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When asked about the surprise attack on Iran, President Trump recalled Pearl Harbor. 'Who knows better about surprise than Japan?' he said. LA Times
VOA VIEW: It was a funny.
The British government has partially reversed course and allowed the US to use its bases to carry out airstrikes aimed at clearing the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian obstacles. New York Post
The Pentagon deployed three warships and roughly 2,500 Marines to the Middle East from the California-based USS Boxer amphibious ready group and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. LA Times
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Nearly three weeks into a war that polls show is unpopular, top Republicans have yet to call administration officials to testify about it, arguing that hearings would put divisions on display. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal media stupidity.
The Justice Department is examining whether President Gustavo Petro of Colombia has ties to drug traffickers. New York Times
He channeled his martial arts skills into heroic roles in films like “The Delta Force” and “Missing in Action” and in the long-running TV series “Walker, Texas Ranger.” New York Times
Across the United States, plasma centers are opening in wealthier areas as more people struggle with the high cost of housing, groceries and health care. New York Times
The proposal, currently being considered by the Legislature during budget talks, would put off regulations for enforcing the law until 2030. New York Times
Residents and students in Canterbury, where the outbreak was centered, said measures to contain the disease were both familiar and frightening. New York Times
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Donald Trump holds a remarkable 100% approval rating among MAGA Republicans, underscoring the unwavering loyalty of his “Make America Great Again” base. OANN
Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. John Fetterman played a crucial role in a Republican victory on Thursday, when a razor-thin 8–7 vote in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced the nomination of Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to serve as the next secretary of Homeland Security. OANN
The Iranian Islamic regime reportedly executed Saleh Mohammadi, a 19-year-old champion wrestler, in addition to two others, on Thursday through public hangings in the city of Qom in Iran. OANN
Addressing a press conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the sustained aerial campaign by Israel and the United States has stripped Iran of its ability to enrich uranium and produce ballistic missiles. OANN
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Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard condemned the antisemitism he said was behind the recent attack on a synagogue in his Michigan community. Washington Times
For the second time this year, NASA moved its moon rocket from the hangar out toward the pad Friday in hopes of launching four astronauts on a lunar fly-around next month. Washington Times
The Trump administration announced plans Thursday to transfer responsibility of the massive federal student-loan portfolio to the U.S. Treasury Department, the latest step in the strategy to dissolve the Department of Education and return education policy to the states. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As they shpould.
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Gadyaces S. Serralta, the service's director, said the traditional list of 15 has become stagnant and will be expanded. Washington Times
A day after a tiny desert community in Southern California reached 108 degrees (42.2 Celsius), tying the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S., forecasters warned Thursday that record-breaking winter heat across the Southwest will continue into the weekend. Washington Times
The Justice Department's quest to force states to turn over voter rolls has faltered in Washington state, where federal government lawyers seem to have forgotten to actually serve their lawsuit on state officials. Washington Times
As Florida moves homeowners' policies out of its state-run insurer of last resort, insiders question one new company's finances. CBS
VOA VIEW: The people need proection.
The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the president and were appointed by him earlier this year, was without objection. CBS
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Fliers were greeted with another day of long lines as TSA officers continue to work without receiving their pay. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dems are acting foolishly.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been subpoenaed by prosecutors in Miami as part of the Justice Department's investigation into Obama-era intelligence officials. CBS
VOA VIEW: Comey is an idiot.
Refund amounts for State Farm customers will vary based on their place of residence and insurance premiums. CBS
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The fuel-starved Caribbean island is facing its biggest test since the collapse of the Soviet Union under a U.S. oil blockade. CNBC
The U.S. approved roughly $23 billion in weapons sales to three Gulf nations, moving to bolster their defenses as the Middle East war continued to escalate. CNBC
VOA VIEW: This is a win, win for the US.
The metals saw bumpy trade on Friday morning, after joining a broad sell-off the previous day. CNBC
The high-dose Wegovy helped patients with obesity lose an average 20.7% of their weight after 72 weeks in a phase three trial. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Hopefully a win for all.
After major rallies, metals were under pressure on Thursday as rising oil prices increased both inflation and growth worries. CNBC
A Colorado police officer suffered a serious head injury in a violent struggle with an accused drug dealer, but the suspect was later released on a bond of just $100. FOX News
DHS says Border Patrol recorded 10 straight months of zero migrant releases, crediting enforcement-first policies and historically low illegal crossings. FOX News
Five Mexican nationals face federal charges after nearly 3,000 pounds of meth and guns were seized from a clandestine lab in Northern California. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They should receive heavy charges.
A Florida hospital is seeking a court order to remove a patient who has allegedly refused to leave for 5 months after being discharged. FOX News
At least five people were injured after a Delta Air Lines flight from California to Australia hit severe turbulence on its approach in to Sydney. UPI
President Donald Trump hosted Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan for dinner at the White House on Thursday night, celebrating their two countries' deep relations. UPI
The FCC approved the sale of Tegna and its television stations to Nexstar, which will now have a media footprint that reaches 60% of U.S. households. UPI
A U.S. F-35 aircraft made an emergency landing after a combat mission over Iran on Thursday, with Iranian forces taking credit for hitting it. UPI
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The Supreme Court cleared the way for California schools to tell parents if their children identify as transgender without getting the student's approval, granting an emergency appeal from a conservative legal group. As they should.
The order blocks for now a state law that bans automatic parental notification requirements if students change their pronouns or gender expression at school. It comes after religious parents and educators challenged California school policies aimed at preventing schools from outing students to their families. Two sets of Catholic parents represented by the Thomas More Society say it caused schools to mislead them and secretly facilitate the children's social transition despite their objections.
California argued that students have the right to privacy about their gender expression, especially if they fear rejection from their families, and school policies are aimed at striking a balance with parents' rights. The high court, though, sided with the parents and reinstated a lower-court order blocking the law and school policies while the case continues to play out.
The Supreme Court has ruled for religious plaintiffs in other recent cases, including allowing parents to pull their children from public-school lessons if they object to storybooks with LGBTQ+ characters.
The California order comes months after the court upheld state bans on gender identity-related health care for minors. The justices also seem to be leaning toward allowing states to ban transgender athletes from playing on girls' sports teams.
