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In cases of so-called notario fraud, scammers pose as immigration lawyers to extract large sums from people who are confused about what a notary public does in the United States. LA Times
Deep-cut case law and 19th century constitutional interpretation underpin the Trump administration argument for deploying troops to Los Angeles. LA Times
President Trump and Melania, Vice President Vance and his family and Secretary of Defense Hegseth arrived for the military parade being held in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Army. New York Post
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Wall Street’s myopia was on full display in the immediate aftermath of the Israeli airstrikes against Iran. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It will be good when all is said and done.
Democrats envision a perfect political storm sweeping across Texas next year, propelling them to victory in the U.S. Senate race and ending their 30-year losing streak in statewide elections. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: No chance, just a dream.
Marines were seen standing guard outside a federal building in Los Angeles on Friday as they started operations after protests erupted last week over immigration raids. Washington Times
President Donald Trump's administration this week provided deportation officials with personal data -- including the immigration status -- on millions of Medicaid enrollees, a move that could make it easier to locate people as part of his sweeping immigration crackdown. Washington Times
Two Chinese scientists accused of smuggling or shipping biological material into the United States for use at the University of Michigan will remain in custody after waiving their right to a hearing Friday in federal court. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: They should rot in jail.
The move marks a significant pivot for the Trump administration, which has vowed to deport millions of immigrants living in the country without legal status. CBS
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Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shot Saturday, while State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded. CBS
VOA VIEW: An anti Israel assination.
Cities large and small across the U.S. saw crowds gather Saturday for planned "No Kings" protests against President Trump. CBS
The U.S. has held events like President Trump's military parade throughout history, but they're uncommon. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dems say differently - they were lying.
All those arrested outside the U.S. Capitol will be charged with unlawful demonstration and crossing a police line, authorities said. CBS
VOA VIEW: As they should.
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Iran launched missiles toward Israel in return on Friday, and the U.S. helped intercept them, a U.S. official said. CBS
VOA VIEW: Iran are fools.
Israel's defense minister warned Iran that "Tehran will burn" if it keeps firing missiles at Israeli civilians. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Iran attack civilians - they are lowlifes.
It's among the starkest examples yet of President Donald Trump flexing his role as commander-in-chief since taking office. CNBC
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President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday approving U.S. Steel's merger with Japan's Nippon Steel, after the companies signed a national security agreement with the U.S. government. CNBC
Crude futures jumped more than $5 a barrel on Friday after Israel launched airstrikes against Iran without U.S. support. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The market went down by 750.
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading. CNBC
Former sheriff's deputy Patrick Gipson criticizes Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass for handling of LA riots, blaming delayed National Guard deployment and progressive policies. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Newsom is an idiot.
Former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years and fined $2.5 million for corruption in a landmark case against the longest-serving U.S. legislative leader. FOX News
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Florida officials caution against violent behavior during upcoming anti-Trump "No Kings" protests, with Sheriff Ivey warning that attacks on deputies will be met with lethal force FOX News
VOA VIEW: As they should.
President Donald Trump's Secret Service knows of threats of violence directed toward the president in the form of graffiti throughout the city of Los Angeles. FOX News
CIA analyst receives 3-year prison sentence after transmitting classified information about potential U.S. ally military strikes, which was later uploaded to social media FOX News
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At least 1,500 "No Kings" protests nationwide were being held Saturday, the same day as President Donald Trump's large-scale military parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the U.S. Army and his 79th birthday. UPI
The California National Guard remain active on the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Friday after an appeals court put an order from a federal judge to remove the soldiers on hold only hours after it was decreed. UPI
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel in separate barrages overnight Friday in response to airstrikes less than a day earlier that targeted nuclear sites and top commanders in the Islamic nation. UPI
Taiwan may be an island of just over 23 million people, but what happens there could ripple across the global economy. UPI
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can continue to detain Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil, two days after he said foreign policy grounds for Khalil's detention are insufficient and likely un UPI
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Waste has been going on for too long. Changing military technologies, tactics and challenges require the U.S. Army to eliminate waste and modernize its capabilities to ensure "peace through strength," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced.
"To build a leaner, more lethal force, the Army must transform at an accelerated pace by divesting outdated, redundant and inefficient programs, as well as restructuring headquarters and acquisition systems," Hegseth said in a memo to senior Pentagon leadership.. The goal is to strategically realign forces to "optimize deterrence and rapid deployment ... to defend the American homeland and deter China in the Indo-Pacific," he explained.
To do that, Hegseth directed Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll to "implement a comprehensive transformation strategy, streamline its force structure, eliminate wasteful spending, reform the acquisition process[and] modernize inefficient defense contracts." Doing so will "restore the warrior ethos and re-establish deterrence," Hegseth said. The Army must prioritize current resources to improve its long-range precision capabilities and establish an effective "golden dome" air and missile defense over the United States.
Hegseth also wants the Army to improve its cyber, electronic warfare and counter-space defensive capabilities. He ordered Driscoll to accelerate the delivery of arms that can strike moving land and maritime targets, achieve electromagnetic and "air-littoral dominance," and enable AI-driven command and control systems by 2027. The Army also is to extend advanced manufacturing, including 3D printing and additive manufacturing, to Army units by the end of the year.
Hegseth also wants the Army to modernize production of munitions to sustain national defense during wartime and increase its forward presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Driscoll must expand munitions stockpiles, troop deployments and joint exercises with Indo-Pacific allies and partners to maximize strategic capabilities within the region. Modernizing the Army requires ending the procurement of obsolete systems and scaling back the use of redundant programs, including manned aircraft, Humvees and outdated unmanned aerial vehicles, Hegseth said. He also wants Driscoll to lower the Army's spending on obsolete weapons systems and "unnecessary climate-related initiatives" and eliminate wasteful contracts and excess travel funding.
