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President Donald Trump shared more than 13 social media posts attacking Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar of Florida on Saturday, escalating a feud that began after she broke with his immigration crackdown earlier this month. The volume of posts underscored Trump's willingness to target members of his own party over dissent on immigration policy, drawing attention to tensions within the GOP.

SpaceX is scheduled to launch a U.S. Space Force mission early Saturday from Vandenberg Space Force Base on California's central coast. Local outlets including the Santa Maria Times and Santa Ynez Valley News report on the planned liftoff, which adds to the company's growing slate of national security launches from the West Coast pad.

Senator Maria Cantwell issued a statement explaining her vote in favor of a measure directing President Trump to end military action against Iran. The vote reflects congressional efforts to restrain presidential war powers amid the Iran conflict. Cantwell's statement defends her position, drawing attention within US politics coverage as debate over the war continues.

The US Senate has passed Senator Maria Cantwell's Protect College Sports Act, a bill aimed at curbing what lawmakers describe as 'chaos' in college athletics. The legislation now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The bill reflects growing bipartisan concern over instability in collegiate sports governance, particularly around player compensation and conference realignment.

Attention is turning to the state deputy contest in Brazil, where candidates are vying for legislative seats at the state level. In related campaigning, Valdeci Oliveira, a PT candidate for federal deputy, told Diário de Santa Maria he wants to be 'a deputy truly tied to the struggles of Santa Maria', underscoring local campaigning around legislative races.

Naomi Osaka is in action at the WTA tournament in Beijing, where she is set to face Maria Timofeeva. The Japanese star says she is positive despite her US Open disappointment, emphasising that she is happy with her consistency. She has also highlighted an achievement in the 2026 season she had never managed before, saying simply, 'I am happy.' Fans and tennis outlets are following her progress in the Chinese capital closely.

Italian media are reporting that Amici di Maria De Filippi will return to Canale 5 for its 26th season, with an official start date now confirmed. The talent show is planning a major revamp: the school will add judo, boxing and roller skating to its disciplines, alongside changes to professors and the casting process. In related coverage, former dancer Rossella Brescia spoke about her bond with Maria De Filippi, describing her as maternal and reflecting on returning to single life.

Mariano Benítez de Lugo, the lawyer known for having Mariano Rajoy testify in the Gürtel corruption case and for defending evicted families, appeared on David Broncano's show La Revuelta to discuss Spain's housing crisis. He argued that Article 47 of the Constitution, which guarantees decent housing, is being ignored, and said the government's housing decree should simply have barred evictions without alternative housing.

Anna-Maria Ferchichi and rapper Bushido are making headlines in Germany over new details about their separation. A report claims to reveal what really happened on the night the couple decided to part ways in 2025. Readers are following the story closely as both are well-known public figures whose breakup has attracted wide media and public interest.

German singer Pietro Lombardi has given an update on his relationship with Laura Maria Rypa, according to OK! Magazine. He revealed how things really stand between the couple, addressing ongoing speculation about their status. Fans of the DSDS star have been following the on-and-off relationship closely, making his comments a hot topic in German entertainment news.

Representative Maria Elvira Salazar has introduced H.R. 10505, the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2026, in the US House of Representatives. The bill would reauthorize existing US conservation programs that protect tropical forests and coral reefs. The measure has been filed ahead of current authorizations, with details of funding levels and duration not yet widely reported.

Italian director and actor Gabriele Lavia is again a talking point as media revisit his marriage to actress Monica Guerritore. Coverage recounts their relationship, the affairs that ended it, and Guerritore's current life with her husband and their daughters Lucia and Maria Fragolina. Readers are commenting on the actor's complicated romantic history and its lasting place in Italian entertainment gossip.

Maria De Filippi's long-running talent show Amici is returning for its 26th edition. Il Mattino reports the start date of the show and the date of the first studio recording have been officially confirmed. Fans in Italy are now looking ahead to the new season, with the announcement sparking interest in which young performers will take part and how the format will evolve this year.

Maria Timofeeva is drawing attention as she is set to face Naomi Osaka in a Day 3 match at the WTA tournament in Beijing. Tennis prediction outlets, including Last Word On Sports, are previewing the matchup, weighing the Australian Open champion's form against the young Russian player as the China Swing gets underway.

Giorgia Bronzini, the Italian former world champion on the road and on the track, has been appointed as a team leader at Visma-Lease a Bike, the Dutch squad that races with Marianne Vos. The move pairs the twice road race world champion with the team's women's programme, and cycling fans in the Netherlands are discussing what the addition means for Vos and the squad's ambitions.

A trailer has been released for a Netflix documentary centering on comedian Maria Bamford, in which she discusses her comedy career and her experiences with mental health. The film is expected to continue Bamford's tradition of openness about mental illness, a theme familiar to fans of her earlier work, and the trailer highlights her candid, self-deprecating approach to talking about it publicly.

Spanish media are revisiting the estrangement between Andrea and Julia Janeiro, the daughters of former bullfighter Jesulin de Ubrique and Maria Janeiro. Reports point to a family dispute, with speculation about arguments, jealousy and anger behind the sisters' distance, though the exact cause remains a subject of debate among commentators.

Maria Avila, a former housekeeper for Chris Brown, has accepted a $9.5 million court verdict over a 2020 dog attack at the singer's California home, reduced from an initial $13 million award. Avila was severely injured by Brown's large dog while working at the property. The case has drawn attention for its size and for holding the R&B star liable for his pet's actions.

Fox Business is assembling a 'Big Money' roundtable to fill the morning slot currently anchored by Maria Bartiromo, according to Variety. The move signals a programming shift at the network, replacing a signature solo host format with a panel of voices on markets and money.

The Israeli military says it has detained 50 Palestinian suspects during operations across Judea and Samaria, also known as the West Bank. The detentions were reported by Jewish news outlets, which cited the IDF's announcement. No further details on the timing, locations or identities of those arrested were provided in the reports. The operation comes amid ongoing Israeli security activity in the territory.