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• Justice Department seeks to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts at Trump’s direction as controversy swirls.
• Gaza hospitals overwhelmed and under siege; Israel’s bombardments intensify as medical supplies dwindle.
• House narrowly approves Trump-backed rescission bill slashing foreign aid, public broadcasting.
• Republicans advance bill to push U.S. military spending above $1 trillion in fiscal 2026.
• Activists mark John Lewis Day of Action with rally for Black unity in Oakland.
• California presents $10 million state general fund check to California Indian Nations College to help with accreditation.
• San Francisco opens nation’s first publicly funded disability cultural center.
• Democratic Representative Licardo introduces bipartisan bill for ADUs.

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