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White House Drops Plan To Rename Veterans Day

Military.com reports: The White House has backed off President Donald Trump’s stunning social media proposal to change the name of Veterans Day to “Victory Day for World War I” and will settle for keeping the name while adding a proclamation hailing American victory in World War I. The White House will also go with a victory proclamation rather than a …

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CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

Variety reports: A draft version of Jon Voight‘s plan for Hollywood included a 10% federal tax incentive for film and TV production, paired with an American “cultural test” akin to the rules in the United Kingdom. The draft, published by Deadline on Tuesday, was “crafted solely for the purpose of discussion” and was released without authorization, said Voight’s producing partner, …

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Cuomo To Run For NYC Mayor On Third-Party Line

Gothamist reports: New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that he will run on a new third-party ballot line in the general election, despite his sizable lead in the run-up to the Democratic primary. The move would allow the former governor to compete in November even if he loses the June primary. And it could help him appeal …

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Vatican Installs Jammers To Block Conclave Spying

CNN reports: All mobile phone signals will be deactivated in the Vatican on Wednesday ahead of the highly secretive conclave to elect the next pope, Italian state media reported. The Vatican also plans to use signal jammers around the Sistine Chapel to prevent electronic surveillance or communication outside the conclave that will see 133 cardinals vote on who will succeed …

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Two United Airlines Planes Collide At SFO Gate [Video]

San Francisco’s ABC affiliate reports: United Airlines officials said that two of their planes were involved in a collision on the ground at the gate at San Francisco International Airport overnight Monday. The FAA says while United Airlines Flight 863 was pushing back from the gate at SFO, its right wingtip struck the left wingtip of United Airlines Flight 877. …

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GOP Rep: First Person Sent To Alcatraz Should Be Fauci

From GOP Rep. Mary Miller’s last appearance here: “I’ve been very outspoken about this. It’s a sham – this whole climate change is a sham. First of all, God controls the climate because he controls the sun and the sun controls the weather, primarily.” – GOP Rep. Mary Miller, speaking to an apparent Christian nationalist podcaster. There’s video of that. …

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JD Vance Endorses His Brother For Cincinnati Mayor

Cincinnati’s ABC affiliate reports: Vice President JD Vance has issued an endorsement in Cincinnati’s mayoral primary. Vance is throwing his support behind his half-brother. Taking to X on Tuesday, the VP said Cory Bowman is “a good guy with a heart for serving his community.” “Get out there and vote for him!” The message was posted from Vance’s personal account, …

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