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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 20.09.2025.
It displays 179 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
20.09.2025 ⇢ The day of Trump's immigration fee and the Charlie Kirk memorial arrest
⌨US media continued to prioritize President Trump's new immigration policies, focusing on the $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas and the introduction of a $1 million "Gold Card" for wealthy immigrants. This policy development was a consistent theme throughout the day, building on earlier reports.
Concurrently, the assassination of Charlie Kirk remained a significant story. Early in the day, discussions included its impact on social media and ongoing legal proceedings. By early afternoon and into the evening, reports highlighted the arrest of an armed man at the Kirk memorial site, alongside broader discussions of Trump's influence over the Justice Department and the politicization of the legal system.
Concurrently, the assassination of Charlie Kirk remained a significant story. Early in the day, discussions included its impact on social media and ongoing legal proceedings. By early afternoon and into the evening, reports highlighted the arrest of an armed man at the Kirk memorial site, alongside broader discussions of Trump's influence over the Justice Department and the politicization of the legal system.
20.09.2025
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The Washington Post
Here are the 58 House Democrats who voted against the resolution honoring the ‘life and legacy’ of slain conservative activist and Turning Point founder Charlie Kirk:
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The visa fees are part of Trump's strategy to favor U.S. over foreign-born workers, as part of a larger crackdown on immigration.
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00:13⇢Trump's Visa Toll
⌨US media continues to focus on President Trump's new immigration policies, specifically the $100,000 fee for H-1B visas and the introduction of a new "Gold Card" visa (AP News, Boston Globe, The Epoch Times, The Hill, USA Today, Washington Post, Washington Examiner). Concurrently, several outlets report on the resignation of a US attorney amid pressure from Trump over investigations into the NY AG (ABC News, NYTimes).
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In the eight months since becoming chair of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has waged war against the free speech of those who have reported on, criticized, or satirized the president.
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Erik Siebert, a U.S. attorney, had hit roadblocks while investigating the New York attorney general Letitia James and the former F.B.I. director James Comey.
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The New York Times
The panel recommended that people consult a health professional before getting the shot. Left unclear was whether Americans can still walk into pharmacies for it.
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Erik Siebert, a U.S. attorney, had hit roadblocks while investigating the New York attorney general Letitia James and the former F.B.I. director James Comey.
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The Washington Post
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The girl's remains were discovered in the trunk of the singer's Tesla, but police have not named a person of interest or a suspect.
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One America News
A member of Representative Tony Gonzales’s staff has died after being found “on fire” at her property in Uvalde, Texas.
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Timothy McGlynn was accused of misconduct and emotional abuse, including threatening to burn down players' homes, five years ago.
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President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation that will require a new, $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications.
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The Daily Beast
A judge threw out the suit, describing it as “improper and impermissible.” To Trump, that’s “winning.”
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President Trump's "Gold Card" program will be rolled out in the coming weeks, allowing the world's wealthy to apply for fast-track visas — if they pay $1 million or more.
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One America News
An ABC TV station in Sacramento, California, was struck by gunfire days after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and media groups Nexstar and Sinclair pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air "indefinitely."
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“You know, Jimmy, look, I don’t think what he said was exactly right. I don’t agree. We don’t agree on that,” the liberal comedian said during the latest episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher.”
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One America News
An ABC TV station in Sacramento, California, was struck by gunfire days after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and media groups Nexstar and Sinclair pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air "indefinitely."
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Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles City Council on Friday voted 11 to 2 to support the project, despite warnings of the strain it would put on the general fund and city services.
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03:05⇢Trump's Golden Door
⌨US media continues to prioritize immigration, with President Trump signing a proclamation adding a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visas and unveiling a "Gold Card" program for wealthy applicants (AP News, CBS, CNN, The Epoch Times, The Hill, HuffPost, USA Today, Washington Post, Washington Examiner). Concurrently, the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and free speech concerns persists, with new developments including gunfire at an ABC affiliate (MSNBC, NPR, NY Post, One America News Network, The Intercept).
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The president signed executive orders that would charge companies $100,000 a year to hire a worker on an H1-B visa and allow wealthy foreigners to get a visa for $1,000,000.
