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Bill Gates denied association with Epstein's crimes in closed-door Hill interview– www.politico.com

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Tech mogul Bill Gates told the House Oversight Committee he was aware of Jeffrey Epstein’s prior sex crime conviction but that he did not know Epstein was continuing to engage in misconduct at the time of their acquaintance, according to a transcript of his testimony.

In his transcribed interview with the panel earlier this month as part of its ongoing Epstein investigation, Gates recounted details of his dealings with Epstein over the years — which extended from 2011, when he was first introduced to Epstein, to 2014, when he realized Epstein would not make good on his promise to steer donors towards Gates’ philanthropic work.

“I was aware that he had a criminal conviction,” Gates said, according to the transcript. “I knew that it was of a sexual nature, but, no, I don’t think I … dug into the specifics, although I probably should have.”

Chinese supercomputer displaces US machines as world’s fastest– abcnews.com

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A supercomputer in China now outranks its U.S. counterparts as the world’s most powerful, marking the first time since 2017 that a Chinese computer has topped a list sometimes viewed as a measure of a nation’s technological prowess

A supercomputer in China now outranks its U.S. counterparts as the world’s most powerful, marking the first time since 2017 that a Chinese computer has topped a list sometimes viewed as a measure of a nation’s technological prowess.

The LineShine computer in Shenzhen, China, displaced top-ranked U.S. computer El Capitan in the latest version of the TOP500 ranking announced Tuesday. It was the Chinese computer’s debut on the list.

Landmark housing bill advances in Congress with bipartisan support– www.latimes.com

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WASHINGTON — The House appeared poised Tuesday to pass Congress’ most significant housing legislation in decades — a bid by both parties to show midterm voters that they’re paying attention to affordability concerns ahead of November’s election.

The legislation, which the Senate passed Monday, aims to boost the housing supply through dozens of targeted provisions whose effects are expected to be seen over the next several years. In California, measures to provide federal funding for housing production in big cities could be particularly significant.

The bipartisan agreement over the legislation, after weeks of negotiation, marks a highly unusual collaboration in the divided Congress. It reflects growing public pressure on Washington to address economic issues, at a time when Americans’ economic woes are deepening amid inflation, elevated gas prices and the ongoing effects of President Trump’s tariffs.

The bill aims to help housing supply by removing regulatory barriers to building affordable housing units, preventing large investors from buying up single-family homes and incentivizing housing production in cities with federal funding, among other measures.

America’s largest teachers’ union under investigation by Trump admin over alleged antisemitic discrimination against Jewish educators | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com

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“The last thing [unions] should do is violate the rights of the very people whose rights they exist to protect.”

The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has opened an investigation into the National Education Association (NEA) following a discrimination charge alleging the nation’s largest teachers union subjected Jewish educators to antisemitic harassment, denied leadership opportunities, and fostered a hostile environment for Jewish members.

The charge was filed by The Louis D. Brandeis Center Coalition to Combat Anti-Semitism, which alleges the NEA violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act by discriminating against Jewish members based on religion, ancestry, and national origin. According to the complaint, the EEOC’s Washington Field Office has already begun gathering evidence and communicating with the Brandeis Center regarding the allegations.

“The last thing [unions] should do is violate the rights of the very people whose rights they exist to protect,” said Kenneth Marcus, chairman and CEO of the Brandeis Center and former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Education. Marcus said the organization is working with EEOC investigators to provide documents, witness information, and other evidence supporting what it describes as “pervasive anti-Semitism” within the union.

Israel and Lebanon discuss plan to transfer some southern territory to Lebanese army– www.france24.com

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Talks between Israel and Lebanon include discussion of a US-backed proposal for Israeli forces to hand over some of the territory they have invaded during the war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese military, according to Israeli and Lebanese officials.

The Israeli officials said the Lebanese troops involved would undergo US training and vetting to ensure they are not linked to Iran-backed Hezbollah, while Israel would maintain a military presence in a buffer zone along the border.

The proposed “pilot” project is being discussed in the latest round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials, which got underway in Washington on Tuesday.

MLB Blames San Francisco Giants for Pride Night Controversy– www.breitbart.com

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Major League Baseball (MLB) has blamed the San Francisco Giants for the recent Pride Night controversy in which players were reprimanded for wearing Bible verses on their uniforms.

As Breitbart News reported, the MLB issued a warning to three San Francisco Giants pitchers after they displayed Bible verses on their hats during Pride Night. The incident occurred last Friday when Giants right-hander Landen Roupp displayed “Gen 9:12-16” on his Pride Night hat, which was followed by relievers JT Brubaker and Ryan Walker also featuring Bible verses on their official Pride Night hats.

“The writing on the cap violates our rules, and consistent with normal practice, we have warned the players about future violations,” Pat Courtney, MLB’s chief communications officer, told The Athletic.

