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The 7.7 Myanmar temblor raises questions about earthquake preparedness in Southeast Asia — and California. What can the rest of the world learn? LA Times
"Our attacks will continue until they are no longer a threat to Freedom of Navigation. The choice for the Houthis is clear: Stop shooting at U.S. ships, and we will stop shooting at you," Trump posted on his Truth Social on Monday. New York Post
VOA VIEW: The Houthis have more to lose.
Private sector titans from hedge fund managers to tech founders to investment bankers are taking jobs in the Trump Administration. New York Post
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Christopher Rim said 10 Command Education clients were accepted to Columbia's Class of ’29 and not a single one plans to attend. New York Post
VOA VIEW: The truth and facts are not being told.
A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. New York Times
The administration has already canceled hundreds of millions in federal grants and contracts at Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania. New York Times
VOA VIEW: There will be much more canceled.
The Russian leader’s drones are deluging Ukrainian cities, while his negotiating tactics test the patience of the friendliest White House he has faced in decades. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Putin is acting foolishly, in not carelessly defiant.
A U.S. Bank executive is now presumed to be dead, as a spokesperson from his company has announced that they believe he was traveling in the same small plane that recently crashed into a home in Minnesota -- reportedly leaving no survivors. OANN
President Donald Trump has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of attempting to “back out” of signing a long-awaited minerals deal with the United States. OANN
VOA VIEW: Zelensky is making a major mistake.
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has reportedly called off a federal lawsuit that challenged a Republican-backed Georgia election law passed during Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency. OANN
VOA VIEW: So, she should.
The Trump administration is planning on taking over the seating chart for the press briefing room at the White House, in a move that will likely boot legacy media outlets to the back, according to a report. OANN
VOA VIEW: The legacy media should watch their manners.
U.S. President Donald Trump will reportedly make his first trip overseas to Saudi Arabia, according to surfacing reports. OANN
The Supreme Court appeared skeptical Monday of Wisconsin's decision not to extend tax-exempt status to a division of Catholic Charities, suggesting there is an entanglement problem between the state and religion as the government tries to determine which religions get the benefit and which do not. Washington Times
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The Department of Homeland Security carried out more deportations of illegal immigrants to El Salvador on Sunday night. Washington Times
Elon Musk and his political operatives have tried to shape the closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court race in ways that are not immediately obvious but could be critical to Tuesday's outcome. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
The U.S. soldiers had been at the center of a recovery mission in Lithuania for nearly a week after their armored vehicle sank in a body of water. CBS
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Taking the stage in Green Bay wearing a yellow foam cheesehead hat, Elon Musk gave out $1 million checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin voters. CBS
The Republican Party of New Mexico said its headquarters was targeted Sunday in what it called a "deliberate act of arson CBS
VOA VIEW: Liberal Dems did it.
Shares of Tesla entered Monday down more than 34% year to date, and the stock has been cut nearly in half from its peak in December. CNBC
VOA VIEW: He will make it back.
The battle over Greenland is set to intensify this week as Denmark's prime minister visits the Arctic island days after U.S. Vice President JD Vance. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It will be interesting to see how it ends.
The United State needs to invest in a Golden Dome defense system to prevent a nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) strike from crippling the country. FOX News
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A man took to social media to post a disturbing video urging anyone who sees Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) to "shoot at them on sight." FOX News
An international graduate student attending the University of Minnesota has been detained by ICE. The school did not say why the student was arrested. FOX News
Marine Le Pen was found guilty Monday of misusing European Parliament monies and temporarily banned from running for public office. UPI
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The U.S. Justice Department has begun an investigation into the admission policies of five California universities to see if any still employ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices. UPI
VOA VIEW: They will be in trouble if they do.
Israel on Monday issued evacuation orders for the southern Palestinian city of Rafah, as its military continues to assault Gaza and prospects of resuming the short lived cease-fire remain uncertain. UPI
The United States has taken the first step toward upgrading its military operation in Japan to a joint force headquarters, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Sunday in Tokyo. UPI
A magnolia tree reportedly planted near the White House's South Portico by former President Andrew Jackson is to be removed, according to President Donald Trump, who said it is a safety hazard. UPI
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I changed today's Commentary in order to report this very important breaking news. This information is so incredible, most in the media are reluctant to report the information until there is more official confirmation. That should happen within hours.
Under conditions of anonymity, informed sources have advised that high level Democrats in the Senate and House are planning to switch to the GOP because they have run out of excuses why they did so poorly last November.
The most important matter that has not been disclosed, is "April Fool." However, it may not be so farfetched.
