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[The Atlantic @TheAtlantic]

Pete Hegseth’s proposed testosterone screenings aren’t medically necessary and seem unlikely to contribute to military readiness—they’re “an exercise in projecting a masculine image,” @tebartl writes. https://t.co/ZmMwCIPVQH

[The Free Press @TheFP]

Elliott Abrams was President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Venezuela in his first term.

Now, he says, “I look on in dismay as his administration abandons the pro-democracy forces we championed.”

“This is not only a betrayal of America’s long-standing commitment to restoring democracy in Venezuela after 27 years of socialist authoritarianism,” he argues. “It’s also against America’s own interests and counterproductive to the Trump administration’s main priority: extracting Venezuelan oil and getting it to consumers.”

Read the full analysis here: https://t.co/acCOIoeW6I

[Bernard Taylor @BTForCongress]

Breaking News!!! Today is a victory for our community.

The Palm Beach County Commission’s decision to deny Project Tango moving forward shows what can happen when residents, environmental advocates, scientists, and local leaders stand together to protect what makes the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach County special.

Throughout this campaign, I’ve been clear: economic growth should never come at the expense of our environment or the voices of the people who call this region home. We can create good-paying jobs, attract responsible businesses, and strengthen our economy without sacrificing the ecosystems that protect us from flooding, support our wildlife, and preserve our way of life.

This decision isn’t the end of the conversation, it’s a reminder that we must remain vigilant. As your representative, I’ll fight for transparent decision-making, science-based environmental policies, and smart investments that balance economic opportunity with conservation.

Our communities deserve leaders who listen before they approve, who protect before they profit, and who put people ahead of special interests.

Thank you to everyone who spoke out, attended meetings, and made your voices heard. Democracy works best when people get involved.

Let’s keep building a future where our environment, our economy, and our families can all thrive together.

[Neil Stone @DrNeilStone]

Shuts down Ebola research - Massive Ebola outbreak

Closes CDC Parasitic disease division - Huge parasitic diarrhoea outbreak

Defunds screwworm research - screwworm comes back to the US

Ladies and gentlemen I give you Health Secretary RFK Jr

[EL PAÍS América @elpais_america]

🔴 La agencia notificó que Jesús Manuel Arenas Silva sufrió un paro cardiaco mortal este lunes. Es el 54 migrante fallecido en detención en la segunda presidencia de Trump https://t.co/xRXcVNiSa1

[Kaitlan Collins @kaitlancollins]

What Epstein survivor Annie Farmer thought about Vice President Vance's acknowledgment that "we absolutely screwed up the comms of the Epstein files."

[Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @AdamKinzinger]

This is not safe . I’m all for low passes, seriously but this is too much

[Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish]

US Justice Department refuses New Mexico’s request for unredacted Epstein files amid state's investigation into the convicted sex offender https://t.co/3z3wL1Gzp2

[VPItv @VPITV]

🇺🇸🇻🇪 Este miércoles, el presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, aseguró que las grandes compañías petroleras están facturando en Venezuela. A su vez, destacó la relación con el liderazgo actual en el país.

“El liderazgo ha sido fantástico y estamos trabajando con ellos. Las grandes compañías petroleras están entrando, han ganado más dinero para ellos mismos en los últimos meses que el que han ganado en la historia del país, y se está dirigiendo correctamente”, dijo.

“Tienen tanto petróleo (...) Hay muy pocos lugares que tengan algo como eso. Tenemos una gran relación con el liderazgo, hemos trabajado con ellos muy estrechamente”, añadió. #VPItv.

[Jon Cooper 🇺🇸 @joncoopertweets]

🔥This is what happens when the GOP candidate is weighed down with as much baggage as Mike Collins & the Democrat is as strong as Jon Ossoff.

Democratic odds of winning are 86% — Republicans down to 14.8%.

Let’s finish the job. Keep Georgia’s Senate seat blue! 💙
#GeorgiaSenate

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

🚨BREAKING: This is the unearthed video Senator Adam Schiff repeatedly demanded Todd Blanche to answer for during today’s hearing.

Blanche literally ADMITS he fired DOJ attorneys who prosecuted Trump, his own client - a staggering and obvious breach of ethics.

[Amnistía Internacional Américas @AmnistiaOnline]

#RDAntirracista: Expulsar colectivamente a personas haitianas de la República Dominicana es cruel y racista.

Comparte para que el presidente @LuisAbinader reciba este mensaje.

Pídele a Luis Abinader, presidente de la República Dominicana:
– Poner fin a las expulsiones colectivas y a la discriminación racial.
– Garantizar el acceso a la salud sin discriminación.
– Respetar y proteger a quienes defienden la justicia racial y los derechos de las personas migrantes.

Firma la petición: https://t.co/BEaGMdw24q

[Brian Stelter @brianstelter]

NYT editor Joe Kahn: "We're going to continue to report — both about Air Force One, and on the circumstances around the government use of prosecutorial power to intimidate the independent news media." https://t.co/ilyueTLQfA

[The Associated Press @AP]

The New York Times files a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns involving the new, Qatari-gifted Air Force One, teeing up a significant court fight over press freedom. https://t.co/U0KxWIuscb

[Rolling Stone @RollingStone]

Convicted sex offender R. Kelly has filed a formal request asking President Trump to commute his 30-year prison sentence

https://t.co/07iV2c0l3J

[Senator Adam Schiff @SenAdamSchiff]

Gives “helicopter parent” a whole new meaning.

[Brian Allen @allenanalysis]

BREAKING: Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, legislation that would give state attorneys general access to the Epstein files and authorize them to prosecute alleged Epstein associates under state law where applicable.

[Jessica Tarlov @JessicaTarlov]

We were promised 24–48 hours. Then a few weeks. Then a few months. We've had "bridge day" and "power plant day" multiple times. Every day it's "Iran wants a deal." Every day it's "the war is almost over." At some point, enough. We tried bombs. We tried diplomacy. And now you’re left thinking this is just market manipulation.