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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican, took a playful written jab at Mick Jagger after the Rolling Stones' legendary singer was critical of his policies. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: Jazz Fest liberal Jagger.
Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife were indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges Friday in connection with a U.S. Department of Justice probe into ties between American business leaders and the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan. Newsmax
Joe Biden will ramp up spending this month as part of a new advertising push aimed partly at convincing Latino men that abortion rights are a vital issue that affects them, the U.S. president's 2024 campaign said on Friday. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: Biden is desperate.
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Thirty-five Republican senators are demanding President Joe Biden stop considering a plan to welcome Gazan refugees into the U.S. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: As they should and Biden better listen.
Former President Donald Trump has widened his lead over President Joe Biden during the past month in their expected 2024 election matchup. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: The lead will grow.
Large portions of Americans on both sides of the political spectrum support entirely barring the protests from campus. New York Post
VOA VIEW: GOD Bless real Americans.
Though likely to displease both Israel’s right wing and many Arab states, it signals that Israel is thinking about the future, and could inform future talks. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Bad idea, if true.
Thousands of Americans have filed vaccine-injury claims with the federal government. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Another problem.
A West Virginia judge has granted a temporary injunction sought by four middle-school girls who refused to compete against a transgender athlete, a decision that prevents school officials from barring the girls from track meets. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Transgender people should compete with men.
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The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. And with just a waning crescent moon in the sky, it should be visible. Washington Times
Torrential rain inundated southeastern Texas on Friday, forcing schools to cancel classes and closing numerous highways around Houston. Washington Times
Nippon Steel said Friday it has postponed the expected closing of its $14.1 billion takeover of U.S. Steel by three months after the U.S. Department of Justice requested more documentation related to the deal. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: American made steal should remain. American made.
With student protests over the Israel-Hamas war disrupting campuses nationwide, several major universities are intent on ensuring that commencement ceremonies - joyous milestones for graduates, their families and friends - go off without a hitch this weekend. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Hopefully, good.
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Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim. CBS
President Biden spoke Thursday about the protests against the war in Gaza on college campuses across the country, condemning the violence. When asked if the protests would lead to changes in U.S. policy toward Israel, Biden said they would not. He also said the National Guard should not be sent to the protests. CBS
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators. CBS
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Ex-government employee Miguel Zapata is accused of sending fake FBI tips falsely accusing multiple coworkers of taking part in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. CBS
VOA VIEW: Much information is coming out about wrongful acts.
President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients on Friday. CBS
VOA VIEW: All liberal fools.
The U.S. Federal Reserve is keeping its benchmark interest rate at its current decades-long high. CNBC
Universities including Michigan, Indiana and Northeastern are taking measures to ensure this year's commencement can proceed in the face of widespread anti-Israel demonstrations. FOX News
Anti-Israel protesters are facing criticism for wearing masks and other face coverings while participating in demonstrations on American college campuses. FOX News
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A busy section of interstate in the southwestern part of Connecticut will be closed for an “extended period of time" after a tanker carrying gasoline crashed and burst into flames on Thursday morning. FOX News
Officers from the New York Police Department went to New York University and The New School, where they ultimately arrested 56 people, with no incidents, between both schools. FOX News
The University of Guelph said on Friday that temperatures are becoming too hot for bumblebees, threatening their role as plant pollinators and the food supply for humans and other animals. UPI
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The Biden administration Friday expanded healthcare to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals migrants, removing a prohibition on Affordable Care Act eligibility, effective Nov. 1. UPI
The U.S. economy created 175,000 jobs in April, while unemployment was 3.9%, according to a report Friday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That number was lower than the the 242,000 average over the past 12 months. UPI
U.S. military forces destroyed three uncrewed aerial systems in an Iran-backed Houthi controlled area of Yemen, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement Thursday. UPI
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Twenty Democratic U.S. senators expressed support for a potential Israeli-Saudi normalization deal but laid out concerns about any U.S. security guarantees or nuclear assistance to Riyadh. Security guarantees must have conditions that benefit the US.
In a letter to President Joe Biden, the senators underscored resistance the White House could face from Congress if the administration brokers a landmark agreement opening diplomatic ties between long-time foes Israel and Saudi Arabia in return for Washington meeting Riyadh’s demands. Negotiations have been advancing, but U.S. officials caution that much work remains.
Among the suggestions of Biden's fellow Democrats is that any agreement include "meaningful" provisions to preserve the option of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel's far-right government is expected to resist any big concessions to the Palestinians. “Peace between Israel and its neighbors has been a longstanding goal of U.S. foreign policy, and we are maintaining an open mind about any agreement that would potentially deepen the political, cultural and economic ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel,” the senators wrote. But they cited misgivings about what the Saudis want.
Saudi Arabia is determined to secure a military pact requiring the United States to defend the kingdom in return for opening ties with Israel and will not hold up a deal even if Israel does not offer major concessions to Palestinians in their bid for statehood, three regional sources familiar with the talks have told Reuters. “A high degree of proof would be required to show that a binding defense treaty with Saudi Arabia – an authoritarian regime which regularly undermines U.S. interests in the region, has a deeply concerning human rights record, and has pursued an aggressive and reckless foreign policy agenda – aligns with U.S. interests," the letter stated.
Both Democrats and Republicans have previously denounced Riyadh for intervention in Yemen, moves to prop up oil prices and its role in the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The letter also stated concerns about the Saudis' request for civilian nuclear help and access to advanced weaponry.
