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The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a Biden Administration effort to prevent food poisoning from contaminated meat. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Seems like bad news
The marshals are in an increasingly bitter conflict between two branches of government, even as funding for judges’ security has failed to keep pace with a steady rise in threats. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Judges are causing themselves some serious problems.
Eight endangered Fijian iguanas have arrived at their new home at the San Diego Zoo. The creatures were seized by Spanish authorities in a 2017 bust of more than 600 illegally trafficked reptiles. LA Times
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over what could be the nation's first religious charter school in a clash over religious liberty that has split Republicans in Oklahoma. Washington Times
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The COVID era collided with cancel culture to create a uniquely poisonous herd mentality that pushed the worst pandemic abuses. New York Post
President Trump is looking to counter rogue judges’ overreach — without taking the extreme steps of impeachment or defying their orders. New York Post
VOA VIEW: They would be wise to do something quick.
The sudden shift came as a reprieve for the more than 1,500 international students who have had their visas canceled in recent weeks. New York Times
Federal prosecutors wanted Mr. Santos, whose pattern of lies and fraud led to his expulsion from Congress, to receive a lengthy sentence to “protect the public” from future fraud. New York Times
The clash took place just days after a terror attack killed 26 people on the Indian side of the disputed region, raising tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations. New York Times
The CEO of Camping World claimed that he was forced to close down one of his North Carolina stores after defying local politicians over his massive American flags flying over different store locations. OANN
VOA VIEW: Fool Politicians.
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According to court documents filed on April 1st, a biological man who identifies as a transgender woman, who is currently incarcerated in Indiana following a conviction for the reckless homicide of an infant, is now suing President Donald Trump. OANN
The U.S. Navy has called off the search for a sailor missing in Guam, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz. Searchers pored over 11,000 square nautical miles in five days. Washington Times
The Trump administration is taking heat from gun rights advocates after the Justice Department argued in court that machine guns fall outside the scope of firearms guaranteed by the Second Amendment. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It makes sense.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it gives illegal immigrants it wants to deport under President Trump's expedited removal powers at least a half-day's notice before putting them on planes. Washington Times
Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition, a major victory for school voucher proponents nationwide that was cheered on by President Donald Trump. Washington Times
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's chief of staff resigned on Thursday, adding to the string of high-profile departures at the Pentagon. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Problems come with change.
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A recent study finds the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has not driven obstetricians and gynecologists out of abortion-restricting states, despite surveys and media reports suggesting an exodus. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The liberal media lies.
The three men were part of a crew carrying out a low-altitude bombing raid in Burma in August 1943. CBS
"If you want to challenge incumbents, you're more than free to do that, but just not as an officer of the DNC," DNC Chair Ken Martin said. CBS
President Trump's executive order would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections. CBS
VOA VIEW: Trump seems reasonable.
"I wasn't worried," Trump said in a Time magazine interview during which he was asked about financial market tumult. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Wallstreet plays games.
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Federal agents arrested Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan on obstruction charges, FBI Director Kash Patel said. CNBC
The practice of deep-sea mining involves using heavy machinery to remove minerals and metals from the seabed, where they build up into potato-sized nodules. CNBC
The U.S. Constitution's 22nd Amendment says, "No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice." Trump was elected in 2016 and 2022. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Don't doubt Trump.
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The deal will reportedly be pursued by July 8, the day U.S. President Donald Trump's 90-day tariff suspension is due to end. CNBC
A man who suffered a "medical crisis" onboard an American Airlines-affiliated flight died after its crew "delayed requesting medical assistance," according to a lawsuit. FOX News
ICE arrested anti-Israel protester Mahmoud Khalil without a warrant and says it was legal citing flight risk concerns, new court documents reveal. FOX News
VOA VIEW: It makes sense.
Thousands of Pacific Palisades homeowners are waiting to rebuild after the devastating wildfires as only a handful of permits have reportedly been approved by LA Mayor Karen Bass. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Bass is an idiot.
A Mexican illegal immigrant is charged with sexually assaulting a young boy in the woods earlier this month, Florida authorities said Thursday. FOX News
According to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, California's economy is now the fourth largest in the world, surpassing Japan. UPI
A top Russian general died Friday in a car bombing, on the same day President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, and a day after Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. UPI
Russian Foreign Minster Sergey Lavrov gave the strongest indication so far that the war in Ukraine could be coming to a peaceful conclusion, saying the Kremlin was "ready to reach a deal." UPI
VOA VIEW: Putin cannot be trusted.
The United States Army announced Thursday that it will call its new long-range hypersonic weapon "Dark Eagle." UPI
Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, President Donald Trump and others discussed the need to end the war in Ukraine during an afternoon White House meeting on Thursday. UPI
China reportedly quietly exempted some United States semiconductors from tariffs to protect its own tech industry. UPI
VOA VIEW: China is playing games.
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President Donald Trump wants to require voters to prove their citizenship in future elections but experts say that is outside of his authority. Time will tell - they should.
The president signed an executive order last week to make changes to the U.S. election system, including a proof-of-citizenship requirement. According to Trump, the goal is to end election fraud. he executive order directs the Election Assistance Commission to require voters to provide government-issued proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. Documents that meet the criteria include a U.S. passport, a REAL ID that indicates citizenship, an official military identification card or a valid federal or state government-issued photo I.D. that indicates citizenship.
The U.S. attorney general is directed to prioritize prosecuting crimes related to non-citizen voting. Ballots received after Election Day are not to be counted. Trump's executive order aims to curb voting from ineligible people, including noncitizens. Arizona enacted a proof-of-citizenship requirement in 2022. Last year the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it does not apply to federal elections because it would violate the U.S. Constitution. In February, the 9th Circuit of Appeals ruled the state's proof-of-citizenship laws are a voter suppression measure.
"If a state adopts proof of citizenship, there are definitely thousands, if not tens of thousands of people in the state that will not have access to the required documents in a timely way," Bob Brandon, founder of the Fair Elections Center, told UPI. "That means otherwise eligible people would not be able to vote." Noncitizen voting has been banned in the United States for more than 100 years. It is punishable by up to five years in federal prison and can result in deportation.
Noncitizen voting is also rare. Last week, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced the results of the state's audit of the 2024 general election. It found that out of 1.67 million votes cast, 35 were cast by noncitizens. A 2022 report by Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said there were 1,634 cases of potential noncitizens registering to vote between 1997 and 2022. The registrants were blocked from voting due to Georgia's citizenship check law.
