Rosie O'Donnell Responds as Trump Threatens Her CitizenshipNew Foto - Rosie O'Donnell Responds as Trump Threatens Her Citizenship

Rosie O'Donnell has responded to her long-time sparring partner President Donald Trump's threat to revoke her U.S. citizenship. Credit - O'Donnell: Michael Tran—Getty Images, Trump: Jim Watson—Getty Images Comedian and actor Rosie O'Donnell has responded toPresident Donald Trump's threat to have her U.S. citizenship revoked, the latest move in a yearslong back-and-forth between the two New York-born former TV stars. Taking to herInstagram on Saturday, hours after Trump's threat, O'Donnell uploaded a picture of the U.S. President with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Trump socialized with Epstein decades ago and is now embroiled in a charged public discourse as people demand for his Administration to release the full Epstein files, something he seemed inclined to do during his campaign. Captioning the pointed image, O'Donnell, who is currently living in Ireland and seeking Irish citizenship through her grandparents' roots, said: "I'm everything you fear. A loud woman, a queer woman, a mother who tells the truth, an American who got out of the country before you set it ablaze. You are everything that is wrong with America—and I'm everything you hate about what's still right with it." "You want to revoke my citizenship? Go ahead and try, King Joffrey with a tangerine spray tan," concluded O'Donnell, making reference to the villainous child-king from the hit HBO seriesGame of Thrones. O'Donnell commented further during an appearance on theSunday with Miriamshow on Ireland's RTÉ Radio 1. "I reacted with a little post that I jotted off in five minutes, and that's been getting a lot of attention online," she said, reiterating her response to Trump's threat. "I am very proud to be opposed to every single thing he says and does and represents." Read More:White House Speaks Out Amid Backlash Over Meme of Trump as Superman On Saturday,Trump had told his more than 10 million followerson Truth Social that he was giving "serious consideration" to stripping O'Donnell of her citizenship, claiming she "is not in the best interests" of the U.S. "She is a threat to humanity and should remain in the wonderful country of Ireland, if they want her," the U.S. President said. Trump's threat comes as his Administration continues its attempt to rollback birthright citizenship law. On Thursday, a federal judge placed atemporary nationwide blockon Trump's order ending birthright citizenship. Experts argue thata 1967 Supreme Court rulingmeans that the U.S. government does not have the ability to revoke the citizenship of a native-born U.S. citizen under the fourteenth amendment. Just recently,Trump has threatenedto revoke the U.S. citizenship of his one-time ally and now key critic, Elon Musk, who was born in South Africa, and the Democratic New York City mayoral candidate, Zohran Mamdani, who was born in Uganda. However, his threat against O'Donnell is particularly loaded, as the pair share a fraught history that goes back years. O'Donnell notably criticized Trump in 2006 during an episode of the round-table talk showThe View, of which she was a panelist. O'Donnellmocked Trumpin relation to a press conference he appeared in for the Miss USA contest, which he co-owned at the time. Meanwhile, Trump lashed out in a celebrity-edition episode ofThe Apprenticeat a boardroom meeting, during which hecalled O'Donnell "disgusting"multiple times. Trump also brought up the comedian during his 2016 presidential campaign. In a debate with his opponent, Hillary Clinton,he said: "Rosie O'Donnell—I said very tough things to her, and I think everybody would agree that she deserves it and nobody feels sorry for her." O'Donnell respondedat the time, saying Trump "will never be President" in one post and calling him an "orange an-s" in another. Meanwhile, O'Donnell's choice to post an image of Trump and Epstein comes at an interesting time. On Saturday,Trump defended Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has come under fire for not releasing the Epstein files in full. There have long been calls to see a so-called "client list" supposedly belonging to Epstein. (Bondi's previous release of some fileswere heavily redactedand informed the public of little they had not learned before.)"What's going on with my 'boys' and, in some cases, 'gals?' They're all going after Attorney General Pam Bondi, who is doing a FANTASTIC JOB! We're on one team, MAGA, and I don't like what's happening. We have a PERFECT Administration, THE TALK OF THE WORLD, and 'selfish people' are trying to hurt it, all over a guy who never dies, Jeffrey Epstein. For years, it's Epstein, over and over again," Trump said, encouraging people to move on from the topic. "One year ago our country was dead, now it's the hottest country anywhere in the world. Let's keep it that way, and not waste time and energy on Jeffrey Epstein, somebody that nobody cares about." Trump's input comes amid backlash over the publication of amemo from the Justice Department and FBI, who conducted a review of the Epstein investigation. Perthe memo, their findings concluded there is no evidence Epstein kept a "client list" or was murdered. It also said "no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions." Read More:Where Things Stand With the Epstein Files Following Musk's Allegation Against Trump Trump's commentary about Epstein has been of high interest, especially sinceMusk, in a now-deleted social media post,alleged that Trump is listed in the files related to the late financier and alleged sex trafficker. "That is the real reason they have not been made public,"Musk saidin early June. He did not provide evidence pertaining to this. Trump's connection to Epsteindates back decades. In an interview withNew Yorkmagazinein 2002, he said that Epstein was "a lot of fun to be with." "It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side," Trump told the reporter. In July 2019, NBC News' TODAY releasedvideo footagebelieved to be from 1992, which showed Trump hosting Epstein at his Mar-a-Lago estate. After Epstein's 2019 arrest on federal sex trafficking charges, Trump made an effort to distance himself. Speaking in the Oval Office in 2019,Trump said: "I had a falling out with him [Epstein]. I haven't spoken to him in 15 years. I was not a fan of his, that I can tell you." Contact usatletters@time.com.