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Erik Siebert had hit roadblocks while investigating the New York attorney general, Letitia James, and the former F.B.I. director James Comey.
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The Daily Beast
The president also declared himself to be “a very strong person for free speech.”
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The Daily Beast
“Wear a badge and follow the rules—or go home,” says the former Fox News host.
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The Daily Beast
The president announced the strike on Truth Social—complete with video footage.
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The Daily Beast
The president also declared himself to be “a very strong person for free speech.”
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NBC News
The Stoughton police chief offers an apology in the death of Sandra Birchmore, who prosecutors say was killed by a detective who abused her for years.
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Companies making drones and camouflage allegedly used by the Israeli military operate in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Activists want them out.
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Washington Free Beacon
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There is a deep schism in how Americans understand the assassination that took place a little more than a week ago and that gap is being widened by social media.
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The trial resumes on Monday with Routh—who is representing himself—calling his first witness.
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The New York Times
Residents of Palmetto Bay, Fla., have demanded the resignation of Councilman Stephen Cody, who wrote a post mocking Mr. Kirk’s support for gun rights.
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Jim Newell
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President Trump on Friday offered a dour prediction about the looming government shutdown, saying Americans should be prepared for it to happen and they should blame Democrats.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
It took two decades for Utah Valley University to evolve from a small community college into the state’s largest school that boasts of having one of the safest campuses in the nation.
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Even assuming he is correct that these are narco-terrorists, Trump has offered no justification under the Constitution and the laws of war.
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10:38⇢Charlie Kirk's Echoes
⌨US media continues its significant focus on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, examining its impact on social media discourse, ongoing legal proceedings against the suspect, and reactions to critics of Kirk (AP News, NPR, NYTimes, The Epoch Times, NY Post, One America News Network). Concurrently, President Trump faces scrutiny over alleged pressure on a US attorney, proposed changes to retirement age, and claims that negative stories are "illegal" (ABC News, Common Dreams, The Daily Beast, The Hill, Washington Times).
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The Washington Post
President Trump unveiled his much-anticipated immigration Gold Card that gives the world’s wealthiest immigrants a new visa pathway into the country with a steep price tag of $1 million.
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The girl's remains were discovered in the trunk of the singer's Tesla, but police have not named a person of interest or a suspect.
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The Department of Homeland Security is escalating its clash with so-called sanctuary states, warning California, New York and Illinois they could face legal action, CBS News has learned.
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Charlie Kirk's assassination has ignited a push to silence his critics. Even some Republicans are concerned.
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Associated Press
Members of Congress are taking steps to tighten their own security as the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has deeply shaken lawmakers who were already concerned for their safety.
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The Daily Beast
The “Real Time” host offered words of support for “friend” Jimmy Kimmel—even if he disagrees with him.
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Newly released records obtained by The Post have revealed the cause of death of Sabina Khorramdel Rosas and the intimate thoughts of her boyfriend-turned-murderer, Thomas J. Gannon, in the hours after the gruesome Oct. 28, 2024 episode.
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The Washington Post
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New York Post
Newly released records obtained by The Post have revealed the cause of death of Sabina Khorramdel Rosas and the intimate thoughts of her boyfriend-turned-murderer, Thomas J. Gannon, in the hours after the gruesome Oct. 28, 2024 episode.
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President Emmanuel Macron last week appointed France’s fifth prime minister since the start of 2024. This Thursday’s mass strike suggests that his gambit has done little to settle the country’s political crisis.
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Los Angeles Times
The Sybil Brand Commission, which has documented substandard L.A. County jail conditions for decades, would cease to exist if the Board of Supervisors moves forward with a cost-cutting plan.
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Alcohol Escapes a Government Crackdown—for Now
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13:20⇢The Free Speech Storm's Eye
⌨US media continues its significant focus on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with new reports on congressional security measures, an armed man arrested at a memorial site, and ongoing debate over critical media coverage (AP News, Fox News, The Daily Beast, HuffPost, USA Today, The Blaze, NPR, NYTimes, The Hill, One America News Network, Slate). Simultaneously, attention is given to Trump's growing power over media and his administration's plans (Boston Globe, Common Dreams).
