A federal judge has rejected President Trump’s latest bid to erase his hush money conviction, ruling he had waited too long to try to move the case to federal court where his lawyers have argued he would enjoy broader immunities from prosecution.

Judge rejects Trump’s latest bid to challenge hush money conviction

The court rejected Trump’s third attempt to move the case to federal court, where the president believes he would benefit from broader protection from prosecution.

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She’s a legend

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Dolly Parton, who died at 80, had a vast discography where she established herself as hardscrabble, emotionally forthright and full of intuition. Here are six of the infectious classics that Parton was behind, followed by a playlist of more gems:

Exclusive: In her first interview since being charged with two felonies, Melissa Farris describes why she spray-painted the World War II Memorial on the National Mall earlier this month. “I made a big mess to get the nation’s attention,” she said.

Woman accused of WWII Memorial vandalism says she wanted ‘nation’s attention’

In her first interview since being charged with two felonies, Melissa Farris describes why she spray-painted the memorial.

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Japan finally got inflation after years of deflation. Now rising prices are squeezing households even as the economy comes back to life.

Japan’s Inflation Paradox Is Creating Winners and Losers

Rising prices are fueling a backlash against the government even as they signal a new era of economic dynamism after years of deflation.

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Cheyenne Buckingham has found several meaningful ways to bond with her sister, who can't talk. From sensory-based outings to helping with self care, here are some ways she connects without needing to say a word: https://wapo.st/4vrPgNr

More like Flawed the Impaler. The man was not perfect!

Exclusive: The Pentagon is asking the U.S. defense industry to rapidly escalate the production and delivery of weapons, including munitions that are in extreme shortage due to the war with Iran, according to a Defense Department memo obtained by The Post.

Pentagon presses defense firms to build weapons as Iran war depletes stocks

The directive to industry from Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg comes amid tensions over a critical U.S. munitions shortage.

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Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine has it figured out. I couldn't agree more. Fuck fascism.

It’s coming. 9/23 it’s coming. Get your FOC’s in. Order Star Trek. I’ve driven myself crazy writing this. I think you’ll liiiiiiikkee iiiiitttttttttt

Comic Book Couples Counseling@cbccpodcast.bsky.social · last mo.

We chat with writer Christopher Cantwell about relaunching Star Trek in an Absolutely bold direction for IDW: www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/star-tr...

Well done

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Mahmoud Khalil, who was detained for months as the federal government sought to deport him, sued Trump officials and others, alleging a conspiracy to persecute. The case has been brought under the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871.

I've done covers for a lot of classic horror films turned comics in my day. Of course I had to check off ATTACK OF THE KILLER TOMATOES.

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New @screenrant.bsky.social article up for your Tuesday reading. It’s a first look at the Attack of the Killer Tomatoes graphic novel from @timetopanick.bsky.social. Click the link to see two of the book’s rad covers, including one from @hackintimseeley.bsky.social

Jeffrey Rath’s assets

Graham Barratt, a competitive gardener in England, just set the Guinness world record for largest elephant garlic, with a bulb that weighs 3.86 pounds and measures about 7.5 inches in diameter.

Nearly 4-pound garlic bulb lands English gardener another world record

“I knew I had something special,” Graham Barratt said of the elephant garlic bulb he harvested in June, which earned him his 10th Guinness record in two years.

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Unacceptable

Finished reading this masterpiece earlier this morning. Intense and powerfully unsettling, Paul’s work is unmatched in the genre. He’s carved his own path in the landscape of speculative fiction and I’m forever so inspired by him.

President Trump said Sunday that the U.S. and Iran were “very close” to agreeing on a deal to end the fighting — and urged all parties not to “blow it” after Israel’s attack on Beirut’s southern suburbs further complicated the prospects.

Trump says U.S., Iran ‘very close’ to deal and urges calm after Israeli strikes

The president urged all parties not to “blow it” after Israel’s attack on Beirut’s southern suburbs further complicated the prospects of reaching a deal.

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This was AGAIN TODAY Friday June 5 2026 He's got to be removed. The Leader of the Free World cannot Sleep through all the important meetings. ENOUGH. He's an absolute embarrassment to America. #TrumpIsInCognitiveDecline

Danielle Smith managed to enrage both sides last night. That was grifting artistry at work