The White House is asking nine major universities, including USC, to commit to President Trump's political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Newsom is a fool.

The shutdown is a gamble for a Democratic Party facing its lowest approval numbers since the Reagan era. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Dems will lose big.

Kyiv has pitched Washington on ways it could help the US replace Russia in oil sales to Europe -- as President Trump pushes the continent to divest from Moscow's energy sector to end its brutal war on Ukraine, The Post can exclusively reveal. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Great idea.

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Former top aides and associates of former Republican Mayor Rudy Giuliani are backing Andrew Cuomo over GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa for mayor, the Post has learned. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Anyone but Mamdani.

Last week, Vice President J.D. Vance tweeted: “Democrats are about to shut down the government because they demand we fund healthcare for illegal aliens.” New York Post

VOA VIEW: Fools!

A notice calls the people the U.S. military recently killed on suspicion of drug smuggling in the Caribbean Sea “unlawful combatants.” New York Times

VOA VIEW: Sd be it.

The decision enraged opponents of abortion, who have been pressuring the administration to restrict access to abortion medication. New York Times

Italian lawmakers say they will recognize a Palestinian state if Hamas releases Israeli hostages and is kept out of any eventual government. New York Times

President Vladimir V. Putin lashed out at “European elites” for “whipping up the hysteria” about the “Russian threat.” New York Times

VOA VIEW: Putin cannot be trusted.

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The United States is set to provide Kyiv with intelligence on Russia's long-range energy infrastructure, deep within the country, according to multiple reports. OANN

VOA VIEW: Putin brought it on himself.

Governor Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order protecting Pennsylvanians’ rights to access vaccines of their choice – a move he claims pushes back against efforts by the Trump Administration to limit that freedom. OANN

The Justice Department fired a top national security prosecutor amid criticism from a right-wing commentator over his work during the Biden administration, further roiling the prominent U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia after the ousting of other senior attorneys in recent weeks, according to people familiar with the matter. Washington Times

A Gallup poll finds only 28% of adults trust the media to report news "fully, accurately and fairly," a record low since the company first surveyed the issue in 1972. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Deserved.

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FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Wednesday that the bureau ceased its partnership with the Anti-Defamation League, a left-wing Jewish civil rights organization. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Left is no good.

National Guard troops are being sent to cities from coast to coast as the White House uses their deployment in the District of Columbia as a template for immigration enforcement and crime-fighting missions. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Blue states are losers.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia had asked an immigration judge to reopen his deportation proceedings. CBS

VOA VIEW: As he should.

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Recent polling shows a majority of Hispanics disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, but it hasn't translated into support for Democrats. CBS

VOA VIEW: Liberal media wishful thinking.

The shutdown raises questions about what it would mean for lawmakers themselves — and their paychecks. CBS

Imelda, the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, has weakened to a post-tropical storm after lashing Bermuda with wind and rain. CBS

Researchers say they believe an object in a South Pacific island's lagoon is the wreck of Amelia Earhart's lost plane. CBS

VOA VIEW: Time will tell.

A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis. CBS

VOA VIEW: Will see.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth traveled to Memphis Wednesday as part of the Trump administration's latest effort to crack down on crime in U.S. cities. Hundreds of federal forces will soon arrive in Memphis as well. Crime in the city has dropped to a historic 25-year low in the first eight months of the year, according to Memphis police. CBS

Roughly 42% of younger working adults — spanning Gen Z, millennials and Gen X — report having no money left over after covering their daily expenses. CBS

VOA VIEW: Liberal media hype.

Trump in a Truth Social post said he will meet with Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought to discuss cutting agencies. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Good idea.

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The drones sustained "substantial" damage from the crash, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a preliminary incident report. CNBC

The data points fill in some gaps on information that usually comes from the Labor Department but are delayed because of the shutdown. CNBC

Sentiment and brand awareness for the company and its Disney+ platform have fallen to levels not seen in two years. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Deserved!

The recent upheaval in late-night programming has shown a spotlight on ratings and revenue — and spurred questions of political influence. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Weak is weak.

Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Pitiful!

Harvard faculty members Timothy McCarthy, Vincent Brown and Lisa McGirr praised Professor Dwayne Dixon after he advocated for potential armed left-wing violence during a 2018 panel. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Harvard has gone too left,

The Supreme Court reconvened on Monday and has oral arguments scheduled for cases ranging from voting rights to redistricting over the next two months. UPI

President Donald Trump has asked certain major universities to sign a pact that would ensure the federal government would prioritize research funding to them. UPI

VOA VIEW: As he should.

President Donald Trump said he plans to meet with Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought on Thursday to determine which "Democrat agencies" to cut as the government shutdown enters its second day. UPI

Although President Donald Trump has dismissed climate change as a "hoax," the five largest defense contractors are preparing to address climate related threats. UPI

VOA VIEW: So!

The United States is blacklisting 44 individuals and firms accused of being involved in Iran's nuclear program and weapons procurement network. UPI

Israeli forces intercepted at least 13 boats of a humanitarian flotilla heading for Gaza on Wednesday, attracting international concern and condemnation. UPI

VOA VIEW: Good!

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