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Exclusive: FDA staffers told that ‘woman,’ ‘disabled’ among banned words; White House says it’s an error  Reuters

Surprising new poll numbers released on Trump’s performance so far in the White House  Fox News

Inside the 48 hours that Trump turned on Zelensky  CNN

Plus, please don’t ski down the volcano.

The more government lawyers who quit over their own scruples, the better for him

Thailand, China and Myanmar have coordinated efforts over the past month to shut down the scam centers that bilked victims around the world out of billions of dollars. (Image credit: Sarot Meksophawannakul)

WASHINGTON — The Senate was set to vote Thursday on whether to confirm Kash Patel as FBI director, a decision that could place him atop the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency despite concerns from Democrats over his qualifications and

Judge appears on track to let DOJ dismiss Eric Adams case  POLITICO Federal judge says he will decide soon on charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams  NPR Aiding Trump Outweighs Prosecutions, Justice Dept. Official Suggests  The New York Times Eric Adams gets surprise

Hamas hands over bodies of youngest Gaza hostages taken from Israel  Reuters Hamas Hands Bodies of 4 Hostages Back to Israel  The New York Times IDF releases photos from military ceremony honoring four slain hostages returned by Hamas  The Times of Israel Hamas

Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump.