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- 1Ukraine regains territory and captures prisoners in frontline push●Ukraine regains territory and captures POWs in frontline push
Ukrainian forces have retaken territory and captured Russian prisoners of war during a push along the frontline, according to Politico reporting. The advance suggests Kyiv's troops are pressing offensive operations despite a difficult battlefield situation, though no specific locations or scale of the gains have been detailed in the available report.
- 2Russian surveillance firm allegedly infiltrated Europe's police●Russian tech surveillance company infiltrated Europe’s law enforcement agencies
Russian surveillance technology was reportedly used by Western law enforcement agencies, according to reporting by POLITICO. The same technology deployed by European police forces was allegedly being developed in Russia and sold to Russian security services, raising concerns that European agencies relied on surveillance tools with direct links to Russian state clients. The report has prompted questions about vetting of police technology procurement in Europe.
- 3CNN, MS NOW and Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban▼CNN, MS NOW, Politico ask judge to extend block on White House ban
News organisations CNN, MS NOW and Politico have asked a federal judge to extend a court order blocking a White House ban affecting them. The filing asks that the existing block remain in place while the legal challenge proceeds, keeping the administration's restrictions on hold. The dispute is being closely watched as a test of press access and First Amendment protections.
- 4Alito withdraws from Supreme Court climate case▼Alito bows out of blockbuster Supreme Court climate case
Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major Supreme Court case dealing with climate change, according to Politico. The withdrawal leaves the justices potentially split on a dispute with far-reaching consequences for US climate policy. Reasons for the recusal were not given, and it remains unclear how the rest of the court will rule.
- 5White House Defends Media Ban in Court Filing●White House Says Access Is a 'Privilege' in Court Filing Defending Media Ban
The Trump administration has filed a legal brief arguing that press access to the White House is a 'privilege', defending its restrictions on outlets including CNN, Politico and MS NOW. The filing, reported by The New York Times, frames media access as discretionary rather than a protected right, a position being closely watched as courts weigh its implications for press freedom.
- 6US data firm accused of Russian ties served EU projects●"A U.S.-based data-extraction firm accused of being secretly run from Russia has worked on EU-backed projects and sold i
Oxygen Forensics, a data-extraction firm presented as US-based, has been accused of being secretly run from Russia. According to documents seen by POLITICO, the company worked on EU-backed projects and sold its services to European law enforcement agencies. The US Justice Department last week charged the firm, raising questions about how it gained access to European police and public contracts.
- 7Republicans move to block Trump's funding cancellations●Republicans scheme to block Trump’s funding cancellations
Some Republicans in Congress are working on plans to block funding cancellations proposed by Donald Trump, according to Politico. The effort signals intra-party resistance to the administration's attempts to pull back previously approved federal spending. The report is fueling debate over whether enough GOP lawmakers will defy the White House to pass legislation restoring the funds.
- 8CNN, MS NOW And Politico Ask Court To Block Trump Press Ban▼CNN, MS NOW And Politico Ask Court To Block Trump From Enforcing Press Ban Again
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have gone back to court asking a judge to block Donald Trump from enforcing a press ban again. The news organizations are seeking renewed judicial intervention to prevent the administration from restricting access for their journalists, arguing the ban should remain barred while legal proceedings continue.
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Posts are discussing claims that President Trump has banned CNN, MS NOW (the rebranded MSNBC) and Politico, reportedly barring the outlets from access or events. The trend sits high on Bluesky's politics feed with roughly 94,000 posts. Users appear to be reacting to the news, debating press freedom and the treatment of outlets perceived as critical of the administration. The exact details of the ban, its scope and the White House's stated justification are not clear from the collected posts.
- 10Trump's economic pitch fails to win over consumers●Trump's big regret: Consumers aren't buying his economic pitch.
Politico reports that consumers are not buying President Trump's economic message, despite his administration's efforts to promote its economic record. The article suggests a disconnect between the White House's economic narrative and how Americans actually feel about their finances, a gap that could prove politically costly. Details of the report are limited beyond the headline claim.
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Politico reports on a coordinated campaign targeting climate researchers, detailing how scientists face harassment, intimidation and efforts to discredit their work. The piece examines who is behind the pressure and its impact on climate science and those who conduct it.
- 12POLITICO: Over 100 records requests target university researchers▼“A POLITICO investigation has uncovered more than 100 open records requests filed at 19 public universities across the c
A POLITICO investigation has found more than 100 open records requests filed at 19 public universities across the United States, targeting at least 30 researchers over the past five years. More than half of the requests were filed since Donald Trump's reelection in November, prompting concern among academics about scrutiny and potential chilling effects on research.
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A TG La7 political poll shows Giorgia Meloni as the only leader among Italy's big three gaining ground, while Elly Schlein and Giuseppe Conte stall. General Roberto Vannacci records his first slowdown in popularity. Commentators are reading the numbers as a test of the government's standing, with attention focusing on whether Meloni's growth is solid or a temporary blip.
- 14CNN, POLITICO and MS NOW ask judge to block Trump's press ban revival●CNN, MS NOW, POLITICO urge judge to stop Trump from reviving WH ban
CNN, POLITICO and MS NOW have gone to court asking a judge to stop Donald Trump from reinstating a ban that kept them out of the White House press pool. The three outlets argue the exclusion is an unconstitutional punishment for critical coverage and want it blocked before it takes effect. The case is being closely watched as a test of press access to the administration.
- 15CNN, Politico and MS NOW sue to block Trump's press ban●CNN, MS NOW and Politico ask judge to stop Trump from reviving White House ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico have asked a federal judge to stop President Trump from reviving a ban on their reporters' access to the White House. The news organisations are seeking a court order to preserve their access, arguing the move restricts press freedom. The dispute reopens a running battle between the administration and major US news outlets over media access.