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We Have the Power Right Now

There may be other stories in the news, but today I’m only covering two stories: a one-year-old killed by police and Georgia Republicans have pushed back against a redistricting request.

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Super Cool and Normal Vibes

A deadly shooting at a Delaware hospital sparked a manhunt, the Senate once again failed to advance a measure limiting Trump’s war powers, the White House ballroom project will reportedly cost taxpayers hundreds of millions, the FBI disrupted an alleged terror plot targeting Trump’s UFC event, and the administration moved forward with plans to break up the Department of Education.

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All the -Isms and -Obias

A B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base killed eight people, Gavin Newsom says federal investigations around people in his orbit are politically motivated while others dispute that characterization, and the U.S. and Iran appear to be nearing a formal peace agreement.

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He Is Not the Sun, and We Are Not Without Power

A possible Iran deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a deadly skydiving plane crash in Missouri killed 12 people, Russia struck a major religious site in Kyiv, Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire, and the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years.

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We All Need to Chill Out

Trump abruptly called off planned strikes on Iran while claiming a deal is near, the Minnesota man who murdered former House Speaker Melissa Hortman pleaded guilty, forecasters warned of a potentially historic El Niño, and a political protest on the National Mall sparked another round of “8647” controversy.

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He Was My Friend but I Wasn’t His Friend

Trump abruptly called off planned strikes on Iran while claiming a deal is near, the Minnesota man who murdered former House Speaker Melissa Hortman pleaded guilty, forecasters warned of a potentially historic El Niño, and a political protest on the National Mall sparked another round of “8647” controversy.

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Unions Baybeeeeee

The U.S. expanded strikes on Iran while warning attacks could continue, Pentagon officials openly discussed military options for Cuba, and Bill Gates defended his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during congressional testimony.

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Ya Boi Can’t Levy a Tax

An update on the deadly earthquake in the Philippines that left dozens dead, Iran and Israel appear to be holding a fragile ceasefire, a federal judge blocked Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee, the administration launched a major denaturalization effort, and Nithya Raman officially advanced to the Los Angeles mayoral runoff (which I already told you yesterday).

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I’m in the Clear Baybee

Mass attacks in Ohio and New York left at least 18 people injured, a powerful earthquake struck the Philippines, tensions between Iran and Israel threatened a fragile ceasefire, Trump abruptly ended a contentious interview with NBC, and California election results began to take shape.

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They’re Incredibly Immoral Losers

Health officials warned the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be worse than reported, Trump and Netanyahu reportedly clashed again, a federal appeals court ruled against the Pentagon’s transgender military ban, and public pressure helped derail the DOJ’s controversial fund for January 6 defendants.

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They Taste Like Pennies

A manhunt ended in Virginia, a deadly explosion in Myanmar left dozens dead, Zelensky accused Russia of abducting Ukrainian children and training some to fight against Ukraine, Israel captured the strategic Beaufort Castle in Lebanon, and protests continued over conditions at New Jersey’s Delaney Hall ICE facility.

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Samuel Alito? No Thanks.

A deadly apartment explosion in Dallas left multiple people dead, Blue Origin suffered another rocket explosion on the launch pad, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Black death row inmate challenging jury selection, and new questions emerged about conflicts of interest involving Justice Samuel Alito’s son.

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“Can You Believe It??” Yeah… I Can…

The death toll from Washington’s paper mill explosion has risen, Israel issued major evacuation orders in southern Lebanon amid renewed strikes, the DOJ launched a new investigation into E. Jean Carroll, detainees at a New Jersey ICE facility reported inhumane conditions during a hunger strike, and Matthew Perry’s former assistant was sentenced in connection with Perry’s death.

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I’m Gettin Mad About It Again

A deadly explosion at a Washington paper mill left workers missing and injured, courts in South Carolina and Alabama dealt setbacks to Republican gerrymandering efforts, tensions continued around the fragile Iran ceasefire, and Ken Paxton has won the Texas Senate primary runoff.

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Davinci Facts, Cocktail Recipes, and News

An aerospace chemical leak prompted evacuations in Orange County before officials ruled out an explosion risk, a gunman opened fire outside the White House, Trump tied Iran negotiations to expanding the Abraham Accords, and a crowd stampede in South Carolina injured at least 19 people.

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She’s Not Bossy, She’s the Boss

House Republicans abruptly recessed to avoid a vote limiting Trump’s war powers in Iran, a proposed Women’s History Museum bill collapsed over anti-trans provisions, and Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime assistant testified before Congress about the abuse and manipulation she says she endured.

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But, You Know… Wink Wink…

Raúl Castro was indicted over the 1996 downing of civilian planes, tensions reportedly flared between Trump and Netanyahu over Iran negotiations, a judge ordered the White House to preserve presidential records, insurrectionists reacted to Trump’s controversial payout fund, and a bipartisan housing bill advanced in Congress.

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Per the Constitush, Congress Declares War

The Senate narrowly advanced a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Trump’s authority in Iran, the DOJ settlement with Trump permanently blocked the IRS from pursuing charges against him or his sons for past conduct, and primary elections reshaped key Republican races in Texas, Georgia, and Alabama.

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It’s Weird Behavior

A deadly shooting at a San Diego mosque is being investigated as a hate crime, Trump’s planned strikes on Iran were paused, the administration moved forward with a controversial $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” and an ICE officer in Minneapolis was charged after allegedly shooting two immigrants and filing a false report.

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