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Right foxnews.com · Jun 8

Walz administration ignored fraud warnings as billions vanished, House oversight report alleges

House Oversight Committee report alleges Gov. Tim Walz turned a blind eye to billions in fraud in Minnesota's social services programs for years.

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Center-Right nypost.com · Jun 8

$500K worth of bourbon snatched from Philadelphia warehouse in broad daylight heist

The 10,800 bottles of Noble Oak Bourbon were loaded right into the thieves' truck by unsuspecting employees.

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Center abcnews.com · Jun 8

Lawsuit says it seeks to stop 'deeply corrupt' UFC event at White House

The filing asks a federal judge to declare the authorization for the event, framed around the country’s 250th anniversary, unlawful.

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Center-Left theguardian.com · Jun 8

‘My life is about beauty’: Julie Newmar at 92 on shocking the world as Catwoman – and caring for her son

She starred in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, had to stoop when she danced with Fred Astaire, then became world-famous – and a gay icon – in the original Batman series. But her l…

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Center-Right hollywoodreporter.com · Jun 8

Hugh Laurie Roasts Viral Social Media Critic of ‘House’: “I Look Forward to Your First Novel!”

The British actor does not take Gregory House slander lying down.

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Center-Left nytimes.com · Jun 8

Democrats in Congress Grapple With Concerns Over Platner Allegations

Representative Ro Khanna said that he believed the account of a woman who accused Graham Platner of physically threatening behavior, and urged his campaign not to criticize her.

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Center-Left nbcnews.com · Jun 8

Federal lawsuit aims to stop UFC event on the White House South Lawn

Plaintiffs allege the June 14 event violates National Park Service regulations and benefits Trump and his allies.

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Center-Right thehill.com · Jun 8

Bob Packwood, Oregon senator forced to resign due to sex scandal, dies at 93

Former Sen. Bob Packwood (R-Oregon), who resigned from the Senate in 1995 after the Senate Ethics Committee voted to expel him for sexual and official misconduct, has died, accordi…

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Center-Right realclearpolitics.com · Jun 8

I Hopped Off the Platner Train After the Totenkopf

I personally don't trust Graham Platner. With what we've seen so far, I don't think he belongs in the U.S. Senate versus Gov. Janet Mills, who suspended her campaign back in April …

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Center-Right realclearpolitics.com · Jun 8

The Main Obstacle to Trump's 2026 Agenda Is Trump Himself

Senate Republicans ended the week with much relief and self-congratulation. After struggling through a "vote-a-rama," they managed to clear a budget reconciliation bill p…

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Left rawstory.com · Jun 8

Trump planted a bomb that is set to blow up in Republicans' faces: GOP pollster

President Donald Trump is planting a bomb that is sure to explode in Republicans' faces during the midterms as he seeks to get Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed for th…

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Right foxnews.com · Jun 8

Federal lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 from being held on the White House South Lawn

A federal lawsuit seeks to block UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn, alleging organizers ignored permitting rules and environmental reviews.

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Right foxnews.com · Jun 8

Platner-backer Ro Khanna insists there's 'no evidence of violence' in newest allegations

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner while also claiming to believe Platner's ex-girlfriends' allegations against him.

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Center-Left npr.org · Jun 7

Trump rejects idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message

President Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" as he campaigned for the White House in 2024.

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Center-Left mediaite.com · Jun 7

Last-Minute Lawsuit Tries to Knock Out Trump’s UFC Event at White House

Donald Trump's planned UFC fight on the White House South Lawn to mark his 80th birthday, as well as America's 250th, could be K.O.'d. The post Last-Minute Lawsuit Tries to Knock O…

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Center-Right variety.com · Jun 7

Lawsuit Looks to Shut Down Donald Trump’s ‘UFC Freedom 250’ Fight

Two Virginia residents filed a lawsuit on Saturday in hopes of stopping President Donald Trump’s plans to host a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn as part of America’s 250th …

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Center-Left thewrap.com · Jun 7

Federal Lawsuit Seeks to KO White House UFC Fight Set for Next Week on Trump’s Birthday

The venue is already erected on the White House South Lawn for the nation's 250th anniversary celebration The post Federal Lawsuit Seeks to KO White House UFC Fight Set for Next We…

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Center-Left nytimes.com · Jun 7

5 Takeaways From Scott Pelley’s Interview With The New York Times

Mr. Pelley, who was at CBS News for 37 years, including as a White House correspondent and a “60 Minutes” correspondent, spoke in his first extended interview since he was fired.

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Left rawstory.com · Jun 7

Analyst flags 'massive failure' by Trump that is impeding peace in Iran

President Donald Trump appears to be scrambling for a peace deal to end the war in Iran, but some of the president's "massive failures" are preventing that deal from materializing,…

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Center-Left axios.com · Jun 7

Jewish Dems sound alarm about antisemitism and 2028

A growing number of Jewish Democrats tell Axios they feel shunned — like unwelcome strangers in their own party. Why it matters: They warn that the constant and escalating hostili…

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Center-Right thehill.com · Jun 7

Democrats eyeing investigations, and perhaps prosecutions, of Trump officials

House Democrats want 2029 to be the year of reckoning for Trump administration officials. Democrats have long accused top members of President Trump's team of violating laws acros…

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