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“I don’t think this is going to be electorally consequential,” said Zev Yaroslavsky, a former Los Angeles County supervisor and L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
In terms of a practical response, the Palace has already taken unprecedented action in how it stripped the former Prince Andrew of his titles and removed him from his home.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
William Henagan, a former Biden administration official and now a research fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, said Congress is unlikely to approve such a dramatic increase in maritime spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The statement also calls for former Attorney General Pam Bondi, whom Trump fired earlier this month, to be held responsible for revealing survivor’s identities and concealing files.
From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026
I can’t count the number of times we’ve been stopped by former students at restaurants, thanking her and telling me what a great teacher she was.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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