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The news, in brief …
“No need to say anything”: Trump saying he’s “glad” Mueller died draws bipartisan backlash
Republicans and Democrats came together to say the president went too far. Read more.
“Everything is soaked”: Hawaii residents return to flood-ravaged homes
As waters recede on Oahu, families face major losses even as officials warn the storm is shifting across the state. Read more.
“No more games”: Trump threatens to deploy ICE at airports amid government shutdown
Border czar Tom Homan said that ICE agents would be deployed to airports this week to ease the strain on TSA. Read more.
Justice in fragments: Epstein’s shredded records resurface
After the release of millions of pages, overlooked shredded documents fuel renewed calls for accountability. Read more.
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Trump’s politics of death extend far beyond Iran
COVID, gun violence and Iran reveal a governing instinct based on authoritarian violence disorder. Read more.
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Who will stop Trump on Iran?
As the war escalates and the president digs in, the White House says "Nobody tells him what to do." Read more.