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July 13, 2025

Rosie O'Donnell Responds as Trump Threatens Her Citizenship

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he'll 'take a look' at running for presidentNew Foto - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he'll 'take a look' at running for president

Gov.Andy Beshear, D-Ky., would not rule out running for president in 2028, telling "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker that he may "take a look" at launching a bid. "I would have never considered this a couple years ago, but I will not leave a broken country to my kids or to anyone else's," Beshear said Sunday. "And so if I'm somebody that at that point, that I believe that I can heal the country, then I'll take a look at it." Beshear, who was first elected governor in 2019, wonre-election in 2023, becoming a rare Democrat to govern a ruby-red state, where64.5% of voterscast ballots for President Donald Trump in 2024. Asked whether he was running for president, Beshear said, "What I'm doing right now is trying to be a reasonable voice out there that hopefully doesn't just bring Democrats back together, but Democrats, Republicans and independents." "This country has gotten far too partisan, too much 'us versus them.' If we can focus on the core issues that lift up every single American, then we can actually move not right or left, but forward as a country," Beshear added. Asked a second time whether he was considering a run for president, Beshear said, "Right now, what I'm trying to do is speak out for my people and for the American people, especially with this attack on rural America and the 'big, ugly bill.'" Moments later, he added that he may "take a look" at launching a presidential campaign. Beshear isone of several Democratswho have emerged as potential presidential contenders, several of whom are making trips to early primary states. Beshear is traveling to South Carolina next week — a state Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., also visited last week. Beshear has previously expressed an openness to running for president, and last week hetold CNNthat he did not want to leave "a broken country to my kids or anyone else's," a sentiment he reiterated on Sunday. "What I think is most important for 2028 is a candidate that can heal this country, that can bring people back together," he said in the CNN interview. "So when I sit down, I'm going to think about whether I'm that candidate or whether someone else is that candidate."

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he'll 'take a look' at running for president

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he'll 'take a look' at running for president Gov.Andy Beshear, D-Ky., would not rule out running...
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Jim Abbott, MLB pitcher born with one hand who threw no-hitter, still resonates todayNew Foto - Jim Abbott, MLB pitcher born with one hand who threw no-hitter, still resonates today

