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German voters go to the polls this weekend in an election dominated by concerns about immigration. The country is expected to reject the incumbent left-leaning Chancellor Olaf Scholz in favor of a center-right candidate, followed closely by an anti-immigrant party

Exclusive | White House and Ukraine Close In on Deal for Mineral Rights  The Wall Street Journal

When Sunni rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad last December, they vowed to form an inclusive Syrian government by March. Sunnis comprise around 75 percent of Syria with the remaining 25 percent made up of minorities like Alawites, Christians, Shiite Muslims, Kurds

The Supreme Court won’t allow Trump to immediately fire head of whistleblower office  The Associated Press Supreme Court Rejects, for Now, Trump’s Bid to Fire Government Watchdog  The New York Times Supreme Court rules that government watchdog fired by Trump may temporarily

Back in their districts, GOP lawmakers get an earful on DOGE and Musk  The Washington Post At Testy Town Halls, Republicans Take Heat for Trump’s Bold Moves  The Wall Street Journal At town halls, Republicans feel the heat from Trump and Musk’s

There was no immediate indication of a motive for the attack, which comes two days before Germans vote in a national election on Sunday.

Kash Patel sworn in at White House as new FBI director, calls it the ‘greatest honor’  The Associated Press FBI managers are told 1,500 staff, agents will be moved from headquarters  The Washington Post FBI director Kash Patel orders hundreds of FBI

Adams, who has pleaded not guilty, was indicted in September on charges alleging he accepted over $100,000 in illegal campaign contributions and travel perks from a Turkish official and others seeking to buy influence while he was Brooklyn borough president.

AP sues Trump White House for denying access over ‘Gulf of Mexico’ row  NPR

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass fires Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley, citing her response to Palisades wildfire  CNN Bass ousts L.A. Fire Chief Crowley, saying LAFD needs ‘new leadership’  Los Angeles Times LA mayor sacks fire chief, blaming her for mishandling