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Vance embraces his growing role as Trump’s chief problem solver — and the implications for a 2028 run

Vance embraces his growing role as Trump’s chief problem solver — and the implications for a 2028 run

Facebook Tweet Email Link As the Trump administration tries to chart a path out of its Jeffrey Epstein mess, senior aides turned to someone who has increasingly become one of the president’s chief problem solvers: Vice President JD Vance. Vance originally planned to convene top White House and Justice Department officials at his residence Wednesday evening to talk over the …

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Starfighter’ Enlists Matt Smith in Villain Role

Starfighter’ Enlists Matt Smith in Villain Role

Matt Smith is finally getting his turn in the Star Wars galaxy. The House of the Dragon star, who at one point was eyed to appear in 2019’s Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, has been tapped to join Shawn Levy’s Star War: Starfighter, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. Lucasfilm could not be reached for comment. This is one of …

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Trump names himself chair of L.A. Olympics task force, sees role for military during Games

Trump names himself chair of L.A. Olympics task force, sees role for military during Games

WASHINGTON — In past Olympic Games held on American soil, sitting presidents have served in passive, ceremonial roles. President Trump may have other plans. An executive order signed by Trump on Tuesday names him chair of a White House task force on the 2028 Games in Los Angeles, viewed by the president as “a premier opportunity to showcase American exceptionalism,” according to …

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Ex-NFL player convicted for role in Oklahoma dogfighting operation

Ex-NFL player convicted for role in Oklahoma dogfighting operation

OKLAHOMA CITY — A former NFL player from Oklahoma has been convicted for his role in a large-scale dogfighting operation, federal prosecutors announced. LeShon Eugene Johnson, 54, of Broken Arrow was convicted of six felony counts of possessing dogs for use in an animal-fighting venture. He was acquitted of 17 other similar counts. He faces up to five years in …

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With James Cook still out, Ray Davis stepping into lead role – Audacy

With James Cook still out, Ray Davis stepping into lead role  Audacy Bills RB Cook, seeking extension, sits out again  ESPN Bills GM Brandon Beane wasn’t ‘fully aware’ of James Cook hold-in plans: ‘Not something we want’  NFL.com James Cook sits out Bills practices amid contract negotiations, calls it ‘business’  The New York Times Top 3 things to know from Day 10 of Bills …

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FDA’s top cancer drug regulator played key role in rejection of Replimune therapy

FDA’s top cancer drug regulator played key role in rejection of Replimune therapy

Adam Feuerstein is a senior writer and biotech columnist, reporting on the crossroads of drug development, business, Wall Street, and biotechnology. He is also a co-host of the weekly biotech podcast The Readout Loud and author of the newsletter Adam’s Biotech Scorecard. You can reach Adam on Signal at stataf.54. The top regulator of cancer drugs at the Food and …

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ESPN hires Katie Feeney for new lifestyle role

ESPN hires Katie Feeney for new lifestyle role

Katie Feeney is bringing her 14 million social media followers to ESPN as a sports & lifestyle content creator. The recent Penn State graduate will create content across ESPN’s social and digital channels, as well as make appearances on several studio shows, including “Sunday NFL Countdown,” “Monday Night Countdown” and “College GameDay,’” ESPN said Monday in a press release. “Feeney will bring her signature …

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Stephen Colbert’s New Late-Night TV Gig Revealed to Be Guest Role on CBS Crime Comedy ‘Elsbeth’

Stephen Colbert’s New Late-Night TV Gig Revealed to Be Guest Role on CBS Crime Comedy ‘Elsbeth’

CBS is giving Stephen Colbert another late-night gig—just not in this universe. Following the network’s controversial cancellation of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Colbert has joked about launching a podcasting career when the curtain falls on the show in May 2026. But it turns out he’s not done playing the role of the late-night host just yet. Colbert will …

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How Trump Is Transforming the U.S. Government’s Environmental Role – The New York Times

How Trump Is Transforming the U.S. Government’s Environmental Role  The New York Times The US government has declared war on the very idea of climate change  CNN EPA Releases Proposal to Rescind Obama-Era Endangerment Finding, Regulations that Paved the Way for Electric Vehicle Mandates | US EPA  U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (.gov) Repealing rule to curb greenhouse gas emissions will increase gas prices, …

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