Jim Abbott is 57 years old now and hasn't thrown a pitch in a quarter-century, but on this day his voice slightly quivers, realizing the impact he has made in not only baseball, but this world. Once Abbott's documentary "Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott" hits the airwaves at 9 p.m. ET, Sunday, July 13 on ESPN, there will be kids and young adults learning about him for the first time, the inspiring tale of theman born without a right handwho once pitched a no-hitter at Yankee Stadium and had a 10-year major league career. "I've been the subject of very kind pieces for awhile," Abbott tells USA TODAY Sports, "but I was touched when ESPN Films wanted to do this, and dig deeply as they did. Having the impact of being different, growing up with one hand, and how some people connected with that who were like me, and others who weren't like me, has been incredibly rewarding." The documentary is powerful with Abbott sitting at his kitchen table in Southern California listening to formerLos Angeles Angelspublic relations director Tim Mead, and later the Hall of Fame president, reading handwritten letters from children inspired by him. The film also features interviews with some of those same kids who are now adults, thanking Abbott for making a difference in their lives. "I couldn't believe it"' Abbott says. "There were some of the personal experiences that I had back in my playing days, at the ballpark, that weren't always publicized, and now to see some of those same kids and families interviewed now, my jaw dropped." One of those letters was from a little girl, 8-year-old Tracey Holgate, from Windsor, Ontario, whose letter was read by Mead. She is now a 44-year-old teacher, married with four children. "Dear Jim, My name is Tracey Holgate. I am age 8. I have one hand too. My grandpa gave me a picture of you today. I saw you on TV. I don't know anyone with one hand. How do you feel about having one hand? Sometimes I feel sad and sometimes I feel okay about it. Most of the time I feel happy. I hope to see you play in Detroit and maybe meet you. Could you please send me a picture of you in uniform? Could you write back please? Here is a picture of me. Love, Tracey." "It really gives you pause, to be honest," Abbott says. "You know when you're playing, you're competing, and it's such a fight, it can be a little insulating and you protect yourself. "This film really helped me to see how many people are watching, and how many people are connected to it that you've never even seen. It's just amazing. It's very, very heartwarming." There isShaquem Griffin, who became the first NFL player with one hand, thanking Abbott. There isNick Newell, 39, the veteran MMA fighter born without a left arm, thanking Abbott. There is Carson Pickett, born without most of her left arm and playing for the U.S. women's national soccer team, thanking Abbott. They all let Abbott know how much they were inspired by him, knowing that they, too, can overcome all odds. "They saw something in me that related to their own experiences,'' Abbott said, "with kids and families looking for hope.'' Abbott, who was born in Flint, Michigan, and attended the University of Michigan, spends much of his summer in the state, watching baseball and rooting for his childhood team, theDetroit Tigers. He's like every other Tigers fan, hoping this could finally be the year, the year they win their first World Series title since 1984. "I just love when the Tigers are doing well," Abbott says, "because the whole state just goes crazy. Hats are out, and my friends are excited and talking about the Tigers again. I would love to see the Tigers keep it up. They're incredible." While living most of the time in Southern California, he too has been caught up in the exploits of Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani and Clayton Kershaw's brilliant career. "It was really cool to see Clayton Kershaw get that 3,000th strikeout the other night,'' Abbott says. "He's been such a classy presence in Southern California for so long. And God, how many people are ever going to do that again. It's one of those, you know, immortal accomplishments. "And, of course, I love Shohei, just like everybody else. I just marvel at what he's doing. Having struggled to be a starting pitcher, and knowing how important routine and structure is, the fact that he does both is just unreal. It's incomprehensible." The film ends with Abbott speaking in front of a crowd, telling them of the time his daughter had a question for him in a classroom, asking, "Dad, do you like your little hand?" "I have to tell you,'' Abbott said, "I do. I like my little hand. I haven't always liked it. Times I hated it, but that's who I am, and it's taken me to places I never would have gone without it. "It's taught me important lessons. It's taught me that life's not always easy, and it's not always fair. My hand has taught me that you know you can do things a little bit differently, but you can still do them just as well as anybody else. "I hope we always believe that." The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast.Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Jim Abbott documentary on ESPN shows MLB legend's legacy lives on

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Jim Abbott, MLB pitcher born with one hand who threw no-hitter, still resonates today

Jim Abbott, MLB pitcher born with one hand who threw no-hitter, still resonates today Jim Abbott is 57 years old now and hasn't thrown a...
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Grace Kim beats Jeeno Thitikul in a playoff at the Evian Championship to make her first LPGA win a major titleNew Foto - Grace Kim beats Jeeno Thitikul in a playoff at the Evian Championship to make her first LPGA win a major title

