Press review · Friday, 23 May 2025
23 May 2025
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tpr.org Top stories ·
'Unprecedented cuts' to SNAP would impact low-income Texans who need it most
Congressional Republicans are on the precipice of approving $290 billion in cuts to the largest low-income anti-hunger program in the nation. People who rely on the program, already pressured by food price surges, are worried they will be going without.
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whitehouse.gov Top stories ·
Ordering the Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:Section 1. Purpose.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Protesters decry 'crypto corruption' as Trump fetes top investors in his crypto meme coin
President Trump praised the top investors in his cryptocurrency meme coin at an exclusive black-tie dinner Thursday as protesters demonstrated outside the event.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Knife Attack at Train Station in Hamburg, Germany, Wounds at Least 17
Four of the victims are in critical condition. The police say they believe a 39-year-old woman carried out the attack, for which no motive has yet been given.
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Millions Could Lose Food Stamp Benefits Under Trump Tax Bill, Analysis Finds
Others could see their monthly benefits reduced if the bill were to become law, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Trump's National Security Council trimmed in restructuring, sources say
The White House National Security Council is being restructured, weeks after Marco Rubio took over the powerful national security adviser role.
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Karen Dunn and Other Top Lawyers Depart Paul Weiss to Start Firm
They are leaving a few months after Paul Weiss cut a deal with the White House to avoid an executive order that would have restricted its business.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
'Rust' armorer convicted in fatal on-set shooting death is released from prison
Hannah-Gutierrez Reed was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
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Billy Joel cancels all scheduled concerts due to diagnosis with normal pressure hydrocephalus
Billy Joel says he has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus and canceled all of his scheduled shows.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Doctors warn of 'trifecta' of chronic illnesses plaguing Americans after MAHA report
Chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension affect 133 million Americans, with the MAHA Commission urging action on better nutrition and diet.
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theverge.com Top stories ·
Inside the ‘lightly vetted’ $TRUMP coin dinner
Presidential seals, $100,000 watches, and a Marriott afterparty.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Watch officer of ship that crashed into garden fell asleep, police say
Police say the ship's watch officer admitted to being asleep during the incident in Norway.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump executive order targeting Jenner law firm unconstitutional, judge rules
“This order, like the others, seeks to chill legal representation the administration doesn’t like," wrote Judge John Bates.
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Restoring Gold Standard Science
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 7301 of title 5, United
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Chaos spreads as desperate Gazans wait for food aid
Lawlessness is stopping food from reaching people, while a clash at an aid convoy last night turned deadly.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Donald Trump dismisses dozens of National Security Council officials
Move designed to staff key body with Maga-aligned people, say supporters
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Paris Court Convicts Eight in 2016 Robbery of Kim Kardashian
The reality TV star, who was held at gunpoint as jewelry worth millions was stolen from her, said she was satisfied by the ruling.
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The Small Tweaks That Republicans Slipped Into the Domestic Policy Bill
In their fiscal package, Republicans have slipped in a hodgepodge of tweaks that are, at times, only tangentially related to the rest of the bill.
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formula1.com Top stories ·
Leclerc fastest again during Monaco FP2 after two red flags
Charles Leclerc completed a perfect Friday for Ferrari after topping the second practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix, which was plagued by two red flags including one from Drivers' Championship leader Oscar Piastri.
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What to Know About Trump Officials’ Latest Move Against Columbia
The federal government formally accused the university of violating civil rights law by failing to protect Jewish students.
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heatmap.news Top stories ·
How the Political Theory of the IRA Broke Down
Investing in red states doesn’t make defying Trump any safer.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Haliburton's wild shot keys Pacers in G1 stunner
Tyrese Haliburton sent Game 1 to overtime with a dramatic buzzer-beater, and the Pacers pulled off their latest playoff comeback in a 138-135 win over the Knicks.
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scotusblog.com Top stories ·
Split Supreme Court blocks first religious charter school in Oklahoma
The Supreme Court on Thursday morning left in place a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court rejecting an effort by a Catholic virtual charter school to become the country’s first […]
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump administration to shield DOGE documents
Chief Justice John Roberts put a hold on lower court rulings in a dispute over whether DOGE is a federal agency subject to freedom of information requests.
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At least 12 people injured in Hamburg train station stabbing, suspect in custody: Authorities
The suspect in the stabbing -- a 39-year-old woman -- has been arrested, police said.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Billy Joel cancels tour after diagnosis with brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus
The 76-year-old singer has canceled all concerts owing to condition, which can affect hearing, vision and balance
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gov.ca.gov Top stories ·
Following illegal Senate vote, California and 10 other states launch Affordable Clean Cars Coalition | Governor of California
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A Judge Halted Trump’s Move to Bar International Students at Harvard
Also, Russia and Ukraine began their largest prisoner exchange of the war. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
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Boeing to Avoid Guilty Plea With DOJ Over 737 Max Crashes
A deal between the plane maker and the Justice Department, which was opposed by some of the families of those who died in the crashes, includes paying millions into a victims’ fund.
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prospect.org Top stories ·
Ten Sneaky Sleeper Provisions in Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill
Today on TAP: Yet more horrors are hidden in the fine print.
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law360.com Top stories ·
Grassley Slams Durbin Over Holds On US Attorney Nominees - Law360
Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, slammed his Democratic counterpart on Friday for holding up U.S. attorney nominations.