Spanberger sells out Virginia to recreational weed– www.americanthinker.com

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger will do anything for a buck: she’s even prepared to sacrifice the wellbeing of Virginia’s children to cannabis to add to the state’s coffers. She already betrayed several promises she made while campaigning, trying to position herself as a moderate. Now the fact that she’s ignoring the most recent data on the dangers of recreational cannabis, permitting its sale to our most vulnerable, is revolting.

Every state that has approved recreational cannabis has experienced its perils:

Let’s begin with an inconvenient fact: Marijuana is not harmless.

Whether illicit or regulated, marijuana remains a drug that profits from addiction. It is estimated that more than 60 million Americans now use marijuana, and Yale researchers report that ‘30% of current users meet the criteria for addiction.’ Research has also documented psychotic symptoms during intoxication, including paranoia and hallucinations. Legalization does not make marijuana safer; it simply makes it more accessible.

Trump-Endorsed Candidate WINS South Carolina GOP Primary for Governor– wltreport.com

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the GOP runoff for the state’s governor race.

He was endorsed by President Trump after advancing to a runoff with Lt. Governor Pamela Evette last month.

Decision Desk HQ called the race:

Leaked Audio: Texas Democrat James Talarico Caught Saying He ‘Hates Christianity’ Despite Touting Faith– slaynews.com

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Texas Democrat James Talarico is facing fresh scrutiny after newly leaked audio reveals that the Senate candidate once described himself as “a Christian who hates Christianity” during a podcast discussion with progressive religious activists.

The remarks were made during a 2021 appearance on the “Activist Theology” podcast but were leaked online by the Republican National Committee on Tuesday.

The audio is now drawing attention as Talarico attempts to present himself as a faith-driven Democrat in his bid to defeat Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in November’s closely watched Senate race.

Nuclear site inspections will happen, but timing “not essential,” IAEA chief says– www.cbsnews.com

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Iranian negotiator calls deal struck with U.S. a “declaration of America’s defeat”

Iran’s chief negotiator called the deal it struck with the U.S. “a declaration of America’s defeat” on Wednesday.

“The Islamabad understanding was not the result of pressure and coercion, but rather the result of the resistance and authority of the brave Iranian nation,” Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Wednesday of the agreement signed last week.

“That is why, the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding became a declaration of America’s defeat,” he said, adding that security in the Middle East must be ensured by the countries of the region.

President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed the agreement last week, launching a designated 60-day negotiating period during which Pakistani and other mediators hope to bring the two sides to a permanent settlement to end the war.

Senate RINOS Too Busy Scolding Trump To Pass Voter ID Bill– thefederalist.com

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It’s too bad Senate RINOs aren’t as passionate about election integrity as they are about tying the hands of the nation’s commander-in-chief.

But here we go again.

On Tuesday, four GOP senators stood with Democrats in voting for a House resolution telling President Donald Trump to remove U.S. military personnel from the war (“ceasefire”) in Iran. The resolution is, like most things in Congress, performative — a symbolic congressional directive that Trump has no obligation to follow. The president effectively told Congress to go pound Iranian sand.

In a Truth Social post late Tuesday, Trump insisted he has “Iran on the ropes.”

Woman Who Allegedly Dumped Trash At Knicks Parade Identified As JPMorgan Chase DEI Executive, Fired From Job: REPORT– dailycaller.com

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According to a report from the New York Post, a woman who was seen on video allegedly dumping and stealing a trash can at the Knicks championship parade in New York City has been identified as a JPMorgan Chase director and was fired from her job Tuesday as a result of the situation.

The 40-year-old Angie Baez was given a promotion over a year ago to become JPMorgan Chase’s Executive Director of Community and Industry Engagement for Card and Connected Commerce, per her profile on LinkedIn via the New York Post.

‘Unequivocal evidence’ of the age of Earth’s oldest impact crater turns out to be off by half a billion years– www.livescience.com

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Earth’s oldest known impact crater formed when a meteorite slammed into what is now Australia about 3 billion years ago ‪—‬ 470 million years later than scientists previously claimed, a new study suggests.

The impact crater, known as the North Pole Dome crater, is located in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, which is home to some of the planet’s oldest rocks. It remains a record-breaking structure, beating the world’s next-oldest known meteorite impact crater — the Yarrabubba impact structure, also in Western Australia — by roughly 800 million years.

Antifa Terrorists Sentenced to Hundreds of Years for Ambush– gellerreport.com

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The Trump administration’s first Antifa-related terror prosecution has resulted in long and well-deserved prison sentences for terrorists who attacked federal agents.

Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war– abcnews.com

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WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has told senators it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the U.S. war against Iran, adding to what is already a sizable military spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump.

The White House Office of Management and Budget has yet to make a formal request to Congress. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill, including Monday evening. A top deputy defense secretary told senators about the Iran funding request last week, according to two people familiar with the situation but not authorized to discuss it publicly.