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Grace Kim delivered one stunning shot after another Sunday in the Evian Championship, starting withan eagle to force a playoffandanother eagle to beat Jeeno Thitikul on the second extra holeto make her first LPGA win a major title. Kim, whose 2-foot eagle putt on the par-5 18th in regulation gave her a 4-under 67, looked to be just as surprised as everyone else when she rolled in a 12-foot eagle putt to win the playoff. The 24-year-old Australian calmly placed her hand over her mouth and stood still before doubling over and breaking into a wide smile. Thitikul's biggest challenge had been English amateur Lottie Woad, who was coming off a win in the Irish Women's Open and at one point had the lead on the back nine of Evian Resort. She closed with 64 and then waited to see if that would be enough. Woad was bidding to become the first amateur to win a major since Catherine Lacoste at the 1967 U.S. Women's Open. Thitikul birdied the 17th to take the lead, and the Thai player was on the verge of her first major when she laid up short of the pond and hit wedge into 8 feet on the final hole. But there was Kim, blasting a fairway metal onto the green. The ball rolled back down the slope to 2 feet for eagle to tie for the lead. Thitikul's birdie putt for the title missed right. She shot 67 and joined Kim at 14-under 270, one ahead of Woad and Minjee Lee (68). Back to the 18th in the playoff, Thitikul again looked like a winner when Kim's second shot bounced on a cart path, over some rocks and into the pond. Thitikul was just left of the green in two.Kim took her penalty drop, then chipped in for birdie across the green. Thitikul had to make an 8-foot birdie putt to extend the playoff, which she did. Playing the 18th for the third time, Kim again delivered another beauty over the pond and onto the green to about 12 feet. Thitikul, who had tiny insects buzzing around her ball in the collar of a bunker, chipped weakly to about 6 feet. She could only watch as Kim ended it with an eagle. That extended what already is a record streak in the LPGA Tour's 75-year history, the 18th consecutive tournament to start a season with a different winner. It also makes 13 different winners in the last 13 majors. Kim won for the second time on the LPGA, adding to her title in Hawaii two years ago. ___ AP golf:https://apnews.com/hub/golf The Associated Press

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Grace Kim beats Jeeno Thitikul in a playoff at the Evian Championship to make her first LPGA win a major title

Grace Kim beats Jeeno Thitikul in a playoff at the Evian Championship to make her first LPGA win a major title EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) ...
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says Trump wants FEMA 'remade,' not dismantledNew Foto - DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says Trump wants FEMA 'remade,' not dismantled

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that President Donald Trump wants the Federal Emergency Management Agency "remade" rather than dismantled entirely. "I think the president recognizes that FEMA should not exist the way that it always has been. It needs to be redeployed in a new way, and that's what we did during this response," Noem said in an interview on NBC News' "Meet the Press," referring to the federal government's response tothe Texas floods. "It's not just FEMA that can respond in these situations. The federal government has all kinds of assets, and we deployed them," Noem added, pointing to the Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection helping with disaster response. Both groupsroutinelyrespondto disasters. Trump has previously slammed FEMA, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security, and mused about possibly"getting rid"of the agency, which administers emergency relief. Noem, too, has previously said that the administration wouldeliminate FEMA. Asked on "Meet the Press" a second time whether Trump no longer wanted to end the agency, Noem reiterated that she believed the president "wants it to be remade so that it's an agency that is new in how it deploys and supports states." In the aftermath of the Texas floods, which havekilled at least129 people with 166 still missing, the administration has shifted away from its harsh rhetoric targeting the agency. Noem told reporters on Saturday that the federal response in Texas would be how Trump envisions "what FEMA would look like into the future." It's a far cry from how the president has previously targeted the agency.Just daysinto his second term, he said, "FEMA has really let us down, let the country down." That same day, Trump signed an order directing a "full-scale review" of FEMA. Noem also acknowledged reportsfrom NBC Newsand other outlets that the secretary requires that she personally sign off on all agency spending over $100,000. "The $100,000 sign-off is for every contract that goes through the Department of Homeland Security," Noem said. "It's an accountability on contracts that go forward," Noem added. "But there was no break in contracts. Those contracts were approved as soon as they were in front of me, and FEMA knew they were fully to deploy them the instant that the local officials asked for the request." In the aftermath of the deadly floods, some Democrats have criticized the administration's response, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., going so far as to say that Noemshould resign. Noem responded to Warren on Sunday, brushing off the comment with a laugh. "I don't care what she thinks," Noem said, adding there was "no" chance she would resign. Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., said later on "Meet the Press" that it was important "that we make sure that we learn from" the floods. He pointed to previously deadly floods in Kentucky, saying, "We asked every question after. We didn't shy from anything." "What I hope happens is people embrace the questions because the questions don't have to be a political football, and shouldn't be," Beshear said. "It's 'how do we do better? How do we save more lives? How do we get a better weather forecast? Do we have enough people at the National Weather Service? Can we deploy faster than we did this time?' All of those things are legitimate." Noem on Sunday responded to criticism of what the administration is calling "Alligator Alcatraz," an immigrant detention center in Florida. Some Democrats have criticized the center's conditions, withRep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., calling them "really appalling." Noem argued that standards at federal detention centers "are extremely high." The "Alligator Alcatraz" facility isstate-managed, which Noem acknowledged. Wasserman Schultz, who visited the facility with other Florida Democrats,said that detaineeswere "essentially packed into cages" that held more than 30 people each. "Wall-to-wall humans," Wasserman Schultz said Saturday. Noem said she "wouldn't call them jail cells," adding, "I would call them a facility where they are held and that are secure facilities, but are held to the highest levels of what the federal government requires for detention facilities." The secretary said the administration is looking into establishing additional detention centers, and she encouraged people to "self-deport." Noem's comments also come one day after the administration faced a setback in deportation efforts in California. Afederal judge ruledon Friday that officials could not solely rely on a person's race or spoken language in determining whether to detain them. Noem said she would comply with the judge's order, but denied that people are targeted solely for those factors. She said the administration would appeal the judge's decision. "What we have always done is built a case and done investigative work in who we go after and who we target," Noem said. Enforcement officials, though, also arrest people collaterally when other migrants are present during arrests. Border Czar Tom Homan acknowledged "collateral arrests in many areas" in aCNN interviewon Sunday, but denied that law enforcement relied solely on a person's looks in determining who to detain. "Let me be clear: Physical description can't be the sole factor to give you reasonable suspicion," Homan said on CNN's "State of the Union." He said a person's appearance could contribute to a decision over whether to detain someone, giving an example of someone with an MS-13 tattoo.

