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General stops Trump from revealing classified information
Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Dan Caine intervened, preventing President Donald Trump from publicly disclosing classified information about troop numbers deployed in a successful rescue mission of two U.S. airmen shot down over Iran on Friday. During a press conference, Trump admitted some military advisers opposed the operation, then described the mission’s scale, and discussing…
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What Happens When Trump Feels Cornered
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. In an earlier, somewhat more innocent era of Donald Trump’s social-media posting, one could still chuckle darkly at his…
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Lil Nas X granted a mental health diversion in latest step toward dismissal of police battery case
Grammy winner Lil Nas X is another step closer to potentially resolving his felony police battery case. A Los Angeles judge on Monday granted the “Industry Baby” and “Old Town Road” singer’s motion for diversion, ordering the 26-year-old musician to enter a two-year mental health program, according to multiple outlets. TMZ reported that Lil Nas…
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Stephen Miller raises doubts after backtracking on immigration enforcement
Stephen Miller, Trump’s deputy chief of staff for policy and key architect of the administration’s immigration enforcement strategy, faces questions about continuing aggressive deportation campaigns as public and Republican support declines. Miller previously directed federal agents to “push the limits” on deportation tactics, but has since backpedaled amid polarizing images of forcible immigrant detentions. The…
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The Dangers of Unlimited Health Advice
After George Mallon had his blood drawn at a routine physical, he learned that something may be gravely wrong. The preliminary results showed he might have blood cancer. Further tests would be needed. Left in suspense, he did what so many people do these days: He opened ChatGPT. For nearly two weeks, Mallon, a 46-year-old…
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SoCal parents didn’t like the texts their teen daughter sent to boys; they tortured her to death
The parents of a Southern California teenager who tortured the girl to death because of text messages she sent to teenage boys have been sentenced to prison, according to the L.A. County district attorney’s office. Oriana Elias, 38, and Vincent Gibbs, 39, both of Vallejo, were sentenced to 22 years to life in prison for…
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‘They’re clearly failing’: Dem Gov unloads on Republicans as energy costs soar
A Democratic governor unloaded on Republicans who claim their policies are leading to lower energy prices for everyday Americans. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis discussed energy prices in a new episode of the “Politico Energy Podcast” with host Zack Colman on Monday, arguing that President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the war in Iran, and expiring energy tax…
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NYC judge orders Run DMC rap legend’s formerly convicted killer freed: ‘My word is my bond’
A Queens man found guilty of executing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay — but whose conviction was overturned by a federal judge — could be freed within days after being granted a $1 million bond Monday. Brooklyn federal court Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall ordered the release of Karl Jordan Jr., 42, who was arrested in 2020…
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Truth behind mystery musician taking over iTunes chart revealed
Mysterious new blues singer Eddie Dalton — who made the iTunes Top 100 singles chart 11 times this month — is actually a fake singer that’s entirely AI-generated. “Dalton” is the work of content creator Dallas Ray Little, who’s based in Greenville, South Carolina, Showbiz 411 reported. Little reportedly owns a company called Crunchy Records that’s…
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Trump plunging US toward ‘disaster for decades to come’ with latest threat: GOP lawmaker
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) suggested that President Donald Trump‘s decisions in the Iran war would have lasting repercussions for the United States. Bacon, a retired Air Force general, told CNN anchor Jake Tapper that he had spoken with members of the Trump administration about the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East, and that he…