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The Daily Beast
The “Real Time” host offered words of support for “friend” Jimmy Kimmel—even if he disagrees with him.
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The National Counterterrorism Center issued a sobering memo Friday warning that U.S.-designated terrorist group al-Qaida and its Yemen-based affiliate, al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, remain intent on striking America.
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The Daily Beast
The “Real Time” host offered words of support for “friend” Jimmy Kimmel—even if he disagrees with him.
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The Washington Post
The Department of Homeland Security said Saturday that they are ready to escalate pressure on sanctuary states that refuse to cooperate in turning over deportation targets after putting New York, Illinois and California “on notice.”
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The proclamation is a win for immigration hard-liners on Capitol Hill but is likely to rankle tech executives seeking qualified workers from abroad.
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The Washington Post
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New York Post
Kimmel hosted 13 left-leaning guests and 0 right-leaning guests in 2025 before being yanked off the air this week, the conservative media watchdog NewsBusters found.
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In the wake of the Charlie Kirk shooting, disinformation that links mass shootings with the transgender community surged. It leads to more fear.
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President Donald Trump issued a proclamation accusing U.S. companies of sidelining skilled American graduates in favor of cheaper, mixed-skill, imported visa workers.
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The Washington Post
President Trump unveiled his much-anticipated immigration Gold Card that gives the world’s wealthiest immigrants a new visa pathway into the country with a steep price tag of $1 million.
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The Daily Caller
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President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and others are expected to speak.
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Angel Minguela Palacios was arrested in Little Tokyo last month. He spent weeks in immigration detention, hoping to get home to the love of his life and their three children.
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The Atlantic
Conservatives rushed to exonerate the president from the charge of censorship. He swiftly contradicted them.
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In response to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, Republicans are arguing that an employer has every right to fire employees for speech it doesn’t like. This is a deeply impoverished idea of basic democratic rights like freedom of speech.
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President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation that will require a new, $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications.
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President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation that will require a $100,000 annual visa fee for skilled foreign workers.
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The Washington Post
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The Pentagon is implementing new guidelines that will require journalists to sign a pledge and agree to report only approved and officially released information.
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16:05⇢H-1B Visa Fee Rises
⌨US media continues its focus on President Trump's new immigration policies, specifically the increased $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications and the introduction of a $1 million "Gold Card" for wealthy immigrants (Breitbart, NBC News, AP News, One America News Network, Washington Times). Concurrently, the memorial service for Charlie Kirk remains a prominent topic, with reports of an armed man arrested near the venue (The Epoch Times, The Daily Wire, USA Today, Washington Examiner, Fox News).
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In June, a series of protests led by young people and others frustrated with regressive tax reforms and police brutality swept Kenya. Its Left Alliance played a role in organizing these protests, and now it is getting ready to win electoral power.
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The Daily Beast
Investigators have yet to turn up evidence that suspect Tyler Robinson was connected to any left-wing organizations.
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Jim Newell
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One America News
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order (EO) to establish the “Trump Gold Card,” a new visa path that will allow individuals and corporations to obtain expedited residency in the U.S.
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Right-wing authoritarianism lures people away from the promise of democracy, peace, and equality toward destructive violence by offering one key appeal: pleasure in harming other people.
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Tropical Storm Gabrielle is expected to become a hurricane by Sunday, Sept. 21, the National Hurricane Center says.
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National Review
It’s moral blindness to conflate Kirk’s worst hot takes with calculated political murder.
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Associated Press
A possible federal shutdown is looming at month’s end, and the Democratic leaders of Congress are demanding a meeting with President Donald Trump to negotiate. Sen.
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Los Angeles Times
Angel Minguela Palacios was arrested in Little Tokyo last month. He spent weeks in immigration detention, hoping to get home to the love of his life and their three children.
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Comedian, podcaster, actor, and producer Tim Heidecker is blaming Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension on President Trump being “a fascist” — just one week after the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination reportedly labeled his target a “fascist.”
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The Epoch Times
Officials said the disruption did not strike airlines themselves, but instead hit their U.S.-based technology provider, Collins Aerospace.
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The artist invited fans to his home island for a tricky mix of music and tourism.