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July 13, 2025

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says Trump wants FEMA 'remade,' not dismantled

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Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons salesNew Foto - Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales

BRIDGEWATER, NJ (AP) — NATO Secretary GeneralMark Rutteis set to meet PresidentDonald Trumpthis week on the heels of the U.S. leader announcing plansto sell NATO allies weaponrythat it can then pass on to Ukraine. NATO announced on Sunday that Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday and would hold talks withDonald Trump, Secretary of StateMarco Rubio, and Defense SecretaryPete Hegsethas well as members ofCongress. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment about the visit. A top ally of Trump, Republican Sen.Lindsey Grahamof South Carolina, said Sunday that the conflict is nearing an inflection point as Trump shows growing interest in helping Ukraine fight back Russia. It's a cause that Trump, who during his campaign made quickly ending the war a top priority, had previously dismissed as being a waste of U.S. taxpayer money. "In the coming days, you'll see weapons flowing at a record level to help Ukraine defend themselves," Graham said on CBS' "Face the Nation. He added, "One of the biggest miscalculations Putin has made is to play Trump. And you just watch, in the coming days and weeks, there's going to be a massive effort to get Putin to the table." The Rutte visit comes as Trump last week teased that he would make a "major statement" on Russia on Monday and as Ukraine struggles to repel massive and complex air assaults launched byRussian forces. Graham and Democrat Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, who appeared with South Carolina lawmaker on CBS, said there is also growing consensus on Capitol Hill and among European officials about tapping some of the $300 billion in Russian assets frozen byGroup of Sevencountries early in the war to help Ukraine. "It's time to do it," Blumenthal said. Rubio said Friday that some of the U.S.-made weapons that Ukraine is seeking are deployed with NATO allies in Europe. Those weapons could be transferred to Ukraine, with European countries buying replacements from the U.S., he said. "It's a lot faster to move something, for example, from Germany to Ukraine than it is to order it from a (U.S.) factory and get it there," Rubio told reporters last week duringvisit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. French Defense MinisterSebastien Lecornuin an interview published Sunday in La Tribune Dimanche said that European officials have been making the case to the Trump administration to bolster air defense capabilities with any coming packages. He added that France is in a "capacity hole" and will have to wait until next year before being able to provide Ukraine new ground-air missiles. Trump is also facing calls from Republicans and Democrats as well as European allies to supportlegislation in the Senatethat aims to cripple Russia's oil industry and hit Moscow with U.S. sanctions for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The legislation, in part, calls for a500% tariffon goods imported from countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas, uranium and other exports. It would have an enormous impact on the economies ofBrazil, China and India, which account for the vast majority ofRussia's energy trade. "The big offender here is China, India and Brazil," Graham said. "My goal is to end this war. And the only way you are going to end this war is to get people who prop up Putin— make them choose between the American economy and helping Putin." That revenue is critical in helping keep the Russian war machine humming as the U.S. and Europe have imposed significant import and export bans on a wide range of goods to and from Russia, affecting sectors like finance, energy, transport, technology, and defense. Trump for months had threatened, but held off on, imposing new sanctions against Russia's oil industry. But the Republican leader has become increasingly exasperated with Putin in recent days and has laid into the Russian leader for prolonging the war. "We get a lot of bull---- thrown at us by Putin, if you want to know the truth," Trump said last week in anexchange with reporters. "He's very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless." Congress has been prepared to act on the legislation, sponsored byGrahamandBlumenthal, for some time. The bill has overwhelming support in the Senate, but Republican leadership has been waiting for Trump to give the green light before moving ahead with it. The White House had expressed some reservations about the legislation. Trump made clear he wants full authority over the waiver process to lift the sanctions, tariffs or other penalties, without having to cede control to Congress. Under the initial bill, the president "may terminate" the penalties under certain circumstances, but immediately reimpose them if the violations resume. Graham has said the president would be allowed to waive the sanctions, for 180 days, and could also renew a waiver. Some Democratic lawmakers have expressed concerns about the waivers. But Blumenthal downplayed the differences and said the legislation would give Trump a "sledgehammer" to utilize on Putin. "The waiver language we will have in this bill is very much like the provisions have existed in past similar measures," Blumenthal said. He added: "What I think is most important right now is our unity." ______ Associated Press writer Angela Charlton in Paris contributed reporting.

