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2. Jill Biden makes admission about Joe's 2024 debate

3. Democrats warn of 'civil war' in party

MAJOR HEADLINES

DEEP WATER — New search planned in Bahamas disappearance as data challenges husband's story. Continue reading …

GAG ORDER GAMBIT — TPUSA reporter says family charged in assault is now trying to silence her. Continue reading …

DETENTION DRAMA — DHS chief tells senator pepper sprayed at ICE facility 'you probably shouldn't have been there.' Continue reading …

EYES ON THE SKIES — Declassified footage shows F-16 shooting down diamond-shaped object over Lake Huron. Continue reading …

FINAL DECISION — Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced to prison as family reveals heartbreaking betrayal. Continue reading …

POLITICS

TAPES ON TRIAL — Biden emerges from retirement — announces lawsuit against Trump's administration. Continue reading …

GLOVES OFF — Conservatives erupt after DNC lashes out at top WH official with profanity-laced attack. Continue reading …

TURNOUT TROUBLE — Talarico makes stunning claim about why he thinks Texas elections aren't ‘free and fair.’ Continue reading …

‘IRONY IS UNDENIABLE’ — Socialist mayor mocked for what residents are doing to stop out-of-control crime. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

CAMPUS CONTROVERSY — Harvard appointment of Nicholas Kristof’s wife to key role draws criticism from students, alumni. Continue reading …

EXIT STAGE LEFT — Joy Behar announces brief hiatus from ‘The View.’ Continue reading …

RED FLAGS RAISED — Fort Worth principal pick faces backlash, investigation over social media posts defending Sharia law. Continue reading …

WORDS MATTER — James Talarico admits past comments 'missed the mark' when confronted on claims like God is ‘non-binary.’ Continue reading …

OPINION

JANETTE NESHEIWAT — I treat sepsis. NASCAR icon Kyle Busch’s death shows how fast it can kill. Continue reading …

TED JENKIN — Billionaire Bezos suggests no taxes for half the nation. Is that crazy or overdue? Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

HAVING A BALL — Trump eyes courtside seat for Knicks Finals. Continue reading …

ROYAL OUTCASTS — Former Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson dubbed royal family’s ‘Bonnie and Clyde’ as Epstein fallout grows. Continue reading …

AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ — Test yourself on grocery giants and Lincoln landmarks. Take the quiz here …

MATURE GUESTS ONLY — 75% of Americans back some form of kid-free eating experiences. Continue reading …

BIG BUCKS — Cruise worker gets the biggest tip of her life. See video ...

WATCH

SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM — Iran became rich and lethal under Biden and Obama. See video …

BENNY JOHNSON — This is going to be a nightmare for Dems. See video …

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