The Wall Street Journal first reported on the developments.

Iranian World Cup Fans Defy Regime and FIFA with Banned Displays of Resistance– www.westernjournal.com

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When it comes to matters of Iran, it’s hard for Americans not to view the Islamic Republic through the lens of the United States.

After all, few issues have been as contentious — even among conservatives and Republicans — as the Iran conflict has been during President Donald Trump’s second term.

But if you were to separate Washington, D.C., from Tehran, it’s evident that Iran’s issues run far, far deeper than anything the United States is doing or has done to the Middle Eastern country.

Just look at what’s happening at the 2026 World Cup.

MASSIVE FRAUD BUSTS: Mass Arrests in Fraud Scandals, BILLIONS STOLEN– gellerreport.com

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Hundreds of people have been arrested in the largest investigation into health care fraud in history.

U.S. Department of Justice:

National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 455 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $6.5 Billion in Alleged Fraud: Record Medicaid Fraud Charges Largest Number of States Participating in Health Care Fraud Takedown History. “This year’s National Health Care Fraud Takedown represents the greatest whole-of-government effort to combat health care fraud in our Nation’s history,” said Acting Attorney General @DAGToddBlanche. “Under the decisive leadership of @POTUS, @VP, the @WHFraudTF, and our law enforcement partners, this administration has ushered in a new era of enforcement that will safeguard taxpayer dollars.” (Department of Justice on X.) (Press Release.)

“This announcement marks the greatest combined federal and state effort in combating health care fraud IN HISTORY. Thanks to the leadership of  President Trump and all the folks standing behind me, and next to me, we are more united than ever before. This team is working tirelessly to take down fraudsters who steal from taxpayer funded programs and prey on vulnerable Americans.”

Ted Cruz Warns Democrats Have Been ‘Radicalized,’ Points to Mamdani, AOC, Graham Platner as Future of Party– slaynews.com

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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) warned that the Democratic Party has been overtaken by its far-left wing, arguing that figures such as New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner represent the party’s future.

Speaking with Fox News while campaigning in South Carolina ahead of the state’s Republican gubernatorial runoff, Cruz said Democrats have moved dramatically away from the political center and are increasingly driven by hostility toward President Donald Trump.

“Look, unfortunately, I think that’s the base of the Democrat Party,” Cruz said.

Not Sure Fetterman ‘in Our Party Any More’, My Win Shows Dems Want ‘Reset’ on Israel– www.breitbart.com

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On Tuesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Brad Lander discussed his primary win over Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY), which he stated “says Democratic voters want to reset the U.S. relationship with Israel,” and said he’s unsure Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) “is in our party any more, to be honest.”

Lander began by saying that Democratic voters “want leaders who are going to fight, not just Donald Trump, but the billionaires who are rigging the economy against us. And that’s what I think tonight’s election is about.”

He added that the candidates who have won prior primaries are progressive candidates “who say we want to see a Democratic Party that’s fighting harder. We shouldn’t be taking corporate PAC money from Wall Street and crypto and AI and AIPAC, we’ve got to fight harder for working families and have people see us fighting for them, and we have to reset the U.S. relationship with Israel.”

Abortion Clinic Has No License, No Accreditation, Sexual Predator on Staff– www.lifenews.com

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After months of investigation, Operation Rescue has uncovered evidence of what can only be an unlicensed, unaccredited abortion operation in Elizabeth, New Jersey. American Women’s Services, also known as Associates in Obstetrics and Gynocology, may be operating without a license at 700 N Broad Street, and this isn’t the first time this clinic has been involved in reckless or illegal operations.

The History 

“It was no surprise when our investigative team received a tip that this AWS abortion operation seemed suspicious,” says Troy Newman, President of Operation Rescue. “The American Women’s Services abortion chain was once solely owned by infamous abortionist Steven Chase Brigham — a man whose New Jersey medical license was fully revoked in 2019 for operating an illegal bi-state late-term abortion scheme.”

The abortion scheme, which was only discovered when an 18-year-old girl was injured so badly during a botched abortion that she had to be life-flighted, is only one of Brigham’s endless documented crimes and horrors. He has had as many as six medical licenses revoked or surrendered, and even faced murder charges when police discovered the bodies of 34 late-term aborted babies found in a bloody freezer at his clandestine Elkton facility in Maryland.

Journal retracts paper skeptical of ‘white power’ in psychology, says it conflicts with ‘values’– www.thecollegefix.com

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Scholars deride move as censorship, threat to academic discourse

A New Zealand psychology journal recently retracted a paper questioning claims about science being a tool of “white power,” stating that it was “inconsistent” with the publication’s “values,” according to a former journal editor.

Now, the editors of the Journal of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists are facing criticism from scholars across the globe.

Dr. Kumari Valentine, a psychologist and former editor of the journal, raised concerns about the retraction in an article Saturday on the substack Psychology at the Crossroads.