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July 13, 2025

Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales

Trump to meet NATO secretary general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons sales BRIDGEWATER, NJ (AP) — NATO Secretary GeneralMark Rutteis...
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MLB mock draft roundup: Who's the consensus No. 1 pick?New Foto - MLB mock draft roundup: Who's the consensus No. 1 pick?

As MLB draft day has gotten closer, the names at the top of the various projections have become more familiar. Who will go first overall? And how will they line up after the first few players come off the board? AsUSA TODAY Sports' Gabe Lacquesobserves, "Eight specific players are almost certain to go in the top 10 picks. Yet in what order and to which teams remains a game of dominos that will have to wait until the clock starts." So let's take that to its logical conclusion and survey some of the most prominent mock drafts on the internet. Hopefully, we can glean some insight. We took the latest mock drafts from five different sources –USA TODAY,MLB Pipeline,ESPN,The AthleticandBaseball America– and came up with a composite ranking for the top prospects. Only two players were listed among the authors' selections to go first overall to theWashington Nationals: LSU left-handed pitcherKade Andersonand prep shortstopEthan Holliday. MLB Pipeline's Jim Callis, ESPN's Kiley McDaniel and The Athletic's Keith Law all chose Anderson, while USA TODAY's Lacques and Baseball America's Carlos Collazo opted for Holliday. It's the classic quandary of deciding between a proven college pitcher with a lengthy track record or a high school hitter with tremendous upside. But then again ... could the Nats go in a completely different direction? All five sets of draft projections had nine of the consensus top 10 players in common. That's highly unusual to see so little difference among major mocks. Is it simply an epidemic of group-think? Or is there that clear of a line between the top-tier players and the rest? Here's how the composite predictions turned out: Washington Nationals: LHP Kade Anderson, LSU| Average pick: 1.4 Los Angeles Angels: SS Ethan Holliday, Stillwater (Oklahoma) H.S.| Average pick: 2.8 Seattle Mariners: LHP Liam Doyle, Tennessee| Average pick: 3.0 Colorado Rockies: SS Aiva Arquette, Oregon State| Average pick: 4.2 St. Louis Cardinals: SS Eli Willits, Fort Cobb-Broxton (Oklahoma) H.S.| Average pick: 5.6 Pittsburgh Pirates: RHP Seth Hernandez, Corona (Califonria) H.S.| Average pick: 6.2 Miami Marlins: LHP Jamie Arnold,Florida State| Average pick: 7.0 Toronto Blue Jays: C/OF Ike Irish, Auburn| Average pick: 7.6 Cincinnati Reds: SS Billy Carlson, Corona (California) H.S.| Average pick: 8.8 Chicago White Sox: RHP Kyson Witherspoon, Oklahoma| Average pick: 11.4 As the average rankings bear out, Anderson was taken either first or second in all five mock drafts. Interestingly, the three who don't have Holliday going first overall all have him going fourth to the Rockies, his father's former team. The greatest discrepancies among the mock drafts' top 10 involve a trio of pitchers. Ranges for Florida State's Arnold go from No. 3 (ESPN) to No. 9 (The Athletic). MLB Pipeline has prepster Hernandez going third overall, while ESPN has him ninth. And while Baseball America slots Witherspoon No. 8, The Athletic doesn't have him going until No. 14. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:MLB mock draft: Consensus top 10 picks from experts' rankings

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July 13, 2025

MLB mock draft roundup: Who's the consensus No. 1 pick?

MLB mock draft roundup: Who's the consensus No. 1 pick? As MLB draft day has gotten closer, the names at the top of the various projecti...
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