidential election, it could end her political career.
BBC
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- World
Jordan Bardella: The 'blank canvas' who could be France's youngest president
Now president of National Rally, Bardella could become the party's candidate for next year's presidential election if Marine Le Pen is barred.
BBC
7 min read - Politics
Democrat in key US Senate race denies sex assault claim
Scandal-hit US Senate candidate Graham Platner -- whose insurgent rise has drawn comparisons to President Donald Trump -- denied a sexual assault allegation Monday that threatens to derail one of Democrats' best chances of flipping a Republican-held seat.The allegation lands at a perilous moment for Democrats, who view Maine as a central battleground in their effort to regain control of the Senate in November's midterm elections.
2 min read - World
UK Foreign Secretary Warns of 'AI Hiroshima' if Policymakers Don’t Act
Yvette Cooper said governments must agree on AI safeguards before frontier systems transform warfare, crime, and society.
Decrypt
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- Politics
DHS ditches Noem-era plan to put shiny wraps on ICE cars and return to covert operations
New DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and his deputies are returning to more covert operations
The Independent
3 min read - US
Whopping Majority of Maine Voters Said They’d Ditch Graham Platner Over Another Scandal — Right Before Another Scandal Broke
An overwhelming majority of Maine voters believe scandal-plagued Senate candidate Graham Platner should drop out if another negative story comes out about him
Mediaite
2 min read - US
Platner Is Considering “Path Forward” After Sexual Assault Allegation
A woman has come forward to accuse Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic candidate for Senate, of sexually assaulting her.
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- US
California bans 'sell by' labels, taking on the confusion behind 2.5 billion wasted meals
More than 50 different date-label phrases have appeared on food in the U.S.
The Cool Down
3 min read - World
Macron arrives in Syria for talks ahead of NATO summit in Turkiye
The French president is the first leader from western Europe to visit Syria since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad.
Al Jazeera
2 min read - US
Woman accuses Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault
Democratic candidate for Senate, who has faced series of scandals, denies allegation reported by Politico
The Guardian
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- Politics
JD Vance has taken the lead as Trump’s 2028 heir while Rubio fades into the background, insiders say
Polls show JD Vance is far ahead of Marco Rubio in a hypothetical race for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination
The Independent
4 min read - Politics
FCC Chief Carr’s Threats of Retribution Seem To Be Working
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr has been one of the most successful sycophants of Trump II thus far, as...
Talking Points Memo
6 min read - World
‘I’m Baffled!’ MS NOW Panel Fumes Over Latest Graham Platner Bombshell in Real Time
MS NOW's Molly Jong-Fast and Ayman Mohyeldin fumed over revelations that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) alegedly sexually assaulted a woman.
Mediaite
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- Politics
Platner says he's reflecting on "best path forward" amid sexual assault allegation
A Maine woman told Politico that Graham Platner entered her home in late 2021 and forced himself on her. Platner denies the allegation.
CBS News
5 min read - World
Tributes to veteran MP and minister Sir George Howarth
Sir George Howarth served in Parliament for almost 38 years and was a minister under Tony Blair.
BBC
2 min read - World
As Prince Harry leaves California for UK visit, a military role awaits
Prince Harry evidently enjoys life in California, but the United Kingdom and its wayward royal son need each other. The UK badly needs to rebuild its military capabilities, while Harry needs a purpose...
California Post
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- News
Platner says campaign will reflect on 'path forward' after sexual assault allegation
The Maine Democrat running for Senate said the allegation is "false."
ABC News
- World
Opposition warns gov’t's High Court defiance part of effort to ‘steal or rig' upcoming elections
Yair Lapid claimed that the government's refusal to comply with a High Court of Justice ruling on the composition of the Second Authority Council was part of an effort to rig upcoming elections. Opposition leader Yair Lapid warned on Monday that the government’s unanimous decision to declare that it would not comply with a High Court of Justice ruling regarding the composition of the Second Authority Council was part of a broader effort by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition to “steal”
The Jerusalem Post
4 min read - US
Santa Monica chief tries insane Trump blame game for diabolical state of the city
City Manager Oliver Chi argued that Trump's policies have contributed to a decline in international tourism
California Post
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Pew Poll: 56% of U.S. Adults Support Social Media Ban for Everyone Under 16
The anti-social media crusaders have popular support. That should worry online freedom advocates.
Reason
3 min read - Politics
Graham Platner says he’s considering the future of his campaign after new allegation
The Senate candidate in Maine made his announcement after Politico published a woman’s allegations that he sexually assaulted her. Platner denied the accusation.
The Maine Monitor
3 min read - Business
This Photo Of Donald Trump Is Going Mega Viral, And Not For Any Reason He'd Like
Reminder: Our president is 80 years old.
BuzzFeed
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- US
Medicaid funding is resuming for Planned Parenthood after being cut off for most of a year
Planned Parenthood and two smaller regional abortion providers are resuming billing Medicaid for services other than abortion after being cut off for most of a year. The defunding, which was mandated in President Donald Trump's big tax and policy law last year, has been blamed in the closure of multiple clinics as well as a reduction in the number of Planned Parenthood patients being screened for breast cancer or tested for sexually transmitted infections. The Medicaid billing was allowed to resume Sunday.
Associated Press
4 min read - Politics
NATO leaders to affirm record defence spending as US plans European drawdown
With Donald Trump still seething at allies' refusal to support his war with Iran, European governments hope to ease his anger with record defence spending announcements worth billions of euros.
Euronews
6 min read - Politics
“Cute”: GOP Senator Shuts Down Mike Johnson’s Plan to Pass SAVE Act
House Speaker Mike Johnson continues to struggle with Donald Trump’s signature legislation.
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- Politics
Maine Democrat Platner says he will 'reflect' on Senate campaign, denies report on sex allegations
WASHINGTON, July 6 (Reuters) - Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for a U.S.
Reuters
1 min read - US
Graham Platner Hits Pause on His Campaign After New Sexual Assault Allegation: ‘Taking The Time to Reflect On the Best Path Forward’
"We are taking the time to reflect on the best path forward for the state that I love, the people that I love, the movement I belong to"
Mediaite
3 min read - US
Woman accuses Democrat Graham Planter of sexual assault: Maine candidate denies the allegation
Embattled Maine candidate previously faced accusations of concerning behavior that left ex-girlfriends feeling ‘uneasy’
The Independent
1 min read
