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Bondi is facing a bar complaint, accused of "serious professional misconduct." The filing, backed by 70 legal minds, alleges AG pushed DOJ lawyers to violate ethics for political objectives. Wow — zealous advocacy has limits.https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article307770070.html

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Panama is reeling as banana giant Chiquita announces the complete layoff of its remaining workforce in the country. Shocking decision impacts thousands of families and raises concerns about the future of Panama's banana industry. Nees sends shockwaves through the global fruit market.

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Elon Musk, ever the showman, declared SpaceX won't scrap Dragon capsules. Despite announcing he will kill the program, the CEO now insists the trusty spacecraft will keep ferrying astronauts. www.usnews.com/news/world/a...

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Trump: "Oh it’s okay. It’s going very well, never done better.” Despite public sparring, signs of a détente are emerging between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Trump projects nonchalance, while White House aides are actively mediating a peace, hinting at a potential reconciliation.

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In a resonant clang of solidarity, the Dutch Queen unveils a bell forged from captured Russian weaponry. A powerful symbol, this chime for peace tolls defiance against aggression, transforming instruments of war into an anthem of hope for the future of Ukraine.

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Steve Bannon, never one to shy from hyperbole, declares Elon Musk ripe for deportation. Apparently, the tech titan's recent antics have pushed Bannon past his breaking point, proving that even for the firebrand, there's a limit to how many X posts one can endure.

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Russia rapidly closing the drone warfare gap with Ukraine, a senior Ukrainian official says. China's assistance, including access to critical components and production technology, reportedly fueling Moscow's advancements, while Kyiv's own access to Chinese drones is curtailed.

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Congress hazes Army leaders for fuzzy modernization plans, demanding a clear budget blueprint. This comes as the White House drags its feet on defense funding. Meanwhile, the Army's $45 million birthday bash for Trump scrutinized about priorities as recruiting efforts struggle.

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Republicans, facing a budget megabill, still eyeing Medicare for cuts. The GOP's fiscal tightrope walk might just trip over Grandma's health plan and math problems could become a political migraine for Americans nationwide.

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SpaceX to decommission Dragon spacecraft immediately, Elon Musk says, following Donald Trump's threat to cancel government contracts. Nimble move will significantly disrupt NASA human spaceflight missions as these capsules are vital for transporting astronauts and supplies to ISS.

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Harvard challenges President Trump's ban on foreign students as illegal retaliation for rejecting White House demands. The university argues the move skirts a prior court order and misuses federal law, as targeting only its international students doesn't fit the "class of aliens" justification.

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Trump's probe into Biden's actions, citing autopen use and cognitive decline, appears more political theater than substantive legal challenge. Experts are skeptical, suggesting it's primarily designed to fuel a conspiracy narrative and rally his base, rather than yield actionable legal findings.

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Concerns widespread over dire conditions in US immigration detention facilities. Reports include overcrowding, inadequate medical care and insufficient food starvation. www.npr.org/2025/06/05/n...

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SCORCHED EARTH It's the Trump-Musk Show Where are the Epstein files? Elections? Please. They'll just cozy up to the 5th amendment, not to deport, but to dodge (DOGE) jail. Due process? Nah, it's all about self-preservation now. Perfect! Pass the popcorn; this show just got interesting!

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High schooler Marcelo Gomes da Silva, 18, arrested by ICE en route to volleyball practice, is free on $2,000 bond. Agents, seeking his father, nabbed the teen driving dad's car. Lawyer calls incident a "travesty," disrupting a kid's life for "a waste of our judicial system."

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Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley raises a judicial eyebrow at a "megabill" provision. Grassley pushes back on language that could shackle judges power to enforce court orders, a move signaling potential friction as Congress wrangles over the sprawling legislation. Critics call the move sneaky and dirty.

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Israeli strikes hit Beirut, targeting alleged Hezbollah drone facilities. Attack marks the fourth such incident since November ceasefire, raising concerns about its stability. Israel claims the strikes curb Hezbollah rearmament, while Lebanon cites violations of the truce.

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Boulder City Councilmember Taishya Adams declined to sign a statement condemning the Pearl Street attack as antisemitic. “Conflating antisemitism with anti Zionism is dangerous and factually incorrect,” Adams says, believing the city's statement lacks a crucial distinction.

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AmeriCorps must restore grant funding and reinstate members in states that sued over recent cuts, federal judge says. Ruling orders the return of hundreds of millions of dollars and thousands of service workers to nearly 24 states, temporarily blocking the agency's earlier cancellations.

