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Donald Trump shared its post of AI-generated images of Taylor Swift. Elon Musk has amplified its posts to his 218 million followers. Top Trump administration officials follow it. Here’s what we know about the anonymous “Amuse” X account followed some of the country’s most…

There is no evidence that ICE is flying migrants to the middle of the ocean and dropping them off there. An immigration activist that tracks ICE flights said the claim is baseless. The bodies that washed up on the shores of Spain late June are unrelated to ICE operations.…

The megabill President Donald Trump signed July 4 includes sweeping provisions on taxation, federal spending and the safety net. Readers sent us their questions about how it all will work. Here are some answers. buff.ly/ypCfDnk

On July 17, the White House announced President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, which can cause leg swelling. Doctors and medical resources say the condition is common and usually not life threatening. buff.ly/la9uR2O

Florida’s attorney general instructed publicly-owned airports to report weather modification activities, saying the state is “under attack.” There has been no record of such activity in Florida in at least half a century, the state’s Department of Environmental Protection said.…

Washington, D.C.’s NFL team changed its name to the Commanders in 2022, and public polling showed the shift wasn’t immediately and widely celebrated. But newer poll data shows people have embraced the change. buff.ly/FlKpb0W

President Donald Trump’s Labor Department secretary said “those making less than $50,000 receive the largest cuts” under Trump’s new tax law. The data is cherry-picked; nonpartisan analyses show the opposite. buff.ly/z7E2fFP

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Alligator Alcatraz has “zero impact” on the Florida Everglades. Experts call that claim implausible and unsupported by any environmental review. Human activity poses threats for air and light pollution, habitat degradation and spillage.…

The Trump administration said there’s no Epstein “client list” and releasing more information isn’t warranted. The announcement divided Trump supporters and members of his administration. Here’s what to know. buff.ly/s1dsyvD

Trump administration officials say immigration detention centers have higher standards than jails and prisons. Several government and independent groups have detailed reports of inadequate conditions at detention centers. buff.ly/NQXcMC9

On July 17, the White House announced President Donald Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, which can cause leg swelling. Doctors and medical resources say the condition is common and usually not life threatening. buff.ly/q4YqVPr

President Donald Trump said it’s “highly unlikely” that he would fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. But he also said he isn’t ruling anything out. Can the president fire the head of the Fed? buff.ly/OmupOTK

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state’s taxpayers give the federal government more than they receive in federal spending, while the situation in Texas is the opposite. Nonpartisan data backs him up. buff.ly/RupTFc7

Harvard will appear in court today to challenge the Trump administration pulling billions of dollars in research funding. The university is expected to argue that the administration has sought to limit its First Amendment rights. | We previously found that academics and pundits…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state’s taxpayers give the federal government more than they receive in federal spending, while the situation in Texas is the opposite. Nonpartisan data backs him up. buff.ly/R696vnC

Donald Trump told reporters the Epstein files were “made up” by presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden and former FBI Director James Comey. Here’s why that doesn’t make sense: buff.ly/zA4Ow01

President Donald Trump said it’s “highly unlikely” that he would fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. But he also said he isn’t ruling anything out. Can the president fire the head of the Fed? buff.ly/Ni5OvOM

Trump administration officials say immigration detention centers have higher standards than jails and prisons. Several government and independent groups have detailed reports of inadequate conditions at detention centers. buff.ly/X7i8uGJ

The Trump administration said there’s no Epstein “client list” and releasing more information isn’t warranted. The announcement divided Trump supporters and members of his administration. Here’s what to know. buff.ly/s1dsyvD

From The 19th: From The 19th: A new child tax credit is coming next year, bringing significant changes that will alter how much assistance families receive and which families can receive it. Here's what to know. buff.ly/WyEDCDG

With the Trump administration under criticism from some of its most ardent supporters for failing to release more files related to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, we looked back at what top White House officials said about the documents since Jan. 20. Here’s the timeline.…