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home.treasury.gov Top stories ·
Treasury Issues Immediate Sanctions Relief for Syria
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Syria General License (GL) 25 to provide immediate sanctions relief for Syria in line with the President’s announcement for the cessation of all sanctions on Syria. GL 25 authorizes transactions prohibited by the Syrian Sanctions Regulations, effectively lifting sanctions on Syria. GL 25 will enable new investment and private sector activity consistent with the President’s America First strategy. The U.S. Department of State is concurrently issuing a waiver under the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act (Caesar Act) that will enable our foreign partners, allies, and the region to further unlock Syria’s potential. This is just one part of a broader U.S. government effort to remove the full architecture of sanctions imposed on Syria due to the abuses of the Bashar al-Assad regime.“As President Trump promised, the Treasury Department and the State Department are implementing authorizations to encourage new investment into Syria. Syria must also continue to work towards becoming a stable country that is at peace, and today’s actions will hopefully put the country on a path to a bright, prosperous, and stable future,” said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A FRESH STARTThe Assad regime’s brutality against its own people and support for terrorism in the region has come to an end, and a new chapter unfolds for the Syrian people. The United States (U.S.) government is committed to supporting a Syria that is stable, unified, and at peace with itself and its neighbors. U.S. sanctions relief has been extended to the new Syrian government with the understanding that the country will not offer a safe haven for terrorist organizations and will ensure the security of its religious and ethnic minorities. The U.S. will continue monitoring Syria’s progress and developments on the ground. GL 25 is a major first step to implement President Trump’s announcement on May 13 regarding the cessation of sanctions on Syria. GL 25 will facilitate activity across all sectors of the Syrian economy, without providing relief to terrorist organizations, perpetrators of human rights abuses and war crimes, drug traffickers, or the former Assad regime. It does not allow for transactions that benefit Russia, Iran, or North Korea—key supporters of the former Assad regime. The authorization is intended to help rebuild Syria’s economy, financial sector, and infrastructure, in line with U.S. foreign policy interests. To do this, it is critical to bring new investment into Syria and support the new Government of Syria. Accordingly, GL 25 authorizes transactions that would otherwise be prohibited under the U.S. economic sanctions on Syria, including new investment in Syria; the provision of financial and other services to Syria; and transactions related to Syrian-origin petroleum or petroleum products. GL 25 also authorizes all transactions with the new Government of Syria, and with certain blocked persons identified in an Annex to the GL. In line with the GL, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is providing exceptive relief to permit U.S. financial institutions to maintain correspondent accounts for the Commercial Bank of Syria.OFAC plans to issue further guidance related to GL 25. Further questions should be directed to OFAC’s compliance hotline.###
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npr.org Top stories ·
The White House rejects a watchdog finding that it's breaking the law over halted funds
The White House budget office rejected the conclusion of a nonpartisan congressional watchdog that said the Trump administration is breaking the law by not spending funds as directed by Congress.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Father of suspect accused of killing Israeli Embassy staffers in DC was guest at Trump's joint address
Elias Rodriguez charged with murder after allegedly shooting Israeli Embassy staffers. His father, Eric, a veteran, attended Trump's speech to Congress.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Trump green-lights Nippon merger with US Steel
President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel from purchasing U.S. Steel for $14.9 billion in January, citing national security concerns.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Deaths of twin brothers found on Georgia mountain ruled double suicide
Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis, 19-year-old twin brothers, were found fatally shot at the summit of Bell Mountain in March.
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nypost.com Top stories ·
Chris Cuomo slams Democrats after Israeli Embassy staffers killed in DC: ‘Mind your dogs’
Cuomo’s comments came just one day after a fatal shooting outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, where embassy employees were gunned down.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Top $TRUMP holders head to crypto dinner with president that Democrats call 'orgy of corruption'
President Donald Trump is hosting a black-tie dinner at his Virginia golf club on Thursday for the top buyers of his $TRUMP meme coin.
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governor.nc.gov Top stories ·
Statement from Governor Josh Stein on FEMA’s Denial of North Carolina’s Reimbursement Request
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kpbs.org Top stories ·
Montgomery Field Airport weather instruments not functioning properly at time of plane crash
The instrumentation pilots rely on to safely land planes has not functioned properly since Tuesday, the National Weather Service confirmed.
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semafor.com Top stories ·
Anthropic’s AI resorts to blackmail in simulations
The model threatened to reveal an engineer’s affair if it were to be replaced with a new system.
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Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris
The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity.
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loudounnow.com Top stories ·
Protestors Line Up at Trump National as President Meets Crypto Buyers
The sidewalks and lawn at the entrance to Trump National Golf Course were filled with protestors Thursday night as the president attended a private dinner at the venue with buyers
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: One, Big, Beautiful Bill Clears House
President Donald J. Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill — a once-in-a-generation opportunity to cement an America First agenda of prosperity, opportunity,
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Arizona hiker Hannah Moody's body found off trail day after she was reported missing
The body of hiker Hannah Moody was found off a trail in central Arizona Thursday some 16 hours after she was reported missing, Scottsdale police say.
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Jussie Smollett to pay $50,000 to Chicago charity in settlement
The donation brings a legal battle with the city of Chicago to an end, after Smollett allegedly staged a hate crime in 2019.
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Billy Joel cancels tour after rare brain condition diagnosis
Doctors have told the veteran US singer to stop performing as he recovers from the rare condition.
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fortune.com Top stories ·
Trump’s big crypto dinner this Thursday will host 220 guests, including a Chinese billionaire—while a U.S. Senator plans to join a protest outside
An email received by the 220 invited guests touts a “once-in-a-lifetime” evening with the President.
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Hurricanes are on the brink of an identity crisis: ‘I didn’t know what I was watching’
After Game 1 against the Panthers, the Hurricanes were resolute in their philosophy. After Game 2, not so much.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Boeing, Justice Department reach deal to avoid prosecution over deadly 737 Max crashes
Boeing and DOJ reached an agreement that will avoid prosecution for fraud over the deadly 737 Max charges.