A powerful, deep-pocketed force in California politics endorsed redrawing the state's congressional maps to counter President Trump's effort to push GOP states, notably Texas, to increase his party's numbers in Congress in next year's midterm election. LA Times

VOA VIEW: The Dems might lose some seats.

An immense solar-plus-storage power plant in the desert is now pumping out inexpensive clean electricity at full bore. LA Times

The feds lodged a detainer on Thursday, requesting Colorado authorities hand over Michel Jordan Castellano Fonseca so they can send him back to Venezuela. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Good-bye!

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Deepening its purge, the bureau forced out Steven Jensen, whose ascent had angered Trump supporters, and Brian Driscoll, the acting director in the early chaotic days of the administration. New York Times

VOA VIEW: A good thing.

The remains of three victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City, which transpired on September 11, 2001, have been identified nearly 24 years after the horrific tragedy. OANN

Judge Jeanine Pirro, the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, has announced charges against the alleged killer of two Israeli Embassy staff members. OANN

VOA VIEW: A move forward.

A 22-year-old active-duty soldier assigned to Fort Bliss was arrested Wednesday on charges of attempting to transmit national defense information to a foreign adversary and unlawfully exporting controlled technical data without the required authorization. OANN

VOA VIEW: He should be charged with serious violations.

Dean Cain, the star of the series “Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman,” which aired from 1993 to 1997, has revealed his decision to join U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE). OANN

VOA VIEW: Good!

Two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were shot Thursday morning, Gov. Josh Shapiro said at an event outside Philadelphia. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Prays from all.

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The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage has fallen to its lowest level in four months, welcome news for prospective homebuyers who have been held back by stubbornly high home financing costs. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Good news.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is vowing to "fix" the federal program for compensating Americans injured by vaccines, opening the door to sweeping changes for a system long targeted by anti-vaccine activists. Washington Times

The United States is auctioning off the $325 million yacht Amadea, its first sale of a seized Russian luxury ship since the start of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Washington Times

The Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal grants for the University of California, Los Angeles, nearly double the amount that was previously thought, the school's chancellor announced Wednesday. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: It cost them dearly - a good lesson.

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Americans get most of their daily calories from ultra-processed junk food such as pizza and sweets, according to a first-of-its-kind federal report reflecting new health priorities under the Trump administration. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Be careful.

A 15-year-old mare pulling carriages in New York City collapsed and died Tuesday. City officials are trying to find out why the horse perished. Washington Times

Texas Republicans have been trying to bring the state Democratic lawmakers back in order to vote on their redistricting plan. CBS

VOA VIEW: Good luck.

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Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, blamed Hamas when asked about starvation in Gaza, saying, "Hamas has not allowed the food to get to the people who are hungry." Huckabee also addressed questions over the controversial aid sites. CBS

VOA VIEW: Hamas is the guilty party.

United Airlines said a "technology issue" prompted it to issue a ground stop Wednesday evening that impacted major airports including Newark, Chicago and Denver. The disruption started a little after 6 p.m. ET Wednesday and halted flights for hours, causing significant delays and cancellations. CBS

Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman to umpire in Major League Baseball​ when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins​ and Atlanta Braves. CBS

VOA VIEW: So be it.

The Los Angeles wildfires took 30 lives at the beginning of this year, but a new study estimates there were hundreds more deaths that are attributable to the disaster. CBS

The GSA has also reached deals with cloud provider Oracle and OpenAI to give federal agencies access to ChatGPT at a discount. CNBC

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Russian business in the UAE has ballooned since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, as its citizens fled sanctions and mandatory conscription. CNBC

VOA VIEW: They will both lose.

The Education Department said the rollout of the 2026-27 FAFSA will be on schedule this year, with beta testing already underway. CNBC

Trump sought to alter the census during his first term in office by attempting to add a citizenship question to the survey. CNBC

VOA VIEW: As there should be.

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President Donald Trump said he will impose a 100% tariff on imports of semiconductors and chips, but not for companies that are "building in the United States." CNBC

VOA VIEW: Makes sense.

Andrew James McGann is accused of killing a young married couple at Devil's Den State Park in late July, located in a family vacation hotspot. FOX News

Fort Stewart shooting leaves five soldiers injured as Sgt. Quornelius Radford is arrested following intervention by heroic soldiers who tackled the suspect. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Good and prompt action.

An immigration raid at an LA Home Depot led to 16 detentions as federal officials targeted the MacArthur Park area where there's been reported MS-13 gang activity. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Good!

President Donald Trump called for the Chief Executive Officer of the Intel technology company to step down Thursday, without stating precisely why. UPI

VOA VIEW: There had to be a good reason.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign an executive order Thursday to allow cryptocurrencies, private equity and real estate into employee 401(k)s. UPI

The United States has blacklisted three high-ranking members and an associated rapper of the notorious Cartel del Noreste, as the Trump administration targets drug trafficking organizations amid it immigration crackdown. UPI

Texas' attorney general launched an investigation into potential presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke on allegations he "bribed" Democrats fleeing the state. UPI

VOA VIEW: O'Rourke is an idiot.

President Donald Trump said he will work to schedule meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky very soon. UPI

VOA VIEW: Putin is playing games, again

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Wednesday that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is waiving age limits for new applicants. UPI

VOA VIEW: Good!

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