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The Washington Post
Congress is in the midst of a shutdown stalemate and lawmakers have left Washington, with only the Senate planning to return before government funding expires at the end of the month.
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New York Post
Williams confirmed her engagement to the actor in July 22 after one of her post-match press conferences.
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18:48⇢The Cloud Over Charlie Kirk
⌨US media continues to focus on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, with new reports on the suspect's legal situation (ABC News) and political fallout (Breitbart, The Hill, The Daily Beast, Fox News, National Review). Concurrently, the looming government shutdown is a key concern (AP News, Washington Times), while some outlets also discuss new immigration policies (One America News Network, LA Times, CBS, NBC News).
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The Washington Post
Two top Democrats — Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — wrote a letter to President Trump urging a meeting to discuss the possibility of a government shutdown on Sept. 30.
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Water treatment workers are grappling with how to protect against a new threat: hackers burrowing into the system and wreaking havoc.
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Democratic leaders in Congress are demanding a meeting with Trump a a day after the Senate struck down a funding bill to avert a government shutdown.
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Democratic candidates are using the issue to turn the tables on vulnerable Republicans who pushed for the "big, beautiful bill."
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Elon Green
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The Washington Post
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With higher utility bills, a house that produces more energy than it uses may be appealing. In southern California, one such house has existed for more than a decade. NPR's Jeff Brady visited the "Green Idea House" in Hermosa Beach, California.
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The Atlantic
Conservatives rushed to exonerate the president from the charge of censorship. He swiftly contradicted them.
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One America News
Representative Ilhan Omar has been confronted about her comments following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, where she said that she believes “he was a reprehensible, hateful man.”
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“More people around the world are going to hear the gospel of Jesus live on TV, on streaming, than at any other time in human history, in one single fell swoop” during Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, Turning Point USA’s national spokesperson Andrew Kolvet said during an appearance on Breitbart News Saturday.
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California has become the first state to ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces while conducting official business. Gov.
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An armed man dressed as law enforcement was arrested outside of State Farm Stadium in Arizona, where a memorial service for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to take place on Sunday.
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The Washington Post
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The New York Times
The forcing out of a U.S. prosecutor overseeing the cases of Trump foes magnified questions about politicization. And it raised one more: Who might be next?
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The Washington Post
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The Washington Post
President Trump demanded that Venezuela accept “prisoners and people from mental institutions” that are in the United States.
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21:42⇢Justice's Swift Turn
⌨US media continues to focus on the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination, with multiple outlets reporting on the arrest and charges for an armed man at his memorial site, and Trump's response to the killing (ABC News, Breitbart, Fox News, The Hill, One America News Network, The Blaze). Concurrently, several sources discuss Trump's influence over the Justice Department and concerns about politicization (MSNBC, NYTimes, The Atlantic, Washington Examiner).
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Officials say the operation gets dangerous criminals off Chicago’s streets, while Gov. JB Pritzker says it spreads fear.
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More than half a million high-skilled U.S. workers are in the country through the H-1B program, which is heavily used by the big tech companies trying to curry favor with the president.
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One America News
A sheriff’s office in Ohio has opened a criminal investigation and notified the Secret Service after anti-President Donald Trump buttons appeared at a county fair.
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Trump said he fired Erik Siebert and withdrew his nomination for U.S. attorney — hours after the prosecutor resigned.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press office prompted rebuke and a referral to the Secret Service for a threat assessment after posting on X that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem was “going to have a bad day,” a message that drew swift condemnation from Trump administration officials, conservative leaders, and commentators in the wake of the recent assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk.
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The law, opposed by police organizations, was aimed by lawmakers at immigration agents and will test state powers over the conduct of federal officials.
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The Daily Beast
The Trump DOJ shut down the investigation.
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The Senate has failed to pass a House-approved continuing resolution intended to fund the federal government and avoid a shutdown. While most Senate Democrats voted against the measure due to policy disagreements, one Democrat joined the Republicans in support.
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New York Post
Kimmel hosted 13 left-leaning guests and 0 right-leaning guests in 2025 before being yanked off the air this week, the conservative media watchdog NewsBusters found.
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