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US projects a 5% defense spending hike for NATO allies is "likely to happen," signaling a significant increase in contributions: air defense, missiles, drones, transport. www.military.com/daily-news/2...

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Trump to reporters at the White House: "I'm very disappointed in Elon. I've helped Elon a lot."

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Back like a bad sequel! Trump's travel ban bombshell resurrects first-term limits on 19 nations. Get ready for airport chaos and legal challenges — because what's a Trump presidency without a good court battle and travel headaches? That would be tourist wanting to visit the United States.

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Trump claims to talk to Xi via telephone but the White House remains tight-lipped, withholding transcripts or any conversation details. Odd, right? Given president's penchant for publicity, it's baffling why the administration would choose silence on this diplomatic tête-à-tête. Transparency!

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Supreme Court sides with US gunmakers, blocking a $10 billion lawsuit. Mexico alleged firearm manufacturers fueled cartel violence by facilitating illegal gun trafficking. Justices ruled, however, plaintiff hadn't plausibly argued the companies knowingly aided specific criminal transactions.

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India's active COVID-19 cases have surged to nearly 5,000, with 564 new infections and 7 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Elderly and young: Maharashtra (3), Delhi (2), and Karnataka (2) are the most impacted states, prompting close monitoring by health officials over uptick.

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FEMA recent equity strides are now on shaky ground, thanks to the Trump administration. Billions in promised disaster aid for vulnerable communities have vanished, and staff cuts loom. Just as the agency tackled systemic issues, a political storm threatens to leave disaster survivors high and dry.

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Supreme Court ruling makes it easier for reverse discrimination lawsuits, siding with an Ohio woman claiming job bias for being straight. Unanimous decision lowers the bar for majority group members seeking discrimination claims in many states.

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Senate Finance Republicans aim to make Trump's business tax cuts permanent, diverging from the House's five-year extension. To offset costs, they plan to significantly reduce the House's expanded SALT deduction, a move that could jeopardize the bill's passage due to the House's slim margins.

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FEMA recent equity strides are now on shaky ground, thanks to the Trump administration. Billions in promised disaster aid for vulnerable communities have vanished, and staff cuts loom. Just as the agency tackled systemic issues, a political storm threatens to leave disaster survivors high and dry.

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Senate parliamentarian, Thune's rule umpire, steps into the spotlight. Elizabeth MacDonough will decide if key provisions in House "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" survive the Byrd Rule. Rulings could trash major parts, making her the unelected arbiter of Trump's fiscal dreams.

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New Zealand Parliament just made history, but not how you'd think. 3 Māori lawmakers performing a powerful haka found themselves suspended, a record move. The indigenous protest over controversial legislation brought traditional defiance directly into the legislative chamber.

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Trump moves to block nearly all foreign students from Harvard, citing national security. Escalation in the White House's battle with Ivy League school follows a federal court blocking a prior attempt. Executive order alleges university conduct an unsuitable destination for international scholars.

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Cologne undergoes largest evacuation since 1945 as over 20,000 residents are displaced to allow for the defusal of 3 unexploded WWII bombs. Found during roadwork, the US ordnance necessitates closures impacting homes, hotels and critical infrastructure like major bridges and train lines

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US bans nationals from 12 countries; partial for 7 others. FULL TRAVEL BAN Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan,Yemen PARTIAL Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, Venezuela

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White House launches probe into whether Biden aides conspired to deceive the public about alleged cognitive decline. Probe will examine if staff used an autopen to sign documents, fueling long-running GOP claims about the former president's health.

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White House eyes new time limits for federal rental aid, a move that could see millions facing housing cliffs. Critics ponder if a bootstraps approach truly helps, or just creates more instability. www.npr.org/2025/06/04/n...

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Donald Trump ignites a MAGA rebellion against the Federalist Society, the conservative legal powerhouse that aided his first-term judicial appointments and authors of project 2025. Citing disappointment over some judicial outcomes, challenge marks a new fault line within the political right.

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Fed Governor Lisa Cook drops a truth bomb: tariffs are a recipe for inflation, making the Fed's job of steering interest rates even trickier. Trade wars will ignite price hikes and leave White House policymakers scratching their heads. in.investing.com/news/stock-m...

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Japanese scientists develop a groundbreaking plastic that remarkably dissolves in seawater within hours. Innovation from RIKEN and the University of Tokyo offers hope for combating pervasive ocean pollution, potentially preventing microplastic formation and promoting a cleaner marine environment.

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