95 m. ago See Baltimore arts through a native son in the new book 'No Sense in Wishing'

NPR's Juana Summers talks with writer and critic Lawrence Burney about his new essay collection out titled No Sense in Wishing.

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1 hour ago Steve Davis left DOGE in May, but officials say he’s still running the show

Though he officially left the U.S. government in May, Steve Davis -- Elon Musk's low-flying former top lieutenant at the Department of Government Efficiency -- continues wielding influence at DOGE, according to the WSJ. The outlet says Davis regularly gives directions to current DOGE officials and has privately dismissed his departure as "fake news."

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2 h. ago Texas flood: Kickoff meeting for Kerr County warning system project had been planned

A Kerrville-area river authority executed a contract for a flood warning system that would have been used to help with emergency response, local officials said.

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2 h. ago South Korea Tries to Tie Tariffs to Security Protections in Trump Trade Talks

South Korea sent its National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac to Washington this week to meet with top officials in the administration of President Donald Trump, telling reporters that his government sought to handle security concerns alongside trade negotiations in anticipation of the August 1 tariff deadline. The post South Korea Tries to Tie Tariffs to Security Protections in Trump Trade Talks appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 h. ago Some weather models predicted the Texas floods. Why did the official forecast miss it?

Some weather models predicted the Texas floods. Why did the official forecast miss it?  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago US imposing sanctions on senior UN official focused on Palestinian human rights

US imposing sanctions on senior UN official focused on Palestinian human rights  CNN

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2 h. ago Controversial S.F. fountain not part of Embarcadero Plaza renovation plans, officials say

Controversial S.F. fountain not part of Embarcadero Plaza renovation plans, officials say  San Francisco Chronicle

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3 h. ago Administration Takes Steps to Target 2 Officials Who Investigated Trump

It is unclear whether the moves will lead to charges, but they suggest that President Trump’s appointees intend to follow through on his campaign to exact retribution against his perceived enemies.

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3 h. ago Uber named official rideshare, delivery partner for Los Angeles Games

Uber named official rideshare, delivery partner for Los Angeles Games  Reuters

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3 h. ago Trump official suggests Medicaid recipients, automation can replace immigrant workers. California farmers disagree

Trump official suggests Medicaid recipients, automation can replace immigrant workers. California farmers disagree  Los Angeles Times

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3 h. ago Rubio sanctions UN human rights official who called for criminal action against Israel

Rubio sanctions UN human rights official who called for criminal action against Israel  Politico

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3 h. ago Trump seethes that Dems floating bill requiring the unmasking of ICE, CBP agents must 'hate' America

President Donald Trump criticizes Democratic senators for bill that would require federal immigration officers to have visible IDs and not wear face masks.

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4 h. ago Seth Moulton and other elected officials come out to support trash strikers

Republic Services says trash pickup is happening despite the strike across local communities. The post Seth Moulton and other elected officials come out to support trash strikers appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 h. ago Trump has custody over jailed CECOT migrants, El Salvador says, complicating court fights

The report undercuts months of assertions by senior Trump officials, who have repeatedly claimed they have no power to compel the return of these individuals.

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5 h. ago 4 arrested in alleged Border Patrol operation sabotage attempt near LA as attacks on immigration agents surge

Border Patrol agents arrested four citizens for placing homemade tire spikes during an immigration operation amid rising attacks on federal officers.

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5 h. ago Dunleavy’s office says Alaska has no plans to build ‘Bear Alcatraz’ for ICE detainees

Dunleavy’s office says Alaska has no plans to build ‘Bear Alcatraz’ for ICE detainees  Alaska Public Media

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5 h. ago New book sheds light on Harris decision to pick Walz as her running mate over Shapiro: 'Went with her gut'

A new book about Kamala Harris' 2024 presidential campaign examines the thought process that went into selecting Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.

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6 h. ago European Intelligence Officials Warn Russian Hybrid War Becoming More Dangerous

Tracking shows 12 incidents of arson or serious sabotage last year compared with two in 2023 and none in 2022. The post European Intelligence Officials Warn Russian Hybrid War Becoming More Dangerous appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Los Angeles County Officials Offer Aid to Immigrants After ICE Raids

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a plan Tuesday to offer aid to immigrants affected by ICE raids in the area. The post Los Angeles County Officials Offer Aid to Immigrants After ICE Raids appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Death Toll Reaches at Least 119 in Texas Floods, With 173 Missing

Officials said they would search for remains until all the victims have been accounted for. In the hardest-hit county, no survivors have been found since Friday.

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