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- ISRAEL EXPANDS GROUND OPERATION IN GAZA CITY, ORDERS EVACUATIONS: Israel launched a larger push into Gaza City, saying the goal is to destroy Hamas’ remaining military sites. The military urged residents to evacuate south as fighting and airstrikes intensified overnight. Aid groups warned that moving civilians is risky with limited safe routes and services. The U.S. and other allies called for steps to protect civilians while talks over a possible pause continue. The operation follows weeks of shelling around the city’s outskirts.
- APPEALS COURT LETS LISA COOK STAY ON FED BOARD—FOR NOW: A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s bid to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook ahead of this week’s policy meeting. The D.C. Circuit said Cook is likely to succeed on due-process grounds, keeping her in place while the case continues. Presidents have rarely tested the limits of removing Fed governors, who are protected “for cause” to shield the central bank from politics. The ruling comes as the Fed weighs an interest-rate cut to support a cooling economy. The Justice Department could ask the Supreme Court to intervene.
- JD VANCE GUEST-HOSTS ‘THE CHARLIE KIRK SHOW’ AFTER KIRK’S KILLING: Vice President JD Vance hosted an episode of “The Charlie Kirk Show” from the White House as friends and supporters plan memorials. Vance praised Kirk’s influence on conservative politics and condemned celebrations of his death. He also discussed efforts to combat political violence with current and former administration officials. The move underscored how Kirk’s killing has reshaped the political conversation this week. Investigators continue to gather evidence in the case.
- TRUMP SUES THE NEW YORK TIMES FOR $15B OVER DEFAMATION: Former President Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation lawsuit against The New York Times and several journalists. The suit cites articles and a book published before the 2024 election that Trump says were knowingly false and malicious. Legal experts note defamation claims by public figures face a high bar under the “actual malice” standard. The Times had not issued a detailed response at publication time. This follows Trump’s earlier multibillion-dollar suit against The Wall Street Journal.
- SCHWARZENEGGER URGES CALIFORNIANS TO REJECT NEW HOUSE DISTRICTS: Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger came out against a California ballot measure that would replace independent maps with new, party-drawn House districts. He argued the plan mirrors partisan gerrymandering he has long opposed and would “take power from voters.” Supporters say the change would counter GOP moves in other states, while critics call it a dangerous precedent. The fight could affect control of the U.S. House in 2026. Public campaigning around the measure is ramping up statewide.
- EMMYS HOST NATE BARGATZE DONATES $250,000 TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUB: Nate Bargatze tried to nudge winners to keep speeches short with a donation game—adding money for shorter speeches and deducting for longer ones. The gimmick flopped, but he still personally gave $250,000, with the network kicking in more. The final total to Boys & Girls Clubs of America reached at least $350,000, according to entertainment outlets. Bargatze joked about the “failed experiment” while praising the charity on air. Viewers largely applauded the gesture despite the mixed results.
- REPORT SAY SHEDEUR SANDERS TOLD RAVENS NOT TO DRAFT HIM: Multiple outlets report Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders signaled he didn’t want Baltimore to pick him because he would sit behind Lamar Jackson. The Ravens’ site and CBS Sports cited reporting that the team considered him in the fifth round before backing off. Sanders, now Cleveland’s starter, faces Jackson and the Ravens this week. Player-driven draft preferences aren’t new, but they’re rarely acknowledged so publicly. Neither the Ravens nor Sanders have offered extensive on-record detail beyond media reports.
- U.S. AND CHINA STRIKE FRAMEWORK DEAL ON TIKTOK’S FUTURE: Washington and Beijing announced a framework to shift TikTok to U.S.-controlled ownership, with leaders set to discuss details soon. Officials didn’t release full terms, leaving open questions about the app’s algorithm and data controls. Reuters reports the plan came out of talks in Madrid, with a call between Presidents Trump and Xi expected. Analysts say the deal could defuse a ban threat but still faces legal and political hurdles. Implementation will determine how quickly changes reach users.
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