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• Trump attends solemn dignified transfer for Iowa guardsmen, civilian killed in Syria ISIS attack - President Donald Trump honored two fallen U.S. servicemembers at a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday.
• Top Dem blasts claims he cherry-picked 92 Epstein images from 95,000-file cache - House Democrats release almost 100 new Jeffrey Epstein photos, featuring Donald Trump, Woody Allen, Steve Bannon and other influential figures.
• Top Republican Examining Boat Strike ‘Satisfied’ With Military Mission - After viewing video of a follow-up strike, Republicans largely had confidence in the Pentagon’s legal rationale while Democrats questioned its legality.
• Former Texas coach allegedly used AI document to groom teen with manipulation tactics: report - Matthan Lough, an ex-teacher and volleyball coach, faces criminal charges after allegedly using an AI document to groom a 17-year-old girl from church.
• IOC says Indonesia has not met requested guarantees after denying visas to Israeli gymnasts, violating policy - The International Olympic Committee confirmed Indonesia has not provided requested guarantees after denying visas to Israeli gymnasts for October's World Championships.
• Scott Jennings and Alex Marlow tapped to fill midday radio slot previously held by Charlie Kirk - CNN's Scott Jennings and Breitbart's Alex Marlow take over Salem Radio's prestigious noon-3 p.m. slot formerly held by Charlie Kirk starting Jan. 5.
• California councilmember blames daughter becoming a lesbian on sexual trauma - Lincoln councilmember Holly Andreatta said her daughter became a lesbian because of "trauma as a child."
• The 8 best shaker bottles to increase your protein intake in 2026, tested and reviewed - Sip your protein on the go with trainer-approved options from brands like BlenderBottle, BrüMate, Bolde and S'well.
• Vanity Fair writer defends Susie Wiles interview, says everything was recorded - Vanity Fair writer Chris Whipple defended his interview with President Donald Trump's Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Tuesday after she said it was "disingenuously framed."
• Will Bitcoin Hit $200,000 in 2026? - Bitcoin's value has been dropping recently, but it has still been a top-performing investment over the past few years.