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Another Sandwich Fail for Pirro" details repeated failures of a prosecutor, Pirro, appointed by the Trump administration, to secure grand jury indictments, even for seemingly straightforward cases. This is presented as highly unusual, given the typically low bar for grand jury indictments.

Reframing Historical Narratives and Women's Contributions. The First Lady Of Rhode Island Journalism" emphasizes the ongoing effort to diversify historical records and highlights the significant, often overlooked, contributions of women.

The "De Minimis" Trade War Impact Donald Trump's decision to end the "de minimis" exemption for tariffs is presented as a "foolhardy" move with potentially swift and negative consequences, particularly for consumers and international shipping. What is De Minimis? The de minimis exemption, established in 1938 and expanded by bipartisan majorities, allows U.S. consumers to import up to $800 per day of goods without tariffs or administrative fees. It is designed to avoid "multiple extra layers of red tape to relatively small-dollar transactions." Trump's Executive Order: Trump has ended this exception for most transactions, citing a "national emergency."

Tragedy in Minneapolis: Two 10-year-old students were killed and 18 injured at a Catholic school in Minneapolis by a shotgun-wielding assailant who then committed suicide. Left's Response: Characterized by calls for action on gun violence and rejection of "empty 'thoughts and prayers'." Right's Predictable Responses: Religious Tone-Deafness: Former Congressman Trey Gowdy remarked that "the only thing that can give us any modicum of peace" is that the children are now with Jesus. This is criticized as using "the murder of innocent children to proselytize their religion" and being poorly timed given the religious setting of the shooting.

The "Trade Wars, Part II: Xi Extends Arm, Raises Middle Finger" the challenging relationship between Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping within the context of trade.